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.
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.
ADMINISTRATION
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Ms. Melony Zanders
PRE-K TEACHER
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MS. ANNIE BRYANT
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
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MS. GIANNA CAPORALE
LITERACY SPECIALIST K-2ND GRADE
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MRS. TERESITA SOSA
2ND GRADE TEACHER
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Ms. Lanessa Vantrease
3RD GRADE & MUSIC TEACHER
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MRS. ALNITA COLLINS
4TH GRADE TEACHER
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MS. LIANA VANTREASE
5TH GRADE TEACHER
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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 &
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MS. JASMINE KEITH
OFFICE MANAGER
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MRS. SCHEREE ISSA
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS
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MR. MAURICE HAYES
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
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MR. ZAYD MUHAMMAD
SEL COORDINATOR
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MR. REGGIE BROCK
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
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MRS. SUSIE MALNAR
Innovation Lab and Technology Teacher
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MS. SHIRLEY YOUNGBLOOD
AFTERSCHOOL SUPERVISOR