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: 7
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: 27
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Middle School Math Teacher
7th 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: 19
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: 2
Sandra de Arrigunaga
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Enrollment Coordinator
Florida State University
B.S. Professional Communication
Total years of professional experience: 7
Ms. Donna Couchigian
Finance Manager
University of West Florida
B.S. Accounting
Total years of professional experience: 37
Mrs. Margarita Atchley
Teaching Assistant
Gulf Coast State College
A.A. Liberal Arts
United States Air Force Veteran – 6 years 6 months
Total years of professional experience: 5
Preschool
Mrs. Nikki Thomas
Preschool Director
Directors Credential
Child Development Associate – Preschool
Total years of professional experience: 19
Mrs. Nikki Thomas
Preschool Director
Directors Credential
Child Development Associate – Preschool
Total years of professional experience: 19
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: 3
Miss Margaret Boyd
First Grade Teacher
B.A. – University of Dallas
Psychology
Temporary FL Certificate – Primary Education
Total years of professional experience: 5
Ms. Danielle Boncaro
2nd 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: 19
Mrs. Casey Delahoussaye
3rd Grade Teacher
Louisiana State University
B.S. Elementary Education
Temporary FL Certificate – Elementary Education
Total years of teaching experience: 3
Ms. Ruth Aland
4th 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
Mrs. Alexzandria Bagwell
5th Grade Teacher
Western Governors University
B.A. Elementary Education
FL Elementary K-6 5 Year Professional Certificate
Total years of teaching experience: 2
Middle School
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Middle School Math Teacher
7th 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: 19
Mr. Christopher Hatch
Middle School Latin 1st and 2nd Form
4th and 5th Grade Religion
Middle School Science
6th Grade Homeroom Teacher
B.A. – University of Iowa
English and Creative Writing
United States Air Force Veteran – 6 years
Total years of teaching experience: 2
Mrs. Rebecca Hatch
Middle School History
Middle School Literature
8th 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: 4
Special Area Teachers
Ms. Beatriz Roth
Music Teacher
Resource Teacher / Middle School Religion
B.S. – High Arts Institute (Cuba)
Total years of teaching experience: 21
Ms. Maria Sanchez
Technology Teacher
P.E. Teacher
HNC – Anglia Ruskin University (UK)
Diploma in Management – Cambridge Regional College and English Institute of Management
Total years of teaching experience: 9
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
Ms. Andrea Mucelli
Teacher’s Aide | Resource
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: 20 years
