Meet the Team that Makes Our Unified Schools Great


At The Unified Schools of St. Mary Magdalen & St. John the Evangelist, both of our campuses are staffed by a dedicated team of educators and professionals whose goal is to reach and teach each child to prepare them to thrive in the diverse and changing world that awaits them.

Meet the Team

Administration


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Rev. Anthony J. Smith

Pastor

Holy Disciples Parish

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Mrs. Deborah Mulhall, Principal

Lower School - Grades PK-4

St. Mary Magdalen campus

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Mrs. Mardelin Martinez, Principal

Upper School - Grades 5-8

St. John the Evangelist campus

Teachers


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Mrs. Kim Bendtsen

Pre-Kindergarten

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Mrs. LoriAnne Crochetiere

Pre-Kindergarten

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Mrs. Donna Olivieri

Pre-Kindergarten

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Mrs. Mari Adanosky

Kindergarten

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Mrs. Joann Lesnikoski

Kindergarten

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Mrs. Diana Robert

Grade 1

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Ms. Shannon-Courtney Denihan

Grade 1

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Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks

Grade 2

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Mrs. Ruth Regan

Grade 2

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Miss Stephanie Baldelli

Grade 3

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Mrs. Megan Elliott

Grade 4

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Ms. Tricia Generali

Grade 4

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Mrs. Allison Carey

Grade 5

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Miss Lisa Hugick

Grade 6

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Mr. James Gambardella

Grade 7

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Mrs. Amy Banach

Grade 8

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Mrs. Patricia Hamilton

Grade 8

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Mrs. Jacquinta Greene

ELA and Literature

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Mrs. Cindy Pezzullo

Literature

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Ms. Michele Clare

World Language

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Mr. Michael Petruzzi

World Language and Music

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Miss. Christina Rinaldi

Art

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Mrs. Lori Oleasz

Art

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Mrs. Sara Freiheit

Music and Physical Education

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Physical Education

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Ms. Maureen Galvin

Nurse

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Mrs. Deborah Meeker

Nurse

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Future Musicians Inc.

Band

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Mrs. MaryEllen Chechoski

Extended Care Program

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Mrs. Moira McSweeney

Extended Care Program

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Mrs. Candice Warren

Athletic Director

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Mrs. Leslie Biggins

Intervention

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Ms. Suzanne Porter

Intervention (Watertown BOE)

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Mrs. Gina Donato

Pre-K3 Aide

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Mrs. Johanna Dubauskas

Pre-K3 Aide

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Mrs. Bonnie VanStone

Pre-K4 Aide

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Ms. Ashley Nosenzo

Pre-K4 Aide

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Mrs. Lori Dvorak

Kindergarten Aide

School Office Staff


St. Mary Magdalen Campus

Mrs. Jackie Pillis
 

St. John the Evangelist Campus

Mrs. Barbara Therrien

Mrs. Ellen Perugini
 

Business Office

Mrs. Madlen Kurutan
 

Enrollment

Mrs. Lisa Lockton

Mrs. Barbara Therrien
 

Development 

Mrs. Lisa Lockton

Facilities

Mr. Keith Breiner

School Board


Susan Atkins 

Joseph Calabrese 

Jacqueline Cassidy 

Diana Dane 

Michael Donnelly

Lisa Jones

Susan Martins 

Robert Picard

Kurt Sullivan 

Veronica Summerfield 

Steve Zarella 

Pastor: Rev. Anthony J. Smith

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Academic Programs

We support the continuous improvement of student achievement, as our curriculum was designed to not only meet, but exceed state and national standards.

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Meet the Staff

Our faculty provides a nurturing environment that encourages self-discovery—offering each student the path to a successful educational career.