Administration/Office
Rev. Father Thomas H. Kennell
Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Head of St. John Catholic Academy
Florida State University
B.A. English Literature
St. John Vianney College Seminary
B.Phil Philosophy
St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary
Master of Divinity
Total years of professional experience: 9
Sister Grace Ford, Er. Dio
School Principal
Director of Preschool
University of Washington
B.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
M.A. Pastoral Theology
Seattle University
M.A. Psychology
Advanced Directors Credential with VPK Endorsement
Total years of experience: 29
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Fifth Grade to Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher
B.A – Huntingdon College
Human Performance and Kinesiology
M.Ed – Auburn University
Exercise Science | Concentration: Bio Mechanics
FL Certificate: 6-12 Math
FL Certificate: 5-9 Integrated
FL Certificate: K-12 Physical Education
FL Certificate: K-12 Exceptional Student Education
FL Certificate: 6-12 Social Science
Total years of teaching experience: 21
Mrs. Virginia Heidler
School Counselor
Southeastern Louisiana University
M.S. Counseling
St. Leo University
B.S. Religion
Professional Certifications: National Certified Counselor
Louisiana Teaching Authorization
United States Navy Veteran – 21 Years
Total years of experience: 4
Mrs. Sandra de Arrigunaga
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Enrollment Coordinator
Florida State University
B.S. Professional Communication
Total years of experience: 9
Ms. Donna Couchigian
Finance Manager
University of West Florida
B.S. Accounting
Total years of professional experience: 38
Preschool
Mrs. Julia Ritchie
Three Year Old Teacher
Mitchell College
B.A. Early Childhood Education
Central Connecticut State
M.A. Educational Leadership
Total years of professional experience: 5
Ms. Alessandra Costa
VPK – 4 Year Old Teacher
Universidad de Catholica
B.A. Legal Studies
VPK Certified
Total years of professional experience: 5
Elementary School
Mrs. Maite Mahoney
Kindergarten Teacher
Intramural Sports Coach
A.A. – Gulf Coast State College
B.S. – Florida State University
Total years of teaching experience: 5
Mrs. Carol Ibarra
Kindergarten Teacher
Sam Houston State University
B.A. Elementary Education
FL Certificate: Primary Education
Total years of teaching experience: 35
Miss Margaret Boyd
First Grade Teacher
B.A. – University of Dallas
Psychology
Temporary FL Certificate – Primary Education
Total years of professional experience: 7
Ms. Danielle Boncaro
Second Grade Teacher
St. John Fisher University
B.S Psychology
Elmira College
M.S. Education
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
Catholic Liberal Arts Education
FL Certificate: K-6, Specialization in Early Childhood Education
ESOL Endorsed
Total years of teaching experience: 21
Mrs. Sandra Forbes
Third Grade Teacher
B.A. – Ohio State University
English
Temporary FL Certificate – PK3-3rd Grade
Total years of teaching experience: 5
Mrs. Suzanne Coffman
4th Grade Teacher
B.A. – Christopher Newport University
English/Language Arts
FL Professional Certificate – K-6th Grade
Total years of teaching experience: 15
Ms. Beatriz Roth
Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Fifth Grade Literature
First Form Latin Sixth – Eighth Grade
Religion Fourth – Sixth Grade
FL Temporary Teaching Certificate
Total Years of teaching experience: 7
Middle School
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Fifth to Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher
B.A – Huntingdon College
Human Performance and Kinesiology
M.Ed – Auburn University
Exercise Science | Concentration: Bio Mechanics
FL Certificate: 6-12 Math
FL Certificate: 5-9 Integrated
FL Certificate: K-12 Physical Education
FL Certificate: K-12 Exceptional Student Education
FL Certificate: 6-12 Social Science
Total years of teaching experience: 21
Mr. Christopher Hatch
Middle School Latin 2nd and 3rd Form
Seventh to Eighth Grade Religion
Fifth to Eighth Grade Science
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
B.A. – University of Iowa
English and Creative Writing
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
Catholic Liberal Arts Education
United States Air Force Veteran – 6 years
Total years of teaching experience: 4
Mrs. Rebecca Hatch
Fifth to Eighth Grade History
Sixth to Eighth Grade Literature
Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher
B.A. – Florida Atlantic University
English Literature
M.A. – Florida Atlantic University
English Literature
FL Certificate: 6-12 English
Total years of teaching experience: 6
Special Area Teachers
Mrs. Katie Borden
Art Teacher
Gulf Coast State College
A.A. Liberal Arts
Total years of professional experience: 4
Miss Yingying Liu
Music Teacher
B.A. – Beijing Film Academy
B.A. – Communication University of China
M.M. – Eastman School of Music
Masters in Music Education
Total years of teaching experience: 2
Mr. Jamal Bradford
PE Teacher
B.A. – Warner University
Coaching
Communication
Total years of teaching experience: 4
Mrs. Charlotte Dickey
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd K3, K4 and K
A.A. – Gulf Coast State College
Level 3 Catechist
Level 2 Certified Catechesis of the Good Shepherd K3, K4 and K
Total years of teaching experience: 15
Ms. Andrea Mucelli
Resource Teacher
B.S. – Florida State University
Social Science Interdisciplinary
M.A. – University of West Florida
Educational Leadership
Endorsements: Reading and ESOL
Total years of professional experience: 22
Paraprofessionals
Mrs. Carolina Arredondo
Teacher Aide
B.A. – Educates University, Viña del Mar, Chile
Total years of professional experience: 7
Mrs. Pristine Auguste
Teacher Aide
B.A. – University of Guam
Total years of professional experience: 1
Ms. Raisha Lipski
Teacher Aide
B.A. – Marist College
Total years of professional experience: 3
