Administration/Office
Rev. Father Jacob Jaks
Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Head of St. John Catholic Academy
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: 30
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Fifth Grade to Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher
Eighth 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: 22
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
FL School Counseling Certificate: K-12
Total years of experience: 5
Mrs. Sabrina Arguello
School Secretary
St. Mary’s University
B.A. International and Global Studies
Total years of experience: 3
Ms. Amber Sajecki
Office Assistant
East Carolina University
B.S. University Studies
Total years of experience: 8
Mrs. Sandra de Arrigunaga
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Enrollment Coordinator
Florida State University
B.S. Professional Communication
Total years of experience: 10
Ms. Donna Couchigian
Finance Manager
University of West Florida
B.S. Accounting
Total years of professional experience: 39
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: 6
Ms. Alessandra Costa
VPK – 4 Year Old Teacher
Universidad de Catholica
B.A. Legal Studies
VPK Certified
Total years of professional experience: 5
Ms. Amber Sticha
VPK – 4 Year Old Teacher Assistant
University of West Florida
B.A. Musical Theater
VPK Certified
Total years of professional experience: 3
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: 6
Mrs. Carol Ibarra
First Grade Teacher
Sam Houston State University
B.A. Elementary Education
FL Certificate: Primary Education
Total years of teaching experience: 36
Mrs. Suzanne Coffman
First Grade Teacher
B.A. – Christopher Newport University
English/Language Arts
FL Professional Certificate – K-6th Grade
Total years of teaching experience: 16
Ms. Danielle Boncaro
Second Grade Teacher
Elementary Coordinator
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. Katie Borden
Third Grade Teacher
Florida State University
B.S. Elementary Education
FL Certificate: K-6, Elementary Education
English for Speakers of Other Languages – Endorsed
Reading – Endorsed
Total years of professional experience: 5
Mrs. Brenna Gleim
Fourth Grade Teacher
Duquesne University
B.S. Elementary Education
Elementary Education, PK – 4
Total years of professional experience: 1
Ms. Beatriz Roth
Fifth Grade Teacher
FL Temporary Teaching Certificate
Total Years of teaching experience: 8
Middle School
Mrs. Schellane McCormick
Middle School Science
B.S. General Science
Total years of teaching experience: 13
Mr. Jack Focke
Dean of Students
Fifth to Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher
Eighth 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: 22
Mr. Casey Doss
Sixth to Eighth Grade History
Sixth to Eighth Grade Literature
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
First Form and Fourth Form Latin
B.A. – Regent University
Biblical and Theological Studies
M.T.S. – Southeastern University
Master of Theological Studies
Total years of teaching experience: 15
Special Area Teachers
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 – K
Middle School Religion
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
