ST. MARY ACADEMY
  • ABOUT US
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Our School
    • COVID-19 Information 2021-2022
    • Our Board Members
    • Our Mission
    • Campus Overview and Directions
    • Accreditation
    • STREAM
    • Curriculum
    • Technology Plan
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Virtual Tour
    • Admissions
    • Financial Aid
    • FACTS Tuition Assistance
    • Schedule a Tour
  • PARENTS
    • 2021-2022 School Calendar
    • Monthly Calendar
    • After-Care
    • Traffic Pattern for Drop-Off and Pickup
    • Parishes in the Area
    • FAQ
    • Parent Resources
    • Counselor Resources
    • FACTS Family (ParentsWeb)
    • Fingerprint and Safe Environment
    • Volunteer
    • Testimonials
  • STUDENTS
    • Educational Standards
    • DOV STREAM - FIRST ROBOTICS
    • Summer Learning
    • Dress Code - School Uniform
    • School Supply List
    • Catholic Schools Week
    • Arts Day
    • In the News
  • Donate
    • Development
    • Why Give?
    • School Drawing
    • Golf Tournament
    • Giving Challenge
    • Adopt a Classroom
    • Partners in Catholic Education

Our Staff

St. Mary Academy staff is wonderfully dedicated to their students and the school.
​This shows such an impressive commitment of time, ​talent and treasure!

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REV. JOHN BELMONTE, S.J., Ph.D.
SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

belmonte@dioceseofvenice.org
  • Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Administration - General, Loyola University Chicago
  • Licensure:  Sacred Theology - Scripture, Weston Jesuit School of Theology
  • Baccalaureate of Sacred Theology, Theology/Theological Studies, Pontifical Gregorian University
  • B.A., History, Marquette University
Responsible for the Department of Education in the Diocese of Venice in Florida (15 schools and nearly 5,000 students); the Office of Religious Education (61 parishes and over 13,000 children and adults); and The Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation

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​REV. FAUSTO STAMPLIGIA, SAC
PASTOR OF ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH
  • Ordained in Rome on November 27, 1960
  • Belongs to The Society of the Catholic Apostolate, known as the Pallottines
  • Awarded the “Papal Medal of Pro Ecclesia et Pontiface” (for Church and Pope) by Pope Benedict XVI (the highest recognition for a priest) for his exemplary service to the church, 2010

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MS. MICHELLE AIPPERSBACH
REGISTRAR

maippersbach@stmarysarasota.org
  • ​B.S., Elementary Education, University of Central Florida
  • ​Certifications:  Elementary Education K-6
  • Endorsements: Reading K-12, ESOL, Gifted Education K-12

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MS. KAREN BRADY
NURSE

kbrady@stmarthaschool.net

  • ​B.F.A., Miami Dade College
  • A.S., Nursing, Manatee College
  • LPN, Manatee VoTech
  • Licensed Aesthetician

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​MR. RICK FARNSWORTH
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

rfarnsworth@stmarthaschool.net

  • B.S., Elementary Education, Troy State University
  • Certifications:  Elementary Education, Computer Science

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MRS. KIMBER MARSHALL
FINANCE MANAGER

kmarshall@stmarthaschool.net

  • Masters in Taxation, Bentley College
  • B.S., Accounting, Northeastern University


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MRS. TAMMI PETERS
SCHOOL COUNSELOR

tpeters@stmarysarasota.org
  • M.A., Counselor Education, University of South Florida
  • B.S., Special Education - Learning Disabilities, University of South Florida
  • Certifications:  School Counselor, Specific Learning Disabilities

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MS. CONNIE TAFT
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING

​ctaft@stmarysarasota.org
  • Eucharistic Minister
  • Cantor
  • Licensed Notary, State of Florida
  • Manatee Community College
  • Formerly a Licensed Insurance Agent and in Retail Management
Phone: (941) 366-4010  |  Fax: (941) 366-3819  |  E-mail Us  |  4380 Fruitville Road  |  Sarasota, Florida 34232
  • ABOUT US
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Our School
    • COVID-19 Information 2021-2022
    • Our Board Members
    • Our Mission
    • Campus Overview and Directions
    • Accreditation
    • STREAM
    • Curriculum
    • Technology Plan
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Virtual Tour
    • Admissions
    • Financial Aid
    • FACTS Tuition Assistance
    • Schedule a Tour
  • PARENTS
    • 2021-2022 School Calendar
    • Monthly Calendar
    • After-Care
    • Traffic Pattern for Drop-Off and Pickup
    • Parishes in the Area
    • FAQ
    • Parent Resources
    • Counselor Resources
    • FACTS Family (ParentsWeb)
    • Fingerprint and Safe Environment
    • Volunteer
    • Testimonials
  • STUDENTS
    • Educational Standards
    • DOV STREAM - FIRST ROBOTICS
    • Summer Learning
    • Dress Code - School Uniform
    • School Supply List
    • Catholic Schools Week
    • Arts Day
    • In the News
  • Donate
    • Development
    • Why Give?
    • School Drawing
    • Golf Tournament
    • Giving Challenge
    • Adopt a Classroom
    • Partners in Catholic Education