Our Teachers

Email Monica

Certification:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist MT2158, 2006-present

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Stetson University 1998
• Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Stetson
• University 2001

Experience:

• Devereux, Children’s Home Society and Domestic Abuse Council
• Case Manager: 1996-2001
• PACE, Center for Girls-Department of Juvenile Justice: 2001-2008
• Private Practice (Lake Mary, Daytona Beach) 2008-present

Leadership:

• Chi Sigma Iota President, Stetson University 2000-2001

Email Madeline

Education:

• Bachelors in Professional Studies in Business

Experience:

• 14 years as Administrative Assistant for St. Peter Catholic School

Email Debra

Certification:

• Director Credential, VPK Staff Credential, First Aid and CPR
• Certification, Master Catechetical Certification with Diocese of Orlando

Education:

• Florida Department of Education Director Program
• Florida Department of Education Childcare Apprenticeship Program
• DCF Child Care Training (40 hours)

Experience:

• Eight years of preschool teaching experience (2, 3, and 4 year olds)
• Eight years with the Diocese of Orlando

Leadership:

• Member of Children's Forum (Early Learning Coalition)

Email Maria

Certification:

• Director Credential, VPK Staff Credential, First Aid and CPR Credential

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida
• Early Childhood Courses

Experience:

• Twelve years of preschool teaching experience (3 and 4 year olds)
• Twelve years with the Diocese of Orlando
• Two years Director of Preschool

Leadership:

• Facilitated and Coordinated Ministry of M.O.M.S.
• Team Member in Christ Renews His Parish

Email Kerrie

Certification:

• FL Dept of Education PK3 - 3rd  Grade Professional
• Advanced Certification in the Diocesan Catechist program.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Communications from Southern Connecticut State University.

Experience:

• 7 years of teaching experience
• DCF Child Care Training (40 hrs)
• Marriage Preparation Coordinator-St Peter
• LifeTeen Core Team
• Team Member - Cursillo

Email Eileen

Email Beth

Certification:

• State of Florida, Department of Education, Florida Educator’s Certificate:
• Elementary Education, Grades K-6
• Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Grades K-12
• Florida’s Educator’s Endorsement: English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Education:

• Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education, Daytona State College Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education, University of Central Florida

Award:

• Council for Exceptional Children, Volusia County Chapter #563, Recognition for CEC 2007 Teacher of the Year Nominee

Experience:

• Eight years of teaching experience
• Two years with Volusia County Public Schools
• Six years experience with the Diocese of Orlando at St. Peter Catholic School, First Grade
• Current Position: First Grade (all subjects), MAC teacher
• Previous experience includes: ESE self-contained 2nd-3rd grade teacher at George Marks Elementary; ESE Support Facilitation Resource Teacher Grades K-3 at Timbercrest Elementary

Leadership:

• Honorary member of Council of Catholic Women, St. Peter Catholic Church, Title III School Liaison, ESOL Teacher/Tutor (2013-2014), Private Tutor

Email Brunilda

Certification:

• State of Florida, Department of Education. Professional Educator’s Certificate: Elementary Education-Grades 1-6; Foreign Language Spanish Grades K-12

Education:

• Bachelors in Business Management and Administration Florida Southern College – Classroom Management and Curriculum Design

Experience:

• Nineteen years of teaching experience
• Seventeen years with the Diocese of Orlando – eight years at All Souls Catholic School
• One year at Lourdes Academy and eight years at St. Peter Catholic School
• Position: Second Grade (all subjects)
• Previous experience includes: Grades 6-8 Math, Language Arts and Social Studies, Grade 4 (all subjects), Grades K-8 Spanish, Grades K-8 Technology Specialist

Leadership:

• Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
• Master Catechist – Diocese of Orlando
• Advisor NJHS at All Souls Catholic School
• Diocesan Teacher of the Year 2017

Email Michelle

Certification:

• State of Florida, Department of Education, Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate: Elementary Education, Grades 1-6

Education:

• Bachelor of Art’s Elementary Education- University of Florida Masters in Educational Technology- Nova Southeastern University

Experience:

• Twenty one years of teaching experience
• Eight years with the Diocese of Orlando at St. Peter Catholic School
• Current Position: Third Grade (all subjects)
• Previous experience: Senior Educational Consultant and Focus
• Account Team Internal Sales at Compass Learning, 1992-2008

Leadership:

• Yearbook Photographer and Editor, Girls JV and Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach
• Recipient of 2017 City of Deland Teacher of the Year Award

Email Drew

Certification:

• Educator Certification in Social Science (Grade 6-12)

Education:

• B.A. in History - Stetson University, Class of 2016
• Father Lopez Catholic High School, Class of 2012
• St. Peter’s Catholic School, Class of 2008

Experience:

• Three year with the Diocese of Orlando, Research Assistant with Stetson's University Department of Education

Email Sarah

Certification:

• Educator's Certificate for Elementary Education K-6 ESOL and Reading Endorsement

Education:

• Bachelors in Elementary Education from UCF

Experience:

• 1st year at St. Peter Catholic School (4th Grade)
• 2 years in OCPS at Tangelo Park Elementary (3rd Grade)

Email Donna

Certification:

• State of Florida, Dept. of Education, Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate: K-6; ESOL

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – University of Central Florida, Summa Cum Laude
• Theological Studies – Concordia University Bronxville
• Currently pursuing Masters in Educational Leadership - American College of Education

Experience:

• Ten years parochial schools upper elementary and middle school, all subject areas

Leadership:

• Student Ambassador Advisor; Accreditation Steering Committee; Accelerated Reading incentive program chair; Accelerated Math program trainer; Learning Fair chair/co-chair; Spelling Bee chair; National Geography Bee chair; Parent-Teacher League staff liaison; Chapel Offerings coordinator; Year-round tutor including through 6th gr; Summer camp academic program developer; Upper elementary Sunday school curriculum designer; Pioneer program leader; Worship committee member; Field trip coordinator: Driftwood Environment Education (GA); Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, FL Keys; Kennedy Space Center Overnight Adventure; St Augustine, FL

Email Christie

Certification:

• State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate: English 6-12

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from UCF in English Literature
• Currently working on a Master’s degree in Library Science at USF

Awards:

• Recipient of 2016 St. Peter’s Teacher of the Year Award

Experience:

• Ten years of teaching experience in parochial schools
• Four years at St. Peter
• Current Position: Middle School English Language Arts / School Library / STEM
• Previous Experience Includes: 6th and 7th Grade Math, Director of Four School Plays, NJHS Sponsor, Girls Basketball Coach

Leadership:

• Co-director of Advent Program
• Director of middle school play
• Middle School Department Chair 2013-2014
• NJHS Advisor (2008 – 2014, 2015-2016)
• Class Trip Leader to Driftwood Outdoor Education (3x), MarineLab (2x)
• Class Trip Chaperone to Washington D.C. (2x)
• Accreditation Team

Email John

Certification:

• Certified PE Teacher K-12

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Performance (Exercise Science)

Current Position:

• K-8 Physical Education, 7th & 8th Grade Honors and General Science Previous Grades 5th Grade Science, 9-12 Grades Science (Environmental science, Biology and Earth Space science).

Experience:

• 13 Years of Teaching in Public and Private school setting. 4th year with the Diocese of Orlando at St. Peter Catholic School

Leadership:

• Athletic Director and Coaching Duties
• 7th Year performing Athletic Director duties and Coaching for last 17 years. Coaching Youth soccer, Youth Track, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Flag Football, youth basketball.

Email Isadora

Certification:

• Certification K-12 Spanish
• Certification in Social Work K-12

Education:

• Bachelor Degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in Spanish Literature and Sociology
• Master’s Degree from Fordham University, NYC in Social Work
• NYS Early Childhood Credentialed Trainer
• Family Development Credential from University of Connecticut

Experience:

• 4 years in Education 12 years teaching Early Childhood courses as a NYS credentialed Trainer
• 14 years in Social Work, Therapeutic Intervention, Social Work Administration and Social Services
• Early Childhood Teachings and Class Room Evaluator
• Volunteer and previous substitute at All Soul’s Catholic School
• 4 years Spanish teaching experience with Seminole County Public Schools
• Previous experience includes Grades 4 and 9-12

Email Christopher

Certification:

• State of Florida, Dept. of Education, Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate: FELE Educational Leadership (All Levels), Social Studies (6-12), Sociology (6-12)

Education:

• Masters of Science in Educational Leadership Barry University (Miami Shores, FL), Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL), Associate of Arts in Education at Daytona State (Daytona Beach, FL)

Experience:

• Twenty years of teaching experience, nine years at St. Peter Catholic School in Deland, FL (Diocese of Orlando), ten years at Lourdes Academy in Daytona Beach, FL (Diocese of Orlando), one year at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL (Volusia County Schools)
• Currently Position: 6th Grade Religious Studies, 6th Grade Regular Mathematics, 7th & 8th Grade Regular and Honors Social Studies

Leadership:

• Assistant Principal of Lourdes Academy (2009 – 2010), Master level Catechetical Certification with the Diocese of Orlando, member of Knights of Columbus (3rd Degree Status in Council No. 8791) since 2004, member of FAITH (Fighting Against Injustice Towards Harmony) from 2006 – 2010, aided Cross Country and Track Programs at Father Lopez Catholic School (1992, 2002, 2003), aided Cross Country and Track Programs for Volusia County Schools (1995, 1996, 1999, 2000)

Email Dylane

Certification:

• Currently working towards Temporary Educator Certification in Music K-12

Education:

• Associate of Arts Degree in General Education, Seminole State
• College Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Communication from University of Central Florida
• Currently working on a B.A degree in Interdisciplinary Music Studies at Berklee College of Music

Experience:

• 4 years experience with the Diocese of Orlando
• Music Associate at St. Isaac Catholic Church
• Assistant Music Director at St. Augustine Catholic Church
• Private Piano Teacher

Leadership:

• Directed the 8am, 9:30am, and 5pm choirs at St. Augustine Catholic Church
• Assistant Music Director of the 11am, 12:30pm and 6pm choirs, including the Youth and Children’s choir at St. Augustine Catholic Church
• Assisted in Liturgy Coordination for Holy Day celebrations and sacramental liturgies at St. Augustine Catholic Church
• NJHS Advisor (2008 – 2014, 2015-2016)
• Pianist and substitute Music Director for the 8am and 10am contemporary choirs at St. Isaac Catholic Church