We, the undersigned parents, guardians, students, and supporters of Visitation of Our Lady School, respectfully ask the Archdiocese of New Orleans to reinstate Mr. Brandon Surrency as principal.

Mr. Surrency has been a transformative leader. His dedication to our children, faculty, and school community has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment he arrived, he brought a new energy and spirit that had been missing for years.

Mr. Surrency:

• Boosted morale among students and teachers
• Personally greeted students every morning to start their day positively
• Pulled the school out of approximately $200,000 in debt
• Increased funding and secured donations for future growth, including new STEAM labs
• Created new extracurricular opportunities like a boys’ baseball team, with plans for a wrestling team and summer camp
• Supported his faculty fully—even substituting in classrooms when needed
• Produced weekly newsletters to keep families informed and connected
• Started each day with a prayer and video message that united our community
• Designed a fresh, new logo for VOL to represent our growing spirit
• Made students, parents, and staff feel respected, safe, and supported

His removal, reportedly due to having a child out of wedlock, disregards the overwhelming support and trust he has earned from the entire school community. Mr. Surrency’s professional excellence and personal integrity are what matter most to the families of VOL.

Please sign this petition to support the return of Mr. Brandon Surrency as principal of Visitation of Our Lady School.

Why this is important:

Mr. Brandon Surrency brought renewed hope and progress to Visitation of Our Lady School. He led with compassion, energy, and integrity—earning the trust of students, parents, and staff alike. His removal, based on personal circumstances, ignores the overwhelming positive impact he has had on the school. We believe in redemption, compassion, and second chances—values that Mr. Surrency has modeled every day. For the well-being of our children and our community, we urge the Archdiocese to bring him back.