Mission

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School commits to fostering academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, empowering students to serve, lead, and succeed in a diverse world.

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OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1886 as a ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. The school’s founding embodies the Church's goal of educating children with the mind and heart of Christ for the betterment of society.

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ADMINISTRATION

  • Fr. Michael Trail

    PASTOR

    Fr. Trail is the 20th pastor in the history of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and School since it’s founding in 1869.

  • Ken Koll

    PRINCIPAL

    Mr. Koll serves as principal of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School. With over forty years in education. Ken is an innovative educator that fuses 21st century learning with a solid Catholic education.

  • Robert Turner

    ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    Mr. Turner serves as the assistant principal of St. Thomas. With over 20 years of experience in both public and private schools, he supports our teachers and students daily with his warm presence and steadfast commitment to education.

  • Sidney Kenney

    ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    Ms. Kenney serves as the middle school principal and the 8th-grade home room teacher. Her love of students and keen eye towards education help support the work of the middle school students as they prepare for high school.

Meet Our Teachers and Staff

  • Ms. Melony Zanders

    PRE-K TEACHER

  • MS. ANNIE BRYANT

    KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

  • MS. GIANNA CAPORALE

    LITERACY SPECIALIST K-2ND GRADE

  • MRS. TERESITA SOSA

    2ND GRADE TEACHER

  • Ms. Lanessa Vantrease

    3RD GRADE & MUSIC TEACHER

  • MRS. ALNITA COLLINS

    4TH GRADE TEACHER

  • MS. LIANA VANTREASE

    5TH GRADE TEACHER

  • MS. HANNAH BELLINGER

    6TH GRADE HOMEROOM &
    MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA

  • MRS. OLIETTA CHEERS

    7TH GRADE HOMEROOM &
    MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH

  • MS. SIDNEY KENNEY

    8TH GRADE HOMEROOM &
    MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE

  • MS. RAQUEL CHILDRESS

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT &
    TUITION MANAGER

  • MS. JASMINE KEITH

    OFFICE MANAGER

  • MRS. SCHEREE ISSA

    DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS

  • MR. MAURICE HAYES

    DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

  • MR. ZAYD MUHAMMAD

    SEL COORDINATOR

  • MR. REGGIE BROCK

    PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

  • MRS. SUSIE MALNAR

    Innovation Lab and Technology Teacher

  • MS. SHIRLEY YOUNGBLOOD

    AFTERSCHOOL SUPERVISOR