ST. MARY ACADEMY
  • ABOUT US
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Our School
    • Our Board Members
    • Our Mission
    • Campus Overview and Directions
    • Accreditation
    • STREAM
    • Curriculum
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Virtual Tour
    • Admissions
    • FEES AND TUITION SCHEDULE 2025-2026
    • Financial Aid
    • FACTS Tuition Assistance
    • Schedule a Tour
  • PARENTS
    • 2024-2025 School Calendar
    • Monthly Calendar
    • Family Handbook
    • Technology Plan
    • Email Whitelist
    • After-Care
    • Lunch Program
    • Traffic Pattern for Drop-Off and Pickup
    • Parishes in the Area
    • FAQ
    • Parent 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
    • In the News
  • Donate
    • Development
    • Why Give?
    • Business Partner Opportunity
    • School Drawing
    • Golf Tournament
    • Principal's Reynolds' Auction
    • 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

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  • 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. JERZY (GEORGE)  SUSZKO, S.A.C.
PASTOR OF ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC CHURCH


Fr. George Suszko was ordained in Poland in 1989 where he served in the Pallottine parish in Warsaw.  After, he worked in the missions in Papua New Guinea for 5 years and before coming to Sarasota, he worked for 24 years in the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh in Scotland, U.K. Fr. George is a member of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers), established by St. Vincent Pallotti in 1830 in Rome to revive faith and rekindle love among the lay members of the Church and to respond to various apostolic needs of the time.
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Fr. George was appointed as Pastor of St. Martha Parish on May 14, 2022 by Bishop Frank J. Dewane.

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MS. KAREN BRADY
NURSE

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  • ​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 AND FACILITIES

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

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MS. KIAWANIA HEARD
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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  • M.A., ESE/VE, University of Central Florida
  • B.A., Special Education (LD, EH), University of West Florida
  • Professional Certification/Endorsement/Training - ESE/K-12, ESOL, Brain-Based Learning, Youth Mental Health First Aid

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MRS. KATHY LOPRESTI
REGISTRAR AND ADMISSIONS
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MRS. KIMBER MARSHALL
FINANCE MANAGER

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


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MS. CONNIE TAFT
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING

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  • Cantor
  • Licensed Notary, State of Florida
  • Manatee Community College
  • Formerly a Licensed Insurance Agent and Retail Management​​

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DEPUTY AMANDA MOORE
SCHOOL SECURITY DEPUTY

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We are excited to welcome Deputy Moore to St. Martha School and St. Mary Academy as our School Security Deputy.  She is familiar with our school as she has filled in here on many occasions.  Deputy Moore has been on the force since 2019.  She enjoys family time, horseback riding, and reading.  Please take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome Deputy Moore to our school community.  

Phone: (941) 366-4010  |  Fax: (941) 366-3819  |  E-mail Us  |  4380 Fruitville Road  |  Sarasota, Florida 34232
  • ABOUT US
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Our School
    • Our Board Members
    • Our Mission
    • Campus Overview and Directions
    • Accreditation
    • STREAM
    • Curriculum
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Virtual Tour
    • Admissions
    • FEES AND TUITION SCHEDULE 2025-2026
    • Financial Aid
    • FACTS Tuition Assistance
    • Schedule a Tour
  • PARENTS
    • 2024-2025 School Calendar
    • Monthly Calendar
    • Family Handbook
    • Technology Plan
    • Email Whitelist
    • After-Care
    • Lunch Program
    • Traffic Pattern for Drop-Off and Pickup
    • Parishes in the Area
    • FAQ
    • Parent 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
    • In the News
  • Donate
    • Development
    • Why Give?
    • Business Partner Opportunity
    • School Drawing
    • Golf Tournament
    • Principal's Reynolds' Auction
    • Giving Challenge
    • Adopt a Classroom
    • Partners in Catholic Education