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