meet-our-teachers


Pastor Michael Bagnall


Kelly Speiser, Principal-


"St. John's is such a special place! Our school community is truly a family. Each child is unique and each teacher has the talent to identify and strengthen the gifts our students possess."


Ms. Morgello-     UPK

Miss Karin-         UPK


Mrs. Sokol-         UPK

Miss Jenny-        UPK


"We have small classes, which gives the children the attention they need to succeed. The faculty, staff and families work together to create a safe, happy and healthy learning environment. St. John's is a great school!"


Mrs. Dacayanan-   Kindergarten


Ms. Morris-           1st Grade


Mrs. Aversano-      2nd Grade


"Our School is very unique because our students have a smaller learning environment. The students feel more connected to their peers."

 


Mr. Dispenza-        4th Grade


"I am fortunate to work at St. John's because we are like one big happy family. All staff members are supportive of one another. We have small class sizes and achieve big results. Our goal is to prepare our students for the future by challenging them academically, instilling confidence and building integrity. Alumni return to thank us for helping them achieve scholarships for the top high schools and colleges."

 


Ms. Pugliese- 5th-8th Science- Assistant Principal


Ms. Lichardi- 5th-8th Math

 

Mrs. Allan- 5th-8th ELA


St. John’s Lutheran is a very special place.  This school not only gives each student an exceptional education but also fosters an environment where a student can feel like they are part of the family.  Every teacher in the school truly cares for their students.  This helps them grow up feeling confident and valued.   Upon graduation students are prepared academically and socially to face any obstacle.  The Christian values they are taught are priceless and help them develop into upstanding young men and women.  There is no other place like St. John’s and it’s a hidden gem within the Staten Island community!

 

Mr. Cotroneo -       Music


Mr. Velasquez- Gym


Mrs. Hughes- Religion

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