Gonzaga Prep is excited to announce social studies teacher Pat Segadelli as the next academic vice principal.

“We are thrilled Pat has taken on the role of Assistant Principal for Academics. His expertise, passion, and dedication to Gonzaga Prep make him an excellent fit,” says Derek Duchesne, who was recently promoted to principal from that role, which he has held since 2012.

Segadelli earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Gonzaga University in 2008 and has been a teacher in the social studies department since 2009. He earned his Master's in Education from Eastern Washington University in 2014 and began his Principal Certification program in 2023. He has taught Advanced Placement World History and AP Macroeconomics as well as coached basketball. He has been an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University since 2015 teaching in the School of Education.

Segadelli is eager to step into a leadership role to expand his vision, expertise, and enthusiasm in the classroom to advance the excellence and the mission of the school. “The essence of Prep lies in the people that champion its mission, and I look forward to the opportunity to work alongside our community to carry that mission forward for all present and future Bullpups!”

The process to select the new assistant vice principal was highly competitive and yielded a challenging decision for the selection team. Segadelli with begin work in his new role on July 1.

“With Pat leading our academic endeavors, we are excited to witness his transformative impact on our students' learning journey,” says Duchesne.