Faculty and Staff
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: 8
Sister Grace Ford, Er. Dio
School Principal
University of Washington
B.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
M.A. Pastoral Theology
Seattle University
M.A. Psychology
Total years of experience: 28
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Fifth Grade to Ninth 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: 20
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: 3
Sandra de Arrigunaga
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Enrollment Coordinator
Florida State University
B.S. Professional Communication
Total years of professional experience: 8
Mrs. Lindsey Van Zant
School Secretary
Gulf Coast State College
A.A. Public Relations
Total years of experience: 14
Ms. Donna Couchigian
Finance Manager
University of West Florida
B.S. Accounting
Total years of professional experience: 37
Preschool
Ms. Julia Paoletti
Preschool Director
Mitchell College
B.A. Early Childhood Education
Central Connecticut State
M.A. Educational Leadership
Total years of professional experience: 4
Miss Nicole Barwick
Two Year Old Teacher Aide
Total years of professional experience: 6 Months
Mrs. Carolina Spirgatis
VPK | PK4 Teacher
Elementary School
Mrs. Maite Mahoney
Kindergarten Teacher
Intramural Sports Coach
A.A. – Gulf Coast State College
B.S. – Florida State University
Temporary FL Certificate
Total years of teaching experience: 4
Miss Margaret Boyd
First Grade Teacher
B.A. – University of Dallas
Psychology
Temporary FL Certificate – Primary Education
Total years of professional experience: 6
Ms. Danielle Boncaro
Second Grade Teacher
St. John Fisher University
B.S Psychology
Elmira College
M.S. Education
FL Certificate: K-6, Specialization in Early Childhood Education
ESOL Endorsed
Total years of teaching experience: 20
Mrs. Casey
Delahoussaye
Third Grade Teacher
Louisiana State University
B.S. Elementary Education
Temporary FL Certificate – Elementary Education
Total years of teaching experience: 4
Mrs. Sandra Forbes
Third Grade Co-Teacher
B.A. – Ohio State University
English
Temporary FL Certificate – PK3-3rd Grade
Total years of teaching experience: 19
Ms. Ruth Aland
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.S. – Florida State University
Elementary Education
M.Ed – Florida State University
FL Temporary Certificate K-6
Reading Endorsement
Total years of teaching experience: 1
Ms. Andrea Mucelli
Fifth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Fifth Grade Literature
First Form Latin Sixth – Eighth Grade
Religion Fourth – Sixth Grade
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: 21 years
Middle School
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Fifth to Ninth 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: 20
Mr. Christopher Hatch
Middle School Latin 2nd and 3rd Form
Seventh to Ninth Grade Religion
Fifth to Ninth Grade Science
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
B.A. – University of Iowa
English and Creative Writing
United States Air Force Veteran – 6 years
Total years of teaching experience: 3
Mrs. Rebecca Hatch
Fifth to Ninth Grade History
Sixth to Ninth 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: 5
Special Area Teachers
Mrs. Katie Borden
Art Teacher
Gulf Coast State College
A.A. Liberal Arts
Total years of professional experience: 3
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: 1 Year
Mr. Jamal Bradford
PE Teacher
B.A. – Warner University
Coaching
Communication
Total years of teaching experience: 3
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: 14
Paraprofessionals
Mrs. Stephanie Duncan
First Grade Teaching Assistant
Total years of professional experience: 2
