Faculty & Staff

Position/Email: Grade 2 Classroom Teacher / mzytkovicz@staugustineandover.org

Degree: B.A. Education - University of Massachusetts Amherst,  M.Ed. Early Childhood Education - American International College, Licensed by the State of Massachusetts in Early Childhood Education

Bio: Molly joined the St. Augustine School family in 2011. Her three children graduated from St. Augustine School and she resides in Andover with her husband and children. 

Favorite Saint: St. Gertrude of Neville because of her integrity, and her devotion to both faith and family.

Favorite thing about St. A’s: St. Augustine School feels like an extension of my family. I enjoy coming to work because of my terrific students and caring coworkers. 
 

Position/Email: Pre-K Teacher’s Aid / dcarusi@staugustineandover.org

Degree: Bachelor in Sociology, minor in Theater from Umass Lowell

Bio: Dina is beyond blessed to be working at the school she attended when she was young! She loves working with the Pre-K kids and loves her fellow teachers and teacher’s aids! She never thought God would lead her here, and she counts her blessings every day for this amazing job. 

Favorite Saint: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Having Christ be at the center of everything we do is what makes this school absolutely wonderful. I see Christ every day in the Pre-K kids I work with. It is truly a beautiful blessing to be a part of what this school stands for: truth, unity, and love. 
 

Mr. Walters grew up in British Columbia, Canada, where he attended a Benedictine high school and spent a year as a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Vancouver; most recently, he received a degree in Liberal Arts from Thomas More College in Merrimack NH. Reading, exploring the grandeur of God's creation, poetry, and making music take up much of his spare time. His favorite saint is St. Joseph, the foster-father of Jesus, because he is the model for Catholic masculinity, and his favorite thing about St. Augustine's is the close community, both among the faculty and the students.

Position/Email: Technology Teacher/IT Specialist, pwalsh@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BS Psychology & Computer Science, Salem State College; Technology Education Teacher Certification in Elementary Education, FutureKids Inc., Technology Certificate EETT, FSD Technology Instructor Certificate with FutureKids Inc. in Professional Development in Mac/PC. 

Bio: Miss Walsh always knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a very young child.  She attended Catholic schools her entire life, so teaching at St. A’s is the perfect place where she can share her faith and love of computers to future generations. She started teaching computer technology in Southern California in 2000 and at St. Augustine School in 2007. Miss. Walsh lives in her hometown of Arlington, MA and enjoys the summer at White Horse Beach with her large family.

Favorite Saint: St. Patrick and St. Jude

Favorite thing about St. A’s: St. Augustine School has brought joy and happiness to my faith and my life. She loves being able to share her faith with her students. One of her highlights of the year is working on The Stations of the Cross with Grade 8.
 

Position/Email: Latin and Spanish teacher, etorosian@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA in Russian with minor concentrations in Education and French, Master’s in Educational Administration

Bio:  I am an alumna of Sacred Hearts School in Bradford and of Emmanuel College of Boston.  My teaching career has spanned over forty years in public education, and I am in my third year of teaching at St. A’s.  My goal is to complete fifty years of teaching as it is a joy to teach children to speak in another language, modern or ancient.  Just remember:  Latin is not a dead language.

Favorite Saint: St. Paul  I have to admire a person who not only heard Jesus’ call but who communicated with so many different communities in so many different languages.

Favorite thing about St. A’s:  St. Augustine’s is a very strong faith-based community!  I feel truly blessed to be a part of a caring community.
 

Position: Custodian/Maintenance

Degree: Melrose High School, USNR Retired 25 Years

Bio: Mr. Topor has been with St. Augustine's for the past 19 years.

Favorite Saint: St. Michael the Archangel

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Supports traditional family values with conservative and patriotic principles to encourage our students to be good citizens. 

Position/Email: School Nurse/nurse@staugustineandover.org

Degree: ADN, RN From Northern Essex Community College

Bio (3-4 sentence): Nurse Kim was new to St. Augustine School last year after being a stay at home mother of two girls ages 8 and 3. She spent most of her nursing career in a busy skilled nursing facility in North Andover, and grew to love school nursing after working at a local school for which she continues to work on her time off.

Favorite Saint: Saint Marie of the Incarnation

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Being a new staff member, nurse Kim has felt the immediate support from staff to feel included and part of the greater St Augustine community. She has enjoyed working with students and families thus far, and is looking forward to the year to come. 
 

Position/Email: K-4 Special Education Teacher/ctheodore@staugustineandover.org 

Degree: BA in Human Development/Human Services and Education, Merrimack College; M.ED in Teacher Education concentration in Moderate Disabilities PK-8, Merrimack College 

Bio: Ms. Theodore was first introduced to Saint Augustine’s in 2021. While working towards her master's degree, she was Saint A’s Merrimack Fellow. Throughout her Fellowship, she collaborated with the special education teacher to find ways to best support their students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Last year she was extremely blessed to have been provided with the opportunity to spend more time at Saint A’s as the new K-4 Special Education Teacher. Ms. Theodore believes every child is unique and deserves high-quality educational opportunities. She strives for her students to meet their fullest potential by providing an inclusive, risk-taking, and collaborative learning environment that will allow them to grow and become strong learners. 

Favorite Saint: Saint Bernadette 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Saint Augustine’s inclusive environment and sense of community.
 

Position/Email: Director of Development/ amsutton@staugustineandover.org

Degree: M.B.A. Dual Concentration in Finance & Strategy, Emory University; B.A. Double Major Finance & Marketing; Villanova University

Bio: Anne Marie joined St. Augustine School in 2024 as the Director of Development. She was also an integral part of the fundraising efforts by the St. Augustine School Guild the past few years. Prior to St. Augustine School, she worked in investment management, specifically in investments and retirement planning.  She stepped away from her corporate role to grow her family and will now be utilizing her business background to focus on fundraising and development for St. Augustine School. 

Favorite Saint: St. Joseph the Worker & St. Anthony (who gets called upon often in the Sutton house!)

Favorite thing about St. A’s: As both a parent and an employee, I love the community and integral focus on creating a caring environment to push our students to their potential. 

Position/Email: Kindergarten Teacher / lstroika@staugustineandover.org 

Degree: BA in Elementary Education and Philosophy 

Bio: I am a St. Augustine School graduate and came back to teach kindergarten.  I am the proud mom of two sons who also graduated from Saint A's and two other sons currently enrolled in our eighth grade. I am passionate about inviting young people to study the complementary 
relationship between faith and academics. Most importantly, I love ketchup on everything!

Favorite Saint: Saint Clare of Assisi 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: That's easy! The kids, their families and my amazing work family! 
 

Position/Email: Middle School English Language Arts/estgermain@staugustineandover.org 

Degree: B.A. History, and Secondary Education Certificate Grades 5-12, St. Anselm College; M.A. History, University of New Hampshire

Bio: Mrs. St. Germain has taught at St. Augustine’s School since 2022.  Prior to this, she taught high school social studies from 2003-2015.  She stepped away from teaching to raise her three children who are now all students at St. Augustine’s School.  Mrs. St. Germain feels extraordinarily blessed to be the Middle School ELA teacher.  She looks forward to entering the classroom each day and being witness to the goodness and growth of every one of her students.         

Favorite Saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Joseph 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: The community that is fostered here is one of family and faith.  The faculty is truly committed to the success of their students and to the well being of each family.  
 

Position/Email: Business Manager /  pspalding@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Accounting and Business, Master’s Elementary Ed. 1-6

Bio: Mrs. Spalding has been working at St. Augustine since 2021 teaching Math, Science and Religion. She is now the Business Manager. Being an animal lover, she enjoys nature walks in the woods and on the beach with her golden retriever, Toby. Mrs. Spalding also enjoys spending time with her family and lives with her husband and college age son in Newburyport. 

Favorite Saint: St. Faustina and St. Monica

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Being able to share my faith with my students and being part of a wonderful community of faith driven faculty, administrators and families.
 

Title/Email: First-Grade Instructional Aide (Merrimack Fellow), vschoff@staugustineandover.org

Degree: University of New Hampshire, BA in Political Science

Bio: Ms. Schoff is originally from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She is an alumna of the University of New Hampshire, and is currently a Teaching Fellow working towards her graduate degree in elementary education at Merrimack College. She loves poetry, Irish literature, baking, playing badminton, and spending time with her family.

Favorite Saint: Saint Oscar Romero

Favorite Thing About Saint Augustine's: I love being part of a community of teachers dedicated not only to providing students with a world-class education, but also to joyfully sharing the good news of God.

Position/Email: Middle School Social Studies Teacher   mrex@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Elementary/Special Education, Salve Regina University; M.ED School Counseling, Salem State University

Bio: Mrs. Rex has been working at St. Augustines in a variety of positions since 1987. To highlight a few, she has fulfilled the roles as an educator, school counselor, academic bowl coach, and student leadership advisor. She also enjoys coordinating middle school dances and many volunteer opportunities for students. She is proud to be the second of three generations to attend this school that she considers her second home. Not only was Mrs. Rex once a student here, but her father, her uncle, and all three of her children attended as well. When she is not at school, Mrs. Rex can be found spending time with her family, her dog and her cat; Bella and Winni, going to Lake Winnipesaukee, her heaven on earth, and being a dorm mom to thirty high school students at Phillips Academy.  She loves cooking, musicals, country concerts, boating, and skiing. Fun Fact: She even met her husband here, Mr. Rex, the former Phys. Ed. teacher, when they both started their teaching careers.

Favorite Saint: Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Anthony

Favorite thing about St. A’s: I feel so blessed to be part of the most loving, faith-filled community for so long. There is no better place to see love, respect, and family in action than at St. As! 
 

Postion/Email: Director of Marketing and Admissions, dreidy@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA in Journalism, Concentration in New Media, Minor in Marketing and Public Relations
St. Michael's College, Winooski Park, VT

Bio: After over a decade of developing marketing and brand strategies in architecture and interior design, I shifted gears and became a stay-at-home mom, focusing on raising my daughter and son and our very energetic yellow lab. During this time, I found myself spending more and more time volunteering here at St. Augustine School. What began as a two-year stint as a room parent quickly morphed into a seat on the school’s Guild Board, as the newly named Communications Chair. This experience led to my current position as Director of Marketing and Admissions.

Favorite Saint: Saint Patrick

Favorite Thing About St. Augustine’s: Our community. I feel incredibly fortunate to work in a community that has always been close to my heart. Everyone here shares a deep commitment to both values and academics, and I'm particularly grateful to be in a role where my work helps to highlight all that makes our school so special.

Position/email: Special Education (Merrimack Fellow) eraymond@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Elementary Education and English K-6, Assumption University

Bio: I am from Stoneham, Massachusetts, and I am currently working towards earning my Bachelor's Degree in Moderate Disabilities. I feel very lucky to have been welcomed here at St. Augustines and I am so grateful to be able to work and learn with such amazing peers, mentors, and students. I am looking forward to an exciting year ahead and cannot wait to grow as an educator and contribute to the St. Augustine's community! In my freetime, I enjoy long outdoor walks and spending as much time as possible with family and friends.

Favorite Saint: Saint Catherine

Favorite thing about St A's: The welcoming community here and the positive energy everyone brings!

Position/Email: Middle School Science Teacher  lpoussard@staugustineandover.org

Degree: B.A. in Biology: Boston University, M.ed. in Secondary Education: Emmanuel College

Bio: Mrs. Poussard has been teaching science for 15 years and has been teaching at St/ A’s for 7 years. She loves helping students develop a love for science and learn to explore the world around them. Her son and daughter both attend St. Augustines too. In her free time, Mrs. Poussard loves to spend time with her family.

Favorite Saint: Saint Bernadette

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Getting to work with such wonderful students and incredible staff!
 

Position/Email: 5th Grade Teacher/mpapineau@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA in Criminology: University of South Carolina; M.Ed. in Elementary Education: Merrimack College

Bio: Mrs. Papineau has been teaching since 2016 in 5th, 6th, and 8th grades. As a former commercial pilot, she has a passion for math and science and enjoys sharing that love with her students. Mrs. Papineau will have three boys to come through St. Augustine’s, with the oldest starting this year in Nursery School.

Favorite Saint: St. Christopher and St. Thomas Aquinas

Favorite thing about St. A’s: The feel of community and support for the students, families, faculty, and staff.
 

Position/Email: Kindergarten Aide/ bpanzavecchia@staugustineandover.org

Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, ITESO (Guadalajara, Jalisco. Mexico)

Bio: Mrs. Panzavecchia is from Mexico. She has lived in Massachusetts since 2002. She has been part of St. Augustine School since 2009, first as a parent and volunteer, then as a substitute teacher, and is currently helping part-time in Kindergarten. 

Favorite Saint: Saint Jose Sanchez del Rio

Favorite thing about St. A’s: You can feel the love and care of each teacher for her/his students.

Position/Email: Music / jmiller@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA in Music: Vocal Performance and Conducting; BA in Art History: Providence College M.M. in Choral Conducting; Certificate of Theory Pedagogy: UMASS Amherst

Bio: Ms. Miller has been working at St. Augustine’s since 2021 as music teacher and choir director. She has been an active musician since she was a little girl and is thrilled to share her love of music with her students. Ms. Miller lives in Boston with her fiance, two cats, Mary and Sherlock, and dog, Nala.

Favorite Saint: St. Francis

Favorite thing about St. A’s: The sense of community.
 

Position/Email: 1st Grade Teacher/ smerheb@staugustineandover.org

Degree: B.A Elementary Education, Specialized in French Language, Math and Science., Lebanese University, Faculty of Education, Beirut, Lebanon. 

  
Bio: Mrs. Merheb has been part of St. Augustine’s community since 2017. First as a mom, and as an assistant in PreK and a librarian a year after. She became the Lead PreK teacher in 2020 and a first grade teacher in 2025. Mrs. Merheb loves to spend time with family and friends. She enjoys traveling, relaxing at the beach, and taking advantage of the warm weather. She loves kids and thinks that God gave her the teaching devotion to help them grow loving Him.
 

Favorite Saint: St. Charbel, Lady of Fatima. 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: As an immigrant family , St. A’s is home away from home to Mrs. Merheb and her family. St.A’s is helping students grow as a whole, spiritually and academically.
 

Position/Email: Art Teacher / kpalmeira@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Dance, Dean College

Bio: Ms. McVey is an alumni of St. Augustine School. She has two daughters who currently attend St. A’s, and this will be Ms. McVey’s second year working at the school. She has 16 years of experience teaching students ranging in ages from 4 through 18. Prior to teaching at St. Augustine’s, Ms. McVey also worked in Andover Public School’s Bridge Autism Program, where she taught weekly art groups, as well as Excel High School in South Boston, where she taught World Dance. The Arts Community as a whole is near and dear to her heart and she can’t wait to share her knowledge and love of Art with her students!

Favorite Saint: Saint Hildegard of Bingen

Favorite thing about St. A’s: It’s such a caring and supportive community.
 

Bio: Susan taught in Methuen Public Schools in elementary and middle levels. In Methuen, she was also a Title One teacher at the middle school level and eventually the Literacy Coordinator for the City’s schools.  She was a statewide workshop presenter for DESE and was a reading coach for Billerica.  

Favorite Saint: St. Anne and St. Anthony

Favorite thing about St. A’s: I love the dedication of the staff and faculty to the mission of Catholic education.
 

Position and Email: Third Grade Teacher,  smarshall@staugustineandover.org

Degree: Associates degree in Teacher Education, Bachelors Degree of Science in Elementary Education from Plymouth State University.

 
Bio: This is Mrs. Marshall's first year with us at St. Augustine. She taught second grade in New Hampshire in 2023 before moving to MA. She is excited to meet her students for the third grade school year! 

Favorite Saint: St. Elizabeth Seton

What I love about St. A's: The helpful and welcoming community. 
 

Position/Email: First Grade Teacher/ bmaresca@staugustineandover.org

Degree: B.A. in Elementary and Special Education, Providence College, M.S. Reading, College of St. Rose

Bio: Mrs. Maresca has 19 years of teaching experience.  She has been part of the St. Augustine School community as a parent, volunteer, and now as a teacher for the past 12 years.  All four of her children are proud graduates of St. A’s. She enjoys drawing, painting, and art of all kinds in her spare time. 

Favorite Saint: St. Bridget, St. Theresa

Favorite thing about St. A’s: My favorite thing about St. A’s is the community.  Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or a child, it feels like family. 
 

Position and Email: Tuition Manager, fnentis@staugustineandover.org

Bio: As the Tuition Manager at St. Augustine School, I’m honored to be part of a community dedicated to nurturing the next generation of saints and scholars. With three children of my own attending St. Augustine, I have a personal connection to the school's mission of fostering academic excellence and strong moral values. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my family and exploring new places together.

Favorite thing about St. Augustine: My favorite thing about St. Augustine is the blend of academics and the close-knit community. The school not only focuses on building a strong foundation in both faith and education but also fosters a sense of belonging where every student and family is supported. It's a place where students thrive, not just academically, but as part of a welcoming and caring community.

Position/Email: Kindergarten Aide / snazario@staugustineandover.org

Bio: Mrs. Stephanie has been a part of St. Augustine school staff for 3 years. She has a beautiful daughter who resides in Plaistow, NH and she loves spending her day teaching and playing with children.

Favorite thing about St. A's: Mrs. Stephanie loves how kind and thoughtful St. Augustine parents and faculty are. "The amount of joy and support are incredible."

Position/Email: Kindergarten Teacher, rlovett@staugustineandover.org

Degree: Associates in Science (NECC) - Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science (Fitchburg State University) - Early Childhood Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor in Literature
Master of Arts (American International College) - Early Childhood Education

Bio: I have been in education for over 27 years, first as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for 17 years and as a kindergarten teacher in Lawrence for 10 years. It is an absolute joy and privilege to be able to teach our youngest students and help them to develop a love of learning. I live in Groveland and have 4 grown children and 6 (soon to be 7!) grandchildren who are the love of my life. I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, and spending as much time as possible on the beach!

Favorite Saint: St. Anne, the patron saint of mothers and grandmothers

Favorite Thing About St. A's: Without a doubt, the feeling of love and being a part of family, both from staff and parents! The minute I walked through the door for the first time, I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging. Everyone has been so kind and helpful and has really made me feel part of the St. A's community from Day 1. I feel so blessed and thankful to be a part of St. Augustine School.
 

Position/email:
STREAM Teacher
mleonard@staugustineandover.org

Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education (St. John's University)
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (Boston College)

Bio:
Mrs. Leonard is starting her first year as a teacher at St.Augustine’s School.  Prior to joining St. A's, she taught 4th grade in both public and Catholic schools. She stepped away from teaching to raise her three children who are now all students at St. Augustine’s School. Mrs. Leonard is very excited to be part of the St. A's community as a teacher and return to her roots in education. She is fortunate to be working in a position where she can support all learners and see their whole journey, from nursery through 8th grade.

Favorite Saint:
Blessed Carlo Acutis who will be canonized on 9/7. He is a wonderful example of how anyone (even kids) can become a saint by following God's path.

Favorite thing about St. A's:
I love being part of the school community.  St. A's does an amazing job of placing faith at the forefront in forming Saints and Scholars.

Sister Kathleen is the first and second grade aide.

Position/Email: Grade 5 Teacher/ klanders@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Elementary Education and English, Boston College; M.Ed Reading Instruction, Salem State College

Bio: Mrs. Landers has been an educator at St. Augustine School since 2004.  She has 3 children who are current St. Augustine School students. Mrs. Landers teaches Religion, Literature, and Social Studies.  She is also the school Ministry Coordinator, facilitating school service activities and liturgical events.

Favorite Saint: St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Ignatius of Loyola

Favorite thing about St. A’s: As a Catholic mom and educator, I am humbled and blessed to play a vital role in forming the next generation of disciples. It is rewarding to help children embrace a love of Christ and others through a curriculum that is both faithful and rigorous.

Position/Email: K teacher/ohanley@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BS in Human Development;  M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University

Bio: Mrs. Hanley has been working at St. A’s for 6 years. Before working at St. A’s, she worked at another parochial school                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               for 13 years and then in public school for 15 years before retiring. She is delighted to be back teaching in a Catholic school! Mrs. Hanley feels very blessed that her four grandchildren all attend St. A’s!  

Favorite Saint: St. Catherine Laboure

Favorite thing about St. A’s:  At St. A’s, there is a true devotion that takes place each day with the faculty, staff, and students. It is a wonderful place to learn and grow spiritually, academically, and socially!

 

Position/Email: Third grade classroom teacher | aguillet@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Elementary Education and Sociology | Merrimack College

Bio: Mrs. Guillet has been teaching at St. A’s for 17 years and has been an educator in the Catholic school system for a whopping total of 30 years! She is an alum as well as her two daughters. Her mother, aunts, and uncles are also St. A’s graduates from way back when! She lives in Andover with her husband, an Andover Firefighter, and two girls. 

Favorite Saint: St. Jude

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Mrs. Guillet loves the fact that she was able to come back and teach at “her school”.  She loves the relationships that she forges with her students and peers and how each class year after year becomes one little family. St. A’s holds a special place in her heart.

 

Degree: College of the Holy Cross; M.Ed. in Education - Merrimack College

Bio: This is Mrs. Grasso’s 5th year teaching math at St. Augustine’s. She believes that everyone is a “math person” and loves coming to school every day and sharing her love of numbers and problem solving with her students! Before teaching at St. Augustine’s, she served in a Support Services role for middle school students and is happy to be able to build relationships with her students in the time she teaches them. She lives in Tewksbury with her husband and two children who also attend St. A’s. 

Favorite Saint: Saint Barbara

Favorite thing about St. A’s: There is such a strong sense of community at St. A’s which is driven by a common goal for our students to feel loved and help them fulfill their potential in all ways. 
 

Position/Email: Pre-KB Lead Teacher / mgiuffrida@staugustineandover.org

Degree: EEC Early Childhood Nursery - K, Director I and II qualified. Northern Essex / 
Middlesex College

Bio: Mrs. Mandy is going on her third year working at St. Augustine School. What she loves most about working at St. Augustine’s is being able to practice her faith with her students. Mrs. Mandy's philosophy is to Live, Love, Learn and Grow. When you Live, you Love and when you Love, you Learn and when you Learn you Grow and we all learn together !

Favorite Saint: Archangel Michael is Mrs. Mandy’s Favorite Saint / Archangel. Archangel Michael was the warrior helping the children of Israel. He is God's Top Archangel. Archangel Michael is the Patron Saint / Archangel of the Pre-KB classroom here at Saint Augustine School. 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Mrs. Mandy loves how Saint Augustine School is so welcoming to everyone. She loves the sense of family and faith that Saint Augustine School provides. What she loves the most is coming together every morning for morning prayer with the whole school and all the families. She also enjoys learning about the Saint of the day. 

 

Position/email: Instructional Assistant Grade 2

Degree: Bachelors of Science in Social Work, Niagara University; Master of Social Work, Syracuse University

Bio: Miss Fox worked in Pre-K at St. Augustine School from 2017-2020 and has returned to St. Augustine's as a 2nd grade Instructional Assistant. Miss Fox has three daughters who attended St. Augustine School for several years. One of her daughters is a graduate of St. Augustine School, and another daughter has returned to St. A's, as an 8th grader. Miss Fox is happy to be back in such a loving and welcoming community.

Favorite Saint: St. Elizabeth (mother of St. John the Baptist)

Favorite thing about St. A’s: I love the sense of community and commitment to helping children grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Position/email: Lead Nursery Teacher mfigueroa@staugustineandover.org

Degree: Massachusetts Early Childhood Director I/II Certificate, Northern Essex Community College. Associate's degree, Northern Essex Community College (in progress!)

Bio: This is Mrs. Meghann's 2nd year at St. A's. She resides in Methuen with her husband, Kyle, and their 5 daughters, 3 of whom attend St. A's! She feels so blessed to have landed at St. Augustine's.

Favorite Saint: St. Gianna Beretta Molla

Favorite thing about St. A's: The community! My family and I were immediately welcomed and felt part of a family from day one.

Degree: B.A. Elementary Education/ American Studies, Stonehill College; M.Ed Reading, American International College; Massachusetts Licensure, Moderate Disabilities, Merrimack College; Massachusetts Licensure, Catholic School Leadership, Merrimack College 

Bio: Mrs. Calabro attended St. Augustine School from Kindergarten through Grade 8, along with her two older sisters. She then returned to her home away from home and followed in her mother’s footsteps, and started her teaching career at St. A’s in 2011 as a third grade teacher. In 2021, she joined the Special Education team. Mrs. Calabro loves spending time with her family, especially her husband Kevin, daughter Charlotte, and son Keagan. 

Favorite Saint: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: St. Augustine School is a true family made up of the very best students, faculty, and families. I love being surrounded by such a strong sense of community.
 

Position/Email: Assistant Principal / edoherty@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BA Elementary/Middle School Education and English, Assumption College; M.ED Curriculum and Instruction (Conc. Moderate Disabilities), Merrimack College

Bio: Mrs. Doherty always knew she wanted to be an educator in a place where she could share her faith and cultivate moral and intellectual growth in our future generations. She formerly taught English Language Arts in the Middle School at St. Augustine School before assuming her current role as Assistant Principal. Mrs. Doherty lives with her husband, dog, and cat in her hometown, Westford, MA. 

Favorite Saint: St. Francis of Assisi and St. Henry of Uppsala the Patron Saint of Finland

Favorite thing about St. A’s: St. Augustine School has brought so much joy and happiness to my faith and my life. I am so blessed to be a part of such a special community.
 

Position/Email: Physical Education Teacher/nking@staugustineandover.org.

Degree: BS in Physical Education/ Health  Education from Bridgewater State University. She holds a professional level Mass teaching license for grades K-12.

Bio: Mrs. King has been the Physical Education teacher at St. Augustine's school since 1995. Prior to that, she taught briefly at Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s in Haverhill and coached at Andover High School. She is an avid runner, marathoner and hiker and loves all outdoor activities. She also has two parrots named Bob and Trixie who keep her on her toes.

Favorite Saint: St. Sebastian: The Patron Saint of Athletes. 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: The St. Augustine community and all of the wonderful memories and experiences here over the years. I have met and have had the pleasure to teach so many students and now have some of their children in my classes and many past students now teach here.  I’m so lucky to be able to have my students from N-8th grade and to see how they change and grow from year to year.

 

Position/Email: Fourth Grade Teacher/ mcasha@staugustineandover.org

Degree:  B.A. in Finance/ Elementary Education from Brooklyn College; M.Ed in Elementary Education from American International College

Bio: Mrs. Casha began teaching full-time at St. Augustine’s in 2006. Being a military family, she homeschooled her oldest daughter through 5th grade and her youngest daughter through 3rd grade with advanced mathematical applications. Her husband and two daughters then settled in Andover.  Both daughters graduated from St. Augustine School.  She loves spending time with her family,  enjoys listening to audio books, taking long walks on Crane Beach, hiking and cooking for her family and friends.

Favorite Saint: St. Anthony

Favorite thing about St. A’s:  Mrs. Casha loves the sense of community which emanates from the families, students, faculty, and staff.  Mrs. Casha LOVES teaching YOUR children! Fourth grade is a wonderful year to nurture and witness their fascination with learning and their eagerness to become more independent.  But first and foremost, she strives to encourage and inspire her students to live by these words:  “If you can be anything, be kind.”

Position/Email: Second Grade Teacher/scasey@staugustineandover.org

Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Theater and Masters Degree in Moderate Disabilities both degrees from Merrimack College

Bio: Miss Casey started teaching second grade at St. Augustine’s in 2020. St. Augustine School feels like home because she attended St. Augustine’s from Pre-K through eighth grade; it has been her dream to be a second grade teacher here! Miss Casey also is the director of the school plays and is thrilled she can continue this amazing school tradition! She is inspired by her mentors to instill in students the belief they can achieve anything they put their mind to. Her son is a current St. Augustine student. Miss Casey loves spending time with her family, her dog Brady, and friends, building epic sand castles at the beach, singing, and acting! 

Favorite Saint: St. Matthew and St. Joseph

Favorite thing about St. A’s: There are so many things I love about St. Augustine’s school, but if I had to choose one favorite thing I would say the community. I feel blessed to be a part of such a faith filled, caring family!

 

Position/Email: Fourth Grade Teacher; aburns@staugustineandover.org

Degree: B.S. Elementary Education from Emmanuel College

Bio: Mrs. Burns has been a Catholic School educator for 18 years.  Although it is only her second year teaching at St. Augustine’s,  she is no stranger to St. A’s; she is an alum, along with her three sisters.  She is thrilled to be back where she started her Catholic school journey.  She and her husband live in Bradford and have two daughters and two sons.

Favorite Saint: The Blessed Mother

Favorite thing about St. A’s: I love building relationships with my students and watching them grow throughout the year. The sense of community among the faculty and families makes it a joy to spend my days at St. A’s. It has always been a school and parish rich in faith. I feel like I’m home.

 

Position/Email: School Counselor/ebradley@staugustineandover.org

Degree: B.A.Elementary Education from Arizona State University;  M.Ed. School Guidance Counseling PreK-8 from Cambridge College.

Bio: Mrs. Bradley is a catholic wife and mother of two beautiful children who resides in Bradford, Massachusetts. This is her third year working at St. A’s, and she thoroughly enjoys her time supporting students, their families and our staff. She is a part-time employee and on campus Tuesday through Thursday. 

Favorite Saint: Saint Dymphna of Ireland, Saint Gianna Molla, Saint Peregrine O.S.M. 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Mrs. Bradley loves just how devoted to God and religion this school community is. Our school and church is a joyous place where one truly feels connected and well supported. Upon being hired, Mrs. Bradley learned that her paternal Great Grandparents were married at St. Augustine’s Parish when they immigrated from Scotland. 
 

Position/Email: Kindergarten Teacher Aide / jblanchette@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BS in Interior Design from The Chamberlayne School of Design at Mount Ida College

Bio: Mrs. Blanchette has been working at St. Augustine School as a Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide since 2016. She has twins who currently attend St. Augustine School, and one child who graduated from the school in 2019. She lives in Lawrence with her husband, kids, and two hamsters–Shadow and Meadow. She enjoys photography, spending time with family, doing puzzles, hiking, and being creative in her spare time.

Favorite Saint: Saint Anne

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Having the opportunity to work with so many amazing children and wonderful families in the school community.
 

Position/Email: Principal / jbianco@staugustineandover.org

Degree: M.ED; BA History and French, Merrimack College

Bio: Mr. Bianco has worked in education his entire career, most recently teaching Social Studies in North Andover for the last decade. Having attended Catholic schools his entire life, he is very excited to be serving as Principal at Saint Augustine School. Mr. Bianco and his wife live in Arlington and have three children, two of whom will be old enough to attend St. A’s starting this fall!  

Favorite Saint: St. Padre Pio 

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Although I only just started at Saint Augustine School, the families and staff here have been incredibly welcoming. I’m amazed by the number of people who attended this school as students who now send their own children here or even work here! It truly speaks to the incredible sense of community and purpose this school has. I am looking forward to serving you all in the coming years.
 

Position/Email: School Nurse/nurse@staugustineandover.org

Degree: BSN

Bio: Nurse Jen has been a part of St. Augustine School faculty for over 4 years. Both her sons attended SAS along with 9 of her nieces and nephews. She has been a nurse for 31 years, 29 of those years spent as a rapid response nurse. She enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, bird watching, and her rescue dog Maribel. 

Favorite Saint: St. Brigid of Ireland

Favorite thing about St. A’s: Sense of community and seeing the students grow throughout the school year.