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Candice Reynolds

Leadership at the Jo

Candice L. Reynolds

Principal & Proud Josephinum Alumna

 

“Her journey has come full circle.”

Candice L. Reynolds, Principal of Josephinum Academy
Candice Reynolds as a Josephinum student
Class of 2007
A Full-Circle Journey

From Josephinum student to Principal

Candice L. Reynolds is a transformative educational leader, student advocate, and proud alumna of Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, Class of 2007. Now serving as Principal of her alma mater, she brings her journey full circle with a deep personal commitment to the mission of empowering young women through faith, academic excellence, and leadership.

Her connection to Josephinum is more than professional. It is personal. Having experienced the school as a student herself, Ms. Reynolds understands the transformative power of a Josephinum education from both sides of the classroom — as a young woman who once walked these halls and now as the leader entrusted with helping shape the experience for the next generation.

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The Jo Journey

She knows the Jo from every perspective.

01

Student

Josephinum Academy
Class of 2007

02

Alumna

A lifelong connection
to the Jo

03

Student Services

Advocate, counselor,
and student champion

04

Principal

Leading the next
generation of Jo girls

Her Story

A life shaped by the Jo.

From student to alumna, student advocate to Principal, Candice's Josephinum story spans generations of the Jo Community.

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Candice's Josephinum Story

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Student-Centered Leadership

An advocate before she was a Principal.

Ms. Reynolds most recently served as Director of Student Services at Josephinum Academy, where she successfully led the Counseling Department and strengthened systems of support for students across academic and behavioral domains.

She coordinated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) initiatives, ensured compliance with IEP and 504 processes, and partnered with faculty and families to implement targeted interventions that improved student outcomes.

Her leadership extended to professional development, crisis management, and the design of college- and career-readiness programming, including the Senior Colloquium.

A Career Rooted in Advocacy

Supporting students. Building systems. Creating opportunity.

With a career rooted in advocacy and student-centered practice, Ms. Reynolds has extensive experience working with at-risk youth, developing intervention strategies, and reducing dropout rates through intentional engagement and support systems.

Her background includes roles as a Site Intervention Coordinator, School Counseling Intern, and Student Advocate, where she built strong partnerships with school leaders, families, and community organizations to ensure student success.

Education & Professional Preparation

Leading with knowledge, empathy, and purpose.

A licensed educator holding a Professional Education License (PEL), Ms. Reynolds earned her Master of Science in Community Counseling from National Louis University and is currently pursuing a Principal Preparation Program at Concordia University. She is recognized for her ability to lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and implement data-informed strategies that drive continuous improvement.

Her Leadership

Lead with empathy. Communicate with clarity. Inspire with purpose.

Empathy

Understanding students as individuals and meeting them with compassion, care, and support.

Clarity

Communicating with students, families, and faculty in ways that build trust and move the community forward.

Purpose

Preparing young women to lead with confidence, purpose, integrity, and a strong sense of belonging.

Beyond the School

Mentorship, faith, and community.

Beyond her professional work, Ms. Reynolds is deeply committed to mentorship and community service. She has served as a mentor, youth leader, and ministry volunteer, supporting the development of students and adolescents through faith-based and community-centered initiatives.

As Principal

“Cultivating a culture of excellence, faith, and belonging.”

 

As Principal, Ms. Reynolds is passionate about cultivating a culture of excellence, faith, and belonging. As both a leader and alumna, she is uniquely positioned to carry forward the legacy of Josephinum Academy while preparing the next generation of students to lead with confidence, purpose, and integrity.

Her Josephinum Story

Her story began here.
Yours can too.

Candice's journey from Josephinum student to alumna, student advocate, and Principal is a reminder that your story can begin at the Jo, too.

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