Biographies
Argenti, Martin
Religious Studies Instructor, Director of Campus Ministry
BS in Biology and Spanish � University of Portland
1 year working at the school
Ext. 341
margenti@saintlawrence.org
Bennett, John
Social Science Instructor
BS in Marketing � Santa Clara University
M.Ed in Cross Cultural Teaching � National University
11 years working at the school
Ext. 705
jbennett@saintlawrence.org
Carroll, Kevin
Religious Studies Instructor
BA in English � Santa Clara University
MA in Catholic School Administration � University of San Francisco
18 years of teaching at the school
26 years of working at the Parish and Education Center
Ext. 706
kcarroll@saintlawrence.org
Carroll, Mary
Religious Studies, English and Drama Instructor
BA in English � Loyola Marymount University
MA in Education � Notre Dame de Namur University
MA in Spirituality � Santa Clara University (in progress)
16 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 714
mcarroll@saintlawrence.org
Claudio, Jennifer
Science Instructor
BA in Human Development � University of California, San Diego
MA in Natural Science � San Jose State University (in progress)
4 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 723
jclaudio@saintlawrence.org
DeBarr, Kelly
BA in Spanish – St. Mary’s College of California
Years at Saint Lawrence Academy – 1 year
kdebarr@saintlawrence.org
DeCarlo, Michael
Mathematics Instructor
BA in Mathematics - California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
MA in Computer-Based Education, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
4 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 724
mdecarlo@saintlawrence.org
Dixon, Mary
Admissions Director
BA in Marketing – University of Southern California
Years at Saint Lawrence Academy – 2 years
Ext. 338
mdixon@saintlawrence.org
Duncan, Alfred
ASL Instructor
3 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 707
aduncan@saintlawrence.org
Egusa, Dr. Jerry
Zacchaeus Program Director; Educational Psychologist
BS in Psychology � Santa Clara University
MA in Learning Disabilities/School Psychology � Santa Clara University
Ph.D in Educational Psychology � University of San Francisco
12 years of working at the school
Ext. 344
jregusa@pacbell.net
Endaya, Joe
Physical Education Instructor; Athletic Director
8 years of working at the school
Ext. 336
jendaya@saintlawrence.org
Eubanks, Anne
Assistant Principal; Dean of Students
BA in English - Whittier College
19 years of working at the school
Ext. 333
aeubanks@saintlawrence.org
Filios, Christie
Principal; English Instructor
BA in English � Loyola Marymount University
BA in Communication Arts � Loyola Marymount University
MA in Education � Stanford University
9 years working at the school
Ext. 335
cfilios@saintlawrence.org
Hurley, Sr. Peggy
Business and Social Science Instructor; Bookstore Manager
BA in Business Administration - Armstrong University
MA in Business Administration - Armstrong University
16 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 720
phurley@saintlawrence.org
Ingebrigtsen, Jason
English and Social Science Instructor
BA in Political Science - University of California, Davis
BA in Economics - University of California, Davis
MS in Defense and Strategic Studies - Southwest Missouri State University
MA in Education - National University
9 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 708
jingebrigtsen@saintlawrence.org
Johnson, Kenneth
IT Director
10 years of working at the school
Ext. 342
kjohnson@saintlawrence.org
Lobry Alvarez, Sophie
Foreign Language and Religious Studies Instructor
BA in English Literature and Civilization - France
MA in Education - Santa Clara University
9 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 709
slobry@saintlawrence.org
Louie, Richard
Science Instructor
BA in Chemistry – San Jose State University
BS in Psychology – Santa Clara University
Years at Saint Lawrence Academy: 1 year
Ext.
rlouie@saintlawrence.org
Murphy, Natalie
Mathematics Instructor
BS in Mathematics - Santa Clara University
MS in Operations Research/System Analysis - Stanford University
MBA - Santa Clara University
2 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 713
nmurphy@saintlawrence.org
Olein, Amy
Religious Studies and English Instructor; Academic Services Liaison
BS in Psychology - Santa Clara University
MA in Education - Notre Dame de Namur University
9 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 334
aolein@saintlawrence.org
Olein, Ryan
Art and Yearbook Instructor
BA in Fine Arts - San Jose State University
MA in Education - Notre Dame de Namur University
7 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 721
rolein@saintlawrence.org
Reid, Marie
Office Manager
AA in Liberal Arts - De Anza College
5 years working at the school
Ext. 330
mreid@saintlawrence.org
Schlernitzauer, Kelly
Administrative Assistant
AS in Science – De Anza College
Years at Saint Lawrence Academy: 1 year
Ext. 331
kschlernitzauer@saintlawrence.org
Schmuck, Brien
English and Social Science Instructor
BA in History, University of California, San Diego
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
3 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 728
bschmuck@saintlawrence.org
Seidler, Michael
Social Science and Computer Instructor
BA in Marketing - Santa Clara University
MA in Curriculum and Teaching - Notre Dame de Namur University
14 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 711
mseidler@saintlawrence.org
Stoll, Laura
Academic and Personnel Counselor
BA in English - Fairfield University
MA in Counseling Psychology - John F. Kennedy University
11 years of working at the school
Ext. 343
lstoll@saintlawrence.org
Tsutsui, Julie
Mathematics Instructor; Director of Student Activities
BS in Applied Mathematics - University of Missouri - Rolla
MA in Education - Santa Clara University (in progress)
11 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 712
jtsutsui@saintlawrence.org
Ward, Andrew
English Instructor
BA in Communication - Santa Clara University
4 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 727
award@saintlawrence.org
Weeks, Cheryl
Academic and Personal Counselor
BA in Sociology and Psychology - California State University, Chico
MA in Pupil Personnel Counseling Psychology - San Jose State University
MA in Marriage, Family and Children Counseling - Santa Clara University
15 years of working at the school
Ext. 346
cweeks@saintlawrence.org
Woodcock, Brent
Science, Mathematics and Physical Education Instructor
BS in Mechanical Engineering - University of Missouri
MA in Education - Santa Clara University (in progress)
9 years of teaching at the school
Ext. 718
bwoodcock@saintlawrence.org
Important Dates
- August 15 – Freshman Orientation from 9 am – 3 pm in the Community Center and Academy
- August 15 – New Parent Coffee at 10 am in the Parish Hall
- August 17 – Uniform sales from 3 – 7 pm in the Academy Library
- August 19 – First day of classes; school pictures taken
- August 19 – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
- August 25 – Chalk the Walk at lunch in the pavilion
- August 25 – Magazine drive begins
- August 27 – Welcome Back Rally at 1:15 pm in the Community Center
- August 27 – Welcome Back Mixer from 7:30 – 10:30 pm in the Community Center
- August 30 – Back-to-School Night beginning at 6:30 pm in the Church
- August 31 – School theme day to include freshman elections
- September 1 – Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated with the Elementary and Middle Schools at 8:30 am in the Church
- September 2 – Pastoral Parish Council Meeting at 7 pm in the Rectory
- September 3 – Minimum Day – 12:15 dismissal
- September 6 – LABOR DAY – No school
- September 7 – Parent Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Little Theater
- September 9 – Education Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in SLEMS Faculty Lounge
- September 10 – Mass at 8:30 am in the Church
- September 10 – Freshman Zacchaeus Retreat from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
- September 11 – Parent Club BBQ from 11 am – 2 pm in the pavilion
- September 14 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at Most Holy Trinity School
- September 14 – Men’s Club Meeting at 6:30 pm in the pavilion
- September 15 – Youth Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
- September 16 – Finance Council Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Rectory
- September 16 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Lucy School
- September 17 – Trivia Game Night from 7 – 9 pm in the Parish Hall
- September 17 – Student Council Lock-In from 7 pm until 8 am on September 18 in the Academy building
- September 20 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Catherine School
- September 20 – Toilet Paper Drive begins
- September 22 – Magazine drive ends
- September 23 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. Clare School
- September 23 – Senior Breakaway Day
- September 24 – Celtic Pride Day
- September 24 – Celebrity Sandwich Day at lunch in the pavilion
- September 24 – Laps for Lyme and Lymphoma from 8 – 11 pm at Rollin’ Ice
- September 25 – Campus Restoration Day from 9 am – 4 pm
- September 26 – Academy Sponsored Mass at 6 pm in the Church
- September 27 – Make up Picture Day
- September 28 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at Holy Spirit School
- September 30 – High School Information Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at St. John Vianney School
- September 30 – Class of 2011 College Night at 7 pm in the Church
School News
ACADEMY WELCOMES NEW FACULTY AND STAFF
As the Academy prepares for the arrival of new students and the reappearance of returning students, the Academy also welcomes some new faculty and staff. Joining the Academy for the 2010 – 2011 school year are:
Kelly DeBarr who will be joining the staff as a Spanish instructor, teaching levels 1 and 3. Additionally, Kelly is interested in coaching swimming, working in Campus Ministry and involving herself with activities dealing with foreign language.
Richard (Rick) Louie is our joining our science department. Rick will be teaching Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics and Honors Physics. Rick comes to St. Lawrence Academy with a wealth of experience in teaching at small Catholic high schools, having worked at both Bishop Garces High School in Bakersfield and St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in Watsonville.
Kelly Schlernitzauer has joined our front office staff as school register. Having worked at Harker Academy for ten years, Kelly brings a wealth of front office experience to our campus.
And, Janet Yamada has stepped into the role of Development Director for the Education Center. Janet has been a volunteer at the Education Center for a number of years. She has a wealth of fundraising and event planning experience both here at Saint Lawrence and with her volunteer work with Girl Scouts (Troop 61331), San Jose Youth Community Service, and Suzume no Gakko, a Japanese culture program.
We welcome all of our new personnel and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming school year.