Welcome back, Ms. Orizotti!

by Amani Caesar

Ms. Orizotti (oh-rih-ZAH-dee) is not a rookie when it comes to being an educator and leader at O’Dea High School. In her first stint at O’Dea, she was the Director of Educational Support. Ever since we kicked back up on school, Ms. Orizotti said, “it’s been great--it’s a feeling of coming home. Coming back, I feel really akin to the charism of our school, the mission at O’Dea."

As our new Vice Principal, Ms. Orizotti has had a close look at our student social life since August.  “Having the students back on campus makes it more fun and alive," she said. "These young men seem to be doing really well in helping underclassmen and showing great character.” As she’s introduced to new a new wave of students -- all of her students from before have since graduated -- she believes, “The number one lesson here is to take care of your brothers and to strive for excellence no matter the environment.”

With her deep commitment to the community, Mrs. Orizotti is already setting a powerful tone for this 2026-27 school year. Her leadership is a daily reminder of what it means to be a part of the O’Dea Brotherhood. She’s pushing students to lead with character, support one another, and strive for greatness both inside and outside of school. If you see her in the halls, don’t be scared to say hi and introduce yourself!