Preschool

Teacher – Mrs. Nicole Milardo 17 years teaching experience. Associates Degree in Early childhood Education. Graduate of Briarwood College. Enjoys cooking, Girl Scouting, family and her pets.

Aide – Mrs. Jeannie Ziomek: Instructional Aide in preschool program. 17 years of experience at St. Mary Preschool.

Kindergarten

Teacher – Mrs. Josephine Amleto –undergraduate: B S in Education -St. Johns University 7 years teaching experience at St. Mary School.
Aide – Mrs. Rosemary Kilpatrick- BA in History –Rosemont College- 23 years of experience at St. Mary School.

Grade One

Teacher – Mrs. Beverly Carroll: 18 years of teaching experience. Graduate of the University of Connecticut. Master of Science in Remedial Reading – St. Joseph College.

Grade Two

Teacher – Mrs. Michelle Cardella: 35 years of teaching experience- 30 years at St. Mary School. Undergraduate degree from St. Joseph College.

Grade Three

Teacher – Mrs. Tracy Allgaier: 17 years teaching experience at St. Mary School. Undergraduate – Southern Connecticut State University. Graduate- Central CT State University

Grade Four

Teacher – Mrs. Melanie Bruckner : 13 years of teaching experience at St. Mary School. B. A. in Mathematics Undergraduate: Trinity College ; Graduate: Central CT State University. Serves on Strategic Planning Committee NCEA Member.

Grade Five

Teacher – Mr. Jason Cartala 11 years of teaching experience. Undergraduate and Graduate: Eastern CT State University. 6th Year in educational leadership from Sacred Heart University CT State Certification in Administration and Supervision, Elementary Education K-6 Coaching and Special Education. Mr. Catala is a member of the St. Joseph Parish Council in New London and is actively involved in Connecticut Government. He serves as Secretary on the New London School Board. He is a huge Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics fan!

Grade Six

Teacher – Mr. Ted Czuj: Grade 6 homeroom teacher. Math teacher for grades 6, 7, & 8. 32 years of teaching experience. 12 years at St. Mary School. Undergraduate: Central CT State University. Faculty representative at many school functions.

Grade Seven

Teacher – Mr. David Carey: Grade 7 homeroom teacher. 8 years teaching experience. Undergraduate: Albertus Maagnus. Mr. Carey is an actor at the Ivoryyton Playhouse, and he is a village director at Mountain Mist Day Camp.

Grade Eight

Teacher – Mr. Joseph Zilaro: Grade 8 homeroom teacher. 27 years of teaching experience. 12 years at St. Mary School. Undergraduate: St. Bonaventure University. Graduate: Central CT State University, Yale University, and Southern CT State University.

Mrs. Tamarra Cohun – Graduate of University of Connecticut. Primary Aide Extended Day Program Teacher.

Sister Catherine Mary Symanski – Religion Teacher-Grades 6,7,& 8. Tutor. 46 years teaching experience; 13 years teaching experience- at St. Mary School. Master of Arts from Emmanuel College. CT State Certification.

Mrs. Jill Hernandez – Music – Preschool-Grade 5. Instrumental Band Director –Grades 4-8. 23 years teaching experience- 8 years at St. Mary School. Undergraduate: University of Hartford- Bachelor of Music. Graduate- Central CT State University- CT certification Pre-K – 12 music. Mrs. Hernandez is married and has two children, Emilie and Matthew.

Mr. Daniel Stegos – Art- Grades K-8. 5 years teaching experience at St. Mary School. A graduate of Paier College of Art. Mr. Stegos is a professional illustrator and accomplished artist.

Dr. Victor Triay – Spanish 23 years of teaching experience-15 years at St. Mary School. Undergraduate: University of Florida. Graduate: Florida State University. Dr. Triay is married with three children. He is a parishioner of St. Pius X Church. He is a full time history professor at Middlesex Community College and a published author.

Theresa Rovillo – Title 1 Instructional Tutor -7 years teaching experience. Three years at St. Mary School. Undergraduate: Trinity College , Hartford, CT – BA English – Graduate – Central CT State University – MA Rehab Counseling – CT State Certification – Provisional Educator K-6 English 4-12.