Faculty & Staff Directory
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Darby Arch began working at Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2011 and is currently the 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher and the 7th grade social studies teacher. She is a graduate of the University of Florida where she received both a MA and a BA degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Arch holds a Florida certificate in English grades 5-9. She has two sons, who are both St. Anthony’s alumni.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Kristina Bacallao is a sixth grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at St. Anthony Catholic School. She earned her Bachelors in Psychology from Florida International University and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Educational Technology from the University of Florida. She began teaching at Saint Anthony in 2009. She is certified to teach Elementary Education K-6. Mrs. Bacallao considers herself blessed to spend her days fostering a love of reading and learning. Mrs. Bacallao and her family are parishioners of Saint Anthony Catholic Church and her two daughters both attend St. Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Maria Betancourt is the teacher’s assistant in Kindergarten. She joined St. Anthony Catholic School in 2018 and feels blessed to be part of such a wonderful community. Her three children attended Catholic school and she enjoys the opportunity of seeing two of her granddaughters attend St. Anthony. Mrs. Betancourt finds joy in spending her days with the little ones learning and growing as they explore their environment.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Michelle Bidwill is the Physical Education teacher for PreK3-2nd grade students at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She has held the position of a PreK4 teacher, Kindergarten teacher, Kindergarten Assistant, and Permanent Substitute. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She holds a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education, K-6. She has completed all classes and requirements for Pre Kindergarten. She has been blessed to be a part of the Saint Anthony family since 2015.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Christina Blue started working at Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2022 and is currently the Administrative Assistant. She received her BA Degree from Florida International University. Prior to joining Saint Anthony School in 2022, Christina worked as a bookkeeper. She is a longtime parishioner of Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Christina’s son is a proud graduate of Saint Anthony Catholic School and her daughter is enrolled in the middle school at St Anthony’s.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Gina Burpee is the 7th and 8th grade Religion teacher and the Religious Education School Coordinator at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Arts in Teaching from Chapman University. In addition, she has a Florida ESOL Endorsement and is certified to teach Elementary Education in both Florida and California. She began teaching in 2000, and has taught in both the private and public sector. Mrs. Burpee has taught Kindergarten – 8th grade, and at the collegiate level. She is proud to say that she has been part of this talented faculty since 2013. Mrs. Burpee is married and has three sons. Two attend Saint Anthony and one is at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. They feel blessed to be part of this school and parish, and proud to be a second generation family of SACS.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Ashley Calvery is a kindergarten teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maryland. Mrs. Calvery continued her education and received a Master’s Degree in Literacy Education from Loyola University, MD. She also holds an ESOL endorsement. Her two daughters are blessed to be part of this school as well.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Nicole Cameron is the fifth grade English Language Arts, Social Studies and Reading Teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University. She holds an ESOL Endorsement and is Certified in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and Exceptional Student Education. Both of Nicole’s children attend Saint Anthony. She and her family are blessed to be part of this school and this parish.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Miren Camporota is a second grade teacher at St. Anthony Catholic School. Prior to teaching 2nd and 5th grade classes in public schools, Mrs. Camporota was part of SACS' Substitute Teachers team. She holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from an accredited international university. She earned her Masters in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University. She is awaiting official certification to teach Elementary Education K-6. Mrs. Camporota and her family are parishioners of Saint Anthony Catholic School, and her two sons attend SACS and STA. She is grateful to be part of the SACS family and looks forward to a great school year.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Lindsey Cantor teaches first grade at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She received her BS degree in Family and Child Sciences with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University in 2012. Mrs. Cantor continued to pursue her education degree and received her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a major in Elementary Education in 2014. She is Reading endorsed and ESOL endorsed. She currently obtains her professional certification in K-6.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Josette Catapano second year at St. Anthony’s. Graduated from Cardinal Gibbons. Received her AA at Broward College. Is currently enrolled in receiving her bachelor's degree in Education. Her daughter attends 2nd grade and her mom is Mrs. Catapano who teaches 4th grade.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Mary Ann Catapano teaches Math, Religion, and Social Studies to 4th grade. She has been on the St. Anthony Catholic School faculty since 2014, but has always taught in Catholic schools prior to coming to Saint Anthony. She earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Education with a minor in Mathematics as well as a Masters in Education at Queens College. She holds a Teaching Certificate in Florida which includes Math 7-12, Middle School Math 5-9, and Elementary Education 1-6. She has taught both Elementary and/or Middle School classes for over 30 years. Her love has always been for the teaching of mathematics, however she equally loves teaching religion to her students. She is married and has two children who attended Catholic School. Her daughter is the Pre-K 4 Assistant. Her granddaughter and grandson both attend St. Anthony.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Mandy Cerrone feels fortunate to be serving as the Assistant Principal for Saint Anthony Catholic School. She also serves as the Curriculum Coordinator and as one of the directors for the annual school musical. She earned both her Master’s degree in Education and Bachelor’s in Theatre from Florida Atlantic University. She is certified in English 5-9 by the State of Florida. Ms. Cerrone has been at SACS for eight years and has two children, a recent graduate of SACS and an 8th grader at SACS.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Carole Clarke has been with St. Anthony Catholic School for 16 years. She has been a proud Assistant Teacher for PreK through second grade. She has also worked in different offices throughout the school. Her two sons were students and proud graduates of SACS. She is blessed to be a part of Team SACS and this community.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Myra Corrao is a third grade teacher at St. Anthony Catholic School. She holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education. She also holds a Gifted Endorsement, a Reading Endorsement, and an ESOL Endorsement. She has been teaching for 24 years in both the public and private sectors. This will be her 7th year as part of the St. Anthony family. Her younger son attended St. Anthony and is now at Cardinal Gibbons where her other son just graduated from Cardinal Gibbons and now attends FAU. She is blessed to be a part of the St. Anthony parish community and this amazing school.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Debbie Costello is a first grade teacher at St. Anthony Catholic School. She has been teaching at St. Anthony Catholic School since 2005. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in Elementary Education. Her daughter attended Saint Anthony Catholic School and she feels blessed to be a part of this school and parish.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Marcia Crane has been teaching at Saint Anthony Catholic School since 1999. She has taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grades. She received her BA degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University. She has a Masters degree in reading from Barry University. She has an ESOL Endorsement and a Catechist Certificate. Her husband, mother-in-law, and both daughters attended Saint Anthony. She is currently a member of the SET team.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Michelle Cunningham completed 4 years in the South African Airforce as an Air Traffic Controller. Thereafter a Banking career with Nedbank spanning 26 years and specializing in Leadership & Development obtained from the University of Pretoria, then finishing up her career as a Divisional Head of Investments. She joined SACS in 2014 as Aftercare Director.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Anthony Dorini teaches Physical Education for grades 3 - 8, and also serves as the school’s Athletic Director. This is his 5th year at St. Anthony, and his 9th year teaching overall. He received a degree in Sport Management from the University of Florida in 2011. Coach Dorini is a proud alumnus of St. Anthony.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Clara Dorini's affiliation with the St. Anthony community began in 1987 when her family became parishioners of the Church. Both of her sons attended St. Anthony Catholic School. Her teaching career spans over 25 years. She has taught grades PreK-6th. In 2008 she was blessed and honored to join the St. Anthony Catholic School family. She currently teaches 5th and 6th grade religion. She received a BA in Education from the University of Florida, and a Masters degree from Nova Southeastern University. Her certifications are in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She is ESOL endorsed and Religion Certified.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Caroline Duhaime is a Kindergarten teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School. This is her third year teaching Kindergarten. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the College of Education at the University of Alabama and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction for Early/Middle Childhood. She is a proud alumnus of Saint Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Robin Dunn is a Teacher’s Assistant for the second grade. She was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and attended Pine Crest School. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University. This will be her sixth year at Saint Anthony. She has been the assistant in second grade for the past four years and was an assistant in third grade the previous year.
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
(954) 463-4614901 Northeast Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Pauline Favreau
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Laura Flack is the fourth grade Reading, Language Arts, and Science teacher. This is her 4th year at Saint Anthony. Prior to teaching at Saint Anthony, she taught fifth grade for two years at a Catholic school in Tallahassee. She holds a BA Degree from Florida Atlantic University in Elementary Education. She earned her ESE/ESOL and Reading Endorsements while attending Florida Atlantic University. She feels blessed to be a part of Saint Anthony Parish and Community.
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
(954) 463-4614901 Northeast Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Christine Goyette heads up the Youth Ministry Department at St. Anthony. She is starting her seventh year in this position. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications. She has three children, all graduates of St.Anthony and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She became a member of the Catholic Church through the RCIA program here at St. Anthony. She is a certified catechist with the Archdiocese of Miami as well as a Eucharistic Minister of Communion. Teaching faith and service to the students of St. Anthony is truly her joy.
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
(954) 463-4614901 Northeast Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Father Michael Grady is the Pastor of Saint Anthony Parish. He and his four brothers grew up as the sons of an Air Force officer. After much traveling as a child, the family finally settled in Colorado Springs where Lt. Col. Michael J. Grady, Jr., was on the faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy. After graduation from high school, Fr. Grady studied and received a BA degree in Political Science from Providence College in 1978. He worked in hotel management for many years before finishing his seminary program at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. He earned an MA in Moral Theology as well as a Masters of Divinity at St. Vincent. Fr. Grady was ordained a priest in Miami on May 14, 1994. He later earned a Specialist’s Degree in Educational Leadership in 1998 from Barry University. Fr. Grady has served as a parochial vicar at St. Gregory and Nativity parishes, as well as a teacher and assistant principal at Pace High School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He served as a pastor at St. Jerome parish before coming as pastor to St. Anthony parish.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Alexandra Hecksher joined the St. Anthony team in 2022. She is Mrs. Sandi’s teacher assistant in PreK 3. She and her family moved from Ireland in 2012 and were blessed to become part of the local parish and community. She has a BA in European Business and Languages. She has 4 daughters, 2 of whom have graduated from SACS and are now in Cardinal Gibbons High School and 2 who will be in 8th and 4th grade this year.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Gaudy Herring has been teaching in Broward County for over 20 years. She joined the St. Anthony family in 2019. She received her BS in Education from Florida International University. Prior to joining St. Anthony, she worked for 17 years at the same Broward County Public School teaching 2nd and 3rd grade. Mrs. Herring has two children, one in college and one in high school.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Daniela Jahnes has been working at Saint Anthony Catholic School since 2014 and is currently the Director of Technology. She also serves as the Robotics Club coach. She received her BS Degree in Computer Science from The Universidade Carioca de Informatica, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Before joining Saint Anthony, she worked as a systems consultant on assignments in several companies in Latin America, the Caribbean, and South Florida. Mrs. Jahnes has two children, both attended Saint Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Stephanie Jean
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Amy Jones began her teaching career at St. Anthony in 1996. Over the years she has taught 2nd grade, 4th and 5th grade, and she is now a part of the Student Enrichment Team. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities from Flagler College. Both of her daughters are graduates of St. Anthony and she is also a proud alumnus of this wonderful school. She is a true Ft. Lauderdale native and St. Anthony Catholic School is her second home!
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Lorraine Kelly was born and raised in a tiny village outside Dublin, Ireland. She came to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in August 1985 where she attended her first Mass at Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Lorraine married Lawrence B Kelly "Larry" on June 1st 1990 in Saggart, County Dublin, Ireland. They live locally and have two children, Sheena M. Kelly, Esq, graduated SACS in 2008 and Lawrence Brandan Kelly, graduated SACS in 2012. They both went on to Saint Thomas Aquinas Highschool, then to College at UF and UNF, then Sheena came home to go to Law School AT Nova. Southeastern University. Sheena & L.Brandan are both back living and working locally.During their time here at SACS, (14 years), Lorraine & Larry volunteered their time on many committees, were home room parents, chaired multiple events and fundraisers, Chaired the Community Fair for many years and sat on the SAFE Board for quite a few years. Lorraine joined Sharon in the SACS Development Office this year, where she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in fundraising, event planning, capital campaign management, and coordinating volunteers. She looks forward to working with all of our SACS families on our events and meeting everyone in person.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Will Krysiek is a musician and arts educator from Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a Master of Music degree from Radford University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Krysiek has performed internationally and has received awards for outstanding musicianship and performance. He has worked as a Catholic school teacher and church choir director since 2017, and has taught at Saint Anthony since moving to Florida in 2019. In the classroom, he promotes a broad exploration of the arts to inspire student creativity in all of their future endeavors.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Dana LaGamba-Clark is a seventh and eighth grade Science teacher and the Science Coordinator at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology and General Science and a Masters Degree in Secondary Education. Mrs. Clark has been part of the Saint Anthony community since 2015. Her two youngest daughters are currently in third and sixth grade, while her oldest daughter is a Sophomore in college.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Kelli MacDonald is the Preschool Director and teaches prekindergarten at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She has been a teacher at Saint Anthony since 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with a minor in Education and Psychology from Florida State University. She earned a Child Development Associate and has maintained the certification through the National Council. She is a proud alumnus of Saint Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Alisa Marsh started in 2016 as the Bookkeeper at Saint Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Samantha Marsh is a third grade teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She studied Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Student Education at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She went on to receive her Master’s in Elementary Education from Southeastern University. Ms. Marsh holds a Florida teaching certificate in PreK/Primary with a Reading K-12 Endorsement. Having attended Saint Anthony as a child, Ms. Marsh looks forward to seeing her students grow in their faith and love of learning as she did.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Michelle McDermott is an alumna of Saint Anthony and has been teaching there since 2016. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education k-6. She found her passion for teaching science and engineering, and is excited to teach 5th and 6th grade science again this year! She will also be teaching an elective course offered to the students.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Jenna McIntosh born and raised in South Florida, Jenna McIntosh is the proud product of two Archdiocese of Miami schools, St. David and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. After teaching six years in the public school system, her faith and passion for Catholic education brought her back to the Archdiocese of Miami where she has been for the past eleven years. Ms. McIntosh has taught 4th and 5th grade gifted, 6th through 8th grade math, and was most recently the STREAM coordinator and assistant principal at St. Anthony where she proudly helped lead them through STREAM certification in 2017, and Apple Distinguished School recognition in 2021. Ms. McIntosh holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a master’s degree in Organizational Learning and Leadership. She is certified in Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Mathematics (6-12) and has ESOL and Gifted endorsements. Ms. McIntosh looks forward to continuing to provide a rigorous education to the students of St. Anthony while fostering a strong sense of faith, innovation, service, and community.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Allison McTigue started teaching at Saint Anthony in December of 2022. Mrs. McTigue grew up in the Midwest and has been teaching since 2001. In 2004, she moved to Florida and began working in the Broward County Public School system. During her first 10 years, she worked as a support facilitator for students in grades K-6. She taught small groups, provided one-on-one support, and co-taught with general education teachers. She also served in an administrative role overseeing the special education department at an elementary school in Pompano. For the last 12 years, Mrs. McTigue taught a specialized preschool program for children, ages three through five, with varying exceptionalities. Her program focused on curriculum, social-emotional skills, independent functioning, and communication skills. She loves teaching preschool. This is where her heart is!
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Rita Messingschlager has been a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church since 1989. She started working at St. Anthony Catholic School in 2012 as a teacher’s assistant for grades 3rd through 5th and Junior High. She also was the science lab and is assistant currently working in the office as the school receptionist. She has three children who all attended St. Anthony Catholic School from Pre-K through 8th grade. She feels truly blessed to be a part of this school and parish.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Justin Moreaux is the permanent substitute teacher here at St. Anthony Catholic School. This is his 2nd year at St. Anthony, and his 9th year teaching overall. He received a degree in Health and Human Performance from the University of New Orleans in 2014. He is also the boys and girls head basketball and flag football coach.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Meghan Murphy started at Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2010 and has taught kindergarten, first, and second grade. This year, she will be teaching second grade. She has a BS degree in Elementary Education from Stetson University and has her MA degree in Reading Education from Florida International University. Ms. Murphy holds a Florida teaching certificate in Elementary Education with an ESOL Endorsement. She is also certified in Reading K-12. Additionally, she is a certified Apple Learning Coach and the Accelerated Reader coordinator for our school.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Craig Palardy is a globetrotting professional educator of 45 years. His teaching experience was initiated in Pennsylvania and led him to teaching experiences in far off locations such as Iran, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia for a total of 14 years. He has lived through a revolution, the first Gulf War, earthquakes and monsoons while living abroad. Upon his return to the USA and South Florida, he weathered Hurricane Andrew and several other weather events while teaching in a private school for 30 years and now at SACS. His undergraduate degree, a BA in Education, is from Juniata College PA where he also played baseball for 4 years as a starting shortstop. He received his MA from the University of Oklahoma while working for ARAMCO Schools in Saudi Arabia. He has experience coaching high school football and basketball, middle school volleyball, boys and girls, and girls basketball. He has three children, now young adults, who all graduated from STA, and his youngest has played football for four years at the University of Tennessee and in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots. He has 5 grandchildren, and he is proud of all his children and grandchildren and blessed to be called dad and pop pop!
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
(954) 463-4614901 Northeast Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Karen Pietrafetta has been working as a Religious Education Assistant for 10 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Florida International University. She is a long time parishioner of Saint Anthony. She is a Catechist for the Parish Religious Education Program for 17 years. Her two children are proud alumni of Saint Anthony Catholic School. She is blessed to be a part of the Saint Anthony Community.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Theresa Pyle is a Speech and Language Pathologist and works as a Student Enrichment Specialist here at St. Anthony Catholic School. She earned her MS in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology in 2006. She is licensed by the Florida Department of Health, and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has worked in public schools and private schools for the past 15 years, and was happy to join the talented St. Anthony faculty in 2015. She has enjoyed working in the clinical, private practice and school settings, always with children. Theresa and her husband were married at Saint Anthony, and both of her daughters attend Saint Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Michele Schneider is our full-time School Counselor and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) teacher here at SACS. She is also a certified facilitator of The World Peace Game. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Secondary Education from John Carroll University, a Masters in Counseling from Fordham University in New York City and holds a State of Florida Professional Educator Certification for PreK-12 grade in Guidance and Counseling. She has worked as a teacher and school counselor in the public and private sector in New York, Michigan, Florida and the USVI and has been with us for 15 years. She is a mother of 4 alumni and a parishioner here.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Kathleen Smallwood is the Student Enrichment Team Coordinator. She began working at St. Anthony in 2015 and has previously worked in public and charter schools for 21 years in Exceptional Student Education services and support. Both her children are graduates of Saint Anthony and Cardinal Gibbons High School. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Florida Atlantic University and currently holds a Teaching Certificate in Florida with certification in Elementary Education (K-6) and Specific Learning Disabilities with Endorsements in Gifted and English Language Learners. She also holds Catechist Certification.
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
(954) 463-4614901 Northeast Second Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Pat Solenski is the Director of Religious Education at Saint Anthony Parish and School. She holds a Master of Arts Degree with a minor concentration in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts Degree both from Barry University. 2023-2024 will mark her 46th year of teaching and ministry in Saint Anthony Parish and School. Originally from Philadelphia, she has seen her daughters, Suzanne and Dorothy, as well as my five grandchildren graduate from Saint Anthony Catholic School. She believes it is a joy and a blessing to be a part of Saint Anthony Parish and School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Sue Williams is the Admissions Director/ Registrar at Saint Anthony Catholic School. She attended Miami Dade College majoring in Finance and Computer Science. Originally from northern New Jersey and prior to joining Saint Anthony School in 1999, Sue was employed by Bank of New York Mellon for 16 years as Assistant Vice President managing daily operations of stock transfer and paying agent services. She and her husband have been parishioners since 1992 and were married at Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Their daughter is a proud graduate of Saint Anthony Catholic School.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Christina Wimberly joined the Saint Anthony Catholic School faculty in 2018. She teaches 5th and 6th grade math, as well as 8th grade Algebra I Honors math. Mrs. Wimberly earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. She is certified in Elementary Education (K-6), Mathematics (5-9) and has ESOL, Gifted, and Reading endorsements. Prior to joining Team SACS, Mrs. Wimberly taught in Seminole County and Broward County Public Schools. She and her family are parishioners of Saint Anthony Catholic Church.
Saint Anthony Catholic School
(954) 467-7747820 Northeast Third Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Sandi Wykle began her Catholic teaching career in the Archdiocese of Miami in 1992. She taught for sixteen years at St. Bernadette and joined St. Anthony in 2008. Her state certification is in Early Childhood Education from Nova Southeastern University including an additional certification in Religion. One of Mrs.Sandi's greatest blessings is to watch her students grow in their faith each year.
The school employs or contracts teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.