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.
Why SJNCS?
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.
Our Staff
Guidance, Inspiration and Support
Fr. José N. Alfaro
Pastor
Cris Rodriguez
Principal
Christina Villaverde
Assistant Principal
Discipline
Elsie Valderrama
Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction
Ceci Paz
Development Director
Maria Millares
Bookkeeper
Vivian Diaz
School Secretary
Puri Perez
Office Assistant
Carlos Moya
IT Director
Melissa Moas
Guidance Counselor
Lourdes Garcia-Montes
ESE Coordinator
Adriana Lopez
ESE Coordinator
Cristina Shea
ESE Assistant
Isolda Solorzano
Digital Design/ Spanish Teacher
Lillian Santiago-Caballero
Music/Choir Director - Spanish Teacher
Yvette Benitez
Art Teacher
Mily Areces
Development Assistant
Julie Espino
Math Teacher Lead
Teresita Masso
Math Teacher
Natasha Calado
Math Teacher
John Fernandez
Religion
Myriam DeHainaut
Religion Coordinator
Maria Blanco-Diaz
Social Studies Teacher
Clarisa Gutierrez
Science/Stream Teacher
Raquel Diaz
Science/Stream Teacher
Nicole Morales
Science/Stream Teacher
Michael Houston
Coach
Maria Eugenia Carmona
Assistant Coach
Tessie Bravo
Language Arts Teacher
Christine Zarut
ELA / S.S. Teacher
Chantelle Montoto
ELA / S.S. Teacher
Mayte Espinosa
4th Grade Teacher
Alma Lacayo
4th Grade Teacher Assistant
Dalila Garcia
3rd Grade Teacher
Corin Lopez
3rd Grade Assistant
Madeleine Valeiras
2nd Grade Teacher
Tatiana Ospina
2nd Grade Assistant
Elizabeth Lagomasino
1st Grade Teacher
Jackie Boone
1st Grade Assistant
Daniella Martinez
Kindergarten Teacher
Donna Murphy
Kindergarten Assistant
Margarita Leal
Teacher Assistant
Yvonne Ferrer
PK4 Teacher
Cristina Gonzalez
PK4 Assistant
Alexis Lopez
PK3 Teacher
Isabella Martinez
PK3 Assistant
Paola Alonso
After School Care
Pascale Guerrero
Development Assistant
Andres Morejon
Plant Manager
Graciela Morejon
Maintenance
Camilo Gonzalez
Custodian
Maria Cabrera
Evening Custodian
Natalie Arosemena
Guidance Counselor
Ana Perez
FACTS Coordinator
Board Members
Fr. José N. Alfaro
Pastor
Cris Rodriguez
Principal
Ceci Paz
Advancement Director