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.

Mary Martinez

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Amy Dunn Smith

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Brandy Flores

Brandy Flores is a Graduate from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she received her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. She is currently seeking her M.S. (expected May 2019) in Organizational Leadership from Our Lady of the Lake University where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA. She serves as the Advisor for Kappa Delta Chi at Our Lady of the Lake University. She is certified in Supervisory and Management from the University of the Incarnate Word. She currently serves on the Board of Directors as the Vice President of Programs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, AFP- San Antonio.

Brandy is passionate about philanthropy and has experience working in higher education where she has successfully raised funds for student scholarships, through major gifts, annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and corporate and foundations giving. She grew up attending private catholic school and holds St. Anthony Catholic School close to her heart as her brother is an alum.

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.

Maria Camarillo

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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.

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.

Carole Moncada

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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.

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.

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.

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 been teaching at St. Anthony Catholic School since 1997! Ms. Sonnen loves the school’s rich history, culture, tradition and community. Teaching for 19 years at St. Anthony, Ms. Sonnen has seen the school grow and double in size.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 – ha says the students are witty, intelligent, and always full of questions, which makes teaching them a fun experience.

Gabriela Gamez

Raised in a Catholic family in Mexico with primary and secondary formation at a Salesian school, Ms. Gamez graduated Cum Laude from Universidad de Monterrey (Monterrey, Mexico) with a degree in Graphic Design. She worked in advertising in NYC and later 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 rage of needs using the arts as a way to support and enrich each student’s skills. Ms. Gamez is a strong advocate of the Arts in the San Antonio community. She is passionate about her faith and sharing God’s love through her volunteer service in various organizations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ninth 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.

Nora Brand

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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.

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.

Carmen Cantu

Miss Cantu is a graduate of The University of North Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Music in 2008. Miss Cantu has eight years of teaching experience in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Miss Cantu is blessed and honored to serve as a teacher at St. Anthony Catholic School because of its wonderful history and traditions. She is very happy and excited to work with the amazing students, parents, teachers, and administration of the school to continue educating a diverse student body in Catholic faith, Christian values, and academic excellence.

Javier Gonzales

Javier Gonzales is a McMurry University graduate and has a degree in Exercise Sport Science. Coach Gonzales began coaching at St. Anthony Catholic School in 2007. He is proud to be St. Anthony Catholic School’s Athletic Director and loves St. Anthony because of the community spirit the school fosters in everyone.

Joanna Suarez

Joanna Suarez graduated from the Universidad del Valle de Mexico in Mexico City. She also attended Montessori Education at the Instituto Montessori de Metepec in Mexico. Ms.Suarez has six years of teaching experience at Montessori Schools in Metepec, Mexico. She is proud to be one of St. Anthony Catholic School’s Spanish teachers.

Amber Aldersea

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Rebecca Martinez

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Juan Garcia

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Refugio Llanas

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