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Faculty

Administration

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Steve Salvo

    Mr. Steve Salvo 

    Head of School, Public Speaking and Financial Literacy Teacher
    University of Richmond - B.S.
    George Mason University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Kathleen Lopez

    Mrs. Kathleen (Patterson) Lopez 

    Assistant Head of School; Director of Admissions and Communication
    University of Florida - B.S.
  • Photo of Matthew Schifeling

    Mr. Matthew Schifeling 

    Associate Head of School for Strategic Initiatives, Intermediate Division Head
    Illinois State University - B.S.
    Bradley University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Kristen Orsini

    Mrs. Kristen Orsini 

    Head of Middle School
    Middlebury College - B.A.
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    Middlebury College - M.A.
  • Photo of Robin Page

    Ms. Robin Page 

    Primary Division Head
    Texas Christian University - B.A.
    Arizona State University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Liz LeBlanc

    Ms. Liz LeBlanc 

    Chief Financial and Operations Officer
    Cornell University - B.S.

Athletics

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Marissa Mohammed

    Miss Marissa Mohammed 

    Athletic Director, PE Teacher
    The University of Tampa - B.S.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Donald Luikart

    Mr. Donald Luikart 

    Physical Education Teacher
    Bowling Green State University - B.S.
    University of Nevada Reno - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Cindy Schofield

    Ms. Cindy Schofield 

    PE Teacher
    Florida State University - B.S.
    Florida State University - M.Ed.

Rector and Chaplain

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Mario Milian

    Fr. Mario Milian 

    Rector
  • Photo of Alicia Gomes

    The Rev. Alicia (Anderson) Gomes 

    Chaplain, Religious Studies Teacher

Administrative Staff

List of 13 members.

  • Photo of Elizabeth Clark

    Mrs. Elizabeth Clark 

    Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Director of Development
    University of Florida - B.S.
  • Photo of Lisa Lockhart

    Dr. Lisa Lockhart 

    Learning Strategist Pre-Kindergarten - 4th grade, Director of Student Success
    University of Nevada Las Vegas - B.S.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
    University of South Florida - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Samantha Spillman

    Miss Samantha Spillman 

    Learning Strategist 5th-8th Grade, Curriculum Coordinator 4th-8th Grade
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Tagin Schultheis

    Miss Tagin Schultheis 

    School Counselor
    Holy Cross College - B.A.
    Indiana University - M.S.W.
  • Photo of Ansley Kriz

    Ms. Ansley Kriz 

    Director of Human Resources, Controller
    Tulane University - B.S.
    Loyola University New Orleans - M.B.A.
    St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
  • Photo of Marissa Mohammed

    Miss Marissa Mohammed 

    Athletic Director, PE Teacher
    The University of Tampa - B.S.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Lydia Malafronte

    Mrs. Lydia Malafronte 

    Registered Nurse
    University of Wisconsin
  • Photo of Matt Murphy

    Mr. Matt Murphy 

    Director of IT and Information Systems
    Furman University - B.S.
    University of Tampa - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Elizabeth Daly

    Mrs. Elizabeth (Sanders) Daly 

    IT Support Specialist
    Keiser University - Assoc.
  • Photo of Janette Ransom

    Mrs. Janette Ransom 

    Receptionist
    University of Tampa - B.A.
  • Photo of Heather Pfundstein

    Mrs. Heather Pfundstein 

    Administrative Assistant for Admission and Development
    Texas A&M University - B.S.
    University of Houston - M.L.S.
  • Photo of Johnna Henry

    Ms. Johnna Henry 

    Administrative Assistant to the Division Heads, After School Enrichment Coordinator
  • Photo of Yara Sayegh

    Ms. Yara Sayegh 

    Business Office Assistant
    University of South Florida - Master

Enrichment

List of 12 members.

  • Photo of Madison Kenney

    Miss Madison Kenney 

    Visual Arts Teacher
    University of Tampa - B.F.A.
  • Photo of Meaghan Hoy

    Mrs. Meaghan (Campbell) Hoy 

    Visual Arts Teacher and Library Assistant
    Florida State University - M.S.
    University of Florida - B.F.A.
    St. Mary's Episopal Day School
  • Photo of Brittany Hensley

    Ms. Brittany Hensley 

    Strings Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
    University of Denver - Suzuki Violin Pedagogy Certificate
  • Photo of Jordan Craig

    Mr. Jordan Craig 

    Music Director
    Appalachian State University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Olivia Delgado

    Miss Olivia Delgado 

    Spanish Teacher PreK-4th Grade, Performing Arts Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Full Sail University - M.F.A.
  • Photo of Maria Cosentino

    Mrs. Maria Cosentino 

    Middle School Dean of Students, Spanish Teacher 5th - 8th Grade
    Fairleigh Dickinson University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.T.
  • Photo of Zachary Sowerby

    Mr. Zachary Sowerby 

    Latin Teacher 6th-8th Grade
    College of the Holy Cross - B.A.
  • Photo of Caitlyn Boza

    Mrs. Caitlyn Boza 

    Librarian/Media Specialist
    University of Notre Dame - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.L.I.S.
  • Photo of Tifani Edwards

    Mrs. Tifani (Mullen) Edwards 

    STEM Teacher PreK-4th Grade
    Florida State University - Bachelor of Arts
    Florida State University - Master of Science
  • Photo of Caio Mendes

    Mr. Caio Mendes 

    STEM Teacher 5th-8th Grade, Math Teacher 6th-7th Grade
    Western Michigan University - B.S.
  • Photo of Ryan McLaughlin

    Mr. Ryan McLaughlin 

    Religious Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Math Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Boston College - J.D.
    Vanderbilt University - M. Ed.
  • Photo of Margaret Vlasits

    Ms. Margaret Vlasits 

    After School Care Coordinator
    Rosemont College - B.F.A.

Faculty

Our faculty is one of St. Mary's most valuable assets. They are caring, experienced, professionals, many of whom have advanced degrees. Their teaching is enhanced by the excellent facilities and resources available to them, a superior teacher-to-student ratio, and their ability to work as an effective team.

Primary Division

List of 1 members.

  • Photo of Robin Page

    Ms. Robin Page 

    Primary Division Head
    Texas Christian University - B.A.
    Arizona State University - M.Ed.

List of 25 members.

  • Photo of Adrienne Brightwell

    Miss Adrienne Brightwell 

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Director of Community Engagement
    Florida State University - B.S.
    Mercer University - M.Ed.
    St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
  • Photo of Peggy Walker

    Mrs. Peggy Walker 

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
    St. Ambrose University - B.A.
    Adler School of Professional Psychology - M.A.
  • Photo of Mendy Godwin

    Ms. Mendy Godwin 

    Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
    University of Phoenix - B.S.
  • Photo of Amy Bauer

    Mrs. Amy Bauer 

    Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
    DePaul University - B.A.
    National-Louis University - M.A.T.

  • Mrs. Katie Hart 

    Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
  • Photo of Jennifer Carideo

    Mrs. Jennifer Carideo 

    Kindergarten Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.A.
  • Photo of Britney McRae

    Mrs. Britney McRae 

    Kindergarten Teacher
    University of Florida - B.A.
    University of Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Debbie Edwards

    Mrs. Debbie Edwards 

    Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
    Guilford College
  • Photo of Julie Byrd

    Mrs. Julie (Michael) Byrd 

    Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
    Florida State University - B.S.
    Florida State University - M.S.
  • Photo of Marguerite Hagan

    Mrs. Marguerite Hagan 

    1st Grade Teacher
    Virginia Tech - B.S.
  • Photo of Elizabeth Fingar

    Mrs. Elizabeth Fingar 

    1st Grade Teacher
    University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Susy deAlejo

    Mrs. Susy deAlejo 

    1st Grade Assistant Teacher
    National-Louis University - B.A.
  • Photo of Tina Sink

    Mrs. Tina Sink 

    1st Grade Assistant Teacher
  • Photo of Ashley Nellis

    Mrs. Ashley Nellis 

    2nd Grade Teacher
    Florida State University - B.A.
    Florida Atlantic University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Jayne Grieves

    Mrs. Jayne (Hagan) Grieves 

    2nd Grade Teacher
    University of Florida - B.A.
    University of Florida - M.Ed
    St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
  • Photo of Heather Skijus

    Mrs. Heather Skijus 

    2nd Grade Assistant Teacher
    Furman University - B.S.
    Nova Southeastern University - M.S.
  • Photo of Caitlin Castro

    Miss Caitlin Castro 

    2nd Grade Assistant Teacher
    University of Florida - BA Elementary Education
    University of Florida - M.Ed Elementary Education
  • Photo of Hope Rossi

    Miss Hope Rossi 

    Science Teacher
    St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
    University of Alabama - B.S.
  • Photo of Olivia Delgado

    Miss Olivia Delgado 

    Spanish Teacher PreK-4th Grade, Performing Arts Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Full Sail University - M.F.A.
  • Photo of Tifani Edwards

    Mrs. Tifani (Mullen) Edwards 

    STEM Teacher PreK-4th Grade
    Florida State University - Bachelor of Arts
    Florida State University - Master of Science
  • Photo of Madison Kenney

    Miss Madison Kenney 

    Visual Arts Teacher
    University of Tampa - B.F.A.
  • Photo of Meaghan Hoy

    Mrs. Meaghan (Campbell) Hoy 

    Visual Arts Teacher and Library Assistant
    Florida State University - M.S.
    University of Florida - B.F.A.
    St. Mary's Episopal Day School
  • Photo of Brittany Hensley

    Ms. Brittany Hensley 

    Strings Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
    University of Denver - Suzuki Violin Pedagogy Certificate
  • Photo of Jordan Craig

    Mr. Jordan Craig 

    Music Director
    Appalachian State University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Ryan McLaughlin

    Mr. Ryan McLaughlin 

    Religious Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Math Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Boston College - J.D.
    Vanderbilt University - M. Ed.

Intermediate Division

List of 1 members.

  • Photo of Matthew Schifeling

    Mr. Matthew Schifeling 

    Associate Head of School for Strategic Initiatives, Intermediate Division Head
    Illinois State University - B.S.
    Bradley University - M.Ed.

List of 21 members.

  • Photo of Amanda Burnett

    Mrs. Amanda (Josephik) Burnett 

    3rd Grade Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator
    Florida State University - Bachelor of Science
    Florida State University - Master of Science
  • Photo of Hayley Tolbert

    Mrs. Hayley Tolbert 

    3rd Grade Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.S.
  • Photo of Tana Castro

    Ms. Tana Castro 

    3rd Grade Assistant Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.S.
  • Photo of Mary Katherine Meyer

    Mrs. Mary Katherine Meyer 

    3rd Grade Assistant Teacher
    University of Florida - B.A.
  • Photo of Katie Rief

    Miss Katie Rief 

    4th Grade Teacher
    Wake Forest University - B.A.
    NOVA Southeastern University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Mary Ashley Edwards

    Mrs. Mary Ashley Edwards 

    4th Grade Teacher
    Florida State University - B.S.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Carolyn Heath

    Mrs. Carolyn Heath 

    4th Grade Assistant Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.A.
  • Photo of Courtney Stefany

    Mrs. Courtney  Stefany 

    4th Grade Assistant Teacher
    Florida State University - B.S.
    Florida State University - M.S.
  • Photo of Ashley Bassler

    Mrs. Ashley (Mullis) Bassler 

    5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
    University of Florida - B.S.
    University of South Florida - M.Ed.
    St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
  • Photo of Emily Nolan

    Mrs. Emily (Kirkwood) Nolan 

    5th Grade Math Teacher
    University of Virginia - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Hayes Hill

    Mrs. Hayes Hill 

    Science Teacher 5th Grade
    Vanderbilt University - B.A.
  • Photo of Hope Rossi

    Miss Hope Rossi 

    Science Teacher
    St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
    University of Alabama - B.S.
  • Photo of Madison Kenney

    Miss Madison Kenney 

    Visual Arts Teacher
    University of Tampa - B.F.A.
  • Photo of Meaghan Hoy

    Mrs. Meaghan (Campbell) Hoy 

    Visual Arts Teacher and Library Assistant
    Florida State University - M.S.
    University of Florida - B.F.A.
    St. Mary's Episopal Day School
  • Photo of Maria Cosentino

    Mrs. Maria Cosentino 

    Middle School Dean of Students, Spanish Teacher 5th - 8th Grade
    Fairleigh Dickinson University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.T.
  • Photo of Brittany Hensley

    Ms. Brittany Hensley 

    Strings Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
    University of Denver - Suzuki Violin Pedagogy Certificate
  • Photo of Jordan Craig

    Mr. Jordan Craig 

    Music Director
    Appalachian State University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Olivia Delgado

    Miss Olivia Delgado 

    Spanish Teacher PreK-4th Grade, Performing Arts Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Full Sail University - M.F.A.
  • Photo of Tifani Edwards

    Mrs. Tifani (Mullen) Edwards 

    STEM Teacher PreK-4th Grade
    Florida State University - Bachelor of Arts
    Florida State University - Master of Science
  • Photo of Caio Mendes

    Mr. Caio Mendes 

    STEM Teacher 5th-8th Grade, Math Teacher 6th-7th Grade
    Western Michigan University - B.S.
  • Photo of Ryan McLaughlin

    Mr. Ryan McLaughlin 

    Religious Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Math Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Boston College - J.D.
    Vanderbilt University - M. Ed.

Middle School Division

List of 1 members.

  • Photo of Kristen Orsini

    Mrs. Kristen Orsini 

    Head of Middle School
    Middlebury College - B.A.
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    Middlebury College - M.A.

List of 17 members.

  • Photo of Janeen Henson

    Mrs. Janeen Henson 

    Language Arts Teacher 7th-8th Grade
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Andrea Cardenas

    Ms. Andrea Cardenas 

    6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Pre-AP Coordinator
    Connecticut College - M.A.T.
    University of Florida - B.A.
    Florida State University - M.A.
  • Photo of Karlee Henson

    Miss Karlee Henson 

    6th-7th Grade Math Teacher
    University of Florida - B.A. Education
    University of Florida - Master of Elementary Education
  • Photo of Phillip Hubler

    Mr. Phillip Hubler 

    7th-8th Grade Geometry and Algebra Teacher
    California State University - B.A.
    Chapman University - M.A.
  • Photo of Jean Bauer

    Ms. Jean Bauer 

    History Teacher 7th-8th Grade, Yearbook Director
    Eckerd College - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Linda Boza

    Mrs. Linda Boza 

    Social Studies Teacher 5th-6th Grade, Global Coordinator
    Furman University - B.A.
  • Photo of Jeffrey Shane

    Mr. Jeffrey Shane 

    Science Teacher 7th-8th Grade, Director of Summer Programs
    East Carolina University - B.S.
    Troy State University - M.S.
  • Photo of Jennifer Tuohy

    Mrs. Jennifer Tuohy 

    Science Teacher 6th Grade
    Connecticut College - B.A.
    Florida State University - M.B.A.
  • Photo of Maria Cosentino

    Mrs. Maria Cosentino 

    Middle School Dean of Students, Spanish Teacher 5th - 8th Grade
    Fairleigh Dickinson University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.T.
  • Photo of Zachary Sowerby

    Mr. Zachary Sowerby 

    Latin Teacher 6th-8th Grade
    College of the Holy Cross - B.A.
  • Photo of Madison Kenney

    Miss Madison Kenney 

    Visual Arts Teacher
    University of Tampa - B.F.A.
  • Photo of Meaghan Hoy

    Mrs. Meaghan (Campbell) Hoy 

    Visual Arts Teacher and Library Assistant
    Florida State University - M.S.
    University of Florida - B.F.A.
    St. Mary's Episopal Day School
  • Photo of Brittany Hensley

    Ms. Brittany Hensley 

    Strings Director
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
    University of Denver - Suzuki Violin Pedagogy Certificate
  • Photo of Jordan Craig

    Mr. Jordan Craig 

    Music Director
    Appalachian State University - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Caio Mendes

    Mr. Caio Mendes 

    STEM Teacher 5th-8th Grade, Math Teacher 6th-7th Grade
    Western Michigan University - B.S.
  • Photo of Steve Salvo

    Mr. Steve Salvo 

    Head of School, Public Speaking and Financial Literacy Teacher
    University of Richmond - B.S.
    George Mason University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Ryan McLaughlin

    Mr. Ryan McLaughlin 

    Religious Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Math Teacher
    University of South Florida - B.A.
    Boston College - J.D.
    Vanderbilt University - M. Ed.

Maintenance Staff

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Mark Charneske

    Mr. Mark Charneske 

    Director of Facilities Management
  • Photo of Michael Paremske

    Mr. Michael Paremske 

    Facilities Team

School Information

St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
Steve Salvo, Head of School
Kathleen Lopez, Director of Admission
(813) 251-1660 St. Mary's Episcopal Church


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An independent, co-ed day school for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8.
Accelerated academics, competitive athletics, advanced technology, visual and performing arts, spiritual development, family community.