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Administration

Mrs. Julie Nguyen
Principal

Mrs. Julie Nguyen
Principal

I am thrilled to continue my ministry of Catholic Education at St. Patrick Academy. My journey in Catholic Education began within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles where I taught for 7 years until the grace of God brought me to this beautiful community here at St. Patrick Academy. It is a blessing to have the opportunity to lead our school with such persevering students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community.

As Nelson Mandela brilliantly said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Our goal at SPA is to instill confidence in our students to help them realize that with knowledge they have the power to make a difference. It is a blessing to integrate our Catholic faith into the curriculum and help guide students through their spiritual journey with Christ. 

My commitment to you is to provide a Christ-centered environment that forms each child intellectually, morally, and socially. I look forward to working with each of you in continuing to cultivate critical thinking and active faith in our students so they gain the necessary skills for a meaningful life and experience God’s love.

BA, University of California Irvine
MA Education and Teaching Mathematics,National University
Catholic Administration Certification,Loyola Marymount University(in progress)

Mrs. Kathleen Roberson-Juarez
Learning Center Director/Assistant Principal

Mrs. Kathleen Roberson-Juarez
Learning Center Director/Assistant Principal

Coming soon!

Mrs. Melissa Mota
Assistant Principal

Mrs. Melissa Mota
Assistant Principal

Coming soon!

Mrs. Janet Nagel
Regional Director

Mrs. Janet Nagel
Regional Director

Coming soon!

Teaching Staff

Ms. Marianne Cates
1st Grade Teacher

Ms. Marianne Cates
1st Grade Teacher

Coming soon!

Sister Claudia Cortez, SJS
2nd Grade Teacher

Sister Claudia Cortez, SJS
2nd Grade Teacher

Coming soon!

Mrs. Melissa Mota
3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Melissa Mota
3rd Grade Teacher

Coming soon!

Ms. Sophia Bell
4th Grade Teacher

Ms. Sophia Bell
4th Grade Teacher

Coming soon!

Ms. Katie Erazo
5th Grade Teacher

Ms. Katie Erazo
5th Grade Teacher

Coming soon!

Mrs. Celia Peng
6th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Celia Peng
6th Grade Teacher

Coming soon!

Mrs. Ana Moreira
7th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Ana Moreira
7th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Ana Moreira is the 7th grade homeroom teacher and teaches Jr. High Theology and Spanish. Mrs. Moreira has received her Master's degree, Lay Mission Project Certification, and has over 10 years of teaching experience. Mrs. Moreira is dedicated to the faith formation of our youth and is committed to her vocation as a Catholic educator. Ms. Moreira enjoys integrating the Art into her curriculum and providing students with opportunities to express their creativity. She leads our All School Choir. She also organizes and prepares our students for many Diocesan events, such as the Religion Competition and Speech Contest.

She is known as the balloon queen at our Academy due to her beautiful balloon garlands.

Ms. April Peletta
8th Grade Teacher

Ms. April Peletta
8th Grade Teacher

Ms. Peletta teaches Jr. High ELA and Literature. She is passionate about arts integration and her assignments allow the students to use creativity to connect art and a traditional subject. She enjoys building positive relationships with her students and you can often find her encouraging them to look for the deeper meaning in their reading and writing. Ms. Peletta exemplifies our service-oriented vision and is a role model of her faith by incorporating prayer intentions, catholic teaching, and sincerity in her daily activities. 

Mr. Dan Slater
Jr. High Math Teacher

Mr. Dan Slater
Jr. High Math Teacher

Mr. Slater teachers Jr. High Math. Mr. Slater cares deeply about the successes of his students and you will oftentimes observe him finding new ways to deliver the same instruction to ensure understanding of difficult math concepts. He  enjoys providing instruction that is engaging but also challenging so his students stay on task and are laser focused. They know what to expect in his class and he has built strong bonds with his students. He begins his classes with prayer and often ends with laughter as they try to teach him their everyday lingo. He loves watching his students mature into young adults, so you will also catch Mr. Slater attending a sporting event to show his support.

Ms. Maria Victorio
Advancement Director/P.E and Spanish Teacher

Ms. Maria Victorio
Advancement Director/P.E and Spanish Teacher

Ms. Victorio has a deep love for the school community and surrounding South Sacramento community. She wears multiple hats as our Advancement Director, Spanish and P.E teacher. This is not to mention all of her other roles with the surrounding community! You will likely be unable to find Ms. V. in one place as she is always helping in every area, whether it be advising Student Council, teaching, supervising at recess, setting up for school events or spreading the SPA spirit outside of the Academy!  She loves with a big heart and gives her all to the students each and everyday. 

Ms. Jessica Gonzalez
Art Teacher

Ms. Jessica Gonzalez
Art Teacher

Coming soon!

Ms. Lakshmi Morgan
School Counselor

Ms. Lakshmi Morgan
School Counselor

Ms. Morgan is the School Counselor at St. Patrick Academy.  She partners with staff and parents to support our students' emotional, social or academic need. 

The school counseling program at St. Patrick  Academy is geared toward meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. This developmental and preventative program  focuses on helping students achieve academic and personal success through a variety of guidance activities. In an attempt to meet these needs, the counseling program offers many services for you and your child.  Services include classroom guidance lessons which address broad developmental topics (self-esteem, social skills, problem-solving skills, etc.)

Ms. Morgan is committed to getting know each child individually and helping to make school a safe and happy place. 

Coach Patrick Easter
Athletic Director and P.E Teacher

Coach Patrick Easter
Athletic Director and P.E Teacher

Coming soon!

Ms. Kathy Anuszczyk
Music Teacher

Ms. Kathy Anuszczyk
Music Teacher

Ms. Anuszczyk brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education and music. Ms.Anuszczyk’s teaching journey extends to  Heritage Peak Charter School and her significant contributions to various music ministries at St. Clare, Christ the King Retreat Center, CSUS Newman Center, and Catholic schools within the Diocese of Sacramento. Her commitment to the Catholic Ministries is commendable, reflecting her dedication to both education and faith.Ms.Anuszczyk’s love for music has been a lifelong journey, beginning in her childhood and culminating in training with the National Association of Pastoral Musicians in the early 1990s. Her pursuit of knowledge also led her to study liturgy under Dr. Alexander Shaia.
Ms. Anuszczyk teaches Kindergarten through 4th grade Music and leads our Master Chorus club.

Mr. John Fedorko
Music Teacher

Mr. John Fedorko
Music Teacher

Mr. Fedorko studied guitar, piano, composition, and music theory at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He focused on both classical and jazz styles, and earned a B.A. in Music Composition. Mr. Fedorko has lived in Sacramento since 2010 where he teaches guitar, piano, mandolin, and ukulele and partners with Clarksville, Feather River, and South Sutter Charter School(s). He is an active member of the Sacramento music community and performs in solo and chamber group settings. In addition to musical pursuits, Mr. Fedorko enjoys studying history and learning foreign languages. Mr. Fedorko teachers Jr. High Music and advises our guitar club.


Instructional Assistants

Mrs. Cristina Castro
Instructional Aide

Mrs. Cristina Castro
Instructional Aide

Coming soon!

Mr. Anthony Almeida
Instructional Aide

Mr. Anthony Almeida
Instructional Aide

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Ms. Andrea Perez
Instructional Aide

Ms. Andrea Perez
Instructional Aide

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Ms. Daiana Ibarra
Instructional Aide

Ms. Daiana Ibarra
Instructional Aide

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Mr. Max Moreira
Instructional Aide

Mr. Max Moreira
Instructional Aide

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Ms. Susana Contreras
Instructional Aide

Ms. Susana Contreras
Instructional Aide

Coming soon!

Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten

Mrs. Julie Fiffick
Preschool & Clubhouse Director

Mrs. Julie Fiffick
Preschool & Clubhouse Director

Coming soon!

Mrs. Stephanie Ledford
Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Stephanie Ledford
Preschool Teacher

Coming soon!

Mrs. Karen Mitchell
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Karen Mitchell
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Coming soon!

Ms. Rebecca Fiffick
Preschool and TK Instructional Assistant

Ms. Rebecca Fiffick
Preschool and TK Instructional Assistant

Coming soon!

Ms. Holly Hamilton
Preschool and TK Instructional Aide

Ms. Holly Hamilton
Preschool and TK Instructional Aide

Coming soon!

Clubhouse

Mr. Christian Lopez
Clubhouse Staff

Mr. Christian Lopez
Clubhouse Staff

Coming soon!

Mr. Julian Sanchez
Clubhouse Staff

Mr. Julian Sanchez
Clubhouse Staff

Coming soon!

Ms. Adriana Rodriguez
Clubhouse Staff

Ms. Adriana Rodriguez
Clubhouse Staff

Coming soon!

Facilities

Mr. Amador Ortiz
Facilities Manager

Mr. Amador Ortiz
Facilities Manager

Coming soon!