Faculty

Mrs. Sheila D. Savoy
Pre-K Teacher
Sheila D. Milam-Savoy is the always excited and proud Pre-K teacher here at St. John’s School! She is even prouder to say that she has been at St. John’s School since the initiation of the Pre-K program.
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She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 19 years (together for 26) and we have 2 very handsome boys. She is a RAY-vens fanatic. She loves Ray Lewis, which has led to her love of the Baltimore Ravens.
In her spare time when she is not doing lesson plans and creating anchor charts, she loves to spend time with her family, get mani’s and pedi’s and eat crabs. Her philosophy in teaching is, “to teach them, you must reach them”.
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Ms. Nettie King
Pre-K Para-Professional
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. 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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Ms. Julia Moul
Kindergarten Para-Professional
Ms. Julia Moul is joining us this year as the Kindergarten Para. She graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.
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Mrs. Lauren Vernon
First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Vernon has been a part of the St. Johns family since 2013. She moved here from Connecticut where she taught in Massachusetts for 4 years teaching both Pre-Kindergarten and Third Grade.
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Mrs. Vernon graduated from Westfield State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and completed her Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist through Loyola University Maryland. Mrs. Vernon wants all of her students to find the same passion for reading as she has!
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Ms. Amanda Wilson
First Grade Para-Professional 1st & 2nd Grade Religion Teacher
Ms. Amanda is the 1st Grade Para Professional and 1st Grade Religion teacher here at St. John’s. St John’s is a family school for Ms. Amanda, as she’s a graduate of St. John’s, where she attended Kindergarten through Eight Grade.
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She is a graduate of Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland. This is her first year teaching, and she has fallen in love with teaching and the children. She is currently attending school working on her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. After completing her Bachelors, she will begin to work towards her Masters in Special Education.
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Mrs. Deidre’ (Dee) Le Grand
Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Deidre’ (Dee) Le Grand has taught varied core subjects for over 13 years within the Parochial, private, and public school systems.
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Mrs. Le Grand believes every child should be taught as if he/she was your own. She loves to encourage students to become all that their parents have prayed and sacrificed for. She looks forward to assisting children in understanding and enjoying Music from God’s perspective while delving into the richness of Music history and genres.
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Third Grade Teacher

Rose-Marie Parker
Fourth Grade Teacher
Rose-Marie is the current 4th-grade teacher and Special Education Coordinator 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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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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Mr. David Brozena
6th Grade & Social Studies Teacher
Mr. Brozena graduated from Penn State University with a degree in History, he then attended King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he received his teaching certification.
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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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Mrs. Katie Keller
Middle School Science Teacher
Mrs. Keller graduated from the University of Maryland (go Terps) with an education degree in 2002. She received her graduate certificate in Professional Teaching Standards from George Washington University a few years later.
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Ms. Simone Hughes
Middle School Math Teacher
Ms. Hughes is the current middle school math teacher. She graduated from the University of Maryland College Park, with a B.S in Middle School mathematics and science.
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Mrs. Andrea Kadajski
Office Administrator

Ms. Cecilia Bactad
Para Professional Grades 1-5
Zenzi Miller
Music Teacher

Mrs. Sharon Wilson
Art Teacher
Mrs. Wilson is a St. John’s alumni and a graduate of La Reine High School. She attended Pennsylvania State University where she received her Bachelors Degree.
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Mrs. Wilson is also the coordinator for our Community Service Club for our Middle School students. This group coordinates the Community Outreach activities for our school and has collected and sent items to various organizations around the world. This after school activity is a wonderful opportunity for our students to reach out and make a difference in the lives of people in our community, both locally and globally. >> Show Less

Ms. Emily Wilson
PE/Health Teacher

Mrs. Maresa Ciaravella
School Counselor
Mrs. Ciaravella previously taught Pre-K for two years in DC and then went back to school and earned her Master’s in Education and Human Development at The George Washington University.
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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
Before & Aftercare Director Spanish PreK-8
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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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. Kate Suuberg
Band Teacher

Ms. Karen Panciera
Resource Coordinator
Mrs. Panciera has been a part of the St. John’s family for fourteen years. She assists in the classrooms as the para-professional for second through fifth grades.
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Mrs. Rosalyn Yalung
R.N.
Mrs. Rosalyn Yalung enthusiastically joins the St. John’s Faculty assuming the role as the School Nurse.
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“Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription.” — Val Saintsbury
Education:
Chamberlain College of Nursing, BSN
College of Southern Maryland, ADN
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Mr. Tom Brett
Director of STEM
Mr. Brett has taught STEM Robotics since 2008 using the Lego, VEX and VEX IQ platform. He served 34 years as an Accountant, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Analyst, Software Engineer and Accessibility Engineer in the Federal Government.
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Mrs. MaryJane Fratantuono-Harris
Development Director/State Grants
MaryJane Fratantuono-Harris has been Development Director at St. John’s since 1997. Development comprises of budget, accounts payable, collections, admissions and special events.
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Ms. Ann Gillespie
Principal