Faculty & Staff

Patricia Ramirez

Mrs. Ramirez is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and is a distinguished graduate of St. Mary’s University where she received her Master’s degree in Catholic School Leadership.

Mrs. Ramirez has been a certified educator for over 20 years with 10 years of administrative experience, and has been blessed to serve 18 of those years right here at St. Anthony Catholic School. She has seen the school grow in faith and numbers. Mrs. Ramirez is privileged to serve as St. Anthony’s principal and has made it her mission to uphold the Catholic values and high academic standards established by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1907, while meeting the needs of 21^st century learners

Rita Rodriguez

Rita Rodriguez received both a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts in Education (Special Education) from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has been a part of the St. Anthony community since 2007. Mrs. Rodriguez loves the students who attend the school; they are amazing children who bring joy to her life on a daily basis.

Emily Scott

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Karen Gonzalez

Karen Gonzalez attended San Antonio College and Sul Ross State University. Ms. Gonzalez loves going to work each morning because of the school’s close-knit family environment. She believes the combination of academic excellence and the familial feel that St. Anthony encompasses makes it a unique educational environment.

Maria Morrell, RN

Ms. Morrell is a graduate of Abilene Christian University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. As a registered nurse, Ms. Morrell has worked in hospital environments but loves being able to work in a Catholic school where she can meet both the children’s spiritual and physical needs.

Mary Benavidez

Mrs. Benavidez attended St. Mary's University and Our Lady of the Lake University. She has a BA in education with minors in Reading and Special Education and a MA in Counseling. While this is Mrs. Benavidez' first year with St. Anthony as the school counselor, she has 30 years experience counseling in the public school system. Mrs. Benavidez has also been part of the St. Anthony community as a parent since 2005 when her son started here in Pre-K until he graduated in 2016. She feels St. Anthony is a blessed place that provides wonderful opportunities for growth for children and is very excited to be able to work here and be part of that wonderful tradition.

Diana Manson

Diana Manson holds an Associate in Applied Science (Child Development). She has extensive experience as a pre-school teacher and experience as a director of a child care center. Ms. Manson loves that the St. Anthony community is made up of very special people who help create a loving, learning environment for all! It is her hope that her teaching brings a sense of joy and discovery on the journey of learning with her students.

Hermelinda Salcedo

Mrs. Salcedo is a Degreed, certified TESOL Instructor and starting her 16^th year in education & 1^st year in the KRP Program. She has served as ESL Teacher/Academy President at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac and preschool lead teacher at the Pineapple School.

Jennifer Martinez

Jennifer Martinez has been part of the St. Anthony community since 1996. She is a graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word and received her Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education from Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Mrs. Martinez is also St. Anthony’s 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year. St. Anthony Catholic School is Mrs. Martinez’ second home. She knows that she can go to work and see hundreds of smiling, happy faces because it is such a loving, nurturing environment.

Joanna Suarez

Joanna Suarez majored in Psychology at the Universidad del Valle de Mexico in Mexico City. She has a graduate degree in Montessori education. Before moving to the United States, she taught at a Montessori school in Mexico for six years. For the past 7 years, she has been a member of the St. Anthony Catholic School faculty, where she proudly serves as a Spanish teacher. She is mother of two alumni, Bjorn and Luka.

Marissa Figueroa

Marissa Figueroa is a St. Mary’s University graduate and received her teacher certification from Texas A&M Kingsville. She has both public and private school teaching experience. St. Anthony has always felt like home to Mrs. Figueroa. While she never attended the school, both her younger sisters graduated from St. Anthony Catholic School and her own three boys attend the school. Mrs. Figueroa loves the location, community, and rich traditions of the school.

Joselyn Garrastazu

Ms. Garrastazu graduated from the Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico. She also has a M.A. in Elementary Education from John Hopkins University, Maryland. She has taught in public school in Maryland and has San Antonio Catholic school teaching experience. Ms. Garrastazu believes that St. Anthony Catholic School is a wonderful community for her and her son; she days the students’ energy and inquisitiveness inspire her to make them successful.

Delores Butler

Delores attended Southern Illinois University, Delta State Jr. College and Our Lady of the Lake University majoring in Math. Ms. Butler enjoys working at St. Anthony Catholic School because the education the school provides sets the bar for learning. She believes the school ignites a love for learning in children at a young age, so it will follow them throughout their lives.

Maria Camarillo

My name is Maria Camarillo, I have been with the KRP program at St. Anthony for 14 years. I am a 2000 graduate of CareerU. as a medical assistant. I am married and have two sons and five cats. I like gardening and doing puzzles. I love coming to work and I love the students who attend the school. The children bring joy to my life on a daily basis.

Kariana Leija

Kariana Leija is an aspiring teacher, she has been at St. Anthony Catholic School for four years working as a substitute and after school care. Her enthusiasm for teaching students even drives her to lead campers who attend St. Anthony's summer camps. Ms. Leija has a strong passion for the creative education of her students, and she aims to provide the most exceptional enviroment for learning.

Karen Martinez

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Carole Moncada

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Melissa Niebla

Melissa Niebla is beginning her 16^th year in early childhood education.She is a certified EC-4 grade educator.She served on the St. Anthony Catholic School board for two years.She is a proud product of Catholic education having attended St. Leo’s Catholic School, Incarnate Word High School, and graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University. Mrs. Niebla is married and has two children that attend St. Anthony as well.In her free time she enjoys music, dancing, exercising, reading and having fun with family and friends.

Monica Smith

Mrs. Smith is a graduate of Texas A&M International University and earned a Bachelor of Science Bilingual EC-4^th in 2005. She has Catholic school experience in Laredo and San Antonio. She continues her love of teaching at St. Anthony Catholic School. She believes the SACS staff is amazing and extremely dedicated to helping not only each other but also the students. She loves that St. Anthony students are always helpful and loving.

Stephanie Mata

Stephanie Mata is a graduate from St. Edward's University. She also received a M.A in Communication from University of the Incarnate Word. Mrs. Mata attended The University of Texas at San Antonio to acquire her teacher certification. Mrs. Mata believes the pride of the community and the administration, faculty and staff is what makes St. Anthony such a special school.

Diane Smith

Ms. Smith graduated from Central Michigan University and The University of Texas at San Antonio where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and teacher certification. It is a joy for Ms. Smith to teach at St. Anthony Catholic School – she has been teaching at St. Anthony for 22 years! She believes that St. Anthony Catholic School provides a well-rounded education for all students with an emphasis on following in Jesus’ footsteps.

Dena Thomas

Mrs. Thomas is a University of Texas San Antonio graduate. As a certified teacher, she has a variety of rich teaching experience in both the private and public schools. The sense of community is what Mrs. Thomas loves about SACS. She values the teachers and staff as they are always supporting each other and each child, to bring out the best in everyone. Mrs. Tomas appreciates the parents because they are supportive and always ready to help where needed.

Sabrena Maspero

Mrs. Maspero is starting her fifth year of teaching, and her first year at St. Anthony. She is a Texas A&M University graduate earning a Bachelors degree in elementary education as well as an associates degree. She graduated summa cum laude, holds the presidential honors award for her collegiate experience, and is a certified teacher in Texas- grades EC-6th grade. Mrs. Maspero loves to travel with her family and work with animals on her ranch. The welcoming community of students, parents, teachers and administration has made Mrs. Maspero feel loved and happy to call St. Anthony her home where she can strive as an educator and see her own children excel academically at St. Anthony.

Layla Ramirez

I am so excited to be a part of the professional community here at St. Anthony. Our daughter, Ella Grace, has been attending school here since she was just 2 years old, and is now in second grade. Our son, Anthony, also attends school here in the inaugural K2 classroom. I am a San Antonio native, born and raised, and I attended Catholic school from 1^st grade through high school at Holy Spirit and Antonian. From there I attended The University of Texas at Austin (GO HORNS!) and earned my bachelor’s degree in education. This will be my 14^th year teaching.

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Wayne, for 10 years. We enjoy family time with our kids and 3 dogs, watching and attending sports events, and traveling. Aside from my family, I wouldn’t be able to live without good Mexican food, chocolate, and coffee.

LaFaye Duren

Mrs. Duren is a University of the Incarnate Word and Our Lady of the Lake University graduate. She has over 30 years of both private and public school experience and has received many awards during her teaching career. She has been a part of the St. Anthony community since 2008. Mrs. Duren is honored to be part of a faculty committed to educating a diverse student body in the Catholic faith, Christian values, and academic excellence.

Samantha Smith

Mrs. Smith is starting her third year teaching, and her first year at St. Anthony's. She is a Purdue University graduate earning a degree in Elementary Education. This summer she finished her Masters Degree in Classroom and Educational Technology from Bowling Green State University. Mrs. Smith loves how welcoming the St. Anthony community has been! The students, teachers, parents, staff and administrators are always working together to make sure everyday is a success.

Andrew Eubanks

Andrew Eubanks graduated from Hendrix College and received a M.Div. from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He was an adjunct professor at Riverside Theology University in New York City and is currently an adjunct professor at The University of the Incarnate Word. Mr. Eubanks loves the school because he truly enjoys working with the other teachers, the staff and the students – he says the students are witty, intelligent, and always full of questions, which makes teaching them a fun experience.

Julieta Raymundo-Almayda

Mrs. Almayda is a certified teacher who graduated from the Philippine Normal University. She has worked as a mathematics teacher in the Philippines, Kansas, Maryland, and the San Antonio Archdiocese. Mrs. Almayda has received several awards in the Philippines and Baltimore City Public School District for her work with Mathematics.

Nora Brand

Nora Brand graduated from Jacksonville College with a B.A. and M.A. in Life Sciences in Education. She also has an M.S. in Biology from Liberty University. She has taught at the Christian School at Castle Hills and Central Catholic High School. This is her 30th year of teaching. She loves the community feel of St. Anthony Catholic School.

Patricia DeMotte

Patricia DeMotte was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and is a native Spanish speaker. She has a M.S. in Bilingual Education from Texas A&M University, a B.A. in Business Administration from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and a certificate for LOTE-Spanish EC-12. She and her husband have lived and worked in different counties in Texas giving her the opportunity to work in different public and private schools in several grade levels. She is glad to join the team at St. Anthony Catholic School and is excited to meet your child and share her enthusiasm for learning Spanish and its many cultures. She would like her students to understand the importance of being multilingual and multicultural in our globalized world.

Leticia Gonzalez

Mrs. Gonzalez is a proud graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University. She has been teaching at St. Anthony Catholic School since 2007 and has been an educator in the Catholic schools for 22 years.

She loves that St. Anthony Catholic School is driven by love, and it can be seen and felt through the work of teachers and staff, students, and parents. Mrs. Gonzalez loves that everyone knows and respects one another and feels that the school is a big family.

Susan McGuire

Mrs. McGuire is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English. She completed her teacher certification through Fayetteville State University. She has taught in several states, including Arizona, Florida and North Carolina. She is thrilled to be at St. Anthony Catholic School and to be able to share her faith with the students. She is very impressed by their desire to make the world a better place and by the way they are able to effectively and passionately communicate their ideas.

Harold Verkamp

Mr. Verkamp is a certified teacher and graduate of The University of Texas San Antonio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in History in 1998. Mr. Verkamp has teaching experience at the Ramstein American School in Germany. Mr. Verkamp loves this school because of its open and welcoming atmosphere. From the students to the parents, teachers, and administration, everyone works together to achieve the same goal.

Carlos Flores

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Gabriela Gamez

Ms. Gamez received her primary and secondary formation from a Salesian school in a border city of Mexico. As a 2003 Cum Laude graduate from Universidad de Monterrey she has worked as a graphic designer and art director in NYC. In 2009 Ms. Gamez obtained a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from School of Visual Arts (NYC). She brings experience from diverse settings with children and adolescents with a broad range of needs using the arts as a way to support and enrich each student’s skills. Teaching is one of her biggest joys as it keeps her looking into creative ways to connect and share with the students on a daily basis.

As the founder of ACSW she provides growth and development focused art groups to people of all ages and all abilities. Ms. Gamez is passionate about her faith and sharing God’s love through her volunteer service in local organizations.

Rusty Morrell

A graduate of Trinity University, Mr. Morrell formed and operated his own graphic design business for nearly ten years. This practical experience provides him with a unique perspective, insight and passion to teach technology elective courses. Mr. Morrell is currently in his tenth year at St. Anthony Catholic School serving as the Technology Director and technology teacher for the middle school. Mr. Morrell loves the students' interest in technology classes and the creativity that he sees in them every day.

Kathy Guerra

Kathy Guerra attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, the University of North Texas, and St. Mary's University where she obtained her Master’s degree in Library Science. She has 10 years of experience as a certified elementary teacher and four+ years as a school librarian. Ms. Guerra loves the library and being able to work with all of the students at St. Anthony.

Teri Sonnen

Ms. Sonnen is a St. Mary’s University graduate and received her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has her certification in Interdisciplinary Reading and certified as a Reading Specialist. She has been teaching at St. Anthony Catholic School since 1997! She enjoys working with students in all grades. Ms. Sonnen loves the school’s rich history, culture, tradition and community.

Teresa Gray

Mrs. Gray is excited to be joining the enrichment team at St. Anthony Catholic School. A native of Dumfries, Virginia, she moved to Texas after graduating from Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music (now Shenandoah University) with a degree in Music Therapy.

She has had the pleasure of working with children in a variety of settings including working as a music therapist at Lufkin State School in Lufkin, Texas, and Ector County ISD in Odessa, Texas. Upon moving to San Antonio in 1997, she served for 10 years as the Children’s Choirs Coordinator at University United Methodist Church. In 2002, Mrs. Gray joined the faculty of St. Thomas Episcopal School where she was the music specialist for all students from 2 years of age through elementary.

Mrs. Gray holds a Texas Music Teaching Certification for Early Childhood – 12^th grade, Level 1 Orff Certification, and is also a Music Together Certified Teacher.

Jeannette Myers

Mrs. Myers is a graduate of the Universidad del Valle de Mexico in Mexico City where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in marketing. In 2013, while at Fort Hood, TX, she discovered a passion for teaching and acquired her Texas teaching certification with an emphasis in bilingual education. Over the years she has developed her teaching skills through experience with the Killeen Independent School District, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) in Vilseck, Germany and most recently with the San Antonio Independent School District. She’s married and has two beautiful children, Vincent and Sophia!

Javier Gonzales

Javier Gonzales is a graduate of McMurry University in Abilene, TX, where he earned his degree in Exercise Sport Science. Coach Gonzales began coaching at St. Anthony Catholic School in 2007. He loves working at St. Anthony because of the community and the family that St. Anthony welcomes.

Rebecca Martinez

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Juan Garcia

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