Ms. Paula Daly
Asst. Head of School, 5-8
Paula Daly the new assistant head of school, grades 5-8 joins the JPII community from Saint Joseph Preparatory High School in Boston where she was the Mathematics Department Chair. An educator with more than 20 years of experience, Ms. Daly holds Massachusetts certifications to teach math in grades 5-9 as well as grades 9-12. Prior to Saint Joseph Preparatory School, Ms. Daly taught middle school math at Monsignor Haddad Middle School in Needham, MA. In addition to teaching five sections of pre-algebra and algebra, Ms. Daly created a math lab curriculum for seventh-grade enrichment, incorporated writing skills across the math curriculum, and was the lead teacher and mentor for new teachers. Paula earned her Master’s degree in education from Emmanuel College. She recently completed her second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Boston College. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Read MoreDr. Thomas Savas
Academic Dean
Dr. Savas earned his doctorate in education from Ohio State University and is licensed to teach English 6-12 in Massachusetts and 7-12 in New York State. He completed his undergraduate degree in English at William & Mary. With over 30 years of K-16 classroom experience and administration in the United States and abroad, Dr. Savas most recently served as the Dean of Academics at Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center, an independent, tuition-free Boston girls' school rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Read MoreMs. Mona Lisa Valentino
Asst. Head of School, 9-12
Ms. Mona Lisa Valentino joined the school's administration team in 2012., as the Assistant Principal of Student Life. In 2018 she became the Grade 9-12 Principal. Previously, she taught science for ten years at Mashpee High School, including a summer web-based curriculum for science and English. Ms. Valentino entered the education field following a career in marketing for Digital Equipment Corporation and Compaq Computer Corporation. She earned her undergraduate degree from Fairfield University and her Master's Degree in Business Management from Lesley University. She recently completed a Catholic School Leadership Program with Creighton University. Ms. Valentino and her daughter, a 2011 graduate of Pope John Paul II High School, worship at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee.
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