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St. Michael Campus | Grades K - 8
6906 Chestnut Road | Independence 44131
216-524-6405
St. Basil Campus | Preschool & PreK
8700 Brecksville Road | Brecksville 44141
440-717-0398
About our Teachers | Dedication and Commitment
Teachers at St. Michael Catholic School understand that being a successful teacher means being able to integrate their education, work, life with faith. A St. Michael education provides our students with a comprehensive, quality education delivered within a caring environment and founded on the teachings of our Catholic faith. As a teacher at St. Michael School, it is essential that you have an understanding of, and commitment to, the Mission of the Catholic church, but that you also enjoy working with children and helping them learn and grow.
At the heart of our teacher's success is their commitment to Catholic values and the provision of quality education in a supportive and caring environment. Our staff come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. They work in many varied roles but with the common aim of the provision of a quality, Catholic education for all our students. Below we share with your their educational background, as well as the length of time they have been a part of the St. Michael family. We look forward to meeting you!
YVONNE SAUNDERS
Principal | started in 2019
Master of Arts in Educational Administration
University of Notre Dame
Master of Arts, Religious Studies
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education
University of Akron
SUE MACKOVJAK
Middle School Team | started in 2013
Licensed in Mathematics (grades 7-12)
Cleveland State University
BA in Marketing
Kent State University
ALLIE BRANCO
Middle School Team | started in 2020
BA in English
The Ohio State University
M.A. in Education specializing in Integrated Language Arts
The Ohio State University
BRIAN HORGAN
Middle School Team | started in 2020
Bachelors Degree
Kenyon College
Masters Degree
St. John's College
LINDA NIRO
Middle School Team | started in 2012
BS in Elementary Education with Specialty in Reading (grades K-12)
University of Akron
SUE DIGERONIMO
Middle School Team | started in 1999
MA in Education Administration
Cleveland State University
BS in Elementary Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville
LINDA KEHL
Middle School Team | started in 1998
BS Physical Education and Health Education
(grades K-12)
Cleveland State University
PATTY PERHAVEC
Grade 4 | started in 1997
BS in Elementary Education
University of Akron
STACY TURK
Grade 3 | started in 2005
BS in Elementary Education
Kent State University
JUDY LASECKI
Grade 2 | started in 1996
BA in Elementary Education
Notre Dame College
MELISSA SCHESKE
Grade 2 | started in 2020
BS in Elementary Education
with a concentration in Math.
Ohio University
TONI FITZGERALD
Grade 1 | started in 2018
BS in Early Childhood Education (grades Pk-3)
with a Reading Endorsement (grades K-8)
Ashland University
MARLEY FAGIN
Kindergarten | started in 2020
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Kent State University
NANCY KNUFF
Jr Kindergarten & 4 Yr Preschool | started in 2020
BA in Early Childhood Education
John Carroll University
AMY MOEHRING
4 Year Old Preschool | started in 2013
B.A. in Child & Family Development
University of Akron
ALISON DABROWSKI
3 Year Old Preschool | started in 2019
Ashford University
About our Specials | Creativity and Inspiration
At St. Michael Catholic School, we see students as more than just a seat in a classroom increasingly focused on simple test-based academics. We aim to inspire both minds and spirits, both in and out of the classroom, as well as help students grow in an environment enhanced by strong moral values like kindness, generosity and hospitality. We do this by including our Catholic tradition in our everyday classes, as well as exposing our students to numerous opportunities to be creative, through art, music and physical education.
Our main goal at all times is providing students with a rigorous, well-rounded education – and everything we do is enhanced by our moral traditions, the person of Jesus and the Catholic faith.
LINDA KEHL
Health & Physical Education | started in 1998
BS Physical Education and Health Education (grades K-12)
Cleveland State University
BETSY MAST
Music | started in 2017
BS in Multiage Music Education
Cleveland State University
BS in Elementary Education (grades K-8)
Miami University
DANIELLE KUTIS
Art | started in 2012
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
with a Reading Endorsement
Cleveland State University
BA in Art
Ursuline College
CARLOS PEREIRA
Spanish | started in 2020
B.S. in Engineering
University