Mrs. Halbardier is the Principal for St. Mary Catholic School.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Masters of Education, Educational Administration, from the University of St. Thomas. Mrs. Halbardier is certified to teach EC-4th grades and has earned the Texas Principal Certification.
Fr. John Rooney is a Dominican Diocesan Priest and a professed member of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Dominic. He was ordained a permanent deacon in 1986 and a priest in 2001. He grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, the oldest of eight children. His initial formation was with the Eastern Dominican Providence. He is the father of two children and the grandfather of three all residing in the Houston area. He has a Master of Religious Education with a Specialization in Spirituality from the University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.
Arriving in Texas in 1979 he served in five parishes; Christ the Good Shepherd (1982 – 1984), St. Frances Cabrini (1984 – 1999); St. Edith Stein (1999 -2001); St. Michael the Archangel (2002-2007) and was founding pastor of St. Angela Merici (2007-2014). Cardinal DiNardo appointed him Director of Spiritual Direction at St. Mary Seminary July, 2014, and in November, 2020 he became pastor of St. Mary of the Expectation.
Mrs. Richards is the school's bookkeeper and the PSA Coordinator.
Mrs. Ellison is the Administrative Assistant, Safe Haven Coordinator and Girls Basketball Coach.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Mrs. Whitney is the nurse for St. Mary Catholic School.
She is a registered nurse (RN) who is present on campus, daily.
Mrs. Wright teaches PK3.
She has a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She has taught for 6 years in Early Childhood.
Mrs. Brummett teaches Pre-K 4.
She has a Bachelor of Science from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She has been teaching Pre-k for 3 years and worked as Special Needs Aid for 2 years.
Mrs. Gilmore teaches Pre-k 4 and is the Crochet Crew Coordinator
She holds a Bachelor of Science from the USMMA. She attended College of the Mainland in order to get her early childhood certificate. She has been teaching Early Childhood for 18 years, 15 years at St Mary’s.
Mrs. Ovalle teaches Kindergarten and is the Crochet Crew Coordinator.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidad San Pablo CEU, Spain. She is a Certified Teacher for Early Childhood through 6th Grade. Mrs. Ovalle is also a Certified Bilingual Teacher for Early Childhood through 6th Grade.
Mrs. Whatley teaches Kindergarten.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Houston in Elementary Education. She also holds an Early Childhood certificate. Mrs. Whatley has been teaching since 1991.
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Mrs. Lopez teaches 2nd Grade.
Mrs. Mellado teaches 2nd grade and is the Curriculum Coordinator.
She has a Bachelor of science in Early Childhood from Ashford University in Iowa. She is certified to teach bilingual EC through 6th grade.
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Mrs. Castillo teaches 3rd Grade.
Mrs. Lederer teaches 3rd grade and is the Sign Language Club Coordinator.
She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University and has a degree in Early Childhood through 12th grade with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education.
Mrs. Pray teaches 4th grade Math and Science and is the Chess Club Coordinator.
She has a Master’s Degree and has been a substitute teacher and taught college courses.
Mrs. Davila teaches 5th Grade Math & Science.
Mrs. Keaten teaches 5th grade ELA and Social Studies.
She earned a degree in Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) from the University of Houston Clear Lake in December 2007. She is Texas State certified to teach elementary.
Mrs. Little teaches 6th - 8th Science and is the Robotics Coordinator and Yearbook Coordinator.
She has a Bachelors of Arts in Educational Studies from Ashford University in Iowa. She is certified to teach EC-6th grade.
Mrs. Pate teaches 6th - 8th grade Social Studies, is the Instructional Technologist, Head Librarian, and Second-in-Command.
She received a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and a Master of Science in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. She holds current certification from the International Society for Technology in Education and Microsoft Innovative Educator.
Mrs. Gonzalez is the Spanish teacher for Pk–4th and is the Before and After Care Coordinator.
Mrs. Smith is the Cafeteria Manager for St. Mary Catholic School.
Ms. Sisson is the Classroom Aide for St. Mary Catholic School.