Faculty
294 Church Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 P (203)-729-2247 F (203) 729-0512
John J. Salatto, Ed.D.17 years teaching experience (English and Literature in both parochial and public schools); Principal for 21 years (parochial and public schools). Educational career has spanned 28 years in Catholic education, 10 years in public.
B.A. in Psychology, Gannon University
Graduate CTP, University of Hartford
M. Ed. in Administration and Supervision, Boston College
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, NOVA Southeastern University
Prior to joining the parochial school system, Mrs. Vecca was a secretary to vice president in banking for 10 years. She also held the title Business Manager of a property management company for 14 years. Within the school system, Mrs. Vecca has served as a substitute in the Waterbury School District for 5 years and has held a secretarial position in this school building since 2004.
Associate Degree in Secretarial Science, Mattatuck Community College
A graduate of the American Institute of Banking, Mrs. Mascola has taken several School Advancement Workshops and Training Sessions. She has also attained a professional certificate in Child Day Care and served on the Board of Education in Naugatuck. Mrs. Mascola is a past President of the Naugatuck Exchange Club and has been serving catholic education in this school building for over 10 years. A former HSA President, her son Neil graduated in 2007 and his grandfather graduated in 1947 from St. Francis of Assisi School.
Associates Degree in Accounting; Teikyo Post
A graduate of the St. Francis of Assisi School class of 1976, Mrs. Williams began her career in this school building as a devoted volunteer and substitute teacher. Over 8 years ago, she took on the role of full-time teacher. Mrs. Williams is a mother of two children, one of whom is a student at the new St. Francis – St. Hedwig School. Before joining the school system, Mrs. Williams was Director of Sales & Marketing for Dolce International.
B.S. in Marketing, Post University (Dean’s list)
M.A. in Education, University of Phoenix (3.98 GPA)
35 years teaching experience; 27 years in this school building. Mrs. Guarino began her career at St. Francis Xavier teaching Grade 4 for five years, then onto St. Joseph's in Bristol in Grade 6 for three years. She came to St. Francis of Assisi School in 1984 after the birth of her son who is a proud alum of St. Francis. Mrs. Guarino has been teaching middle school math for the last 27 years.
B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Math, CCSU
M.S. in Remedial Reading, CCSU
27 years experience at St. Hedwig School teaching grades two through eight, of which 20 years teaching middle school math; Grade 2 teacher in the New York City Public School System for over 6 years.
B.S. in Elementary Education, St. John’s University
With 26 years teaching experience, Mrs. Petrillo began her career teaching grade 6 at Saint Lucy's in Waterbury. She then moved onto grade 7 science in both Portland and West Hartford public schools. Mrs. Petrillo joined St. Francis of Assisi School five years ago as the grade 6 homeroom teacher and middle school science teacher.
B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Syracuse University
14 years experience in parochial schools teaching Language Arts, Math and Science to grades 5 – 8;
four years experience in Early Childhood education; computer instructor at various sites during the summer months.
B.S. in Human Development and Family Relations, University of CT
M.S. in Education, SCSU
Over 5 years experience at St. Hedwig School teaching Grade 4; Administrative Assistant/Teacher at St. Lucy School for 3 years; three years at Children’s Community School in Waterbury; 10 years in the Torrington Public School System.
B.S. in Education, St. Joseph College
Masters degree credits, St. Joseph College
24 years teaching experience, exclusively in this school building teaching 3rd grade students.
B.S. in Elementary Education, CCSU
With 30 years of teaching experience in Catholic Education, Mrs. Lawlor has spent the last 22 years educating second graders in this building. She currently holds a Professional Teaching Certificate from the State of CT.
B.A. Elementary Education and English, Annhurst College
7 years teaching experience, of which the last 5 years at St. Hedwig School. Mrs. Cervone has taught both Kindergarten and Grade 1.
B.A. in Psychology, Post University
M.S. in Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport
Mrs. Neth has been in this building for over 14 years serving in many different capacities – Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade aide, gym teacher and also librarian. As a parent volunteer, she has also coached softball and served on many school committees. Many members of her family, namely her parents and children, are all graduates of St. Francis of Assisi School.
20 years teaching experience, exclusively in this school building. Miss Pisciotti has been teaching Kindergarten for the last 16 years and was recognized as the 2005 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. She currently serves on the Archdiocese of Hartford – Office of Catholic Schools Curriculum Commission.
B.A. in History with an English Minor, Trinity College of Vermont
M.S. in Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport
Prior to Mrs. Macchio joining the parochial school environment, she was a tax accountant for 8 years. She joined St. Hedwig School 4 years ago as a Pre-K Aide.
B.S. in Public Accounting; PACE University
For several years Mrs. Wade has been an active substitute and took on the role of Pre-K aide in 2009. She is the mother of two – a soon to be graduate from St. Francis of Assisi School and a middle school student of the new St. Francis – St. Hedwig School. She has been a very active volunteer and a Hopes Award recipient.
A parent volunteer for many years, Mrs. Buza began serving as the St. Francis of Assisi School librarian in 2003. In 2005, she took on the role as a Pre-K aide. Mrs. Buza is the mother of two St. Francis of Assisi School students. Outside of the school system, she has extensive experience as a business technical writer.
B.A. in Professional Writing and History (double major), Carnegie-Mellon University
M.A. in American History, University of Virginia
Over 20 years experience teaching preschool; proud mother of 3 children.
B.A. in Child Psychology, St. Joseph College
Masters credits in Early Childhood Education, St. Joseph College
Over 30 years experience teaching young children including Pre-K 3 and 4 year olds. Mrs. Russo has also served as a substitute teacher at both St. Francis of Assisi School and St. Hedwig School. She is a proud mom of 2 sons, both graduates from St. Francis of Assisi School. In 1993, Mrs. Russo was given the “Super Early Childhood Teacher Award” from St. Mary’s Hospital Child Development Program.
A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Mattatuck Community College
4 Years experience teaching 4th grade in this school building.
Teaching Certificate, State of CT
B.S. in Information & Library Science, SCSU
M.S. in Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport
Mrs. Santos is a Registered Dental Hygienist serving in patient education. She has served St. Hedwig School for the past 10 years in many capacities: Pre-K Aide, Secretary, Substitute Teacher, Music and Art Teacher. She is the mother of two - a graduate of St. Hedwig School and a student of St. Francis – St. Hedwig School. As a previous officer of the HSA, she has been an active volunteer and a Hopes Award recipient.
A.S., Tunxis Community College
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