Biggs named new principal at St. Thomas the Apostle School

Adam Biggs, an experienced Catholic school educator, has been named the new principal at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Delmar for the 2021-22 school year, effective July 1.

Having spent his entire career in the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Albany, Biggs taught English Language Arts at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School in Schenectady and was recently appointed diocesan chairperson for English Language Arts. Biggs is also an adjunct professor at Schenectady Community College. His contributions have extended beyond the classroom, serving as both the National Honor Society moderator and director of drama productions at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons.   

“Adam is a committed Catholic school educator who will bring many gifts to St. Thomas the Apostle School and the larger Catholic community of Delmar,” said Father Rick Lesser, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. “We are excited to welcome him to our school to lead our students, faculty and staff, and partner with our parents.” 

A Cohoes councilmember and resident, Biggs earned his bachelor’s degree from Siena College, his master’s degree in teaching from Clarkson University, and is currently completing his second master’s degree at the College of St. Rose in Educational Leadership and Administration. Biggs is a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Cohoes.   

Biggs succeeds Thomas Kane, who retired in October 2020 after serving the St. Thomas the Apostle School community for over 20 years. Ernie Casile will continue to serve as interim principal for the remainder of this academic year.   

“It is always a great joy to see one of our own advance in their careers while remaining in the Diocese’s Catholic school system,” said Giovanni Virgiglio, superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Albany. “Mr. Biggs has exhibited dedicated excellence for us in the past as a faith-filled educator and leader. We are confident that he will serve the St. Thomas the Apostle community well.” 

"I am honored and humbled to have been selected as the next leader of St. Thomas the Apostle,” Biggs said. “I look forward to continuing the traditions of academic excellence and faith that are so critically important to preparing students for the future.”