Faculty & Staff

Darby Arch began working at Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2011 and is currently the 7th and 8th grade Language Arts 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, one who is a proud Saint Anthony alumni and the other is a current 8th grader. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 grades 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 that all attend Saint Anthony. They feel blessed to be part of this school and parish, and proud to be a second generation family of SACS.

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 will be joining her at Saint Anthony.

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.

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 both attend SACS. She is grateful to be part of the SACS family and looks forward to a great school year.

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.

Josette Catapano is in her first year at Saint Anthony. She graduated from Cardinal Gibbons and received her AA at Broward College. She is currently enrolled in receiving her bachelor's degree in Education. Her daughter attends 2nd grade and her mom currently teaches 4th grade at Saint Anthony. 

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 granddaughter attends St. Anthony and will be in 2nd this year. 

Amanda Cerrone feels fortunate to be serving as the STREAM coordinator for Saint Anthony Catholic School. She also serves as the Arts Coordinator, International Junior Thespian troupe director, and as the director 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.  Mrs. Cerrone has been at SACS for seven years and has two children who are Junior High students here.

Dana 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.

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.

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.

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.

Marcia Crane has been teaching at St. Anthony since 1999 as a teacher in grades Pre-K through 3.  She is currently a member of the SET team and a Catapult teacher.  She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education from Michigan State University and her Masters Certificate in Reading Education from Barry University.  She is ESOL endorsed and a certified Catechist.  Both of her children attended St. Anthony from Pre-K through 8th grade.  She is blessed to be a part of the amazing St. Anthony Community.

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.

Anthony Dorini is the Physical Education teacher for 3rd - 8th grades and also serves as the Athletic Director at St. Anthony Catholic School. This is his fourth year at SACS, and it is his eighth year teaching and coaching.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in 2011 from the University of Florida.  Coach Dorini is a proud alumnus of St. Anthony.

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.

Caroline Duhaime is a Kindergarten teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School. Ms. Duhaime was a substitute teacher at Saint Anthony in 2020 and has worked as a teaching assistant. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the College of Education at the University of Alabama. She is a proud alumnus of Saint Anthony Catholic School.

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.

Andrew Fasullo moved to Florida in 2020 and since that time, he has been a parishioner at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He has taught theology at Cardinal Gibbons High School for the past two and a half years. Prior to Cardinal Gibbons, Mr. Fasullo taught middle and high school theology in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds master’s degrees in Applied Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Boston, Educational Leadership from Boston University, and Sacred Theology from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Mr. Fasullo is passionate about Catholic education and looks forward to instilling a love of faith and learning in the students of Saint Anthony.

Laura Flack is the fourth grade Reading, Language Arts, and Science teacher. This is her third year at Saint Anthony and fifth year teaching. Prior to teaching at Saint Anthony, she taught fifth grade for two years in Tallahassee. She has a BA from Florida Atlantic University in Elementary Education. She earned her ESE/ESOL and reading endorsements while at Florida Atlantic University. 

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.

Alexandra Hecksher is delighted to join the St. Anthony team this year. She will be working as Teacher Assistant to Ms. Sandi in PreK 3. She and her family moved from Ireland 10 years ago and were blessed to become part of the local parish and community. She has a BA in European Business and Languages. She has four daughters, two of whom have graduated from SACS and are now in Cardinal Gibbons High School, and two who will be in 7th and 3rd grade this year.

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. 

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.

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. Her older daughter is a graduate of St. Anthony and her younger daughter is a current student here. 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! 

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.

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 performance and musicianship.  He has worked in Catholic schools and churches 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 his students in all of their future endeavors.

Jeni Labonte is teaching pre-K 4 this year. She has been teaching at St. Anthony’s for 3 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and History from Florida Atlantic University. She is DCF certified and has 2 years experience in teaching preschool. She attended St. Anthony’s when she was in middle school and her daughter also attends St. Anthony’s this year as a 5th grader. 

Christalia Leslie is the school’s Clinic Coordinator.  She came from the US Virgin Islands, where she had the pleasure of working as a Preschool Director for over five years. After relocating to Florida in 2014, she has worked as an educator in both the private and public sectors. Since joining St. Anthony Catholic School, she has worked as a teacher’s aide for the Pre-K classes in addition to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant, and has subbed for Prek-2nd P.E. She has an Associates of Science in Business Administration and Biology, Associates of Arts, and is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in Education for Exceptional Students K-12.  Faith brought her and her children to the Saint Anthony Catholic School and she feels truly blessed to be a part of the SACS family. 

Kelli Reilly 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.

Alisa Marsh started in 2016 as the Bookkeeper at Saint Anthony Catholic School.

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 Masters 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.

Andy Massagee started at Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2014.  He previously worked at Saint Jerome for fourteen years.  Andy was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and is a Saint Anthony Catholic School alumnus.  He is the Maintenance Director at Saint Anthony Catholic School and Church.

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.  

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.

Celia Meegan is the 7th and 8th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Saint Anthony Catholic School. Ms. Meegan graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in Elementary Education. She received her Masters degree in Early Education and SEI/ELL.  She has been in education for 20 years. Ms. Meegan moved from Boston, Massachusetts to the sunshine state in 2018. 

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.

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Meghan Murph started at Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2010 and has taught kindergarten, first, and second grades. 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. 

Sharon Lynch Murrah is the Director of Development of Saint Anthony Catholic School and Church, and the Executive Director of the Saint Anthony Friends for Education.  Her primary role is planning and directing activities related to the development and preservation of the Saint Anthony Friends for Education trust endowment. In addition, she is the community liaison responsible for advancing an affirmative image of Saint Anthony Parish and Saint Anthony Catholic School within the community and the Archdiocese of Miami.  A long-time Fort Lauderdale resident, Mrs. Murrah is a Saint Anthony Catholic School graduate who owned and operated her own businesses in the community prior to joining the staff at Saint Anthony School in 2003. Outside of her professional role, she is active in several charitable and community service organizations in the area. 

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 others while teaching in a private school for 30 years. 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 in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers and the Miami Dolphins. He has 5 grandchildren, and he is proud of all his children and grandchildren and blessed to be called dad and pop pop!

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.

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.

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.

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 ESOL. She also holds Catechist Certification.

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.  2020-2021 will mark her 44th 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.

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. 

Christina Wimberly joined the Saint Anthony Catholic School faculty in 2018. She teaches 5th and 6th grade math, and 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. 

Sandi Wykle started with Saint Anthony Catholic School in 2008 and is proudly going into her 30th year of teaching. Prior to Saint Anthony, she taught sixteen years at Saint Bernadette Catholic School. Sandi received her education at Broward College and Nova Southeastern University, obtaining state certifications in Early Childhood and Religion. She is very grateful to be a part of the Saint Anthony community.