SJDR Faculty & Staff
Persist ~ Excel ~ Love ~ Serve ~ Seek ~ Inspire
The Faculty & Staff at San Juan del Rio are highly qualified educators dedicated to Catholic Education. The students are met with open arms, open minds, and open hearts to help guide them in their faith and academic journeys. Teachers are students as well and are continuously participating in furthering their education in their prospective areas and in their catholic education.
**All teachers are certified to teach in the state of Florida in their respective subject areas, have completed DOSA Background Check, Fingerprinting, and Protecting God's Children.**
Principal
Tabatha Rhodes
FL Education Certifications:
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Educational Leadership
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Pre-K Primary (age 3-3rd grade)
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)
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ESOL Endorsement
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ University of North Florida
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M.Ed. Educational Leadership ~ American College of Education
DOSA Years of Service: 14
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Clay Ludwig
Education:
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B.A in Philosophy ~ St. Johns Vianney College Seminary
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STB ~ Gregorian University, Rome
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STL in Dogmatic Theology ~ Gregorian University, Rome
Ordained a priest in DOSA: June 20th, 2020
DOSA Vocations Director
Assistant Principal/ Director of Academics
Katie Sites
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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ESE (K-12)
Education:
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B.A. Psychology ~ University of Central Florida
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M.A. Elementary Education ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service:
Guidance Counselor
Sharrae Smith
FL Education Certifications:
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education:
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BS in Workforce Education & Development ~ Southern Illinois University
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MA in Counseling ~ Regent University
DOSA Years of Service: 1
Learning Resource Teacher
Carolyn Milheim
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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Exceptional Student Education
Education:
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BA Primary Education ~ Xavier university
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M.Ed. Reading K-12 ~ Xavier University
DOSA Years of Service: 2
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
Sheri Bless
FL Education Certifications:
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Educational Leadership
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Pre-K Primary (age 3-3rd grade)
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ Florida Atlantic University
DOSA years of service: 21
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
Lisa Griffin
FL Education Certifications:
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Pre-K Primary (age 3-3rd grade
Education:
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BS in Leisure Services & Studies ~ Florida State University
DOSA Years of Service: 12
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
Kathleen Robinson
FL Education Certifications:
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Pre-K Primary (age 3-3rd grade)
Education:
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Bachelor's of Arts in Early Childhood Education ~ Holy Family University
DOSA Years of Service: 17
Kindergarten Teacher
Coleen Lupinski
FL Education Certifications:
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PreK Primary (3 years - 3rd grade)
Education:
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Bachelor's of Arts in Early Childhood Education ~ West Chester University
DOSA Years of Service: 22
Kindergarten Teacher
Lisa Weindorf
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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Music (K-12)
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ESOL Endorsement
Education:
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BA Music Education~ Jacksonville University
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M.Ed. Elementary Education ~ Jacksonville University
DOSA Years of Service: 24
1st grade Teacher
Emily Guajardo
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ Florida Gulf Coast University
DOSA Years of Service: 2
1st grade Teacher
Kim Dziedziejko
FL Education Certifications:
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Pre-K Primary (age 3-3rd grade)
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Reading Education (K-12)
Education:
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BA Early Childhood Education ~ Eastern Illinois University
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Master's in Reading Education ~ University of Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 14
2nd grade Teacher
Rachele Kubler
Education:
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BA in Psychology ~ Washington State University
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currently finishing MA in Elementary Education
DOSA Years of Service: 1
2nd grade Teacher
Audrey Everett
FL Education Certifications:
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English (6-12)
Education:
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BA in English ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 2
3rd grade Teacher
Kandra Jordan
FL Education Certifications:
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PreK Primary (3 years - 3rd grade)
Education:
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Bachelor's of Science in Health ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 14
3rd grade Teacher
Patrice Wood
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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ESOL Endorsement
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Reading Endorsement
Education:
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Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education ~ St. Leo University
DOSA Years of Service: 10
4th grade Teacher
Jennifer Pudner
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ Auburn University
DOSA Years of Service: 10
4th grade Teacher
Sharon Sullivan
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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ESE (K-12)
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ESOL Endorsement
Education:
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DOSA Years of Service: 14
5th grade Teacher
Judea Oyer
Education:
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Ba in Political Science ~ University of Arizona
DOSA Years of Service: 1
5th grade Teacher
Hannah Hanson
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
Education:
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DOSA Years of Service: 1
MS Science Teacher ~ 6th HR
Katie McMahon
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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Middle Grades Science (5-9)
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ESOL Endorsement
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ Florida State University
DOSA Years of Service: 8
MS Social Studies Teacher ~ 6th HR
Maura England
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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Middle Grades Social Studies (5-9)
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ Florida State University
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Master's of Arts in Educational Tech ~ American College of Education
DOSA Years of Service: 19
MS Math Teacher ~ 7th HR
Marjorie Leidner
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Ed (K-6)
Education:
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BS in Psychology ~ Goucher College, MD
DOSA Years of Service: 9
MS Advanced Math Teacher ~ 7th HR
Cathy Duncan
FL Education Certifications:
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Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9)
Education:
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Bachelor's of Business Administration ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 14
MS Literature Teacher ~ 8th HR
Kaley Bless
FL Education Certifications:
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English (6-12)
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Elementary Education (K-6)
Education:
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BA in English ~
DOSA Years of Service: 2
MS English Teacher ~ 8th HR
Drew Fluegel
FL Education Certifications:
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Elementary Ed (K-6)
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Middle Grades ELA (5-9)
Education:
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BA in English ~ University of Florida
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Master's in Elementary Education ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 14
Learning Support Teacher
Betsy Cupit
FL Education Certifications:
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Social Science (5-9)
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Elementary Education (K-6)
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ESE (K-12)
Education:
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BA Elementary Ed ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 2
MS Religion
Sr. Molly McClowry
DOSA Letter of Endorsement
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Religion
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Professional Teaching Certificate from Illinois
Education:
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Bachelor's in Elementary Education ~ Illinois State University
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Master's of Arts in Theology ~ holy Apostles College & Seminary
DOSA Years of Service: 8
PE Teacher & Athletic Director
Matthew Spinazzolla
FL Education Certifications:
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Physical Education K-12
Education:
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Bachelor's of Human & Health Performance ~ University of Central Florida
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Master's of Clinical Exercise & Physiology ~ University of Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 6
Art Teacher
Nicole Pistorius
FL Education Certification
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Visual Arts K-12
Education:
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BA in Art Education (K-12) ~ University of Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 1
Music Teacher/Choral Director
Katherine Dennison
FL Education Certifications:
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Music (K-12)
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National Board Certified: Early & Middle Childhood Music
Education:
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Bachelor of Music Therapy ~ Florida State University
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Master's of Science in Education- Chorale Conducting ~ Florida International University
DOSA Years of Service: 4
Media Specialist/Technology
Jennifer Galan
FL Education Certifications:
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ESE (K-12)
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Elementary Ed (K-6)
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Hearing Impaired (K-12)
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Preschool Education (birth-4years)
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ESOL Endorsement
Education:
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Bachelor's in Special Education ~ Univeristy of North Florida
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M.Ed. Deaf Education ~ University of North Florida
DOSA Years of Service: 10
Spanish Teacher
Milagros Nolasco
DOSA Letter of Endorsement:
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Spanish (K-12)
Education:
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DOSA Years of Service: 5
STREAM Teacher
Monica Massey
FL Education Certifications:
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Education:
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DOSA Years of Service: 1
Learning Resource Teacher
Michelle Vliek
FL Education Certifications:
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Speech Language Impaired (K-12)
Education:
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Bachelor's in Communication Disorders ~ Marshall University
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Master's in Communication Disorders ~ Marshall University
DOSA Years of Service: 5
SJDR Employment Opportunities
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