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 [chris.friedhoff@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Psychology, Lewis & Clark College
Patricia Barr, Principal [pat.barr@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Secondary Education, Portland State University
- MAT English, Lewis & Clark College
Sister Linda Patrick '67, Assistant Principal of Student Life [linda.patrick@stmaryspdx.org]
- SMA Alumna
- BA Language Arts, Marylhurst University
- MA Private School Administration, University of San Francisco
Alena Kelly, Assistant Principal of Academics [alena.kelly@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Secondary Education, History, University of Portland
- MST History, Portland State University
Lisa Gray, Director of Development [lisa.gray@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Sociology, University of Puget Sound
St. Mary's Academy Faculty
Activities Director
Sarah Rice, Student Activities Director [sarah.rice@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Business Management, University of Oregon
- MAT Business/Technology Education, Pacific University
Athletics
Anna Maria Lopez '78, Athletic Director [annamaria.lopez@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 [mike.bojorquez@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, Assistant to the Athletic Director [falisha.wright@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Public Administration, San Diego State University
Counseling Department
Sharon Ivey, Director of College Counseling [sharon.ivey@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, Lewis & Clark College
- M.Ed. in School Counseling, Lewis & Clark College
Kimberly Crouch, Ph.D., College Counselor [kimberly.crouch@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, British History, University of the South
- MA, Modern History, University of Oxford
- Ph.D., British History, University of Oxford
Anne Hagge, Counselor [anne.hagge@stmaryspdx.org]
- BSW, Portland State University
- MSW, Portland State University
Carol Shaffer, Counselor [carol.shaffer@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, Iowa Wesleyan College
- MSW, Portland State University
Christine Moller, Learning Center Teacher [chris.moller@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, German, Math Ed., Purdue University
- Teaches Study and Study Skills
- National Honor Society Tutoring Coordinator
- After-School Program Coordinator
Jessica Pierce, Learning Center and Religion Teacher [jessica.pierce@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, Humanities (Religion and Literature), University of Oregon
- Ed.M., The Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Teaching certificate (middle- and high-school language arts), Portland State University
Meg Bowman, College Counsling Receptionist [meg.bowman@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA History & English Literature, University of Washington
English Department
Sara Salvi '71, Department Chair [sara.salvi@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 English 10, Honors English 10, Contemporary Fiction, and Creative Writing
Francesca Englert Cronan '00 [francesca.cronan@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA English, Occidental College
- M.Ed., Portland State University
- Teaches English 9 and 11
Nicole Foran [nicole.foran@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, California State University
- M.Ed. Portland State University
- Teaches English 10, AP English 11 Language and Composition 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 [carrie.housley@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, Willamette University
- MA English, University of Washington
- Teaching Certificate, Portland State University
- Teaches AP English Literature 12 and English 9
Alyssa Tormala [alyssa.tormala@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English & Journalism, University of Utah
- JD Stanford University
- Teaches World History, English 11, American Government and Journalism
- Coordinates SMA Mock Trial Program
Corbett Ward [corby.ward@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, Interdisciplinary Studies (English and Drama), Western Oregon State College
- MA, Western Oregon State College
- Teaches Speech, English 10 and 12
Fine Arts Department
Kathy Briggs, Department Chair [kathy.briggs@stmaryspdx.org]
- MA in Music Education, University of St. Thomas
- BA Music Education, University of Wisconsin
- Teaches Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, Show Tunes, Music Appreciation, Music Theory and Composition, Marian Singers
Steve Colley [steve.colley@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Art Education, University of Alaska
- Teaches Ceramics, Watercolor and Visual Arts
Lauren Kawa [lauren.kawa@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 [kathy.mitchell@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA Elementary Education, Marylhurst University
- MAT Art, Lewis & Clark College
- Teaches AP Studio Art, Visual Arts, Drawing, Calligraphy and Photography
Shannon More [shannon.more@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, Carroll College
- MFA Directing, Minnesota State University
- Theatre Director
- Teaches Play Writing, Introduction to Theatre, Music Theatre, Tech Theatre, Acting
Judy Parker [judy.parker@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Music, Oberlin Conservatory
- Teaches Marian Instruments
Lisa Zandy [lisa.zandy@stmaryspdx.org]
- MAT, Warner Pacific College
- BA Science, Cornell University
- Teaches Dance Introduction and Performance
World Languages Department
Dena Stock-Marquez, Department Chair [dena.stock-marquez@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, Portland State University
- MAT Spanish, Portland State University
- Teaches AP Spanish, Spanish and Yearbook
Maron Faulkner [maron.faulkner@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA French, Colorado College
- MA French, New York University
- Teaches AP French, French and Yearbook
Erica McCurnin [erica.mccurnin@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, University of Oregon
- MA Spanish, Portland State University
- Teaches Spanish
Michael Reinbold [michael.reinbold@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Philosophy, St. Thomas Seminary
- M.Div. Theology, St. Thomas Seminary
- Teaches AP Latin/Vergil, Latin
Art Rojas [art.rojas@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Spanish, Whitman College
- Teaches Spanish
Marsi Thelin [marsi.thelin@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA, University of Oregon
- MA, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Teaches French
Information Science Department
Beverly Kiesel, Department Chair [beverly.kiesel@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Business Education, Oregon State University
- MST Business Education, Portland State University
- Integrated Computer Applications, Modern Business Management, Media Design and Graphic Design
Cindy Daniels '71 [cindy.daniels@stmaryspdx.org]
- SMA Alumna
- BS Elementary Education, Western Oregon State College
- MLS Library Science, University of Washington
Brette Doyle, Technology Director [brette.doyle@stmaryspdx.org]
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- I3 Certified Systems Administrator
- United States Army Veteran
Mathematics Department
Susan Melvin, Department Chair [susan.melvin@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Milligan College
- MST Mathematics, Portland State University
- Teaches Honors Geometry, Geometry and Algebra II Topics
Michael Bedney, Jr. [mike.bedney@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Oregon State University
- MS Mathematics Education, Oregon State University
- Teaches Alegbra I, Algebra II and Accelerated Algebra I
Cynthia Berger [cynthia.berger@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Montana State University
- M.Ed Math Education, Eastern Washington University
- Teaches Pre-Calculus and Geometry
Cynthia Heller [cynthia.heller@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Mathematics, Portland State University
- Teaches Algebra II, AP Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus
Ellen Tevik [ellen.tevik@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Mathematics, University of Oregon
- MAT Advanced Math, Oregon State University
- Teaches PSU Challenge Calculus II, Honors Algebra 2, Calculus and Statistics
Physical Education and Health Department
Janet Robertson '80, Department Chair [janet.robertson@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 [jamie.gabbert@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 [patty.gorman@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Religious Studies, Gonzaga University
- Teaches Introduction to Religious Studies, Ethics and Psychology
- Model United Nations adviser
Maria Fleming '83 [maria.fleming@stmaryspdx.org]
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St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA Spanish Language and Literature, Santa Clara University
- M.Div., University of Notre Dame
- M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Methods, Concordia University
- Teaches Comparative Religions, Christian Leadership, Social Justice, and Hebrew Scripture
James Haster [jim.haster@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 [daniel.hemmen@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.kollars@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.reinbold@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 [maureen.daschel@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.hounton@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Chemistry, Portland State University
- MA Education, University of New Mexico
- Teaches Biology, Chemistry and Conceptual Physics
Nancy Johnston [nancy.johnston@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Biology, Linfield College
- Teaches Conceptual Physics and Advanced Physics
Julia Stadler [julia.stadler@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Chemistry, Rice University
- MS, University of Berkeley
- MAT, Pacific University
- Teaches Advanced Chemistry, Chemistry and Conceptual Physics
Kirsten Thiel [kirsten.thiel@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.vannelli@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Environmental Studies, Ecological Anthropology, Binghamton University
- MAT Secondary Education, Binghamton University
- Teaches Modern European History and PSU Challenge- Modern European History
Julie Goebel [julie.goebel@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 [donald.housley@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 [joan.nyland@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.tormala@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English & Journalism, University of Utah
- MAT, Portland State University
- JD, Stanford University
- Teaches World History, American Government, English 11 and Journalism
- Coordinates SMA Mock Trial Program
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 [pat.thurston@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Education, Lewis & Clark College
- MAT Education, Lewis & Clark College
Mary Goos, School Secretary [mary.goos@stmaryspdx.org]
- Kinman Business School, Spokane WA
Ashlee Baylis, Office Assistant/Receptionist [ashlee.baylis@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA English, Portland State University
- BA African American Studies, Portland State University
Attendance Secretary
Lisa Thompson, Attendance Secretary [lisa.thompson@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Humanities, Western Oregon University
Registrar Office
Patty Scruggs, Registrar [patty.scruggs@stmaryspdx.org]
Sister Joan Berger, SNJM, Assistant to the Registrar [joan.berger@stmaryspdx.org]
Admissions Office
Lauren Kawa, Director of Admissions [lauren.kawa@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Communication Studies, UCLA
- Trained in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and Broadway
- Teaches Dance and Choreography
Katy Peaslee '06, Admissions Assistant [katy.peaslee@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA History, Stanford University
Alumnae Relations
Coralynn Arrigotti '83, Director of Alumnae Leadership Giving & Involvement [coralynn.arrigotti@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BS Communications, Portland State University
Communications
Mary Ann Albright '00, Director of Communications [maryann.albright@stmaryspdx.org]
- St. Mary's Academy Alumna
- BA English, Willamette University
Development
Lisa Gray, Director of Development [lisa.gray@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Sociology, University of Puget Sound
Courtney Day, Director of Special Events [courtney.day@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Business, Minor in Communications, University of Oregon
Alison Lazareck, Special Events Associate [alison.lazareck@stmaryspdx.org]
- BA Research Psychology, Mills College
Melinda Purvis, Development Database Coordinator [melinda.purvis@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Animal Science, Oregon State University
Ronecca Norvell, Director of Annual Giving [ronecca.norvell@stmaryspdx.org]
- BS Psychology, Minor in Foods and Nutrition, George Fox University
Finance Office
Rose Bontemps [rose.bontemps@stmaryspdx.org]
Maintenance Department
Steve Schramm, Plant Manager [steve.schramm@stmaryspdx.org]
Johnny Eschweiler, Custodian [johnny.eschweiler@stmaryspdx.org]
Mike Monaghan, Custodian [mike.monaghan@stmaryspdx.org]
Food Services
Elizabeth Eastman [beth.eastman@stmaryspdx.org]