Faculty & Staff
Mr. Wesley Becklo
Theology Teacher
Mr. Wesley Becklo
Theology Teacher
Mr. Israel Bernal-Lopez
Spanish Teacher
Mr. Israel Bernal-Lopez
Spanish Teacher
Mr. Jonathan Bishop
Theology Teacher
Mr. Jonathan Bishop
Theology Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Bolduc
Manager of Administrative Services
Mrs. Stephanie Bolduc
Manager of Administrative Services
Mr. Joe Boudreau
Assistant to the Principal & Student Activities Coordinator
Mr. Joe Boudreau
Assistant to the Principal & Student Activities Coordinator
Mr. Todd Brunel
Director of Music
Mr. Todd Brunel
Director of Music
Mr. Reno Burnett
Social Studies Department Chair and Teacher
Mr. Reno Burnett
Social Studies Department Chair and Teacher
Mrs. Brittany Castillo
Science Teacher, Varsity Cross Country Head Coach
Mrs. Brittany Castillo
Science Teacher, Varsity Cross Country Head Coach
Ms. Jessica Cummings
Mathematics Teacher, Girls Varsity Tennis Head Coach
Ms. Jessica Cummings
Mathematics Teacher, Girls Varsity Tennis Head Coach
Mr. Drew Cunningham
English Teacher
Mr. Drew Cunningham
English Teacher
Mr. Chrys Demos
Science Teacher
Mr. Chrys Demos
Science Teacher
Miss Leah DiTommaso
School Counselor
Miss Leah DiTommaso
School Counselor
Ms. Jennifer Dunham
Academic Center Coordinator
Ms. Jennifer Dunham
Academic Center Coordinator
Mr. Matthew Emond
Associate Director of Admission
Mr. Matthew Emond
Associate Director of Admission
Mr. Mark Ernst
Facilities Crew Member
Mr. Mark Ernst
Facilities Crew Member
Mrs. Brenda Foster
Registrar
Mrs. Brenda Foster
Registrar
Mrs. Erin Gauthier
Registered Nurse
Mrs. Erin Gauthier
Registered Nurse
Mr. Bill Green
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Bill Green
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Jim Hathorne
Facilities Crew Member
Mr. Jim Hathorne
Facilities Crew Member
Mr. William Higgins
Facilities Manager
Mr. William Higgins
Facilities Manager
Mr. Robert Hippern
Cafeteria Monitor
Mr. Robert Hippern
Cafeteria Monitor
Mr. Tim Holmes
English Teacher
Mr. Tim Holmes
English Teacher
Mr. Ron Holtz
Science Department Chair and Teacher
Mr. Ron Holtz
Science Department Chair and Teacher
Mrs. Shanna Howard
English Teacher
Mrs. Shanna Howard
English Teacher
Mr. Patrick Hureau
Social Studies Teacher, Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Boys JV Basketball Head Coach & Varsity Assistant Coach
Mr. Patrick Hureau
Social Studies Teacher, Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Boys JV Basketball Head Coach & Varsity Assistant Coach
Mrs. Kelleigh Kennedy
Science Teacher
Mrs. Kelleigh Kennedy
Science Teacher
Mr. Bob Lansing
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Bob Lansing
Mathematics Teacher
Ms. Ashley Leighton
Athletic Trainer
Ms. Ashley Leighton
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Since 2013
B.S. University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Licensed Athletic Trainer
Get to know Ms. Leighton:
Ms. Leighton has been involved in sports/emergency medicine since 2005. She began her career as an EMT with a volunteer fire department back in high school and spent nearly 10 years in emergency medicine.
As the STA Athletic Trainer, Ashley primarily works with the athletic department. However, she works closely with the school nurse to provide the best medical care possible for the STA community.
Ms. Jessica Lennon
French Teacher
Ms. Jessica Lennon
French Teacher
Mr. Dan Limauro
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Dan Limauro
Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Enrique Lopez
Social Studies
Mr. Enrique Lopez
Social Studies
Ms. Erin Luce
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Erin Luce
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Paul Marquis
President
Mr. Paul Marquis
President
President
Since December 2022
Get to know Mr. Marquis:
As President, Paul serves as the Chief Academic Officer and directly oversees all matters of the faculty, curriculum, student development and scheduling of the School.
Paul joined the St. Thomas Aquinas Chemistry and Physics faculty in 2016 and was named Principal in 2020. He most recently was appointed President in 2022. Mr. Marquis is a dynamic leader who, in his many varied roles, responsibilities, and experiences, is well-known for creating a culture of respect among students, families, and communities. He has over 25 years of teaching experience and has held positions in Maine and New Hampshire.
Also a highly acclaimed former high school coach, Paul has earned over 200 victories in basketball and 100 wins in soccer. He also has successful coaching experiences in baseball, softball and tennis. He guided his teams to state, regional and conference championships along with numerous sportsmanship awards.
Along with noted achievements in bringing innovative new technology into the classroom, Paul has served in the Knights of Columbus as a Deputy Grand Knight and Treasurer.
Paul holds his academic degree in Biochemistry from the University of Maine, also attending Campbell University and the University of South Carolina.
Ms. Jessica Martin
English Teacher
Ms. Jessica Martin
English Teacher
Ms. Shannon McAden
Theology Department Chair and Teacher
Ms. Shannon McAden
Theology Department Chair and Teacher
Mrs. Sarah McCluskey
Director of Advancement
Mrs. Sarah McCluskey
Director of Advancement
Miss McKenzie McGrath
Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Varsity Softball Head Coach
Miss McKenzie McGrath
Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Varsity Softball Head Coach
Ms. Kasandra Minke
Facilities Crew Member
Ms. Kasandra Minke
Facilities Crew Member
Mr. David Morissette
Director of Athletics, Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Mr. David Morissette
Director of Athletics, Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Director of Athletics, Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Since August 2021
M.S. Sports Science, United States Sports Academy
B.S. Physical Education, Plymouth State University
Get to know Mr. Morissette:
Before assuming his current position, he spent 18 years at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. He held the positions of Assistant Athletic Director, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Head Softball Coach, and Head Cross Country Coach. Prior, David was the Assistant Athletic Director, Men’s Basketball Coach, and Head Softball Coach at Notre Dame College in Manchester, NH while also briefly serving as the Director of Athletics.
As a long term official, David has been a part of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), the New Hampshire Lacrosse Officials Association (NHLOA) and the New Hampshire Board 32 IAABO Basketball Officials group.
He resides in Exeter, NH with his wife Kristen with sons Cody and Joshua.
Mr. Steve Morrison
Associate Director of Admission and Student Life
Mr. Steve Morrison
Associate Director of Admission and Student Life
Ms. Erin Murphy
World Languages Department Chair and Spanish Teacher
Ms. Erin Murphy
World Languages Department Chair and Spanish Teacher
Fr. Andrew Nelson
School Chaplain
Fr. Andrew Nelson
School Chaplain
Dr. Michael Orlando Jr.
Principal
Dr. Michael Orlando Jr.
Principal
Principal
Since July 2023
Ed.D Teacher Professional Development in Catholic Schools, Northeastern University
M.S. Hispanic Studies, Simmons University
B.S. Spanish and Literature, Saint Anselm College
Ms. Mary Pate
English Department Chair and Teacher
Ms. Mary Pate
English Department Chair and Teacher
Mrs. Amy Petelo
Science Teacher
Mrs. Amy Petelo
Science Teacher
Mr. Howard Puertas
Spanish Teacher, Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
Mr. Howard Puertas
Spanish Teacher, Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
Mrs. Jessica Rice
Director of Campus Ministry and Campus Life, Theology Teacher
Mrs. Jessica Rice
Director of Campus Ministry and Campus Life, Theology Teacher
Mr. Matthew Salito
Social Studies Teacher
Mr. Matthew Salito
Social Studies Teacher
Dr. Julie Schneider
Director of School Counseling
Dr. Julie Schneider
Director of School Counseling
Director of School Counseling
Since 2021
Ph.D & M.A. Clinical Psychology, University of Massachusetts at Boston
B.A. Psychology, University of Rhode Island
Get to know Dr. Schneider:
As the Director of School Counseling, Dr. Schneider provides direct service to students, oversees the counseling department, provides administrative support related to social-emotional health and community issues, and consults with academic departments and campus ministry around program development.
Julie joined the St. Thomas Aquinas Counseling Department faculty in 2021 and was named Chair of the Department in 2022. A Licensed Psychologist, she has over 25 years of experience working in a variety of mental health and educational settings in Massachusetts, Oregon, and New Hampshire. She has worked in direct service and administration in hospitals and mental health clinics, in both public and private schools, and in corrections.
She enjoys reading, skiing, and going to the beach. She, her husband Eric, and two daughters live in York, Maine.
Mrs. Heather Soldner
School Counselor
Mrs. Heather Soldner
School Counselor
Mrs. Stephanie Stockwell
Art Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Stockwell
Art Teacher
Mrs. Julie Verde
Mathematics Department Chair and Teacher
Mrs. Julie Verde
Mathematics Department Chair and Teacher
Mrs. Rachel Vinciguerra
Main Office Coordinator
Mrs. Rachel Vinciguerra
Main Office Coordinator
Mr. Tom White
Director of Operations and Business Development, Study Six International Services
Mr. Tom White
Director of Operations and Business Development, Study Six International Services