SAINT TIMOTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Faith, Study, and Love.

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Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11

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

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

SCLC 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

Roxana Fernandez

Administrative Assistant/Advancement

CREDENTIAL

Miami Dade College
23 years of experience

Cecilia Diaz

Receptionist

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

Lucia Garcia

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

Annie Seiglie

Director of Faith 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

Accountant/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

Maria Jimenez Fernandez

Resourse Teacher

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

Anjeanette Sanz

PK3C Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor in education
Nova university
19 years

Diana Organvidez

PK4C Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor degree in early childhood development/education
St Brendan high school
FIU
2 years teaching experience

Carmen Castellon

Spanish Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
Certified in Spanish
Certified in Special Education
18 years of teaching experience

Erika Guido

KA Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
Florida International University
4 years of teaching experience

Ana García

KA - Teacher Assistant

CREDENTIAL

High School
Continental Military Institute
9 years of teaching experience

Karina Nuñez

Resourse Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
Master in Educational Leadership
Florida International University
12 years of experience

C. Orinthia Lam

KC Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- Florida International University
Certified to teach Social Sciences 9^th - 12^th
Certified to teach Elementary K-5^th
Escuela Americana, (El Salvador) Alumni
40 years teaching experience

Claudia Falla Cabrera

1^st Grade Teacher

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

Elizabeth Fiallos

1^st Grade Teacher

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

2^nd Grade Teacher

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

2^nd Grade Teacher Assistant

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Political Science from St. Thomas
St. Thomas University Alumni
7 years of School experience

Maite Caballero

2^nd Grade Teacher

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 19^th year)

Christina Tunon

3^rd Grade Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida International University
Miami Killian Senior High School Alumni
17 years of Teaching Experience

Pam Perez

6^th Grade ELA Teacher - Middle School

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

5^th Grade Teacher

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

4^th Grade Teacher

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

3^rd Grade Teacher

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

Cristina Alzati

7^th Grade Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor in Elementary Education K-6
Master in Reading Education K-12
Florida International University '05 and '09
17 years of teaching experience

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Maria C. Martinez

7^th Grade Religion Teacher - Middle School

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

6^th Grade Science Teacher - 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 4^th at Doral Academy Elementary for one year

Yvette Mesa

8^th Grade ELA Teacher - Middle School

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Science degree in English / Minor Political Science
Florida International University
21 years teaching 8^th grade, ELA (Certified Middle Grades English 5-9)

Montserrat Galan

Media Center

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

4^th Grade Teacher

CREDENTIAL

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Barry University
Saint Brendan High School
Saint Agatha School
12 years of Teaching Experience

Ella Carr

Music Teacher

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

Sister Claudia Ortega

Religion Teacher – Elementary

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 Teacher

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 Teacher

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

Physical Education/Athletic Director

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