Mr. Gus Adams

Theology

High School Division

Mr. Adams holds a degree in Business Administration from Salem State University and a Masters in Ministry from St. John's Seminary.  He is our varsity girls basketball coach and a personal trainer.  Mr. Adams has been blessed with three children and is a parishioner at St. Anthony's Church in East Falmouth with his wife.

Mrs. Nicole Anthony

Mathematics

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Anthony is our sixth-grade mathematics teacher and sixth-grade homeroom teacher. She earned a BA and M.Ed. at Providence College. Mrs. Anthony has been with us for several years teaching mathematics at our high school. She is a parishioner of Our Lady of Victory.

Dr. AJ Ballou, P '27

Assistant Principal for Academics, History

Mrs. Jacqueline Battles, P '12

Science

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Battles is a graduate of Salve Regina College. She is a member of the New England League of Middle Schools. Mrs. Battles serves as the co-moderator of our National Junior Honor Society and middle school cheerleading coach. Mrs. Battles has been a faculty member since the second year of the school’s opening.

Mr. Joe Bentley

Assistant Athletic Director

Mrs. Susan Bivona

Visual Arts

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Susan Bivona, a recipient of the National Elementary Art Educator of the Year award, will be teaching art at St. John Paul II School, Preparatory Division. Mrs. Bivona earned her B.S. and her M.Ed. in Art Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Bivona is a member of Holy Trinity Parish.

Mrs. Maura Bresnahan, P '18, '19, '21

Health Clinic Director

High School Division

Mrs. Bresnahan holds a BS from UMass Amherst in Equestrian, AD Cape Cod Community College for nursing, and a BSN from Curry College.  Her three children have all attended JPII.  Prior to becoming a full-time mom and school nurse, Mrs. Bresnahan worked at Cape Cod Hospital for 20 years.  Outside of the school, Mrs. Bresnahan enjoys the equestrian life, while managing her barn at home.  She is very involved with the swim team and chaperoning several Performing Arts trips.  Mrs. Bresnahan is a parishioner at Our Lady of Victory.

Mrs. Maribeth Burch

Language Arts & Reading

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Burch holds B.A. from Stonehill College and a J. D. from the New England School of Law. She is a member of the New England League of Middle Schools. Mrs. Burch serves as co-moderator of the National Junior Honor Society and the Social Action Club.

Mrs. Jennifer Canzano, P '16, '18

Advancement and Admissions Director

Mrs. Canzano holds a B.A. from St. Anselm College and a M. Ed. from Providence College. Mrs. Canzano serves as Director of Admissions and Advancement for St. John Paul II School.  She is a member of the school advancement and strategic planning committee.

Mrs. Anne Marie Carr, P '04, '07, '10

Religion

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Anne Marie Carr joins us as our grades five and six religion teacher and grade six homeroom teacher.  Mrs. Carr earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Saint Bonaventure University.  All three of Mrs. Carr’s daughters are graduates of SFXP.  Mrs. Carr is a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Church.

Mr. Ernie Christian

Maintenance Director

Mr. Nick Christian

English

High School Division

Mr. Christian teaches English and Creative Writing at the high school division.  He came to JPII with degrees in Liberal Arts (A.A., Central New Mexico Community College), English and Creative Writing, (B.A., Southern New Hampshire University), and English and Creative Writing with a Screenwriting concentration (M.A., Southern New Hampshire University).  He serves as an advisor to the Quiz Bowl, Chess Club,  JPIITV, and Esports activities.  Mr. Christian is also the Sophomore Class Moderator and is an Accredited Interscholastic Coach who has coached Football, overseen strength training, and hosted “Manuary” in his career at JPII.   Mr. Christian is a member of Saint Pius X Parish in South Yarmouth.

Mr. Nicholas Conti

Mathematics

High School Division

Mrs. Elizabeth DiPreta, P '20

Dance

Preparatory Division

Mrs. DiPreta is our dance teacher in the Arts Program. She received her BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has studied dance for many years, including classes at the Boston Ballet and various dance workshops.  Mrs. DiPreta has worked on Cape as a choreographer for the past 7 years and has been a dedicated dance instructor since 2006. She is a parishioner of St. Pius X Parish in South Yarmouth.

Ms. Susanna Downs, P '22, '24

English

Preparatory Division

Ms. Susanna Downs will be serving as our grade seven English teacher and homeroom teacher. Ms. Downs earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from Stonehill College and her Master of Education from Lesley University with a concentration in Children’s Literature. Ms. Downs is a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish.

Mrs. Katherine Duvall, P '14

Academic Resource Center Coordinator

Mr. Richard Fazzi

Athletic Director

Mr. Fazzi is the Athletics Director at St. John Paul II School.  He has a degree in Business Management from Becker College and a Masters in Sports Leadership from Lasell College.  Mr. Fazzi is father to three small children, where they attend St. Francis Xavier Parish in Weymouth.  Outside of the classroom, Mr. Fazzi also serves as the boys' basketball coach.

Mrs. Laureen Fish

Social Media Director and Admissions Assistant

Mrs. Laureen Fish serves as our Director of Social Media and Web.  Most recently, she was the office manager, Pre-K and Kindergarten music teacher and Makerspace Moderator at St. Margaret Primary School.  Mrs. Fish earned her B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Music from Salem State University.  Mrs. Fish is a member of Christ the King parish.

Mr. Richard Fish

Performing Arts Director

Mr. Fish holds a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College, a Bachelor of Sacred Theology, a Master of Divinity from St. Joseph’s Seminary, and a M.S. Ed. from Simmons College. Mr. Fish was the former founding Director of Performing Arts at Landmark School (1995-2011). He holds Massachusetts Professional Teacher Licenses in Music and Special Education. Mr. Fish performs professionally with the Hillyer Festival Orchestra.  He is a parishioner at Christ the King in Mashpee, with his wife and three little children.

Mr. Gregory Folino

Athletic Trainer

Mr. Folino, who was Head Athletic Trainer at MMA for 32 years, serves as our athletic trainer at JPII.  He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tampa, and a Master's in Education from Cambridge College, and is a certified and licensed athletic trainer in Massachusetts.  He is the proud father of four grown children and is a parishioner at St. John the Evangelist in Pocasset.  Mr. Folino is also an elected official with the town of Bourne and is a founding father of the Bourne Braves, Cape Cod Baseball League.

Ms. Lucille Foran

Student Services Director

Ms. Lucy Foran will be our first direct services special education coordinator, effective with the 2020-2021 school year. Ms. Foran returns to the Cape from Florida, where she served as Principal of Academie da Vinci Charter School (Dunedin, FL). Previously, she held the positions of Program Director and Director of Education at Latham Centers (Brewster, MA). She is a graduate of Bridgewater State University (M.A., Clinical Psychology), Lesley University (M.Ed), and Stonehill College (B.A., Psychology), and has completed advanced coursework in Special Education Administration at American International College. Ms. Foran holds Massachusetts certifications in Special Education Administration and Moderate Special Needs (5-12).

Mrs. Stephanie Fox

Guidance Dept. Assistant

High School Division

Mrs. Fox holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University. She assists Mr. Mark Tanguay in the Guidance Department and runs the School Store.  Mrs. Fox is a member of the Our Lady of Victory Choir, and attends Our Lady of Assumption Parish.  Mrs. Fox is the moderator of the school yearbook.

Mr. Joe Gaudet

Chair, Mathematics Dept.

High School Division

Mr. Gaudet holds a B.S. Ed in Mathematics and M.S. Ed both from Fitchburg State College.  Mr. Gaudet worked as a math teacher and department head at Canton High for 30 years before coming to us at St. John Paul II School.  He is the Mathematics Department Head and serves as a Math Team moderator.  Mr. Gaudet is a parishioner at St. Anthony's in Falmouth.

Mrs. Karen Godfrey

Leadership Studies

High School Division

Mrs. Godfrey holds an M.Ed. In-School Leadership from Boston College, and has completed extensive post-graduate credits at SUNY, Boston University, Endicott College, and Salem State. Her graduate coursework has been in Adolescent Health, Counseling, and Leadership. She also has completed numerous certifications in Adolescent Health Issues, Violence Prevention, Substance Abuse, and Gender/Sexuality Issues, and has been the Title IX Coordinator for her building.  After beginning her teaching career in a catholic school for the Diocese of Albany. She and her husband moved to Boston to continue their graduate work. After teaching and holding many leadership positions on the North Shore (Hamilton-Wenham School District, for 23 years), she relocated to the Cape seven years ago.  This is Karen Godfrey’s sixth year at St. John Paul II School, where she is the Director of Leadership Studies and the Coordinator for the Health Science Program. She is also the Freshmen Class Advisor and runs girls’ groups for freshmen through senior girls.  She has two children and five beautiful grandchildren and is a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish.

Ms. Melanie Griswold

Language Arts & Reading

Preparatory Division

Ms. Griswold is our sixth-grade reading and language arts teacher and is a sixth-grade homeroom teacher.  She earned her BA in Public and Community Service Studies at Providence College and is pursuing her M.Ed. at American International College.  Ms. Griswold holds a Massachusetts teaching license for grades 1-6.  She is a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc in Orleans.

Mrs. Hanmeng Hayes

Miss Alexis Hire

Social Studies

Preparatory Division

Miss Alexis Hire will be serving as our grade five geography teacher and our grade six social studies teacher. In addition, Miss Hire will serve as a sixth grade homeroom teacher. Miss Hire earned her B.A. in History and Secondary Education from Merrimack College. She holds a Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Educator’s license in History with a Sheltered English Instruction Endorsement. Miss Hire is a member of St. Michael’s Parish.

Mrs. Karen Hoffmeister, P '19, '28

Physical Education

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Karen Hoffmeister, who previously taught at St. Margaret Regional School, returns to us as our physical education teacher. Mrs. Hoffmeister earned her B.S. in Physical Education Studies at Bridgewater State College. Mrs. Hoffmeister is a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish.

Mrs. Claudia Kennedy

Spanish

High School Division

Mrs. Margaret Keras, P '16, '17

Business Manager

Mr. George Killian

Science

High School Division

Mr. Killian serves as one of our science teachers at JPII.  He has a BA, M. Ed from Providence College, and attends St. Francis Xavier Parish, in Hyannis.  He is the coach for Varsity Boys Soccer and Girls Ice Hockey.  Mr. Killian is also our senior class moderator.

Miss Regina Ledwell

History

Preparatory Division

Miss Regina Ledwell joins us as our grade seven U.S. History teacher. Miss Ledwell earned her B.A. in History with a minor concentration in Anthropology. Miss Ledwell is a member of St. Anthony’s Parish.

Mrs. Laura Linnell, P '21, '26

Health Clinic

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Linnell is one of our school nurses. She earned her Associate in Science in Nursing Degree from Cape Cod Community College. Mrs. Linnell has been an RN for thirty-two years across many specialties, including critical care, hospice, and now school nursing for the past two years. She is a parishioner at Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich.

Mrs. Karin Loewen, P '21, '23, '25, '28

Strings

Mrs. Loewen is our Strings Instructor.  She has been teaching private violin, viola, and cello lessons and conducting the String Ensemble at our school since 2013.  She has a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance from Wheaton College Conservatory of Music in Wheaton, IL, as well as Suzuki and MusikGarten certifications.  She is a member of Cape Cod Covenant Church in Brewster.

Mr. Alan Lynch

Chair, Theology Dept.

High School Division

Mrs. Elizabeth Harkey

Technology, Graphic Designer

Mrs. Harkey is a graduate of Bridgewater State University. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and skill in technology. She is a skilled photographer and graphic designer. Ms. McDonough is a parishioner at Our Lady of Victory.

Mr. Michael McManus

Maintenance

Ms. Caitlin McPherson

Mathematics

High School Division

Ms. McPherson earned her degree in Secondary Education Mathematics from Olivet Nazarene University and is pursuing a master's degree from Stonehill College in Inclusive Education.  She is a member of St. Pius X parish. Ms. McPherson is on the Math Leadership Team for the Diocese of Fall River, and a student council co-leader and girls soccer assistant coach.

Mrs. Mary Offiler

Receptionist and School Secretary

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Offiler has been a member of the staff since its opening in 1996.  Mrs. Offiler attended Bunker Hill Community College.  She is The Director of Religious Education and a Eucharistic minister at St. Francis Xavier Parish.

Mrs. Carolyn Peters

English

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Carolyn Peters joins us as our grade five English teacher and a grade five homeroom teacher. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Peters will coach soccer. Mrs. Peters earned her Bachelor’s degree at Stonehill College and her M.Ed. at Fitchburg State College. Mrs. Peters is a member of Corpus Christi Parish.

Mrs. Maureen Philbin-Crockett

History

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Philbin-Crockett is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Boston and holds a Master’s degree from Cambridge College. She coordinates the eighth graders’ trip to Washington, D.C. and sponsors the Shadow Stations of the Cross during the Lenten season.

Mr. Nathan Pluta

Fine Arts

High School Division

Mr. Pluta holds a Bachelors's Degree in Fine Arts (Concentration in Animation), a Bachelor of History both from UMass Amherst, and a Masters's in Education from Westfield State University.   He runs our JPII art club, mock trials, and serves as our junior class moderator.

Ms. Anne Poirier

Science

High School Division

Ms. Poirier comes to us with a BS in Biology from Wheaton College (IL) and an MS in Biology from UMass Dartmouth.  She is our freshman class moderator and the science fair coordinator.  Ms. Poirier attends Cape Cod Covenant Church when she is a worship leader and youth minister.

Mr. James Remillard, P'14, '17, '18

Chair, Science Dept.

Mr. Remillard holds a BS from Framingham State and an MS from UMass.  He is certified by the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Health Care Bioethics.  Mr. Remillard is also our technical coordinator.  He once ran a marathon with Paul Ryan in under 3 hours.  He is a member of Christ the King Parish with his wife.

Mrs. Maureen Remillard, P'14, '17, '18

Health Clinic

High School Division

Mr. Christopher Rohrer

Social Studies

High School Division

Mr. Rohrer joins us with a BA in History from Boston University, a Post-Bac MA from Bridgewater State University, and completed the Teaching Licensure Program.  Mr. Rohrer helps with boys soccer and tennis and runs the student council.  He is a parishioner at St. Joseph's in Kingston with his wife and three small children.

Mrs. Christine Roscoe

Spanish

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Roscoe is a graduate of the University of Scranton with a degree in foreign languages and holds an MPA in public administration and library science from Marywood University.  A licensed yoga instructor, Mrs. Roscoe sponsors the Yoga Club as well as the Spanish Club.  Mrs. Roscoe has more than thirty years of teaching experience.

Mrs. Heidi Scheffler

French

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Scheffler is a graduate of Wellesley College.

Her teaching experience includes teaching English as a Foreign Language to students at Suffolk University, Boston Academy of English, and at Centre de Formation Professionnelle de la Pharmacie in Paris, France.

Mrs. Scheffler is a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc.

Mr. John Sinopoli

Mathematics

Preparatory Division

Mr. Sinopoli holds a B.S. in Elementary Education (k-8) license from Westfield State College. He has devoted his career to math and science instruction at the middle school level in both the public and private sector schools. He serves as co-moderator of the Bowling Club. Additionally, he served as a Senior Chief air traffic controller in the U. S. Naval Reserve.

Ms. Annie Smith

English

High School Division

Ms. Smith holds a B.A. in English Education and an M.A. in English Literature & Film from Bridgewater State University.  She completed the Bridgewater-at-Oxford program in 2018.  Ms. Smith is a parishioner of St. Anthony's in Mattapoisett.  She is a member of the Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Tau, and Order of Omega honor societies.  Ms. Smith holds a Massachusetts teaching license for English, grades 8-12. She has been an AP Reader since 2019.  Outside of the classroom, Ms. Smith serves as the JPII Textbook Coordinator, coaches the policy debate team, and co-advises the National Honor Society chapter.

Dr. Marie Spadaro, P '22, '26

Chair, English Dept.

High School Division

Mrs. Nathalie St. Andre

French

High School Division

Ms. St. Andre was born in Bordeaux, France, and immigrated to the US while in the fifth grade.  She holds a BA in French from the University of New Hampshire and an MA in French from Central Connecticut State University.  Outside the classroom, Ms. St. Andre attends church at Holy Trinity in Harwich.  She has previously taught at The Canterbury School (CT), Woodland Regional High (CT), and Holliston High (MA).

Mr. Mark Tanguay, P '18

Guidance Director

Ms. Laurie Uguccioni

Piano/Band

Preparatory Division

Ms. Uguccioni has been teaching piano at the Preparatory Division and serving as our school choral accompanist for several years.  Ms. Uguccioni earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Miami and her Masters of Fine Arts at New York University.

Mr. John Vazquez

Spanish

High School Division

Mr. Vazquez joins us with a Masters in Education from Cambridge College.  We are thrilled to have him on board teaching Spanish.

Ms. Nicole Voci, '04

Social Studies

High School Division

Ms. Voci holds a Bachelor's in Secondary Education & American History from Salve Regina University and a Master's in Modern European History from Providence College.  Outside the classroom, Ms. Voci runs co-moderates our Campus Ministry and she attends St. Anthony's Parish in Falmouth.  Ms. Voci has a Certificate from AP Summer Institute at St. Johnsbury Academy (2017).

Mr. Daniel Wahle

Religion

Preparatory Division

Mr. Wahle teaches religion for the seventh and eighth grades.  He received his B.A. from Assumption College and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Catechetics and Evangelization from Franciscan University of Steubenville.  Mr. Wahle is a parishioner of Corpus Christi Parish in East Sandwich where he serves as a faith formation teacher and lector.

Mrs. Deborah Warms

Assistant Principal, Mathematics

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Warms holds a B.S. in Mathematics and an M. Ed. degree from Worcester State College and has completed extensive post- graduate coursework at Cambridge College, Fitchburg State, and Framingham State College. Mrs. Warms served as a mathematics teacher at Charlton Middle School for sixteen years before relocating to Cape Cod. Mrs. Warms is a member of Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Osterville.

Mrs. Meaghan Wile

Science

Preparatory Division

Mrs. Meaghan Wile, who previously taught at our high school, returns to St. John Paul II School as our grades seven and eight science teacher and seventh grade homeroom teacher. Mrs. Wile earned her B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies at Stonehill College, and she earned her M.Ed. at Providence College. Mrs. Wile is a member of Our Lady of the Cape Parish.