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.

Mr. Redding brings a wealth of experience in leadership and a steadfast commitment to community service and education to his new role. Mr. Redding’s journey in the financial sector has been marked by significant achievements and leadership positions. He spent 25 years at Eaton Vance Management/Morgan Stanley, where he served as a portfolio manager and spearheaded their loan operations in Europe. Prior to that, he held key positions at various banks and insurance companies, showcasing his expertise and versatility in multiple facets of financial management. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, Mr. Redding’s academic background in finance, complemented by minors in English and mathematics, has laid a strong foundation for his career. His commitment to education extends beyond the realms of the financial industry, as evidenced by his active involvement in tutoring and teaching roles at Nativity Prep in Boston and JPII, where he has taught a statistics class for the past year. A lifelong practicing Catholic with deep-rooted values, Mr. Redding’s dedication to serving others is exemplified through his volunteer work and board memberships in organizations such as the Homeless Prevention Council and the Cape Cod chapter of Trout Unlimited. His passion for giving back to the community aligns seamlessly with the mission and ethos of St. John Paul II School.

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.

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.

Mr. Sullivan is a senior philanthropy professional with extensive experience leading fundraising initiatives for a range of academic and healthcare organizations around the country. Mr. Sullivan is a resident of Pocasset.

Mr. Wahle holds a B.A. from The University of Notre Dame. He is passionate about bringing the top-notch Catholic education offered by St. John Paul II School to as many students and families as possible.