FACULTY & STAFF

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Seal of Saint Francis Academy with a heart-shaped plant and an umbrella, surrounded by text 'SAINT FRANCIS ACADEMY,' 'BALTIMORE,' '1828,' and 'MARYLAND'.

LEADERSHIP

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    Dr. Curtis Turner

    HEAD OF SCHOOL

    B.S. – Physics
    Howard University

    M.Ed. – Science Education
    Ed.D. – Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies
    University of Massachusetts at Amherst

    Dr. Turner has been serving at Saint Frances Academy as Principal/Head of School since 2008. He has worked in secondary education since 1993 in public and Catholic high schools.

    In addition to his administrative duties, Dr. Turner continues to teach at least one class daily. Dr. Turner serves as the Development Co-Chair and Board Member of the Mother Lange Guild. He is a Non-resident Associate Member of the Oblate Sisters of Providence and a permanent deacon for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

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    Dr. Melissa D'Adamo

    ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL

    B.A. – Political Science
    M.A. – History
    Salisbury University

    Ed.D. – Urban Educational Leadership
    Morgan State University

    Dr. D’Adamo began her tenure at Saint Frances Academy in 2010 in a variety of roles related to Advancement. She is currently the Associate Head of School.

    In addition to her administrative duties, Dr. D’Adamo continues to teach at least one class each week. She serves as the Development Co-Chair and Board Member of the Mother Lange Guild. She is a non-resident, lay member of the Oblate Associate Program.

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ADMINISTRATION

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    Burbrink, Ryan

    Admissions Director

    B.S. – Bowling Green State University
    M.A. – Loyola University

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    Burrell, Nytearia

    Student Activities Director, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach

    B.S. – Bowie State University
    M.Ed. – Loyola University

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    Drew, Natasha

    IT Manager

    B.S. – Morgan State University

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    Falloni, Terrie

    Business Manager

    AA – Baltimore City Community College

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    Fenner, Naioloni

    Counselor

    B.S. – Coppin State University
    MSW – Morgan State University

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    Gaddy, Crystalyn

    Tuition Manager

    B.S. – Sojourner Douglass

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    Jeselskis, Carrie

    Development Associate

    AA – Hyles-Anderson College

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    Lynch, Terry

    Advancement & Admissions Associate

    Towson University

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    Miles, Jerry

    Dean of Academics, Art Teacher

    B.S. – University of Baltimore

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    Myles, Nicholas

    Director of Operations, Athletic Director, Boys’ Varsity Basketball Head Coach

    B.S. – Bowie State University

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    Truesdale, Derrick

    Dean of Discipline

    B.A. – Oral Roberts University

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    Turner, Tiffany

    Front Office Administrator

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    Wees, Latesha

    Nurse (RN)

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    Williams, Markette

    Director of Education, Head Volleyball Coach

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    Williams, Vanessa

    Community Center Director

    B.S. – Morgan State University
    MTS – Neuman College

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ACADEMICS

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    Acker, Cody

    Gym Teacher

    B.A. – Morgan State University

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    Jennings, Bro. Connor

    Friar, Religion Teacher

    B.A. – George Washington University

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    Green, Tamir

    Chemistry/Physical Science Teacher

    B.S. / M.A. – Morgan State University

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    Kolade, Cindy

    French Teacher

    AA – Baltimore City Community College
    B.S. – Towson University

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    Long, Jatrea

    English Teacher

    B.S. – Coppin State University

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  • Miles, Allison

    Art Teaching Assistant

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    Monahan, Fr. Patrick

    Friar, English Teacher

    B.A. – John Carroll University
    STB – Catholic University of America

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    O'Hara, Cecilia

    Social Studies Teacher

    B.A. – University of MD, Baltimore County

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    Orsot, Kenny

    Algebra 1/Math Teacher

    B.S. – Morgan State University

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    Parker, Jason

    Geometry, Algebra II, Computer App Teacher

    B.S. – James Madison University

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    Paz, Marilyn

    Spanish Teacher

    B.S. – Ineramerican University of Puerto Rico

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    Phillips, Adrian

    English 1 Teacher

    B.S. – Morgan State University

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  • Roxborough, Erin

    English Teacher

    M.A. – Syracuse University
    M.Ed – The George Washington University

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  • Rubio, Deacon Steven

    Religion Teacher

    B.S. / MBA – University of Maryland

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    Shelton, Jerome

    History Teacher, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach

    B.A. – Coppin State University
    M.Ed – Morgan State university

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    Smith, Corey

    Music Teacher

    B.A. – Morgan State University

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    Smith, Lamar

    Religion Teacher

    B.S. – Virginia Tech University

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    Sodipo, Olu

    Algebra 2 Teacher

    B.A. – University of MD, Baltimore County
    MSA – Capella University

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    Watson, Maleyja

    Biology, Anatomy, & Physiology Teacher

    B.S – Coppin State University

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SUPPORT STAFF

  • Brown, Eric

    Director of Athletic Operations, Boys’ Basketball Coach

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  • Crockett, Sean

    Varsity Wrestling Head Coach

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    Gordon, Yvonne

    Custodian

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    Hailemariam, Messay

    Head Football Coach

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    Radomski, Shawn

    Maintenance Technician

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    Robinson, Marlena

    Head Track Coach

    B.S. / M.S. – Villanova University

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  • Saffici, Mark

    Athletic Trainer / Assistant Athletic Director

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    Shorter, Marshall

    Maintenance Manager

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  • Thomas, TJ

    Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach, Licensed Training & Talent Scout

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    Ubuane, Elijele

    Hall Monitor

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    Williams, Danaz

    School Caterer, Football Coach

    B.S. – Urbana University
    M.A. – Liberty University

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    Winters, Justin

    Hall Monitor

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