Anthony E. Elia has proudly dedicated his career to Catholic education as a student, teacher, and educational leader. A strong believer in the mission of Catholic schools, he is both an advocate for and a product of Catholic education, having attended St. Laurence School in Upper Darby before graduating from Monsignor Bonner High School. Those formative experiences instilled in him a lifelong commitment to faith, academic excellence, and servant leadership.

Mr. Elia began his career in education as a Catholic school teacher in 2003 and has since served in a variety of leadership roles, including Assistant Principal and Principal. He currently serves as Principal of Holy Family Regional Catholic School, where he leads the school's academic, operational, and faith formation initiatives while fostering a culture rooted in Catholic identity, high expectations, and continuous improvement. He has more than 12 years of experience as a school administrator and is recognized for his work in instructional leadership, faculty development, curriculum and assessment, and building strong partnerships with families and parish communities.

Mr. Elia is currently a University of Notre Dame ACE Principal Academy Cabrini Fellow. He also holds multiple Pennsylvania instructional certifications and master's degrees in education. Above all, he is passionate about ensuring that every child receives an academically excellent education rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, preparing students to lead lives of faith, service, and purpose.