Chrissy McGoldrick, Riordan’s main office receptionist, has been dedicated and passionate about her service to the community for three years. She is the bright, cheery spirit whose friendly face everyone sees when entering the school building.

McGoldrick has been Riordan’s receptionist for three years, but has been a receptionist even before she came to Riordan. She said that once she was given the opportunity to come work at Riordan, it just felt like the right move.

McGoldrick said, “I’m never bored here, there’s always something to do and the phone rings all day.”

Her everyday life consists of assisting students, handling dismissals, helping with athletic calendering, and communicating with her coworkers in-person and communicating with her best friend: her walkie-talkie.

McGoldrick takes pride in her work here, and in ensuring student safety. A perk of this job is getting to see her daughters who have attended, currently attend, and plan to attend Riordan, grow.

Catie McGoldrick ’26 expressed she has learned so much from her mom and enjoys having her at school, as she has someone she can go to when she’s overwhelmed or just needs someone to talk to.

“My mom has taught me to take things day by day. Stressful problems will happen, but as long as I take them day by day, I know I will be okay,” she said.

Chrissy explained that throughout her time at Riordan, she has learned how hard teachers truly work and how much work actually goes on behind the scenes. She enjoys the progression that she sees in herself as she continues to work here and loves that students feel that they can come to her for help.

Her coworker, Cara Garcia, said, “Mrs. McGoldrick has the loudest voice of all of the staff and she knows how to use it! She herself is a very hard worker, and together we are a really great team. She reminds me that I don’t have to do things alone.”

McGoldrick loves her position at Riordan because she loves the community, the behind the scenes of teachers, and the daily student interactions. Her hope for students is to remember that, “there is always someone on campus that is here for you. You just have to open up and someone will be there.”

So keep on the lookout for “The Gatekeeper,” on campus because, “you can’t go in the building unless I say so!”