Faculty

Ms. Amanda Panciera​

PreK-3 Teacher

Sandy Ramirez

PreK-4B Teacher

Mrs. Nettie King

Director of Early Childhood Education /PreK-4 Teacher

Mrs. King came to Saint Johns in 2018 as the pre k para with Early Childhood being her specialty. She comes from a daycare and daycare management background of over twenty years.

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Mrs. King went to St Mary of the Assumption school in Upper Marlboro where some of her family still attends as students as well as teachers. She is currently working on completing her degree. She has been married for thirteen years and has a twelve year old daughter and 10 year old son. Mrs King loves the beach, camping with her family, gardening, tacos and of course the New York Giants!

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Lili Gomez

Spanish Teacher / 3rd Grade Para

Ms. Ana Leon-Giron

Pre-K4 Para-Professional

Mrs. Sonja LoVecchio

Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. LoVecchio has been at St. John’s School since 2018.  She has been teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten for over 10 years.

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She absolutely loves working with Kindergarten students and sharing in their wonder and awe as they learn about God’s creation.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from George Mason University, and a Master’s degree in Montessori Education from Loyola University.  She has also completed her certification for Level I Catechesis of the Good Shepherd instruction.  Mrs. LoVecchio has 6 children.  In her free time she enjoys reading and kayaking.

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Ms. Imelda Salazar

Kindergarten Para-Professional

Chantel Wynn Banks

First Grade Teacher

Wendy Zavala

Second Grade Teacher

Diona Smith

Third Grade Teacher

Mrs. Marissa Butler

Fifth Grade Teacher

A graduate of Long Island University, Mrs. Butler started her teaching career 16 years ago on the Pacific island of Saipan. She then spent several years at St. Bernard’s School in Riverdale.

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After the closing of St. Bernard’s, Mrs. Butler found a new home at St. John’s, where she has spent the last 9 years as the 5th grade teacher. She has been the recipient of both the St. John’s Teacher of the Year award and the Archdiocesan Golden Apple Award. In her free time, Mrs. Butler enjoys spending time with her family and spends every summer desperately trying to improve her gardening skills. She has her advanced SCUBA certification and loves to travel as long as the destination is warm and sunny!

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Kameron Dreher

Middle School Social Studies

Mr. William Wright

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Mr. Wright is a graduate of Dematha Catholic High School–Class of 2011–and a graduate of Morehouse College–Class of 2015–with a Bachelors in English.

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He has spent time tutoring young minds in Georgia, D.C, and Maryland with ages ranging from four to sixteen. He enjoys reading in his free time and watching superhero & science fiction movies. This is his third year of teaching and second year with the St. John’s community. 

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Mycheal McQureerirais

Middle School Science Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

Art Teacher

Jessica Canales

Para Educator Grade 1

Clori Waluyn

Para Educator Grade 2

Terita Jones

Para Educator Grades 4 & 5

Ms. Jessica Canales

Elementary Para Professional

Rita Mitchell

Para Educator Middle School

Mrs. Lorelie Martin

Library Specialist

Sr. Leilani Dumaliang

Music Teacher

Mr. Loy Espinosa

Director of IT

Mr. Espinosa graduated from a Jesuit university in the Philippines with a degree in Computer Science.  Since then, he has worked both in the educational sector as a technology teacher and network administrator and in the corporate world as a software developer and technology manager for nearly 20 years.

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His enthusiasm for computing and technology started when he made his first computer program at the age of 10, and it has not waned since then.   He hopes to encourage his students to actively use technology as a tool to make life better and more enriching.

When not immersed in all things technology, Mr. Espinosa spends most of his time with his wife and two beautiful children.

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Mrs. Ady Hoffens

Family Liaison, Before and Aftercare Director, Fourth Grade Teacher

Mrs. Hoffens was born in Guatemala and moved to the United States in 1992. She attended Willian Cullem Bryant High School where she graduated with honors. She then moved back to Guatemala to attend college.

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She attended the Universidad Rafael Landivar, Quetzaltenango.  After graduating she taught English PK-12th at the IEA School.  Teaching is her passion.

In 2013 she moved with her family to Maryland.  Her oldest daughter is a graduate from Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School. She also has 2 boys that currently attend St. John’s.  The Catholic faith is very important in her family.
Mrs. Hoffens is the Spanish teacher and Before and After Care Director.  She enjoys teaching children and watch their knowledge grow. It makes her very proud to share her Spanish heritage with our students and our Spanish community.

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Ms. Karen Panciera

Assistant Principal/Religion Teacher Grades 1st - 8th Student Support Team Core Member

Ms. Panciera has been a part of the St. John’s Family for over 23 years. She has had many roles throughout her tenure at St. John’s but being the religion teacher has been the most rewarding. In 2020, she became the religion teacher for grades 1 – 8.   She received her Catechist Certification with the Archdiocese of Washington in 2022. Ms. Panciera  is passionate about her faith and is committed to creating a positive school environment where students can deepen their relationship with God.

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Ms. Panciera has also been the Assistant Principal since 2022. She is devoted to upholding the mission of St. John’s School as well as supporting the principal in day to day operations of the school. In addition, she supports our teachers and staff and promotes a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

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Mrs. Magaly Morales

CMT (Certified Med Tech)

Mrs. Rose-Marie Parker

Director of Student Services & Inclusion

Rose-Marie is the current Director of Student Services & Inclusion at Saint John’s. She is a native of Long Island, New York which she attended Catholic School from K-12 grade.

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She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Relations and Childhood/Special Education. She worked in a private special education school in Alexandria for the last 8 years. During that time, Rose-Marie completed her Master’s Degree from George Mason University in Educational Leadership. She is currently a doctoral student at Capella University with a specialization in Special Education Leadership. She is certified in Early Childhood and Childhood Education, as well as, Special Education Birth-21 and Wilson Reading Level 1 Certification.

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Mrs. Kendra Neal

Resource Teacher

Abigail Henriquez

Office Administrator

MaryJane Fratantuono-Harris

Development Director/Admissions Officer

MaryJane Fratantuono-Harris has been Development Director at St. John’s since 1997. Development comprises of budget, accounts payable, collections, admissions, grants and security. Working for a Catholic School requires dedication, patience and grace.

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MaryJane is married with two children who are both alumni of St. John’s. Her daughter, Carlie, is a 2nd Grade Teacher for Frederick County Public Schools. Her son, Dean, is an Attorney and lives in PA. MaryJane is also a proud grandparent of 5 amazing grandchildren. An awesome dog Maxwell also is a part of her household. 

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Mrs. Sarah Bento

Principal

St. John the Evangelist School is delighted to welcome Sarah Bento as our permanent principal, following her impactful tenure as interim principal. A lifelong Catholic and dedicated educator, Mrs. Bento holds degrees in mathematics and teaching, along with an administrative certificate. Mrs. Bento previously taught math in DC, Anne Arundel County, and Calvert County, and most recently served as Assistant Principal in Calvert County. 

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Mrs. Bento’s professional expertise is in instructional coaching and teacher development. Outside of education, she enjoys playing piano and viola and spending time with her husband and three children who are avid ice hockey players. Mrs. Bento looks forward to leading with faith, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in Catholic education.

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