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 Teachers

St. Mary Academy teachers and faculty are certified, experienced, and engaging in current best-practices training 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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REV. JOHN BELMONTE, S.J., Ph.D.
SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

belmonte@dioceseofvenice.org

Fr. Belmonte will be responsible for the Department of Education in the Diocese of Venice in Florida which consists of 15 schools; 4,777 students; the Office of Religious Education which supports the 61 parishes and 13,573 children and adults; as well as The Institute for Catholic Studies and Formation.
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MRS. REBECCA REYNOLDS
PRINCIPAL

​rreynolds@stmarysarasota.org

at St. Mary Academy since
​M.A., Educational Leadership, Barry University
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Framingham State College

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MRS. CHRISTINE COOLIDGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

ccoolidge@stmarysarasota.org

at St. Mary Academy since 2021
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B.A., Elementary Education, 
Endorsements:  Elementary Education K-6
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MRS. JULIE DAPPER, B.A., M.A.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AND ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
jdapper@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
M.A., Curriculum, St. Mary's University
B.A., Elementary Education,  College of St. Benedict
Endorsements: 
ESE, Reading K-12, 
Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness
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MS. ERLINE "Ellie" DE MURIAS
PRIMARY TEACHER AND SPANISH

edemurias@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since



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​MRS. REBECCA REYNOLDS
PRINCIPAL

​rreynolds@stmarysarasota.org

at St. Mary Academy since
​M.A., Educational Leadership, Barry University
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Framingham State College

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MS. MICHELLE AIPPERSBACH
REGISTRAR
maippersbach@stmarysarasota.org

​​at St. Mary Academy since 2021
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B.A., Elementary Education, University of Central Florida
 Endorsements: Reading, ESOL, Gifted Education

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MRS. CHRISTINE COOLIDGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

ccoolidge@stmarysarasota.org

at St. Mary Academy since 2021
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B.A., Elementary Education, 
Endorsements:  Elementary Education K-6

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MRS. JULIE DAPPER, B.A., M.A.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AND ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR
jdapper@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
M.A., Curriculum, St. Mary's University
B.A., Elementary Education,  College of St. Benedict
Endorsements:
ESE, Reading K-12, 
Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness



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MS. ERLINE "Ellie" DE MURIAS
PRIMARY TEACHER AND SPANISH

edemurias@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
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MS. RACHEL DE GARMO
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

rdegarmo@stmarthaschool.net


at St. Mary Academy since
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B.A., Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
​Endorsements: 
ESE K-12, Elementary K-6

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MRS. ERIN FREDD
PRIMARY TEACHER
efredd@stmarysarasota.org


​​at St. Mary Academy since 2019
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M.Ed.,  University of Florida
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Florida
Endorsements: 
ESE K-12, Reading K-12, Elementary K-6
Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness


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MS. SARAH GRIFFIN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST,
OTR/L, CHC

sgriffin@stmarysarasota.org

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​at St. Mary Academy since 2021
B.S., Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
Certifications:   Accredited Health Coach, NBCOT Advanced Pediatric Specialist 
Training:   Therapeutic Listening, Handwriting Without Tears, Brain Gym, The Wilbarger Protocol, The READY Approach, and The Zones of Regulation

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MRS. DIANA LAUREANO
Paraprofessional

dlaureano@stmarysarasota.org

​at St. Mary Academy since 2021
A.A., Early Children Education, State College of Florida 
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MS. SHERRY NICOSIA
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

snicosia@stmarysarasota.org

​at St. Mary Academy since
M.S., Instructional Technology, Fort Hays State University
B.A., Elementary Education & Humanities and Teacher of the Handicapped,  Georgian Court University
Endorsements: 
ESE K-12, Elementary K-6, English 5-9, Social Science 5-9

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MRS. SHANNON PARSONS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, OTR/L

sparsons@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
B.S., Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois-Chicago. 
Training:  Sensory Integration, Handwriting Without Tears, and Therapeutic Listening

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MRS. CATHY POWERS
INTERMEDIATE TEACHER

cpowers@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
M.A. Elementary Education, Iona College
B.S., Elementary Education, Pace University
Endorsement: 
ESE, Elementary K-5, ESOL
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Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness

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

krierson@stmarysarasota.org

​at St. Mary Academy since
M.A., Communication Disorders, University of Central Florida
​B.A., Communication Disorders,  
Endorsement:  Education K-12
Certification:   Educational Leadership, ASHA

Training:   
 IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness, Lindamood-Bell, Story Grammar Marker,  and Sensory Integration

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Mr. A.J. Scheip
INTERMEDIATE TEACHER

​ascheip@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
B.A., Interdisciplinary Social Science
University of South Florida
Endorsement:  ESE K-12

​Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness
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MRS. CAROL SHAFFER
ART TEACHER

cshaffer@stmarysarasota.org


​at St. Mary Academy since
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M.A.,  Special Education, Grand Canyon University
B.S., Applied Behavioral Science, National Louis University
A.A., Graphic Design, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Endorsements:  ESE K-12, Elementary K-6
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Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness

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MS. MARSHA UMANA
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

mumana@stmarysarasota.org
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at St. Mary Academy since 2020
M.S., Education and Reading, Barry University
B.A., English, University of Florida
Endorsements: 
ESE K-12, Reading K-12, Elementary, English 6-12, PreK/Primary

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MRS. KRISTINA WALL
INTERMEDIATE TEACHER

kwall@stmarysarasota.org


at St. Mary Academy since 2020
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M.S., Educational Development and Strategies, Wilkes University
B.A., Elementary Education, Kutztown University
Endorsements: 
ESE, Reading, Elementary K-6 
​Training:  IMSE Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive, IMSE Orton-Gillingham Phonological Awareness 

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MISS VICTORIA YOUNG
MUSIC TEACHER
vyoung@stmarysarasota.org


at St. Mary Academy since 2020
M.A., Reading, Holy Family University
B.S., Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Education, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Endorsements: 
ESE, Reading, Elementary
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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