Faculty and Staff

 

 

Faculty and Staff

 

, Head of School
A 31-year teaching veteran who is nearing the completion of a doctoral degree in Administrative Leadership, Mrs. Pleasanton's career as an elementary, middle, and high school mathematics and computer teacher has been enhanced by nearly 16 years of administrative work as a Head of School, Director of Admission, Dean of Students, and Director of Community Service. Awarded South Carolina's Teacher of the Year in 1984, Mrs. Pleasanton returned to her home state of Florida to teach at Saint Andrew's School and then Saint Joseph's Episcopal School, where she currently is Head of School. Mrs. Pleasanton has one son, Cory, who is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, at Annapolis and a dog, Buffet.

 

, Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Ms. Aperavich has worked at Saint Joseph's School for the past 20 years. As the Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Ms. Aperavich handles interviewing, touring, testing, Gesell observation, and placement evaluation and retention. She serves on the Financial Aid committee with the Head of School. Additionally, Ms. Aperavich has worked to market and promote the school through public relations, ad development and placement, marketing campaigns, and developing positive community relations. In previous years, Ms. Aperavich has worked in all areas of advancement, annual fund, endowment, capital campaign, donor development, events, and reporting.

 

Prior to Saint Joseph's School, Ms. Aperavich worked in the banking industry for 20 years specializing in marketing, product development, and promotion. Ms. Aperavich received her BA degree from Florida Atlantic University in Business Administration majoring in Marketing. She has taken numerous professional development workshops and most recently, became certified to use the Gesell Observation testing program with students ages 3 to 9 years old.

 

, Production Director
Ms. Cunningham is a transplant from Michigan where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Child Psychology from Michigan State University. As a young idealist, she established a career as a Treatment Director for adjudicated adolescents at a substance abuse residential facility. After two decades, Ms. Cunningham decided she needed a change and started her own event planning business. Currently, she has a company called Mosaic Productions, Inc. that specializes in video editing, graphic design, and photography. Ms. Cunningham shares a home in Boynton Beach with her teenage son, Gregory. After 7 years wonderful years at Saint Joseph's School, he graduated in 2009.

 

, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Sanchez was born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida, then spent her high school years in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. Ms. Sanchez has two children, Austin, who graduated from Saint Joseph's School in 2008, and Madison, who graduated from the 8th grade in 2010. Ms. Sanchez has held several positions at the school and is currently the Administrative Assistant supporting the Head of School and the school's day-to-day operations. Ms. Sanchez and her children feel blessed to have been a part of Saint Joseph's School for the past 7 years.

 

, Administrative Assistant
After graduating from Atlantic Community High School, Mrs. Schafer attended Palm Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University earning a degree in Business Administration. Mrs. Schafer's late husband, Bud, and she bought Ace Hardware in Delray Beach which she still owns and operates. Their son, Glennon, was been a student at Saint Joseph's beginning in Pre-Kindergarten. He graduated from 8th grade in 2009. Mrs. Schafer began her career at Saint Joseph's as an assistant in the PK program, and she is currently an administrative assistant supporting student data, the Early Childhood Academy operations, and day-to-day operations. Mrs. Schafer has said that being employed at Saint Joseph's has been a wonderful experience for her and her family.

 

, Business Office
Mrs. Hilsman, a South Florida native, was born and raised in the Miami area. Mrs. Hilsman has seen so many changes in the area and is amazed by our community's growth. She raised 2 children in Boca Raton. Mrs. Hilsman worked in the Real Estate field while raising her 2 children and graduated into the Title Insurance division where she became a licensed Title Insurance Agent. Four years ago, Mrs. Hilsman joined her daughter, Christina, at her accounting firm in Delray Beach, Hilsman & Hilsman Accounting and Tax Services. In 2008, Mrs. Hilsman accepted a position at Saint Joseph's School in the Business Office and is responsible for the overseeing the operating needs of the school and managing vendor relationships and contracts.

 

, History Teacher (6th-8th Grade) and Security
Mr. Hill graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida with a major in Business Administration and a minor in History. Several years later a friend of Mr. Hill's, who was teaching history at Saint Joseph's Episcopal School, planned to move to Massachusetts and suggested that he should teach history at Saint Joseph's. Mr. Hill began teaching history that next September and has been at Saint Joseph's School over twenty-six years. Mr. Hill is our Middle School history teacher and Director of Security for the School.

 

, JK Teacher
Mrs. DeFrances earned a BA degree in Arts and Humanities from Florida Atlantic University. Mrs. DeFrances also holds a teaching certificate in Primary Education and is overjoyed to be a part of the Saint Joseph's family. Mrs. DeFrances has two girls who attend Kindergarten and First Grade, respectively. Mrs. DeFrances is a JK teacher at Saint Joseph's. She looks forward to furthering her education and helping your children develop in the upcoming years.

 

, JK Co-Teacher
Working at Saint Joseph's School is part of Ms. Nevad's heritage. Her grandmother, Beverly Reichert, started the Kindergarten program 52 years ago. Mrs. Reichert was also Head of the school, and Ms. Nevad's Aunt created the Junior Kindergarten program. Ms. Nevad's mother started the Pre-K and is alum of the school, as are her brother, sister, and she. Ms. Nevad's son, Tyler, has been a student at Saint Joseph's since PK and is now in the 4th grade. He loves his school and all the great friends he has made. Ms. Nevad began her career in 1999 as the assistant in JK. After earning her National Child Development Associate, she was made co-teacher of the JK. Currently, she is working toward her BA in Early Childhood Development. Ms. Nevad looks forward to many more years at Saint Joseph's and continuing her long relationship with her school "family."

 

, PK Teacher
Mrs. Nevad has been a part of Saint Joseph's School for as long as she can remember. Her mother, Beverly Reichert, taught Kindergarten for 38 years. On campus, the Reichert Center houses the PK, JK, and Kindergarten rooms, and Mrs. Nevad's Father was the Headmaster. Mrs. Nevad is an alum of Saint Joseph's School, a member of the graduating class of 1971 and has been a teacher here since 1988. Mrs. Nevad has been a Child Development Associate and obtained her BA in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Nevad has been happily married for 32 years. Together with her husband Rick, they have 3 adult children, who also graduated from Saint Joseph's and 1 terrific Grandson who is currently a student in the 4th grade. Mrs. Nevad's loves children and working with families and experiencing the joy of seeing young children develop in every way. This is precisely why she chose to become a teacher. 2010 marks Mrs. Nevad's 22nd year as an early childhood educator and lifelong-learner. She believes that every child wants to learn and develop new skills and information in an individual way and she believes in encouraging those interests.

 

, PK Assistant
Mrs. Smith is an assistant in the pre-kindergarten class. Mrs. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Marist College in New York. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in New York. In addition, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. Mrs. Smith has over 16 years of experience working with children and families in many capacities as a social worker and therapist. She is the mother of two children who attend Saint Joseph's Episcopal School. R.J. is 9 years old and is in the fourth grade. Gianna is 6 years old and attends first grade. Mrs. Smith came to love Saint Joseph's as a parent first, for the quality of education and nurturing environment provided to her children. She was honored to accept a position on staff in 2006 and continues to learn and grow in her profession. She is presently pursuing an early childhood director's certificate and a teaching certificate in primary education.
 
, Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Fellowes graduated from Saint Leo University in 2000 with my BA in Elementary Education. Mrs. Fellowes is married to Kenny, and moved to his native country of England where she taught for 2 years. They are the proud parents of Ryan whom is now a Saint Joseph student in Kindergarten. Mrs. Fellowes had the opportunity to teach every grade level from Pre-School through 6th grade. As a Kindergarten teacher at Saint Joseph's, gives her the opportunity to be creative, fun, and a kid at heart.

 

, Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Ream graduated from Bethany College in 1995 with a BA in Communications where she met her husband and then moved south to begin their life together. Mrs. Ream has three children at Saint Joseph's, Lucy, Alex and Maggie. Mrs. Ream has been a part of the Saint Joseph's family for 6 years. Her love for Saint Joseph's encouraged her to follow her love for children. Mrs. Ream received her 40 hour Early Childhood Certification during the summer of 2008 and is a Kindergarten teacher.

 

, Kindergarten Assistant
Mrs. Kerl was born and raised in Boston, MA. She graduated from Merrimack College, North Andover, MA with a B.S. in Business Administration, in 1988. After a career in telecommunications in Boston and New York, she decided to get out of the cold and move to Florida. It is there where she met her husband, Doug. Since then, she has dedicated her life to raising their 2 children, Katie and Abbey who attend St. Joseph's Episcopal School. For the past 6 years she has been an active volunteer at both St. Joseph's Episcopal School and Church where she is a Sunday School teacher. She is both excited and honored to become a member of the faculty.

 

, Teacher (1st Grade)
Mrs. Neal graduated from the University of South Alabama in Mobile with a BA degree in Elementary Education. Her first years of teaching were in public school and then in a Christian school in Jacksonville, FL. After moving to Miami, Mrs. Neal taught 2nd grade and 4th grade for seventeen years. For the last eight years, Mrs. Neal has lived in West Palm Beach and has taught in various Christian schools.

 

, Teacher (2nd Grade)
Ms. Gerlich was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. After graduating from Marianopolis College and McGill University, she taught in the public school system in Montreal for 15 years teaching 3rd and 4th grades. After arriving in Florida, Ms. Gerlich taught French for two years at the Potomac Country Day School at the College of Boca Raton (Lynn University). Ms. Gerlich has taught 2nd grade at Saint Joseph's Episcopal School for the past 3 years.

 

, Teacher (3rd Grade)
Mrs. Phillips is in her third year teaching at Saint Joseph's Episcopal School. She grew up in Boca Raton and after high school, went to Wheaton College, IL for her undergraduate degree. Mrs. Phillips majored in elementary education with a concentration in science and an urban studies certificate. After graduation, she married her husband, Dave, and spent the next 4 years teaching science and 3rd grade in Chicago. During this time she earned her Masters in Teaching and Leadership from St. Xavier University. In 2007, she moved back home to sunny Florida. Mrs. Phillips's husband is a youth minister and she volunteers as a youth leader at their church.

 

, Teacher (4th Grade)
Ms. MacPhee has been teaching fourth grade at Saint Joseph's Episcopal School for three years. Ms. MacPhee is originally from the New England area and has been a resident of Florida since 1990. Ms. MacPhee received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Plymouth State College, New Hampshire and her Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Notre Dame College, New Hampshire. Ms. MacPhee worked in the Salem New Hampshire Public School System for 10 years teaching grades 1, 2, and 4. While living in Florida, Ms. MacPhee worked for Seacrest Christian School in Delray Beach for 17 years. At Seacrest Christian School, Ms. MacPhee served in several areas of ministry teaching self-contained grade level classrooms, team teaching with various grades, teaching music and physical education to all elementary levels, Assistant Principal, and Interim Principal.

 

, Teacher (5th Grade)
Mr. Aubrey was born and raised in Boynton Beach, Florida with a passion for teaching. He would "teach" anyone anything from the time that he was three years old. Therefore, it wasn't a surprise that he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Florida State University in December 2007. Mr. Aubrey is a movie and television fanatic with a DVD collection that could rival any store. He is a firm believer in life-long learning and positive thinking. Mr. Aubrey feels honored to be at Saint Joseph's, teaching the fantastic Fifth Grade and facilitating Early Care.

 

, Instructional Assistant
The formative years of Mrs. Arts' life were spent growing up in the snow belt of lovely Oswego, New York. She attended West Virginia University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, Mrs. Arts was employed by State Farm Insurance and spent the next 10 years selling and servicing personal lines insurance. She came to Saint Joseph's School as a parent over 10 years ago. Mrs. Arts was hired as an instructional aide in 2001. Both of her children have attended Saint Joseph's School.

 

, Math Teacher (6th — 8th Grade)
Mrs. Reese is originally from Oneonta, New York. She earned her BS in Math in 1992 from SUNY, Oneonta. Mrs. Reese began working at the local Credit Union as a teller and over the next 4 years worked her way up to management. Mrs. Reese went back to school for a Master's in Teaching which she earned in 1998. Mrs. Reese worked during summers at Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA teaching math in the International Summer Program. In the fall of 1998, she moved to Boca Raton to teach at Grandview Prep School, and is very happy to be at Saint Joseph's teaching middle school math.

 

, Sacred Studies Chaplain
The Rev. William L. Stomski (Father William) holds an art degree from Arizona State University as well as a Masters Degree in Divinity from Gettysburg Theological Seminary and a Masters Degree in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He has served parishes in Pennsylvania and taught high school New Testament and Church History classes in Houston, Texas. Father William joined the staff of Saint Joseph's Episcopal School in May of 2005 and teaches Sacred Studies and facilitates the school's Community Service Outreach programs.

 

, English Teacher (6th — 8th Grade)
Mr. Fox is a South Florida native. He attended St. Paul Lutheran for elementary school and completed middle and high school at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Boca Raton. Mr. Fox graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a BA in English and minors in Spanish and Fisheries and Aquatic Science. Mr. Fox played lacrosse for the University of Florida for 3 years, receiving all-conference recognition. In his spare time, Mr. Fox is also a dive master and enjoys scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

 

, Science Teacher (6th — 8th Grade)
Mr. Wideroff was raised in South Florida. He attended Gulf Stream School for elementary and middle school, and then Saint Andrew's School for high school. He then graduated from the University of Miami with a BS in marine science and biology, and a minor in chemistry. Mr. Wideroff played lacrosse at Miami all four years, and was captain of the team his senior year. He enjoys surfing, fishing, and cooking in his spare time, and of course, watching Hurricanes football.

 

, Art Teacher (1st — 8th Grade)
Mrs. Jacobs is a certified teacher in Florida and has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design from Hofstra University in New York. She has been teaching art since 1998. Before teaching, Mrs. Jacobs was a graphic artist in New York City specializing in Computer Graphics and also an adjunct instructor of Computer Graphics at Hofstra University. Mrs. Jacobs enjoys drawing, painting and photography and uses technology and computers as tools to motivate her students. She also works as an Outreach Teacher for the Boca Raton Museum of Art introducing artists to underprivileged students through presentations she creates using Keynote (PowerPoint) and creating lesson plans to highlight the artists' work.

 

, Music and Instrumental Instructor
After completing a Master's degree in Music History at the University of Milwaukee, Ms. Wallace moved down to Florida to continue teaching strings and general music. A teacher for 23 years, she has taught at several schools in both Wisconsin and Florida. Many of her high school orchestras have attended music festivals in Orlando, Virginia Beach, Chicago, and New York. Most recently, she taught general music and strings at St. Ann Catholic School in West Palm Beach (2003-2008), and strings at the North Broward Preparatory schools (2008 to present). While at St. Ann she helped direct and accompany many school musicals that include Broadway Junior versions of The King and I, and Music Man. Her general music classes have incorporated Orff and world drumming ensembles. Ms. Wallace teaches private lessons on violin, viola, cello, string bass, and beginning piano. She is an adjudicator for the Bak Middle School solo and ensemble festival, and can be seen performing cello with the Palm Beach Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra. Her orchestras participate in the annual Palm Beach County string festival held at BAK. Recent academic work includes developing and implementing a curriculum for 1st and 2nd grade violin class, with a general music emphasis. She has a degree in Music Education from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a Master's in Music History, and has completed course work for a pre-vet degree at the University of Milwaukee. She is a current member of MENC, South Florida Orff, FMEA, and the Florida Orchestra Association. In her free time, she enjoys nature, reading books, animals, and NASCAR racing!

 

, Music Instructor and Private Voice and Piano Teacher
Mrs. Brown has been a professional singer and music teacher for almost 21 years. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and continued graduate studies at the University of Miami and Salzburg College in Salzburg, Austria. Before moving to Palm Beach County, Mrs. Brown was nominated Teacher of the Year at her Dade County school. In 1993, she conducted the largest middle school choral program in Palm Beach County, receiving top honors at the county choral festival. Mrs. Brown continued to the private sector as Director of Music at Unity School for eight years traveling out of state (and country!) with her outstanding choral groups. Now that she has two beautiful children, she has been teaching private lessons at Pine Crest and Saint Joseph's schools. In addition to having her own private music studio at home, Mrs. Brown is Soloist and Director of Music at Mariner Sands Chapel in Stuart, Florida where she conducts adults in choral and hand bell ensembles.

 

, Athletic Coordinator and Drama Instructor
Coach Becky Cleveland has been the Athletic Director at Saint Joseph's for 26 years. She was originally hired as the boys and girls head coach and started the first boys' soccer program. Currently, Coach Cleveland coaches all the girls' sports. Four years ago, she was asked to head up the Drama department and directs the spring theatrical productions. This was a nice addition since her College degree is in Drama and she acted professionally for 8 years. Coach Cleveland has said that her love of sports and theater make her job a daily joy. She is married and has two children. The latest award Coach Cleveland and her family received was the 2007 USTA National Tennis Family of the year.

 

, Physical Education Teacher and After School Physical Education Coordinator
Coach Grant is a native of The Bahamas where he attended West End Primary, T.G. Glover Middle, St. Augustine College High School and College of The Bahamas. Coach Leonard obtained an Associate Degree from College of The Bahamas, a Bachelors Degree from Palm Beach Atlantic College, and a Masters Degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Coach Leonard has been teaching physical education and coaching for the past 18 years and working with kids on Saturdays at a local housing community. He is a former Boys Scout of America leader (Pack 761) and a member and interim leader of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Coach Leonard is married to Linda Grant and has three children; Laleni, Jefferson and LaDawn. His hobbies include fishing, scuba diving, and star gazing.

 

, Physical Education Coach
As a native of Palm Beach County, Coach Keiper is a graduate of Lake Worth High School and the University of Florida. In 1991, he began his teaching career in Hillsborough County at Greco Jr. High School where he was named Hillsborough County Beginning Teacher of the Year. In 1993, Coach Keiper moved home and for the next 14 years was the Choral Director, Fine Arts Chairman, and J.V. Baseball Coach at Santaluces Community High School where he was twice voted Teacher of the Year by his peers. In 2000, he was selected as a finalist for Teacher of the Year for the School District of Palm Beach County and in 2003 he was named the Sam's Club Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year. Coach Keiper left the classroom to work in K-12 Arts Education Curriculum for Palm Beach County Schools before coming to Saint Joseph's. Coach Keiper also serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Delray Beach Chorale and, both he and his wife Traci, sing with the Palm Beach Opera Company. He is most proud of the fact that he has more than two dozen former students now working as teachers in all levels of education.

 

, Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Arroyo was born in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Puerto Rican parents. She grew up in a home were it was required that you learn your parents native tongue. While originally not very interested in learning to speak Spanish, relocation to Puerto Rico as a teenager forced her to polish her Spanish speaking skills. Mrs. Arroyo is a graduate of the Antillean Adventist University in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico; she has a BA in Secondary Education and Religion. She is a graduate of the International Academy of Arts & Design in Tampa, Florida. Mrs. Arroyo is a past recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award for the years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Her passion and reason for living are her daughter, Gigi and her husband, Pastor Vicmael Arroyo. Mrs. Arroyo is known to friends and peers as the "Scrapbook Queen." In her spare time, she enjoys crafts of all sorts. Mrs. Arroyo collects ribbons, pens, journals, and papers.

 

, Librarian
Mrs. Williams' high school years were completed under the British system of education at the Ursuline Convent in Barbados. Oxford and Cambridge exams were given in order to graduate in nine academic subjects. At the University of Toronto she majored in Modern Language and Literature with a minor in English. After attaining a Master of Arts degree, Mrs. Williams moved to London where she started her career in Library Science. Westminster City Libraries was her first employer. There she worked in Public Services then moved to the University of Hull as a cataloguer. Mrs. Williams relocated to Florida and spent eight years at Florida Atlantic University in Technical Services. Her graduate work in Library Media and Information Studies is from the University of South Florida, Tampa. Mrs. Williams has been employed at Saint Joseph's since the fall of 1988. Mrs. Williams said it has been a wonderful experience to plan and organize Saint Joseph's existing Library which opened in January of 1997.

 

, Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Academy (1 year old program)
Mrs. Antle is formally from Kentucky and has been raising her sons with her husband in South Florida for the past 7 years. Mrs. Antle has been employed by Saint Joseph's Church and School since 2003 specializing in Infant and Toddler care. She earned her Certificate of Competence, 40 hours Child Development Associate, and is currently working to complete her Early Childhood Education Degree. Currently, she is a teacher at Saint Joseph's Early Childhood Academy, serving children ages 1 to 3.

 

, Teacher, Early Childhood Academy (2 year old program)
Ms. Frey was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in 1976. She is an alumna of Saint Joseph's Episcopal School. While attending here, her mother and father were also a big part of Saint Joseph's family. Ms. Frey was extremely active in sports at Saint Joseph's and the Saint Joseph's softball field is named after Ms. Frey's father. Her father also introduced computers to Saint Joseph's. Ms. Frey's daughter, Emily, has been a student at Saint Joseph's School since Pre-K and is now in 7th Grade. When Ms. Frey was offered the opportunity to work at Saint Joseph's Early Childhood Academy as an Assistant Teacher in the one year old classroom, she took the job without hesitation. She has always looked forward to returning to and giving back to Saint Joseph's.

 

, Administrator, Early Childhood Academy
Mrs. Kolleda is originally from Clinton, Massachusetts. She is educated in Business Administration, Advertising Design, and Fine Art. Mrs. Kolleda has been providing administrative support at an executive level since 1986. She worked as an Accounting Associate at The International Golf Club in Bolton, MA, throughout high school. While attending college, Mrs. Kolleda worked for Cisco Systems, in Waltham, MA. She also supported the President of the Alumni Association at Babson College in Wellesley, MA while obtaining Business Administration and Microsoft Office certifications.

 

, Teacher, Early Childhood Academy (2 year old program)
Mrs. Lavin is a Certified Pre-School Teacher. She is originally from Clinton, Massachusetts. Mrs. Lavin's great love of children has had her working with and nurturing them, for over 16 years. Mrs. Lavin started her career as a full-time nanny, for one infant and a toddler, while obtaining her Associate of Science degree at Mt. Wachusett Community College, in Gardner, MA. The children Mrs. Lavin raised to young adults still call her regularly to check in with her and catch up. She also has vast experience working with special needs children. Mrs. Lavin is the Lead Teacher in the three year old classroom at Saint Joseph's Early Childhood Academy. She has a true gift and it shines through the children she works with.

 

, Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Academy (2 year old program)
Mrs. De la Torre has a wonderful husband of twenty-five years and two very successful, happy kids. She has been involved in early childhood education since 1994. She worked in the Florida public school system at H.L. Johnson and Golden Grove Elementary School for seven years. From there she moved to the Florida private school system and worked as a VPK teacher at Temple Beth Zion Pre-school for five years. Now, Mrs. De la Torre is very happy to be a part of Saint Joseph's Episcopal School, as an assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Academy.

 

, Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Academy (2 year old program)
Bethany is originally from Clinton, Massachusetts. She relocated to Boynton Beach in January 2010 after participating in many Early Childhood Education courses while attending Clinton Senior High School. In 2008, Bethany worked as a Child Supervisor while helping to raise many younger brothers, sisters, and cousins. In addition, she provided babysitting and nanny services since she was 12 years old. Her love for children has driven her to pursue an Early Childhood Education degree.

 

, Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Academy (1 year old program)
Mrs. Wrona is originally from Northwestern Connecticut. She relocated to Florida 32 years ago. After the birth of her daughter Addie, in 2004, Mrs. Wrona became active in Saint Joseph's Episcopal Church. Working with the children in the nursery at the church led to working with the one year old children at Saint Joseph's Early Childhood Academy. When she is not helping the children grow, you can find Mrs. Wrona nourishing her love of plants, bird watching, or crafting with her Addie. Her love of God, nature, and watching small things grow, is what gets her up in the morning.