Philosophy
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School identifies message, community, service, and worship as the educational foundation upon which a partnership of home and school is built. Recognizing parents as primary educators, and teachers as facilitators for learning, our students develop within an educational program rooted in Catholic faith that imparts knowledge, values, and life skills according to the individual needs and abilities of each child. Education is a process that transcends the immediate future and with this shared vision, we strive to instill in our students a life-long commitment and societal responsibility to the Christian ideals of peace, justice, equality, and respect for all life.† 

Mission Statement
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is called to provide a nurturing environment where students can grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, psychologically and physically. Through a dedicated partnership of parish, parents, and educators, we strive to prepare our students to become productive, global citizens of the twenty-first century. Placed within the foundation of our philosophy, we share the vision and common goal of Excellence in Catholic Education.

Student Learning Expectations
The Students of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School will know and understand:

Stewardship

~As Time, Talent, and Treasure by

• Contributing to the Community of Faith
• Recognizing God’s Gifts
• Demonstrating an Attitude of Gratitude
• Reaching Out to Others in Need

Faith and Worship

~As Knowing, Loving, and Serving God by

• Participating in Liturgical Celebrations
• Developing a Prayer Life
• Living our Catholic Faith in Words and Actions
• Respecting the Dignity of all Life

Scholastic Achievement

~As Striving for Academic Excellence by

• Communicating Effectively
• Evaluating Academic Performance
• Surpassing Expectations
• Using Problem Solving Strategies

Our Staff

ADMINISTRATION/ OFFICE PERSONNEL	PRESCHOOL TEACHERS	TEACHERS K-8	SUPPORT STAFF
Mr. Brian Wheeler Principal BS, CA Credential 18 years in education	Mrs. Jennifer Paino Director AA/ CA State Site Supervisor 26 years at St. Francis School/29 years in education	Ms. Lori Tekverk Kindergarten- Interim	Mrs. Linda Brehove Purchaser BA 9 years at St. Francis School
Mrs. Mary Drego Administrative Assistant 24 years at St. Francis School	Mrs. Libby Caplinger Teacher 20 years at St. Francis School/29 years in education	Mrs. Ginny Scharbarth Grade 1 BA, CA Credential 18 years at St. Francis School/20+ years in education	Mrs. Teri Herold Aide 12 years at St. Francis School
Mrs. Julie Kaiser Resource Coordinator BA 20 years at St. Francis School/24 years in education	Ms. Diana Treadwell Teacher 26 years at St. Francis School/28 years in education	Mrs. Karen Solomon Grade 2 BA, CA Credential 9 years at St. Francis School/12 years in education	Mrs. Kay O’Connell Librarian AA 23 years at St. Francis School/32 years in education
	Ms. Kathleen Avina Teacher	Ms. Katie Marley Grade 3 BA, CA Credential 5 years at St. Francis School 5 years in education	Ms. Gayle Sharp Computer Teacher 21 years at St. Francis School
	Ms. Harriet Long Teacher BA 1 year at St. Francis School/14 years in education	Mrs. Lani Cameron Grade 4 MA, NY Credential 27 years at St. Francis School/37 years in education	Ms. Kathy Sierra Aide / After School Care 18 years at St. Francis School/27 years in education
		Mrs. Maria Wambach Grade 5 BS, CA Credential 6 years at St. Francis School	Mrs. Lisa McGarvey Physical Education
		Mrs. Cindy Skraby Grade 6 BA, IL Credential 9 years at St. Francis School/15 years in education	Mrs. Pam Talbot Middle School Math BA, CA Credential 17 years at St. Francis School/22 years in education
		Mrs. Ann Corwin Grade 7, Middle School Science BA, CA Credential 5 years at St. Francis School, 41 years in education	Mr. Jorge Bonilla Spanish BA, MA, CA Credential 1 year at St. Francis School, 25 years in education
		Mr. George LaVoice Grade 8 BA History, BA Education & MEd in School Administration. 4 years at St. Francis School/31 years in education

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