Fr. Joel is a native of Fitzgerald, Georgia where he attended public schools, then graduated from Emory University in 1972.  After earning M.A. and M.Div. degrees from St. Meinrad School of Theology he taught at St. Bernard Prep from 1991-1995.  Then he was made Headmaster of the School and served in that position over fifteen years, being made President in 2013.  He also serves as a Vocation Director and Choirmaster of St. Bernard Abbey.

Coach William Calvert has worked at Saint Bernard Preparatory School for 8 years in various positions.  Mr. Calvert served as the middle school principal for 6 years from 2010 -16. He has been the St. Bernard Athletic Director for the past 5 years.  In addition, William is the head coach of the boys and girls cross country and track teams. His SBP teams have won 4 AHSAA State Championships and finished State Runner-Up 6 times since 2012.  William began his tenure at St. Bernard in August of 2010 after 29 years as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Cullman County and City Schools Systems. Mr. Calvert is a graduate of Jacksonville State University where he earned a B.S. in Education (1981) while lettering 4 years in cross country and track.  He holds a master’s degree in Physical Education and a Graduate Certification in School Administration and Leadership from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.