Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff may be contacted by phone at 503.228.8306 or via email addresses below. You may also send email to webmaster@stmaryspdx.org. Please address the subject line to the specific person.
Administrators
Christina Friedhoff, President [chrisf@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Psychology, Lewis & Clark College
Patricia Barr, Principal [patb@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Secondary Education, Portland State University
- MA English, Lewis & Clark College
Sister Linda Patrick '67, Assistant Principal of Student Life [lindap@stmaryspdx.org]
- SMA Alumna
- BA Language Arts, Marylhurst University
- MA Private School Administration, University of San Francisco
Alena Kelly, Assistant Principal of Academics [alenak@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Secondary Education, History, University of Portland
- MST History
Lisa Gray, Director of Development [lisa.gray@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Sociology, University of Puget Sound
St. Mary's Academy Faculty
Activities Director
Ali Casqueiro [ali.casqueiro@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- M.Ed. College Student Services Administration, University of Oregon
- B.A. Public Relations, Gonzaga University
Athletics
Anna Maria Lopez '78, Athletic Director [amarial@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA Physical Education, University of Southern California
- MA Teaching, Portland State University
- 2001 Oregon 4A Athletic Director of the Year
- 2001 Oregon Athletic Coaches 4A Female Coach of the Year
- 2003 St. Mary's Academy Award Recipient
- 2009 Inducted Into Oregon Sports Hall Of Fame
Michael Bojorquez, Athletic Project Coordinator [mikeb@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Social Science, Portland State University
- Head Coach Cross Country
- Head Coach Track & Field
- 2008 Mount Hood Conference Girls' Track Coach of the Year
- 2009 Cross Country Coach of the Year
Falisha Wright [falisha@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Public Administration, San Diego State University
- Assistant to the Athletic Director
Counseling Department
Sharon Ivey [sharoni@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, Lewis & Clark College
- M.Ed. in School Counseling, Lewis & Clark College
- Director of College Counseling
Kimberly Crouch, Ph.D. [kimberly.crouch@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, British History, University of the South
- MA, Modern History, University of Oxford
- Ph.D., British History, University of Oxford
- College Counselor
Susan Honeyman '76 [susan@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- College Counseling Assistant
Anne Hagge [anneh@stmaryspdx.org]
- BSW, Portland State University
- MSW, Portland State University
Carol Shaffer [carols@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, Iowa Wesleyan College
- MSW, Portland State University
Christine Moller [chrism@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, German, Math Ed., Purdue University
- Teaches Study and Study Skills
- After-School Program Coordinator
Jessica Pierce [jessica.pierce@stmaryspdx.org]
- Ed.M., The Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Religion Department
- Learning Center
English Department
Sara Salvi '71, Department Chair [saras@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA English, University of California Davis
- Higher Degree, University of Dublin Trinity College
- MAT English and Spanish, Reed College
- Teaches Honors English 10, English 11, Contemporary Fiction and Creative Writing
Francesca Englert Cronan '00 [francesca@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA English, Occidental College
- M.Ed., Portland State University
- Teaches English 9 and 10
Nicole Foran [nicolef@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, California State University
- M.Ed. Portland State University
- Teaches Honors English 11 and English 12
Anne Hainley [anne.hainley@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Liberal Arts, University of Notre Dame
- M.Ed. University of Notre Dame
- Teaches English 9, 10 and 12
Carrie Housley [carrieh@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, Willamette University
- MA English, University of Washington
- Teaching Certificate, Portland State University
- Teaches AP® English and Speech
Alyssa Tormala [alyssa@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English & Journalism, University of Utah
- JD Stanford University
- Teaches World History, English 11 and Journalism
Corbett Ward [corbett@stmaryspdx.org]
- MA Western Oregon State College
- Teaches Speech, English 10 and Creative Writing
Fine Arts Department
Kathy Briggs, Department Chair [kathy@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Music Education, University of Wisconsin
- Teaches Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, Show Tunes, Music Appreciation, Music Theory and Composition, Marian Singers
Steve Colley [stevec@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Art Education, University of Alaska
- Teaches Ceramics, Watercolor and Visual Arts
Lauren Kawa [laurenk@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Communication Studies, UCLA
- Trained in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and Broadway
- Teaches Dance Introduction and Performance
Kathy Mitchell '64 [kathym@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA Elementary Education, Marylhurst University
- MAT Art Lewis and Clark College
- Teaches AP® Studio Art, Visual Arts, Drawing, Calligraphy and Photography
Shannon More [shannonm@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Carroll College
- MFA Directing Minnesota State UniversityTheatre Director
- Teaches Play Writing, Introduction to Theatre, Music Theatre, Tech Theatre, Acting
Judy Parker [judy@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Music Oberlin Conservatory
- Teaches Marian Instruments
Lisa Zandy [lisa.zandy@stmaryspdx.org]
- MAT, Warner Pacific College
- BA Science, Cornell University
World Language Department
Dena Stock-Marquez, Department Chair [denasm@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, Portland State University
- MAT Spanish, Portland State University
- Teaches Spanish and Yearbook
Maron Faulkner [maron@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA French, Colorado College
- MA French, New York University
- Teaches French and Yearbook
Erica McCurnin [ericam@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, University of Oregon
- MA Spanish, Portland State University
- Teaches Spanish
Michael Reinbold [michael@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Philosophy, St. Thomas Seminary
- M.Div. Theology, St. Thomas Seminary
- Teaches Latin, Comparative Religion and Hebrew Scriptures
Art Rojas [art@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, Whitman College
- Teaches Spanish
Information Science Department
Beverly Kiesel, Department Chair [beverlyk@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Business, Oregon State University
- MST Business Education, Portland State University
- Integrated Computer Applications, Modern Business Management, Media Design and Graphic Design
Cindy Daniels '71 [cindyd@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Elementary Education, Western Oregon State College
- MLS Library Science, University of Washington
Brette Doyle, Network Administrator [brette.doyle@stmaryspdx.org]
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- I3 Certified Systems Administrator
- United States Army Reserve, Retired
Mathematics Department
Susan Melvin, Department Chair [susanme@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Milligan College
- MST Mathematics, Portland State University
- Teaches Honors Geometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Algebra II Topics
Michael Bedney, Jr. [mike.bedney@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Oregon State University
- MS Mathematics Education, Oregon State University
- Teaches Algebra II, Geometry and Accelerated Algebra
Cynthia Berger [cynthiab@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Montana State University
- M.Ed Math Education, Eastern Washington University
- Teaches Pre-Calculus and Geometry
Cynthia Heller [cynthiah@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Portland State University
- Teaches Algebra, AP® Calculus, and Honors Pre-Calculus
Ellen Tevik [ellent@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Mathematics, University of Oregon
- MAT Oregon State University Advanced Math
- Teaches Honors Advanced Algebra, Algebra 2, Calculus and Statistics
Physical Education and Health Department
Janet Robertson '80, Department Chair [janetr@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BS Health and Physical Education, Gonzaga University
- M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction, City University
- Teaches Health and Physical Education
Jamie Gabbert [coachg@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Physical Education, St. Cloud State University
- Teaches Strength and Conditioning and Health
Carrie Yerton [carrie.yerton@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Kinesiology, Humboldt State University
- MAT Concordia University
- Teaches Health and PE
Religion Department
Patty Gorman, Department Chair [pattyg@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Religious Studies, Gonzaga University
- Teaches Introduction to Religious Studies, Ethics and Psychology
- Model United Nations adviser
Sofia Barbato [sofia.barbato@stmaryspdx.org]
- Master of Divinity, University of Notre Dame
- Master of Education, University of Notre Dame
- B.A. Government/Spanish, University of Notre Dame
- Coordinator of Student Community Service
James Haster [jim@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Theology, Creighton University
- MA Theological Studies, University of New York
- M.Th Theology, University of New York
- Teaches Introduction to Theology, Comparative Religions, Hebrew Scriptures and Social Justice
Daniel Hemmen [danh@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Theology, University of Portland
- MA Education, Portland State University
- Teaches Theology, Ethics, Hebrew Scriptures, Christology and Social Justice
Randy Kollars, Campus Minister [randy@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Business Administration /Marketing, California State University at Sacramento
- MA Pastoral Studies, Regis University, Denver
- Teaches Religious Studies, Christology and Campus Ministry
Jessica Pierce [jessica.pierce@stmaryspdx.org]
- Ed.M., The Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Religion Department
- Learning Center
- Teaches Study and Study Skills, Christology and Comparative Religion
Michael Reinbold [michael@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Philosophy, St. Thomas Seminary
- M.Div. Theology, St. Thomas Seminary
- Teaches Comparative Religion, Hebrew Scriptures and Latin
Science Department
Maureen Daschel '77, Department Chair [moed@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BS Science, Oregon State University
- MAT Science, Lewis & Clark College
- Teaches Chemistry and Science Research Methods
- TIES Adviser
Cindi Hounton [cindi@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Chemistry, Portland State University
- MA Education, University of New Mexico
- Teaches Biology and Conceptual Physics
Nancy Johnston [nancyj@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Biology, Linfield College
- Teaches Conceptual Physics and Advanced Physics
Kirsten Thiel [kirstent@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Biology, George Fox University
- MAT Biology and Secondary Education, George Fox University
- Teaches Biology and Honors Biology
Social Studies Department
Matthew Vannelli, Department Chair [matthew@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Environmental Studies, Ecological Anthropology, Binghamton University
- MAT Secondary Education, Binghamton University
- Teaches Modern European History and PSU Modern European History
Julie Goebel [julieg@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA American Studies, Oregon State University
- M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A & M University
- Teaches Modern European History and U.S. History
Donald Housley [donaldh@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA History, Portland State University
- MST Social Studies, Portland State University
- Teaches AP® U.S. Government/Politics, Economics, American Government and AP® U.S. History
Joan Nyland '78 [joann@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA History, University of Oregon
- MA Education, University of Michigan
- Teaches World History and Honors World History
Alyssa Tormala [alyssa@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English & Journalism, University of Utah
- MAT, Portland State University
- JD, Stanford University
- Teaches World History, American Government, English 11 and Journalism
St. Mary's Academy Staff
Office Support
Karen Normandin, Assistant to the President [karen.normandin@stmaryspdx.org]
- Business Administration, University of Oregon
Patricia Thurston, Assistant to the Principal [patricia@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Education, Lewis & Clark College
- MAT Education, Lewis & Clark College
Mary Goos, School Secretary [maryg@stmaryspdx.org]
- Kinman Business School, Spokane WA
Ashlee Baylis, Office Assistant/Receptionist [ashlee@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, Portland State University
- BA African American Studies, Portland State University
Attendance Secretary
Linda Brumder, Attendance Secretary and Bookstore Manager [linda@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, Lewis & Clark College
Registrar Office
Patty Scruggs, Registrar [pattys@stmaryspdx.org]
Sister Joan Berger, SNJM, Assistant to the Registrar [joanb@stmaryspdx.org]
Admissions Office
Lauren Kawa, Director of Admissions [laurenk@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Communication Studies, UCLA
- Trained in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and Broadway
- Teaches Dance and Choreography
Alumnae Relations
Coralynn Arrigotti Petrie '83, Director of Institutional Advancement [coralynn@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BS Communications, Portland State University
Melissa Harteloo, Alumnae Relations Associate [melissa.harteloo@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Organizational Communication, University of Portland
Communications
Crystal W. Ghassemi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations [crystal.ghassemi@stmaryspdx.org]
- MA Mass Communication and Public Relations, University of South Alabama
- BA Communications and Public Relations, University of South Alabama
Development
Lisa Gray, Director of Development [lisa.gray@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Sociology, University of Puget Sound
Courtney Day, Director of Special Events [courtneyd@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Business, Minor in Communications, University of Oregon
Morgan Armstrong, Special Events Assistant [morgana@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Organizational Communication, University of Portland
Melinda Purvis, Development Database Coordinator [melinda@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Animal Science, Oregon State University
Finance Office
Rose Bontemps [roseb@stmaryspdx.org]
Maintenance Department
Steve Schramm, Plant Manager [steve@stmaryspdx.org]
Johnny Eschweiller, Custodian [johnny@stmaryspdx.org]
Mike Monaghan, Custodian [mike.monaghan@stmaryspdx.org]
Food Services
Elizabeth Eastman [beth.eastman@stmaryspdx.org]
Kristin Town, Assistant
