Last year included a long term position in 4th Grade. A few years later, in 2007, I earned my Master’s degree in elementary education from Plymouth State University. Cleveland, OH 44106 Prior to teaching at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, I taught Freshman Biology, upper level Forensic Science, and AP Biology at the high school. I enjoy infusing our faith into each day with my students, helping them learn to give God both praise and any worries in their lives, teaching them how to pray, and guiding them during their preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. I love how Catholic education allows me to share my faith with our young children. Deacon Leo has served St. Thomas Aquinas Parish before. I was born and raised in San Jose, California and moved to Goodyear, AZ with my family in 2002. My name is Kelly Klinger and I am a fifth grade teacher here at Saint Thomas Aquinas. STA is part of the Partnership Schools network. All legitimate emails from St Thomas Aquinas will have a STA.org as the address and a confidentiality notice at the bottom. I love and enjoy working with children of all ages. We are so excited to become part of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community! My first four years were spent in the Dysart District teaching Kindergarten. I am Julie Frink and I joined the staff of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School as a third-grade teacher in July of 2016. I received my Bachelor's in Child Development at California State University Chico and I completed my Credential and Master's Degree at Santa Clara University. I’ve been at St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School ever since and just love it. This will be my 21st year teaching in Phoenix and my 7th year teaching in the Catholic diocese. williamsony@stthomas-aquinas.com, Kindergarten – Allison Wood – wooda@stthomas-aquinas.com, Kindergarten TA – Christina Cook – cookc@stthomas-aquinas.com, 1st Grade – Molly Hanna – hannam@stthomas-aquinas.com, 1st Grade TA – Maria Yankovic – yankovicm@stthomas-aquinas.com, 2nd Grade – Donna Pippins – pippinsd@stthomas-aquinas.com, 3rd Grade – Cassandra Sherman – shermanc@stthomas-aquinas.com, 4th & 5th Grade – Kelly Whipple – whipplek@stthomas-aquinas.com, 4th & 5th Grade – Tali Merdler – merdlert@stthomas-aquinas.com, Middle School ELA – Katherine Mooren – moorenk@stthomas-aquinas.com, Middle School ELA – Erin Dziak – dziake@stthomas-aquinas.com, Middle School Math – Matthew Natal – natalm@stthomas-aquinas.com, Middle School Social Studies – Scott Wylie – wylies@stthomas-aquinas.com, Middle School Science – Matthew Cook – cookm@stthomas-aquinas.com, Middle School Religion & Music – Michelle Kuch – kuchm@stthomas-aquinas.com, Physical Education – Monique Boykins – boykinsm@stthomas-aquinas.com, Library – Christina Mills – millsc@stthomas-aquinas.com, STEM – James Putney – jputney@megincorp.com, Art – Hilary Escobar – escobarh@stthomas-aquinas.com, Intervention Specialist – Carla Campanella – campanellac@stthomas-aquinas.com, Office & Teacher Assistant – Tonya Maze – mazet@stthomas-aquinas.com, Assistant Superintendent – Christian Dallavis, Enrollment & Recruitment Coordinator – Portia Gadson – portia.gadson@partnershipcle.org, 9101 Superior Avenue, St. Thomas Aquinas College has been ranked among the Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report for 2021 along with ranking in the top tier for Social Mobility. My name is Margy Eroh. I am so fortunate to be a part of a faith-filled community that strives every day for academic excellence. Food Service Manager – Corielle Mann. I received my B.S. I began working in Catholic Schools in 1991. Hello everyone! My name is Sandra Friedman and I am the Librarian for the Kindergarten through 8th Grade students at St. Thomas Aquinas. I am honored to be part of such an amazing Catholic learning community where we can all learn and grow in our wonderful Catholic faith! Assistant Superintendent – Christian Dallavis. in Elementary Education. I have taught both general music and choir in Arizona and Utah and assisted with music ministry at several parishes throughout the valley. I have been teaching young children for 18 years. Copyright © 2020, St Thomas Aquinas. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Overall, the love the students have for Jesus Christ and their Catholic faith is the best part of working at a Catholic school! My family and I have been part of STA since the opening of the school in 2002. All are welcome here! I enjoy teaching at a Catholic School because I believe it is important to remember that God is the Master and Creator of all things, past and present. I have been at St. Thomas Aquinas for five years teaching part time in second grade. Just a little bit about me: I was born and raised in Phoenix where I attended St. Louis the King Catholic School and Xavier College Preparatory High School. I love being an educator in a Catholic school because of the strong faith community. My husband and I moved to Arizona in 2015 from Colorado where I taught for over 30 years in second through eighth grade. I started my teaching career in Dubuque, IA after graduating in 2003 with a B.A. It’s my third year at St. Thomas Aquinas – Go Wildcats! 5,6,7,8, Kacy Caterson - Physical Education Grades PreK-8, Melissa Viselli - Spanish Teacher Gr.