Our Dedicated Faculty & Staff

At Morning Star School, our faculty and staff are not just educators—they are passionate, highly qualified professionals committed to the success of every student.

  • 100% of our faculty hold a bachelor’s degree
  • 52% have earned a master’s degree or higher
  • Endorsed in religion and music by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine

Our teachers are specialists in differentiated instruction, ensuring that each student receives personalized support to help them thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Their dedication, expertise, and faith-driven mission create a nurturing environment where students with learning differences can reach their fullest potential.

Administration

Elaine Shott

Elaine Shott

Principal

Jontai Binder

Jontai Binder

Assistant Principal

Military Contact Liason,
Fine Arts, & Music Club Contact

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Morgan Novicky

Morgan Novicky

Guidance Counselor

Office Staff

Mari Dowdakin

Mari Dowdakin

Office Manager

 Stephanie Misener

Stephanie Misener

Office Assistant & Scholarships

Jainaba Saara

Jainaba Saara

Front Office Assistant

Deacon Ed Prisby

Deacon Ed Prisby

Director of Development

Chloe Mattivi

Chloe Mattivi

Development Assistant

Connor Daily

Connor Daily

IT Coordinator

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Heriberto “Jr.” Villanueva

Heriberto “Jr.” Villanueva

Grounds & Maintenance

 

 

Primary (K-2) Faculty

Christie Futch

Christie Futch

Primary 2 Teacher

Immediate (3-5) Faculty

Jacqueline House

Jacqueline House

Intermediate 1 Teacher

Barbara Powell

Barbara Powell

Intermediate 2 Teacher

Rachel Moreland

Rachel Moreland

Intermediate 3 Teacher

Junior High Faculty

Cathy Schuman

Cathy Schuman

Jr. High 1 Teacher

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Jessica Wilkes

Jessica Wilkes

Jr. High 2 Teacher

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Esther Franqui

Esther Franqui

Junior High 3 Teacher

High School Faculty

Laura Brock

Laura Brock

9th Grade Homeroom

ELA & Reading

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Angela Whitson

Angela Whitson

10th Grade Homeroom

Social Studies

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Jean Barnes

Jean Barnes

11th Grade Homeroom

Erica Carter

Erica Carter

12th Grade Homeroom

Math, HS Coordinator, & Senior Events

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Adriana Giles

Adriana Giles

Spanish

Religion Faculty

Adriana Giles

Adriana Giles

Campus Minister

Junior High & High School Religion

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Roxana Perez

Roxana Perez

Sacramental Prep

Primary & Intermediate Religion

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Sister Elise Kennedy

Sister Elise Kennedy

Primary 1 & 2 Religion

Resource Faculty & Staff

(In alphabetical order)

Mary Amadeo

Mary Amadeo

Reading Interventionist

Elaina Chason

Elaina Chason

Social Skills Consultant

 Nancy Colon

Nancy Colon

Paraprofessional

Amy Gurr

Amy Gurr

Speech-Language Pathologist

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Anna Guzman

Anna Guzman

Paraprofessional

Delinda Kuepper

Delinda Kuepper

Paraprofessional

 

 

Rebecca Militante

Rebecca Militante

K-8 Music

HS Fine Arts, & Music Mentor Coordinator

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Sister Rea

Sister Rea

Support Services

Stefanie Russell

Stefanie Russell

Paraprofessional

McKayla Whiteside

McKayla Whiteside

High School Musical Director

Paraprofessional

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Angela Whitson

Angela Whitson

High School PE & Health

Ryan Woodward

Ryan Woodward

K-8 PE Coach

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