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About: About Us
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About 

Developing students' faith, minds and bodies in the spirit of St. John Neumann

St. John Neumann Catholic School (SJNCS) was established as a parish school in 1981, serving Preschool (PreK 3) through 8th grade. We are a state-of-the-art school building equipped with a sophisticated innovation lab. SJNCS offers a rigorous academic curriculum as well as extracurriculars, including a strong athletic program.

Our curriculum is designed to meet the spiritual, intellectual and physical needs of the students. SJNCS believes that children are individuals created in God’s image. Thus, integrated throughout the curriculum, respect for self and others is taught and lived, in order to promote students’ development into self-disciplined, productive, moral members of society.
SJNCS provides a demanding, yet well-balanced education with a strong emphasis on faith and academic formation. Innovative trends in technology, STREAM, and best practices for individual student success are integrated throughout the disciplines at SJNCS. Our innovative curriculum incorporates a low student-teacher ratio, STREAM, Robotics, and Digital Design paving the way for the future of Catholic education. There is a commitment to the teaching of Catholic values in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment while promoting academic excellence.
Teachers are State of Florida certified and exceptionally well qualified to teach in their field.  Over half hold advanced academic degrees.  SJNCS employs or contracts teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.
SJNCS offers opportunities for recognition in national, state and local competitions. In its history, SJNCS has gained both an Archdiocesan and a community reputation for academic excellence. Moreover, our graduates go on to excel in Catholic high schools, reputable private preparatory schools, and  MDCPS magnet programs.
Service is at the root of our values, therefore SJNCS also encourages and provides opportunities for our students to serve others through our service initiatives, including monthly service projects, as well as Altar Servers, Lectors, and other community needs that arise throughout the year.
In addition to our academic programs, SJNCS provides extra-curricular activities and services such as our after-school sports program and a variety of clubs including Art Club, Cooking Club, Science Club,  Musical Theater Club, Preschool Motion and Movement Club, Eagles Wings Musical Ensemble, and Homework Club.  SJNCS also partners with a fine arts program. Through this program, students are offered after school lessons in Ballet, Dance, Languages, Chess and Social Skills interaction classes. 

About: Mission Statement

Why SJNCS?

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Mission Statement

Saint John Neumann Catholic School provides a quality Catholic education, rooted in the Gospel, committed to academic excellence, Catholic faith formation, and service to others, developing active community members who model Christianity in both words and actions.

About: Why SJNCS?

Our Staff

Guidance, Inspiration and Support

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Fr. José N. Alfaro

Pastor

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Cris Rodriguez

Principal

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Christina Villaverde

Assistant Principal

Discipline

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Elsie Valderrama

Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction

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Ceci Paz

Development Director

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Maria Millares

Bookkeeper

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Vivian Diaz

School Secretary

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Puri Perez

Office Assistant

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Carlos Moya

IT Director

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Melissa Moas

Guidance Counselor

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Lourdes Garcia-Montes

ESE Coordinator

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Adriana Lopez

ESE Coordinator

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Cristina Shea

ESE Assistant

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Isolda Solorzano

Digital Design/ Spanish Teacher

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Lillian Santiago-Caballero

Music/Choir Director - Spanish Teacher

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Yvette Benitez

Art Teacher

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Mily Areces

Development Assistant

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Julie Espino

Math Teacher Lead

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Teresita Masso

Math Teacher

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Natasha Calado

Math Teacher

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John Fernandez

Religion

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Myriam DeHainaut

Religion Coordinator

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Maria Blanco-Diaz

Social Studies Teacher

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Clarisa Gutierrez

Science/Stream Teacher

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Raquel Diaz

Science/Stream Teacher

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Nicole Morales

Science/Stream Teacher

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Michael Houston

Coach

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Maria Eugenia Carmona

Assistant Coach

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Tessie Bravo

Language Arts Teacher

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Christine Zarut

ELA / S.S. Teacher

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Chantelle Montoto

ELA / S.S. Teacher

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Mayte Espinosa

4th Grade Teacher

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Alma Lacayo

4th Grade Teacher Assistant

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Dalila Garcia

3rd Grade Teacher

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Corin Lopez

3rd Grade Assistant

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Madeleine Valeiras

2nd Grade Teacher

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Tatiana Ospina

2nd Grade Assistant

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Elizabeth Lagomasino

1st Grade Teacher

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Jackie Boone

1st Grade Assistant

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Daniella Martinez

Kindergarten Teacher

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Donna Murphy

Kindergarten Assistant

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Margarita Leal

Teacher Assistant

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Yvonne Ferrer

PK4 Teacher

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Cristina Gonzalez

PK4 Assistant

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Alexis Lopez

PK3 Teacher

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Isabella Martinez

PK3 Assistant

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Paola Alonso

After School Care

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Pascale Guerrero

Development Assistant

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Andres Morejon

Plant Manager 

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Graciela Morejon

Maintenance

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Camilo Gonzalez

Custodian

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Maria Cabrera

Evening Custodian

About: Staff
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Natalie Arosemena

Guidance Counselor

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Ana Perez

FACTS Coordinator

Board Members

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Fr. José N. Alfaro

Pastor

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Cris Rodriguez

Principal

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Ceci Paz

Advancement Director

​School Advisory Board

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Cristy Rivero

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​Jorge Alfonso

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Michael Mendoza

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Rene Guerra

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Raul Morales

Finance Board

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Rafael Masso

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Stephan Medina

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Dania Blandon-Hernandez

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Viviana Bruno

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Boris Zedan

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Raymond Rodriguez-Torres

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​Chris Watson

About: Board Members
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