Principal and Superintendent Retirements, Appointments and Changes

Rapid growth, combined with retirements and assistant superintendent appointments resulted in the need to make more changes than usual. The following is comprehensive list, with any changes marked in red. These will be effective September 1, 2023 unless otherwise noted.

 

Retirements

The following elementary principals will retire effective June 30, 2022: Fred Fowlie, Maria Giampa, Andre Lisowyk, and Ginger O’Brien. We extend our congratulations and our thanks to Fred, Maria, Andre and Ginger for their years of dedicated service to the students of our Board.

 

Superintendents

Debbie Jordan: Executive Superintendent of Business & Corporate Services

Susan Nickle: Executive Officer of People & Culture, General Counsel

Mark Santandrea: Executive Superintendent of School & Learning Services

Stephanie Circelli: Superintendent of Schools

Ana Paula Fernandes: Superintendent of Schools

Dan Peters: Superintendent of Schools

 

Assistant Superintendents

The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) is pleased to announce the appointments of Peter Cocurullo, Roberta Gibson, Sean Gregory and Karen Nemett as Assistant Superintendents, effective August 1. Please visit our News section for a separate announcement.

 

Principals and Vice Principals

 

Board Office

John Marinelli: Senior Administrator, People and Culture, School Operations (one year term)

Barb Nathoo:  Senior Administrator, People and Culture, Equity (one year term)

Julie Berkvens: Senior Administrator, Learning Services, Special Education

 

Ministry of Education Secondment

Amethyst Demonstration School, London

Principal: Lisa Hartley

 

Elementary Schools

 

Assumption, Aylmer

Principal: Jim Naphin

 

Blessed Sacrament

Principal: Helder Goulart; Vice Principal: Kim Appleton

 

Holy Family

Principal: Nicolle Valiquette

 

Holy Family French Immersion, Woodstock

Principal: Dennis Gray

 

Holy Rosary

Principal: Karen Schneller

 

Monsignor J.H. O’Neil, Tillsonburg (Gr 5-8)

Principal: Emma Jenkins

 

Monsignor Morrison - St. Thomas

Principal: Emily Butler; Vice Principal: David Bouchard

 

Notre Dame

Principal: Marie Merrimen

 

Our Lady Immaculate, Strathroy

Principal: Susan Pellarin

 

Our Lady of Lourdes, Delaware

Principal: Angela McHardy; Vice Principal: Craig Quenneville

 

Sacred Heart, Parkhill

Principal: Michael Butler

 

Sir Arthur Carty

Principal: Karen Lubek; Vice Principal: Steve Chiras

 

St. Anne, London

Principal: Jennifer Benedetti

 

St. Anne’s, St. Thomas

Principal: Lisa Bilodeau; Vice Principals: Kristy Babb and TBD

 

St. Anthony French Immersion

Principal: Adele King; Vice Principal: Anthony Turudic

 

St. Bernadette

Principal: Luke Neville

 

St. Catherine of Siena

Principal: Melanie Morgan; Vice Principals: Tania Davies and Renee Moir

 

St. Charles, Glencoe

Principal: Paula Trudell Gregory

 

St. David’s, Dorchester

Principal: Valerie Montag

 

St. Francis, London

Principal: Liz Smith; Vice Principal: Megan Janssen (Acting)

 

St. George

Principal: Andre Kelly

 

St. John French Immersion

Principal: Claudia Santagapita-Speiran; Vice Principal: TBD

 

St. Joseph’s, Tillsonburg (JK-4)

Principal: Rachel Grasso

 

St. Jude, London

Principal: Ronan Heffernan

 

St. Jude’s, Ingersoll

Principal: Carla Cameron

 

St. Kateri

Principal: Tara Lopes

 

St. Marguerite d’Youville

Principal: Alisha Gingerich; Vice Principal: Andrea Pireddu

 

St. Mark

Principal: Susanne Schulert-Quenneville

 

St. Martin

Principal: Sally Goulart

 

St. Mary Choir (Gr 5-8)

Principal: Danielle Gosse

 

St. Mary’s, West Lorne

Principal: Ron Curridor

 

St. Michael, London

Principal: Jamie McDonald

 

St. Michael’s, Woodstock

Principal: Matteo Contestabile; Vice Principal: Philippa Pellerine

 

St. Nicholas

Principal: Annette Marentette; Vice Principal: TBD

 

St. Patrick, Lucan

Principal: Mark Chortos

 

St. Patrick’s, Woodstock

Principal: Stephen Tod

 

St. Paul

Principal: Erin Debicki

 

St. Pius X

Principal: Beth Allison

 

St. Rose of Lima

Principal: Matthew MacGregor; Vice Principal: Lisa Fisher

 

St. Sebastian

Principal: Heather Pais

 

St. Theresa

Principal: Todd Wilcox

 

St. Thomas More

Principal: Gidget Davidson

 

St. Vincent de Paul, Strathroy

Principal: Suzanne Terpstra

 

Secondary Schools

 

Catholic Central

Principal: Pat Gilson; Vice Principals: Cam Hagle and Catherine Veteri

 

Holy Cross, Strathroy

Principal: Paul Droog; Vice Principal: Daryl Wilson

 

John Paul II

Principal: Rick Sheardown; Vice Principal: George McAuley

 

Mother Teresa

Principal: Paul Lamoureux; Vice Principals: Jennifer O’Neill and Dawn Hoy

 

Regina Mundi College

Principal: Kevin Barnes; Vice Principal: Paul Williams

 

Saint André Bessette

Principal: Doriana Rosati; Vice Principals: Kim Tornabuono, Chris Clifford

 

St. Joseph’s, St. Thomas

Principal: Jim Sefeldas; Vice Principal: Matt Costella

 

St. Mary’s, Woodstock

Principal: Tony D’Oria; Vice Principal: Katia Tyndall

 

St. Thomas Aquinas

Principal: Cheryl Sywyk; Vice Principals: Suzana Penich and Jason Steffler

 

Alternative Education
Principal: Christian Finkenzeller;
Vice Principal: Daryl Wilson

 

St. Patrick Adult and Continuing Education

Principal: Alma Gordon