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Saint Aloysius Teachers

Early Childhood

PreSchool  3  

Mrs. Niki Gormont is eager to begin another year at Saint Aloysius. She has a Bachelor's degree from Neumann University along with a Masters in Education from University of Phoenix.  She has been involved with children of all ages for over a decade.

Mrs. Gormont, and her husband Dan, have four children. Outside of school she loves spending time with family.

Mrs. Niki Gormont

Pre-K4 - 5 Day

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Mrs. Alishia Toub

Mrs. Alishia Toub graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She is certified to teach students from Pre-K through 6th grade and has six years of experience working in a preschool setting.


In her free time, Mrs. Toub enjoys spending time with her family and watching her two children, Alex and Piper, play sports. When she’s not cheering them on, she loves reading, relaxing at the beach, and paddleboarding.

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Kindergarten - B

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Mrs. Janell Lamperti holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kutztown University and studied Early Childhood Education at Eastern University.  She is certified to teach grades Pre-K to 4 in the state of Pennsylvania.   

Mrs. Lamperti, and her husband Alex, are members of St. Aloysius Parish.  They have 3 children Braden, Nolan and Lexi.  When she is not busy with school work,  she enjoys reading, gardening, baseball, spending time with her family, and the beach. 

Mrs. Janell Lamperti

Kindergarten - A

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Miss Katie Shrum has her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Temple University and studied Early Childhood Education at Eastern University. She is certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to teach grades Pre-K to 4. This is Miss Shrum's second year teaching Kindergarten. She has also taught Gym and Music here at Saint Aloysius. Miss Shrum has experience coaching track and field at both middle and high school levels. 

Fun Fact: Miss Shrum attended Saint Aloysius School from kindergarten through eighth grade! In her free time, you can find her on the beach, reading, going for a walk, or spending time with family and friends. 

Miss Katie Shrum

Elementary School 

First Grade

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Miss Jennifer Smith is very excited to be a part of the St. Aloysius community. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Kutztown University in Elementary Education PreK-4. She is a Master Catechist.
Miss Smith has previously taught in the Diocese of Allentown in various grade levels.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and
friends, watching Phillies games, reading, and going shopping.

Miss Jennifer Smith

Second Grade

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Mrs. Sharonlee Davis

Mrs. Sharonlee Davis is very blessed to be staying at Saint Aloysius this school year! She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Cabrini University.


She has many years of teaching experience in both Catholic and Public Schools. She has taken a few years off to raise her children and is very excited to be back in the classroom. She has spent the past few years in Boyertown School District as a Learning Support Para and a Long Term Sub here at Saint Aloysius. She will now be staying as one of the Second Grade Teachers!


She enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. Her oldest is in college, she has two in highschool and one daughter in middle school. They love to spend time at the beach, watching Philly sports and relaxing around their fire pit. 

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Third Grade

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Mrs. Emily Haldeman

Mrs. Haldeman graduated from Penn State Berks with a degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK–4th Grade), and she's certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She's also a Google Certified Educator — which means she's not only passionate about teaching young minds but also loves blending tech into the classroom in creative and meaningful ways!

Fun Fact: Mrs. Haldeman is living her childhood dream! She attended St. Aloysius from Kindergarten through 8th grade and always knew she wanted to come back as a teacher. That dream came true in 2014, and she’s been part of the St. Al’s family ever since. She truly believes Third Grade is the absolute best grade of them all!

When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her cheering on Penn State and the Eagles, spending time with her husband and three amazing kids: Liam, Cole, and Remi, and enjoying life with family and friends.

Fourth Grade

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Mrs. Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. She also received her Masters in Education in Development and Strategies through Wilkes University.

Throughout her 20 years in education, Mrs. Stewart taught kindergarten and was a substitute for grades kindergarten through 8th grade for various school districts. She was also a long-term substitute for a 4th grade class in Methacton School District. 

In her free time, Mrs. Stewart likes to watch her kids play soccer and baseball. She also loves to read, go to the beach, take their dog Luna to the creek, and spend time with friends and family. Go Phillies!! 

Middle School

Fifth Grade - Homeroom
ELA (5th & 6th )  Religion ( 5th)

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Mrs. Amy Willson

Mrs. Amy Willson enjoys being part of the Saint Aloysius Middle School team and sharing her love of reading with the students. She is a graduate of Moravian College and earned her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Rosemont College. She is certified K-6.


Mrs. Willson loves to spend time with her husband,  their three children, and family and friends. When she is not at school she can usually be found at the soccer fields, watching her kids play! Her favorite place is the beach; she is an avid reader and you will usually find her with a book and a cup of tea! 

Sixth Grade - Homeroom
Science  & STEM  (5th, 6th, 7th & 8th)  Religion  (6th)

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Ms. Lightcap graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelors degree in Education.  She is certified to teach K-6 as well as Middle School Science in grades 7-9.  Ms. Lightcap has been in education for almost 20 years, 12 of which were spent at St. Aloysius!  She is attending Immaculata University where she will soon graduate with her Masters. 

Ms. Lightap refers to herself as an "ice hockey mom".  She enjoys watching her son, Jude, play sports and perform in school plays and musicals.  She loves to go to the beach, and spending time with her family and two cocker spaniels.

Ms. Kimberly Lightcap

Seventh Grade - Homeroom
ELA (7th & 8th)  Religion (7th)

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Mrs. Carolyn Coelho

Mrs. Carolyn Coelho earned her Bachelor of Science degree from East Stroudsburg University. In May 2024, she received her teaching certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Coelho brings six years of experience to St. Aloysius, initially as the Physical Education teacher for two years before serving as a dedicated building substitute from 2022-2024. She has taught 2nd and 3rd grade at St. Aloysius.

Outside of her commitments at St. Aloysius, Mrs. Coelho is a devoted mother to her four children, Ben, Pat, Bela, and Camila, all of whom also attend St. Aloysius. Their family enjoys activities such as beach outings, theater, gymnastics, cheerleading, basketball, music, and reading.

Eighth Grade - Homeroom
Social Studies  (5th, 6th, 7th & 8th)  Religion (8th) 

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Mrs. Mary Beth Campitelli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business Management, a private secondary education certification in General Business as well as an elementary and special education teaching degree from Immaculata University. 

With 23 years of dedicated experience in education, Mary Beth has taught and supported children from a wide range of backgrounds, gaining a deep understanding of how to nurture and inspire young minds. Her passion for teaching shines through in every lesson, and she is committed to creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Mary Beth is proud to be a part of the Saint Aloysius community, where she finds great joy in guiding students through their academic and personal growth. She is especially honored to serve at a school where her own child is a student, making her connection to the community even more meaningful.

At home, Mary Beth is a devoted wife, mother, and dog mom. She cherishes time with her family and enjoys cheering on her son at sporting events, traveling, and catching Phillies games whenever she can.

  Mrs. Mary Beth Campitelli

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Mrs. Donna Hennessey

Grammar (7th & 8th)

Donna Hennessey's journey with St. Aloysius began in 1972 when the school needed a seventh and eighth grade Language Arts teacher. Having recently graduated from Chestnut Hill College as an English major with high school certification, and being enrolled in a Master's program at Kutztown University, she intended to help out until a permanent teacher was found. However, she fell in love with the students, parents, faculty, and the school's mission, making St. Aloysius her "other" home for the next forty-eight years until her retirement during the pandemic. The school community shared in many chapters of her life, from planning the Baptisms of her children to supporting her as she cared for her aging parents. Her many years of memories at St. Aloysius are dear to her heart.

 

Nevertheless, the "school bug was relentless," and with Mr. Palmieri's invitation to help out, along with the encouragement of her husband Kevin, children Jonathan and Dori, and even their golden retriever Isabel, Donna is happy to be back in school teaching part of the seventh and eighth grade Language Arts program. She is looking forward to the school year and hopes to meet many of the St. Aloysius School families.

Middle School Math (5th-8th)

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Honors Math (5th-8th)

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Mrs. Leslie Jenschke joined the Saint Aloysius family in 2020.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Mathematics from Lock Haven State College and a Master's degree from Wilkes University in Curriculum and Instruction.  She has over 25 years of teaching experience. 

 

Mrs. Jenschke and her husband have two grown children and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Leslie Jenschke

Specialists

Art

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Mrs. Kathleen Lazaunikas

Mrs. Lazaunikas has over thirty years of art teaching experience with the last ten years spent here at Saint Aloysius Parish School. “Mrs. Laz” as she is lovingly referred to, is of course the Visual Arts Teacher, but she also is the Director of the Spring Musical.

 

Mrs. Laz has a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education and Aesthetics from
Kutztown University. She is certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Art Education as well as Aesthetics. Mrs. Laz is also a Master Catechist. Through her many years of in education, she has been awarded the honor of being one of the Who’s Who Among American’s Teachers, designed the logo for the 2005 National Catholic Education Convention and the prestigious Gold Bell Ringers Award for Design in Philadelphia.


Mrs. Lazaunikas and her husband Tom will be celebrating the 45th wedding anniversary  this November. They have two adult children, Olivia and Andrew, a daughter-in-law, Mary, one granddaughter, Lyla and a rescue Chihuahua named Tiny Tim!

Music 

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Ms. Heather Keller

Ms. Heather Keller earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Temple University in Music Performance. She has absolutely loved the transition from teaching privately to teaching in the school setting! Being the Music Director for the School Musical as well as the Director of the Voices of Hope choral ensemble have been major highlights at Saint Aloysius!

 

Ms. Keller also enjoys performing in small orchestras and ensembles outside of school. She regularly plays with the Chesco Pops Orchestra, as well as Amici Strings. She especially loves playing in trios or quartets at various events throughout the year! When she isn’t teaching or performing, she loves spending time with her sons, Hugo and Dana. She also enjoys running, cooking, baking, playing board games and doing jigsaw puzzles!

 Physical  Ed

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Mr. Jake Kraihanzel is a teacher who graduated from Cairn University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education and a Minor in Bible, as well as a Master’s degree in Education. He is eager and excited to join the Saint Aloysius community. As a teacher at Saint Aloysius, he hopes to instill in the students a lifelong passion for being active and an understanding of who they are as human beings.

When he is not teaching, he can most likely be found on the golf course playing with his family or playing drums in the praise band at his church. He loves spending time with his dog in the backyard and watching the Phillies.

Mr. Jake Kraihanzel

Resource Teacher

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Mrs. Janell Hogan has thirty years of teaching experience. She received her Bachelor’s in Education degree from Pittsburg State University, KS  and is certified in grades K-9. She has eleven years of experience with working in Learning Support.  Working with small groups and individuals to help students meet their academic goals brings her a great deal of joy!

 

In her free time Mrs. Hogan loves to spend time with her family and travel.

Mrs. Janell Hogan

Spanish

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Mrs. Cynthia Escudero was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where she attended college at the Universidad de Guadalajara, and got her Bachelor of Business Administration focused on International Commerce and Trade. She is a native Spanish speaker and loves to share her language and culture.

 

In Cynthia's “free time” you will find her at some field hockey or soccer field cheering on her daughters (Cindy, Kyanni & Abby). She also loves spending time with the whole family (husband, daughters & two labs) on other activities such as camping, the beach and just hanging out.

Mrs. Cynthia Escudero

Technology
&  Library

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Mrs. Deanna Cunningham joined the St. Aloysius family in 2019.  She graduated from Millersville University with a degree in Elementary Education (K-8).  She has been teaching in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for over 25 years.  Mrs. Cunningham is both our Technology Teacher and Librarian! She has taught different grade levels, but her love of technology led her to become specialized in technology, which she has taught for over ten years.

 

In her free time, Mrs. Cunningham loves spending time with her family and creating things.

Mrs. Deanna Cunningham

MCIU
Reading &  Math Specialist

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Mrs. Michelle Paglia has been providing Reading and Math support to Saint Aloysius students for over 15 years. She has been working at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) for over 20 years, and prior to that taught at St Teresa of Avila for 5 years. Mrs. Paglia holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education K-6 from Bloomsburg University and received a Master’s in Education from Bloomsburg with a Reading Specialist Certification K-12. Mrs. Paglia recently earned a second Master’s Degree in Education from LaSalle University, with a focus on Teaching Strategies for the 21st Century Learner.

 

Fun fact, while at St. Teresa of Avila, Mrs. Paglia taught art and reading. In her art class was a promising young student named TJ. Fast forward a gazillion years and now TJ (aka Mr. Palmieri) is the Principal of a school!

 

In her free time, Mrs. Paglia enjoys reading, hiking with her husband and dog, spending time with her children and three grandchildren, and traveling.

Mrs. Michelle Paglia

MCIU
Guidance Counselor

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Mrs. Julia Loverdi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College and is a Certified PK-12 School Counselor. Mrs. Loverdi has over 12 years experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. Mrs. Loverdi enjoys working at the MCIU and is thrilled to be at Saint Aloysius fulltime to help support students.

In her free time, Mrs. Loverdi enjoys spending time with her husband and two children with one on the way! She also enjoys the beach, reading, dancing, and some relaxation time.

Mrs. Julia Loverdi

MCIU
Speech Therapist

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Mrs. Heather Wolfe-Huey earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Juniata College and her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Boston University. She taught elementary school for seven years before pursuing her master’s degree to become a SLP. Mrs. Wolfe-Huey has provided speech services in clinics and school settings for the last seven years and is excited to join St. Aloysius this year.

 

In her free time, Mrs. Wolfe-Huey enjoys traveling, going to the beach with her husband and toddler, hiking with her two labradors, and doing yoga.

Mrs. Heather Wolfe-Huey

PREP Coordinator

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Mrs. Susan Kalil

Mrs. Susan Kalil graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Millersville University.  She is certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and taught for 43 years before retiring in 2025.  She is also certified in Wilson Reading Systems and is a trained Project Lead the Way STEM teacher.  Mrs. Kalil has received her master catechist certificate and has been teaching PREP at St. Aloysius for over 20 years.

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Saint Aloysius Parish School

844 N. Keim Street

Pottstown, PA  19464

610-326-6167

School Hours

Grades K-8: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 

PreSchool 3 & Pre-K4: 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

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