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School Directory

School Directory, 2011-12 School Year

Nativity School Staff
	Maria Kelly, Principal B.S. in Elementary Education, Old Dominion University, Endorsement in Middle School M.Ed., Marymount University Endorsement in Educational Leadership Satisfied requirements for the National School Leaders Licensure Assessment for Principals VA State Post Graduate Teaching Certificate, Education Administration PreK-12, Middle School Education Advanced Religion Certification Middle School Science Educator: 10 years Nativity School Principal since 2001 22 Years Education Experience
	Andrea Schempp, Assistant Principal BSN, SUNY at Utica/Rome Graduate work in Education, UVA VCEA Certification Retired Captain in the Air Force 13 Years Education Experience
	Amor Paulson, Director of Admissions St. Paul's College, Quezon City, Philippines 17 years experience in Office Management and Administration 6 years experience in Executive Professional support "Seeing the bright faces of the children every day and knowing that I am taking part in the students' educational and personal rearing is extremely rewarding."
	Jacqueline Gil, Secretary/Administrative Assistant Washington School for Secretaries, Computer Operator Certification Northern Virginia Community College, courses in Business Administration Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker Certification Nativity School Secretary since 2007 Nativity School Administrative Assistant in Extended Care since 2009 20 years experience as an Administrative Assistant and Executive
	Shannon Murphy, Lunchroom Director Lunchroom Duty Scheduler Lunchroom Coordinator Certified Food Manager, Northern VA Nativity School Lunchroom Director since 2006 PTO Board member since 2004
	Colleen Jarvis R.N., NCSN, School Nurse AAS in Early Childhood Education - Youngstown State University AAS in Nursing - Youngstown State University BS in Community Healthcare Administration - George Mason University Nationally Certified School Nurse - September 2008 Professional Nursing Licensure in OH, MD, DC and VA Nativity School School Nurse since 2002 17 Years Experience as Professional/Registered Nurse "I love the sense of community that comes with working at Nativity School. The parents, teachers and staff are all united together to provide the best Catholic learning environment possible for the children... it is all about the children."
	Kim Vu, Bookkeeper BS in Accounting - George Mason University, Strayer University 19 years as an Accountant Certified Food Manager, Fairfax County
1^st through 8^th Faculty
	Amy Richards, Kindergarten Teacher BA, Rhode Island College Nativity School Kindergarten - first year Certification NK-6 Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society 6 Years Education Experience
	Gaylene Arnista, Kindergarten Instructional Assistant BS, Elementary Education, University of Maine 1^st grade Teacher in Maine - 2 years Substitute teacher - 1 year Nativity School Kindergarten Aide since 2005 11 Years Education Experience
	Bridget Carey, 1^st Grade Teacher
	Monique Kolterman, 1^st Grade Instructional Assistant BS, Social Studies Comprehensive Education, the Ohio State University With certification to teach American History, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science and World History Graduate classes in Social Studies, Special Education, and Secondary Education Nativity School 1^st Grade Instructional Assistant since 2009 11 years teaching experience
	Janet Basselgia, 2^nd Grade Teacher BS, Human Development and Learning, Endorsement in Early Childhood, University of Memphis M.S. Ed., George Mason University Elementary School Educator: TN for 4 years Nativity School Teacher since 2002 15 years Education experience
	Nicki Cimino, 3^rd Grade Teacher BA, Psychology, Chapman University, California MS Education, Old Dominion University Certification: Virginia License (pre-K through 6) 2 Year Education Experience
	Donna Merrill Feary, 4^th Grade Teacher BA, English, Hartwick College M Ed., Reading Specialization, Rutgers University NY, NJ, VA Teacher Certification Pre-K through 8, 9-12 English Advanced Religion Certification 19 Years Education Experience "I love the enthusiasm and imagination of the children. There are always new anticipations and new ideas. Students have so much more ability and opportunity to express themselves than I had. I always wonder at their performance and writing. I feel great satisfaction when they further develop their reading, reasoning, and writing skills in 4th grade. I love to see their confidence grow!"
	Denise Thomma, 5^th Grade Teacher/Homeroom MA, Communication, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania BA, English/journalism, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduate Work in Education, University of Virginia VCEA Certification Twenty years editing/writing/public relations experience 7 Years Education Experience
	Christina Slifko, 6^th Grade Teacher/Homeroom BA, Integrated Curriculum and Elementary Education, GMU. M Ed, Reading. UVA Virginia State Certification Pre-K through 6, Reading Specialist Teaching experience in private, parochial and Fairfax County Public Schools 16 Years Education Experience
	Melissa Rodriguez, 7^th Grade Teacher/Homeroom/Spanish/6^th Grade Religion BA, Spanish Randolph- Macon College, Ashland, VA VCEA Certification VA certification in process Nativity School Spanish Teacher since 2009 7 Years Spanish Education Experience "Being part of the Nativity family is probably the best part of teaching. I feel welcome not just by the teachers, but the students and the parents. It makes teaching the students even more exciting!"
	Monica Huftalen, 8^th Grade Teacher BA, English, Dickinson College VCEA Certification Graduate work in Education, Marymount 6 years of Education Experience
Resource Teachers
	Annie Fernandez, Librarian BA, Economics, India B Ed, India Enrolled in M.Ed - Educational Leadership program at American College of Education Preliminary Religion Certification VA State Teaching Certificate Nativity School since 2001 23 Years Education Experience "Nativity is a family to me. Each one of us shares the warmth and love with each other. I love Ms Kelly's and Father Martin's ideology of family comes first."
	Michael Ward, Science Teacher BS, Chemistry, Washington and Lee University MBA, Boston University MSEd, Old Dominion University Certification: Virginia License (pre-K through 6) Advanced Religion Certification Retired Army Officer 11 Years Education Experience "As a teacher I am able to witness firsthand when the children's eyes light up!" "I have a hand in molding their educational development, so I know it will be done right!" "The satisfaction of knowing my students get quality education!"
	Helen Estabrooks, Middle School Math Teacher BA, Elementary Education, History, Salve Regina University Graduate work in Education, UVA VCEA Certification Nativity School Teacher since 2001 17 Years Education Experience "As a teacher, I especially enjoy visiting with the students who have graduated and hearing how well they have done."
	Melissa Sinclair, Technology Specialist/Computer Teacher, Middle School Math Teacher BS, Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University VCEA Certification 16 years experience Mechanical Engineer for Dept. of Navy contractor Nativity School Teacher since 2000 "My favorite thing about teaching is sharing my love of math!"
	Lisa O’Donnell, Art Teacher BFA, Graphic Design, Kansas State University Graduate studies in Art Education from UVA and Trinity University VCEA Certification Graduate work in Education, UVA Nativity School Teacher since 2005 Nativity School PTO member since 1996 9 Years Education Experience "I have been associated with this little school from the day the doors first opened and have been blessed to teach art here for the past six years. Nativity is my second home and family. I love seeing the pride and joy in my students faces when they complete a piece of artwork they thought they never could attempt let alone finish."
	Debbie Doyle, Music Teacher BIS, Liturgical Music, George Mason University AMI, Washington Montessori Institute M Ed., Loyola University Advanced Religion Certification VCEA Teaching Certificate Child and Adult Choir Director: 35 years 25 Years Education Experience
	Neil O'Brien, Physical Education/ 7^th Grade Religion Teacher BS, Health Fitness and Recreation Resources, Concentration: Exercise Science, George Mason University VCEA Teaching Certification Graduate Work in Education, UVA Nativity School Teacher since 2007 8 Years Education Experience "Being the PE teacher, I thoroughly enjoy the physical interaction that I am able to have with the students in my classes. It is great to be able to teach, demonstrate, and take part in many of the activities with them."
	Wendy Loughmiller, Learning Resource Director BA, English, College of William and Mary M.Ed., Special Education K-12, Concentration in Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disturbance, College of William and Mary Current Virginia State Teaching License, Certified LD/ED, K-12 9.5 years Special Education Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools Nativity School Resource Director and Teacher since February 2007 15 Years Education Experience
Preschool and Extended Care Staff
	Reanie Worley, Preschool/Extended Care Director BS, Early Childhood Education, University of Rhode Island Graduate work in Child Psychology, Rhode Island College NAEYC, VAECE, SECA and AECCP Certified RI State Teaching Certificate Directed programs at Catholic University and at the Pentagon Kindergarten and Preschool Educator Nativity School Director of Preschool and Extended Care Program since 2002 36 Years Education Experience
	Mary Jo Mazzella, Pre-K Teacher BS, Special Education - Brooklyn College Media Specialist, Child Find - NYC Dept. of Mental Health Counselor, Massachusetts Fairfax County Educator - Flex Program Kindergarten Teacher - Private School Nativity School Pre-School Teacher since 2004 36 Years Education Experience
	Dawn Delaney, Pre-K Instructional Assistant BA, Health Sciences and Policy, and Medical Sociology, University of MD, Baltimore County VA Beach Department of Recreation School Volunteer since 1995 Nativity School Pre-School Aide since 2003
	Kate Blanchfield, Pre-K Instructional Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing, New York City, NY. 15 year experience in medical/surgical, orthopedics, home health care and geriatrics Assistant Preschool teacher at St. Mary of Sorrows, Fairfax - 4 years Substitute Assistant in Preschool at St. Mary's and at Nativity - 2 years Nativity School since 2007 12 Years Preschool Education Experience
	Denise Pearsall, Preschool Teacher
	Kathy Fitzpatrick, Preschool Teacher Assistant
	Deborah Pesche, Preschool/Extended Care
	Kymberly Coleman, Preschool/Extended Care