Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Academics
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School is proud of its many accomplishments! Here are just a few things that have us smiling these days . . .
- Fully accredited by the WCEA since 1972!
- We have an Endowment Fund to insure the future of our school! Currently, over $1,700,000.
- TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS and an additional 33,000 ft. of new classroom/administration space!
- Honeywell Aerospace Champions in 2019!! Also won in 2001, 2004, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2018 and have made it to the finals 14 times!
- 62 Christian Service Award recipients.
- 133 Eagle Scouts!
- 8th Grade CYAA Girl's Basketball Champions in 2022!
- 8th Grade CYAA Volleyball Champions in 2018!
- 8th Grade CYAA Football Champions in 2021!
- 4300 Alumni – 1 of every 10 students is the child of an alum
- Our school auction has raised over $2,000,000.00 for the school.
Over 78% attend local Catholic High Schools with the remainder attending public or charter schools.
School Administration
Administration
Fr. Matt Henry
Rector
Mrs. Linda Fischetti
Principal
Sr. Raphael Quinn, I.B.V.M.
Director of Community Engagement
Mrs. Justine Keebler
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Wendy Treon
Assistant Principal & School Counselor
Teachers
Teachers
Mrs. Cathy Chrisman
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher/Director
Ms. Alex Walsh
Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Elizabeth Ostrom
Second Grade Teacher
Mr. Mike Howell
Advanced Math Teacher
Mrs. Erin Morgan
Librarian
Staff
Staff
Teacher’s Aides
Beth Barr
Instructional Aide
Fernanda Garcia Sanchez
Instructional Aide
Lindsey Groft
Instructional Aide
Rosie Hacker
Instructional Aide
Marti Herro
Instructional Aide
Gabriella Ramos
Instructional Aide
Angie Rodriguez
Instructional Aide
Maritza Sordia
Instructional Aide
Yadira Villegas
Instructional Aide
Minerva Zazueta
Instructional Aide
After Care
School Health Clinic
Health Coordinator on Staff
The primary focus of the clinic coordinator is the health and safety of our students and staff.
- Maintains a Health and Immunization Record on every student.
- Provides care for injuries and illness.
- Administers medications daily and on an as needed basis including inhaler, breathing treatments.
- Conduct screenings such as Hearing, Vision, Heights and Weights, reports findings and follows up on results.
- Teaches Human Sexuality class to the 5th grade girls.
- Conferences with parents on health issues that students are facing.
- Completes and files with the state required Immunization and Hearing Reports yearly.
- Has Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the clinic.
- Provides TLC for ALL.
Wellness Policy
Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic School is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being and the ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activities. The link between nutrition and learning is well documented.
Healthy eating patterns are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, physical and mental grown and lifelong health and well-being. The purpose of this policy is to offer students the tools and knowledge necessary to make healthy choices for their body.