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

Assistant Principal

CREDENTIAL
  • Master of Science in Educational Leadership - St. Thomas University
  • Master of Science in Reading Education - Nova Southeastern University
  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Florida International University
  • Florida Professional Certification in Educational Leadership, Reading Education K-12, Elementary Education K-6, ESOL Endorsement
  • 21 years of experience (13 of those years in Educational Leadership)
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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
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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
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Roxana Fernandez

Administrative Assistant/Advancement

CREDENTIAL
  • Miami Dade College
  • 23 years of experience
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Anjeanette Sanz

PK3A Teacher

CREDENTIAL
  • Bachelor in education
  • Nova university
  • 19 years
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Diana Organvidez

PKA Teacher

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

KA Teacher

CREDENTIAL
  • Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
  • Florida International University
  • 4 years of teaching experience
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Ana García

KA - Teacher Assistant

CREDENTIAL
  • High School
  • Continental Military Institute
  • 9 years of teaching experience
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Karina Nuñez

PreKindergarten Director

CREDENTIAL
  • Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
  • Master in Educational Leadership
  • Florida International University
  • 12 years of experience
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C. Orinthia Lam

KC Teacher

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
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Claudia Falla Cabrera

1st 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
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Elizabeth Fiallos

1st 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
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Jessica Perez

2nd 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
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Sabrina Gonzalez

2nd 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
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Maite Caballero

2nd 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 19th year)
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Christina Tunon

3rd Grade Teacher

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

6th 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
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Aileen Amador

5th 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
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Dolores Gonzalez

4th 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
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Dailene Cardelle

3rd 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
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Cristina Alzati

7th 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

7th 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
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Alexa Spillert

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 4th at Doral Academy Elementary for one year
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Yvette Mesa

8th Grade ELA Teacher - Middle School

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)
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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
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Michelle Arias

4th Grade Teacher

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