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 Teachers

St. Mary Academy teachers are certified, experienced, and engaged in learning best-practices to best service their students and the school.
​Their loving energy is cherished by both students and families in our growing school community. 

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​​MRS. REBECCA REYNOLDS
PRINCIPAL

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  • M.A., Educational Leadership, Barry University
  • B.S., Early Childhood Education, Framingham State College
  • Endorsements: ESE K-12, Primary Education, Ed Leadership
  • Certifications:  Educational Leadership, ESE, PreK/Primary Education

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MISS MICHELLE AIPPERSBACH
IN
TERMEDIATE TEACHER
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  • ​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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MRS. CHRISTINE COOLIDGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

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  • ​B.A., Elementary Education
  • Certifications:  Elementary Education K-6

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MRS. JULIE DAPPER
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AND ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
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  • M.A., Curriculum, St. Mary's University
  • B.A., Elementary Education,  College of St. Benedict
  • Certifications:  ESE
  • ​Endorsements:  Reading K-12
  • Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness

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​MRS. KELCEE ENGLISH
PRIMARY TEACHER
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  • B.S., Elementary Education, University of South Florida, Tampa

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​MS. RACHEL DE GARMO
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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  • ​B.A., Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • ​Certifications:  ESE K-12, Elementary Education K-6

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MRS. ROBIN DELLARMI
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
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  • B.S., English/Language Arts, Hunter College
  • M.A., Elementary Education, Hunter College
  • Certifications:  Montessori Education N-6

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MRS. SUSAN FERNANDEZ
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
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  • ​Elementary Education with an emphasis in physical education and coaching, Wayne State College, Nebraska

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MRS. ERIN FREDD
PRIMARY TEACHER
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  • ​M.Ed.,  University of Florida
  • B.S., Elementary Education, University of Florida
  • Certifications:  ESE K-12, Elementary Education K-6
  • Endorsements:  Reading K-12, ESOL
  • Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness

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MRS. LUCY HILLER
SPANISH TEACHER
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  • ​Western Connecticut State University-BS Spanish Culture
  • Boston State University-Bi-Lingual, Bi-Culture ED.
  • Salem State College-French Education
  • Apple Certified Teacher​

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MRS. TONI MILHOLLAND
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
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  • ​B.S., Criminology, Florida State University

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MRS. SHANNON PARSONS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, OTR/L

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  • B.S., Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois-Chicago. 
  • Certifications: Size Matters Handwriting Program Tier One
  • Training:  Sensory Integration, Handwriting Without Tears, and Therapeutic Listening
  • ​Licensure: State of Florida, NBCOT

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MRS. CATHY POWERS
INTERMEDIATE TEACHER

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  • M.A. Elementary Education, Iona College
  • B.S., Elementary Education, Pace University
  • Certifications: ​ESE, Elementary Education K-5
  • Endorsement:  ESOL
  • ​Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness

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MRS. KATIE RIERSON
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, MA, 
C.C.C.-S.L.P.

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  • M.A., Communication Disorders, University of Central Florida
  • ​B.A., Communication Disorders,  
  • Licensure: State of Florida, ASHA
  • Certification:   Educational Leadership, K-12 Speech Correction, ESOL
  • ​​Training:    IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness, Lindamood-Bell, Story Grammar Marker,  and Sensory Integration

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​MRS. LAURA SACHS
PRIMARY TEACHER

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  • ​B.S., Elementary Education, Oklahoma Christian University
  • Certifications:  ESE K-12, Elementary Education 1-6,  
  • Endorsements:  Reading K-12, ESOL
  • ​​Training:  Wilson Just Words, Great Expectations, Leader in Me, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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​MRS. ANNE TAYLOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

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  • Specialty in Physical Education, University of Central Florida
  • B.S. Physical Education K-12, University of Central Florida
  • Certifications: ESE K-12​

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MS. KATHLEEN WILDE
PRIMARY TEACHER

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  • B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, minors Art and concentration Psychology, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
  • M.A. in Human Development University of MD, College Park. 
  • Certification: ESE K-12; Elementary Education K-6
  • Training: IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, Handwriting Without Tears, Executive Function, S.TE.A.M., Art 

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MISS. VICTORIA YOUNG
MUSIC TEACHER
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  • M.A., Reading, Holy Family University
  • B.S., Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Education, Gwynedd-Mercy College
  • Certifications:  ESE, Elementary Education
  • Endorsements:  Reading

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