Michael Kraus

Mr. Kraus has been Principal of St. Peter Catholic School since 2013. He also served as the Dean of Students for St. Peter School from 2011-2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of New Orleans.

Prior to coming to St. Peter, Mr. Kraus worked for the University of New Orleans and Insight Educational Center where he worked side by side with the administrations of various schools throughout Jefferson Parish to develop interventions for students struggling in math, reading and behavior. He also led professional development in-services for teachers and administrators concerning school-wide interventions to improve academic and behavior programs. Mr. Kraus came to St. Peter School with five years of youth ministry experience from St. John the Baptist in Folsom and three years of mathematics teaching experience from Pope John Paul High School in Slidell.

Mr. Kraus has been married to his wife, Michelle, since 2005. They have five children: Andrew, Kate, Emmy, Rebecca and William.

Mr. Kraus believes that the ultimate goal of Catholic education is to form students as children of God by helping them grow as servant leaders in preparation for the vocation to which they are called by Jesus Christ.

His goal as Principal is to serve St. Peter Catholic School through God’s grace by empowering teachers and collaborating with parents to fulfill the mission and vision of our pastor which is to help our students grow intellectually, apostolically, humanly and spiritually.