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 member of the Oblate Associate Program.

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ADMINISTRATION

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    Burrell, Nytearia

    Dean of Teacher Support
    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, LCSW-C

    Social Worker

    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 Coach

    B.S. – Bowie State University

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  • Roxborough, Erin

    Director of Admissions

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

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    Truesdale, Derrick

    Dean of Discipline

    B.A. – Oral Roberts University

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    Turner, Tiffany

    Front Office Manager

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    Wees, Latesha

    Nurse’s Office

    RMA, RBT, MOA – Coppin Clinic

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    Williams, Markette

    Director of Education
    Head Volleyball Coach

    M.S. – CA University of PA

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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

    Middle School Teacher

    B.A. – Morgan State University

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    Jenkins, Matthew

    Music Teacher

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    Jennings, Connor

    High School History Teacher

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    Kolade, Cindy

    French Teacher

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

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    Long, Jatrea

    High School English Teacher

    B.S. – Coppin State University

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    Miles, Allison

    Art Teacher

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    Monahan, Fr. Patrick

    High School English Teacher

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

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    Orsot, Kenny

    High School Math Teacher

    B.S. – Morgan State University

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    Parker, Jason

    High School Math Teacher

    B.S. – James Madison University

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    Rubio, Deacon Steven

    Religion Teacher

    B.S. / MBA – University of Maryland

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    Shelton, Jerome

    High School History Teacher

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

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    Smith, Lamar

    Male Social Development Instructor

    B.S. – Virginia Tech University

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    Sodipo, Olu

    High School Science Teacher

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

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  • Ubuane, Elijele

    Substitute Teacher

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    Watson, Maleyja

    High School Science Teacher

    B.S – Coppin State University

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  • Winters, Justin

    Middle School Teacher

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SUPPORT STAFF

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    Gordon, Yvonne

    Custodian

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    Hailemariam, Messay

    Director of Football Program, Head Football Coach

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    Radomski, Shawn

    Maintenance Technician

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    Shorter, Marshall

    Director of Facilities

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  • Brown, Kiersten

    Assistant Athletic Director
    Athletic Trainer

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