Our Team
Administration

Rev. Carlos E. Vega
Pastor
CREDENTIAL
Susana Rivera
Principal
CREDENTIAL
- Ed. S Educational Leadership from Barry University
- Master of Science in Reading Education from Florida International University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni
- St. Kevin Catholic School Alumni
- 15 Years Leadership Experience
- 12 Years of Teaching Experience
Cristina Cabrera
Assistant Principal
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Educational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Saint Thomas University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Florida International University
- 19 years Experience
Mrs. Maria G. Fernandez
Assistant Principal
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Reading Education from Barry University
- Educational Leadership from Nova University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- ESOL Endorsed, certified in Educational Media Specialist K-12
- Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni
- St. Theresa Catholic School Alumni
- 12 Years of Leadership Experience
- 9 Years of Teaching Experience
Barbara Perdomo
Learning Center Director
CREDENTIAL
- Candidate for Masters of Science in Early Childhood Education (2023) American College of Education
- Bachelor of Science In Early Childhood Education and Development with Minor in Early Childhood Administration from Florida International University
- 18 years of Leadership Experience
- 10 years of Teaching Experience
Faculty & Staff
Roxana Fernandez
Administrative Assistant/Advancement
CREDENTIAL
- Miami Dade College
- 23 years of experience
Cecilia Diaz
Tuition Manager
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor Degree in Theology (Gregorian University, Rome)
- Master in Divinity (Regina Mundi, Rome)
- Bachelor in Education (Metropolitan University -Caracas, Venezuela)
- Teaching for 15 years
- Office experience / 16 years
Mrs. Lucia Garcia
School Counselor
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida
- St. Brendan High School Alumni
- 5 years of School Counseling Experience
- 11 years of Mental Health Counseling Experience

Karen Valero
Registrar/Reception
Annie Seiglie
Director of Formation
CREDENTIAL
- Educational Specialist is Educational Leadership from Nova University
- Graduate coursework in Pastoral Ministry for Hispanics from Barry University
- Master of Science in Computer Applications in Education from Barry University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Nova University
- St. Brendan High School Alumnus
- St. Michael the Archangel School Alumnus
- 28 years of educational experience (15 years in educational leadership)
Laura Lopez
Financial Manager
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Accounting from Florida International University
- Bachelor of Accounting from Florida International University
- St. Brendan High School Alumni
- 30 years of Accounting Experience
- 20 of those years at St. Timothy

Mateo Castellanos
Technology

Debbie Alonso
Office Assistant

Viviana Siddiqkara
PK 2A Teacher

Maria Licea
PK 2A Assistant

Nancy Leon
PK 2A Assistant
Maria G. Jimenez Fernandez
Resource
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Reading Education from Nova Southeastern University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Coral Park Senior High Alumni
- 20 years of teaching experience

Natalie Vigil
PK 2B Teacher

Adriana Gonzalez
PK 2B Assistant
Anjeanette Sanz
PK 3
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor in education
- Nova university
- 19 years

Nirma Franco
PK 3A Assistant
Diana Organvidez
PK 3B
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor degree in early childhood development/education
- St Brendan high school
- FIU
- 2 years teaching experience

Samantha Horta
PK 3B Assistant

Rosemarie Rey
PK A Teacher

Maria Alfonso
PK A Assistant
Carmen Castellon
PK C
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Certified in Spanish
- Certified in Special Education
- 18 years of teaching experience

Cecilia Bonachea
PK C Assistant
Erika Guido
Kindergarten
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
- Florida International University
- 4 years of teaching experience
Ana I. García
Kindergarten, Teacher's Aide
CREDENTIAL
- High School
- Continental Military Institute
- 9 years of teaching experience
Karina Nuñez
7th - 8th Grades, ELA (8th Grade, Homeroom)
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
- Master in Educational Leadership
- Florida International University
- 12 years of experience

Betty Moreno
Kindergarten C Assistant
C. Orinthia Lam
1st Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- Florida International University
- Certified to teach Social Sciences 9th - 12th
- Certified to teach Elementary K-5th
- Escuela Americana, (El Salvador) Alumni
- 40 years teaching experience
Claudia Falla Cabrera
1st Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University
- Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Alumni
- St. Brendan Elementary Alumni
- 22 years of teaching experience

Ada Alvarez
1st Grade Assistant
Elizabeth Fiallos
2nd Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida International University
- G. Holmes Braddock Senior HS Alumni
- 5 years of teaching experience
Jessica Perez
2nd Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Florida International University
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Florida International University
- St. Brendan High School Alumni
- St. Theresa Alumni
- 21 years of teaching experience
Sabrina Gonzalez
2nd Grade Teacher's Aide
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Political Science from St. Thomas
- St. Thomas University Alumni
- 7 years of School experience
Maite Caballero
3rd Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Reading Education K-12 from Florida International University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Barry University
- Coral Park Senior High Alumni
- West Miami Middle School Alumni
- Emerson Elementary Alumni
- 18 years of Teaching Experience (Currently in my 19th year)
Christina M. Tuñón
3rd Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Miami Killian Senior High School Alumni
- 17 years of Teaching Experience

Cyndi Schwartz-Jimenez
3rd Grade Assistant
Pam Perez
4th Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Degrees Earned
- Bachelor of Science in ESE
- Master of Science in ESE
- Our Lady of Lourdes Academy '05
- Florida International University '09 & '11
- 10 years teaching
Aileen Amador
4th Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Alumni
- St. Theresa Catholic School Alumni
- 19 years of Teaching Experience
Dolores Gonzalez
Math, Science, Social Studies - 5th Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Science Education from Florida State University
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
- Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni
- Gesu School Alumni
- 31 years of Teaching Experience
Dailene Cardelle
Reading and Language Arts - 5th Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Elementary Education
- Master of Education (M.Ed), National Board Certified
- Miami Dade College
- Florida International University
- Pennsylvania State University
- 25 years of teaching experience
Maria Orjeda
Middle School Literature - 6th - 7th Grades
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor Degree from Barry University
- Master Degree from the University of Miami
- 24 years of teaching experience
Cristina Alzati
Middle School Social Studies - 6th - 8th Grades
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor in Elementary Education K-6
- Master in Reading Education K-12
- Florida International University '05 and '09
- 17 years of teaching experience
Mary Martinez
Religion - 6th - 8th Grades
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Florida International University Certifications
- ESE K-12 Elementary Education K-5 English 5-9 Catechetical Certification
- La Salle Alumni
- St. Hugh Alumni
- 28 years Teaching Experience in the Archdiocese of Miami
- 4 years ESE teacher in Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Alexa Spillert
Science - Middle School
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor in Psychology, currently pursuing a Master in Early Childhood Education
- Graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes, Class of 2018
- Florida International University Class of 2021
- Taught Grade 4th at Doral Academy Elementary for one year

Ana Farmer
Math Teacher - 6th - 8th Grades
Yvette Mesa
7th - 8th Grades
ELA (8th Grade, Homeroom)
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science degree in English / Minor Political Science
- Florida International University
- 21 years teaching 8th grade, ELA (Certified Middle Grades English 5-9)

Maria Jimenez
Math Teacher - 7th - 8th Grades (8th Grade Homeroom)
Montserrat Galan
Media Specialist
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida International University
- Professional Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education and Media Specialist
- Epiphany School Alumni
- Our Lady of Lourdes High School Alumni
- 15 Years of teaching experience
Michelle Arias
Technology
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Barry University
- Saint Brendan High School
- Saint Agatha School
- 12 years of Teaching Experience
Ella Elias Carr
General Music - PK - 8th Grades, Choir Director
CREDENTIAL
- Chair, District 16, Florida Vocal Association
- Member, American Choral Directors’ Association
- B.S. in Music Education, M.M. in Choral Conducting
- Florida International University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Level 1 Kodály certification, Kodály Institute at University of North Texas
- 16 years teaching experience
- 21 years directing children’s choirs
Sr. Claudia O. Ortega. Rmi
Claretian Missionary Sister
CREDENTIAL
- Master of Science in Social Work from Barry University
- Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Barry University
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Barry University
- 9 years of teaching experience, religion teacher
- 16 years of youth ministry experience, leadership team and spiritual companionship
Teresa Johnson Wong
Art - PK 4 - 8th Grades
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University State
- Certified in Elementary Education and Art Education
- Our Lady of Lourdes Alumni
- St. Timothy School Alumni
- 25 years teaching experience
Liliana Sanchez
Spanish - Kindergarten - 8th Grade
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
- Florida International University
- St. Brendan High School Alumni
- Blessed Trinity Elementary School Alumni
- St. Monica Catholic School
- 32 years teaching experience
Jorge Perez
Athletic Director / Physical Education
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor of Science/Physical Education k-12
- St Johns the Apostle Alumni
- Miami Springs HS Alumni
- Florida International University Alumni
- 21 years of teaching experience
Mariah McPhee
Resource
CREDENTIAL
- Bachelor Degree in English
- Master in Early Childhood Education
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- 3 years of Teaching Experience
Clergy

Rev. Carlos E. Vega
Pastor
CREDENTIAL

Rev. Angel Calderon
Vicar

Rev. Alberto Petroff
Vicar
Maintenance

Jose Gonzalez
Maintenance

Ramón Borbon
Maintenance

Gelwys Hernandez
Maintenance
