Faculty & Staff
Reverend Father Mark Granito
Pastor
Father Granito has been the pastor of Holy Child Catholic Parish in Tijeras for many years. He was present for the founding of the school in 2008 and has been a staunch advocate throughout its existence. His side passion is baking and his splendid bakes have placed in the State Fair. Students enjoy his quirky sense of humor and his love of all things good, true, and beautiful.
Pastor
Father Granito has been the pastor of Holy Child Catholic Parish in Tijeras for many years. He was present for the founding of the school in 2008 and has been a staunch advocate throughout its existence. His side passion is baking and his splendid bakes have placed in the State Fair. Students enjoy his quirky sense of humor and his love of all things good, true, and beautiful.
Mrs. Janice Martinez
Principal
& 5th and 6th Grade Theology
Janice has been a Catholic school teacher for twenty five years, teaching elementary, middle and high school throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. She has spent the last thirteen years developing and teaching a classical curriculum and she truly believes classical learning is the solution to many of the problems facing education today. Janice has also conducted historical research in archives in Europe and was a graduate teaching assistant at the University of New Mexico. She has one B.A. in French Literature and another B.A. in Education. Moreover, she has an M.A. in Modern European History from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s in Theology from Catholic Distance University. Janice received her principle's license from the University of Dayton. She and her husband Robert Martinez belong to St Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho.
Principal
& 5th and 6th Grade Theology
Janice has been a Catholic school teacher for twenty five years, teaching elementary, middle and high school throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. She has spent the last thirteen years developing and teaching a classical curriculum and she truly believes classical learning is the solution to many of the problems facing education today. Janice has also conducted historical research in archives in Europe and was a graduate teaching assistant at the University of New Mexico. She has one B.A. in French Literature and another B.A. in Education. Moreover, she has an M.A. in Modern European History from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s in Theology from Catholic Distance University. Janice received her principle's license from the University of Dayton. She and her husband Robert Martinez belong to St Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho.
Mrs. Diana Teeters
Administrative Assistant
Diana Teeters has been a teacher at Holy Child Catholic School for the past nine years. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing a Catholic and Classical curriculum. Prior to joining our school, Diana taught in the public schools for ten years. Diana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her classroom. Being a parishioner of Holy Child Parish for the last 18 years, she has formed valuable bonds with the community and the school. Parents and students alike enjoy Mrs. Teeters’ positive and energetic attitude. Prior to living in New Mexico, Diana grew up in the Cleveland area where she attended parochial school as a child. She attended Ohio University where she received her degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in English. Diana also has a TESOL endorsement. Diana and her loving husband Steve have been together since high school. They have been blessed with four children, all of which have attended or attend Holy Child Catholic School.
Administrative Assistant
Diana Teeters has been a teacher at Holy Child Catholic School for the past nine years. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing a Catholic and Classical curriculum. Prior to joining our school, Diana taught in the public schools for ten years. Diana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her classroom. Being a parishioner of Holy Child Parish for the last 18 years, she has formed valuable bonds with the community and the school. Parents and students alike enjoy Mrs. Teeters’ positive and energetic attitude. Prior to living in New Mexico, Diana grew up in the Cleveland area where she attended parochial school as a child. She attended Ohio University where she received her degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in English. Diana also has a TESOL endorsement. Diana and her loving husband Steve have been together since high school. They have been blessed with four children, all of which have attended or attend Holy Child Catholic School.
Mrs. Colette McCleave
Preschool 3 & 4
Colette is a product of Catholic education from kindergarten through high school. She graduated from UNM in 1990 with a degree in Elementary Education. Colette taught elementary school for two years with Albuquerque Public Schools and the Moriarty-Edgewood schools before taking a 14-year break to stay home and raise her kids. Colette, her husband, Josh, and their five children are members of Holy Child Parish.
Preschool 3 & 4
Colette is a product of Catholic education from kindergarten through high school. She graduated from UNM in 1990 with a degree in Elementary Education. Colette taught elementary school for two years with Albuquerque Public Schools and the Moriarty-Edgewood schools before taking a 14-year break to stay home and raise her kids. Colette, her husband, Josh, and their five children are members of Holy Child Parish.
Mrs. Patricia Ambrose
Preschool Aide
Patricia graduated from UNM with a degree in Art and helps Mrs. McCleave with preschool classes. A resident of Edgewood with her husband, Patricia has three sons, her oldest graduating HCCS in 2016, and her twin boys in 2021. Her sons have then gone on to East Mountain High School. Her joyful, helpful spirit is such a gift as she helps with everything from recess duty to substitute teaching.
Preschool Aide
Patricia graduated from UNM with a degree in Art and helps Mrs. McCleave with preschool classes. A resident of Edgewood with her husband, Patricia has three sons, her oldest graduating HCCS in 2016, and her twin boys in 2021. Her sons have then gone on to East Mountain High School. Her joyful, helpful spirit is such a gift as she helps with everything from recess duty to substitute teaching.
Mrs. Reyna Barela
Kindergarten
Reyna graduated from UNM with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She currently holds a level II teaching license with a TESOL endorsement. She has been a kindergarten teacher for ten years in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and is joining the HCCS faculty in the 2019-2020 academic year. Reyna is a devout Catholic and has a passion for teaching children about the faith. She is very excited to be given the opportunity to be a part of Holy Child Catholic School and looks forward to helping her students develop a solid foundation in faith and academics.
Kindergarten
Reyna graduated from UNM with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She currently holds a level II teaching license with a TESOL endorsement. She has been a kindergarten teacher for ten years in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and is joining the HCCS faculty in the 2019-2020 academic year. Reyna is a devout Catholic and has a passion for teaching children about the faith. She is very excited to be given the opportunity to be a part of Holy Child Catholic School and looks forward to helping her students develop a solid foundation in faith and academics.
Mr. Jonathan Zerangue
1st Grade
Jonathan Zerangue grew up in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Geography, and a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) certification. He moved to the Albuquerque area and worked for an engineering firm for seven years as a GIS Specialist. In college, he tutored students in the "America Reads, America Counts" Program. He met his wife Tiffany in New Mexico, and after their second child was born, he became a stay at home dad, and eventually God blessed them with two more children. He was also a Sixth- Grade Religious Ed Teacher. All four of their children attend Holy Child Catholic School. He has been involved with music ministry for twenty-two years and has been a worship leader for the Lifeteen youth program at St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Rio Rancho.
1st Grade
Jonathan Zerangue grew up in Phoenix, AZ and graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Geography, and a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) certification. He moved to the Albuquerque area and worked for an engineering firm for seven years as a GIS Specialist. In college, he tutored students in the "America Reads, America Counts" Program. He met his wife Tiffany in New Mexico, and after their second child was born, he became a stay at home dad, and eventually God blessed them with two more children. He was also a Sixth- Grade Religious Ed Teacher. All four of their children attend Holy Child Catholic School. He has been involved with music ministry for twenty-two years and has been a worship leader for the Lifeteen youth program at St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Rio Rancho.
Mrs. Adrienne Campbell
2nd Grade
Adrienne Campbell teaches 2nd grade at Holy Child. She has previously worked for Rio Rancho Public Schools for 13 years as a 2nd grade teacher and literacy interventionist. She currently holds a level II teaching license with a reading endorsement. Adrienne received her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from UNM and her teaching license from the College of Santa Fe at Albuquerque. She and her family belong to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho. Adrienne enjoys being at Holy Child and enjoys working in such a special and faith-filled environment.
2nd Grade
Adrienne Campbell teaches 2nd grade at Holy Child. She has previously worked for Rio Rancho Public Schools for 13 years as a 2nd grade teacher and literacy interventionist. She currently holds a level II teaching license with a reading endorsement. Adrienne received her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from UNM and her teaching license from the College of Santa Fe at Albuquerque. She and her family belong to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho. Adrienne enjoys being at Holy Child and enjoys working in such a special and faith-filled environment.
Mrs. Michelle Fogarty
3th Grade
Michelle graduated from Idaho State University with a B.S. degree in Speech Pathology followed by a M.S. degree in Audiology. She worked as a professional audiologist until deciding to stay home and begin homeschooling her three children. She has been past president of Corpus Christi Home School Cooperative and has always taught a diverse, rich, classical curriculum with a focus on providing interventions for all types of learners. Michelle then built on that experience by completing her teaching licensure and she now holds a level II teaching license.
3th Grade
Michelle graduated from Idaho State University with a B.S. degree in Speech Pathology followed by a M.S. degree in Audiology. She worked as a professional audiologist until deciding to stay home and begin homeschooling her three children. She has been past president of Corpus Christi Home School Cooperative and has always taught a diverse, rich, classical curriculum with a focus on providing interventions for all types of learners. Michelle then built on that experience by completing her teaching licensure and she now holds a level II teaching license.
Ms. Pamela Stuchly
4th Grade
Ms. Pamela Stuchly grew up in Texas and received a B.S. in History from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor while volunteering in the collections and education departments of multiple museums and working as a substitute and after school teacher. She then received a M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma and began teaching Religious Education at her local Parish before moving to New Mexico in 2014. Since then, Pamela spent a few years working as a paralegal, but kept her love for education alive by volunteering through various outreach programs and Holy Child Parish. In 2020, Pamela returned to teaching and taught fifth grade at San Felipe de Neri and is looking forward to her time to come at Holy Child. She and her son have been members of Holy Child since 2014, and her son has been a student since then as well
4th Grade
Ms. Pamela Stuchly grew up in Texas and received a B.S. in History from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor while volunteering in the collections and education departments of multiple museums and working as a substitute and after school teacher. She then received a M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma and began teaching Religious Education at her local Parish before moving to New Mexico in 2014. Since then, Pamela spent a few years working as a paralegal, but kept her love for education alive by volunteering through various outreach programs and Holy Child Parish. In 2020, Pamela returned to teaching and taught fifth grade at San Felipe de Neri and is looking forward to her time to come at Holy Child. She and her son have been members of Holy Child since 2014, and her son has been a student since then as well
Mrs. Lisa Sanchez
Upper School Math
Mrs. Sanchez has been teaching Math and Science in the Upper Grades at Holy Child Catholic School since 2012. She is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary K-8 Education and endorsements in both Mathematics and Language Arts. She currently holds a Level II teaching license and is also certified by the State of New Mexico in the content area of Middle School Science. The school first discovered Lisa when she was teaching Religious Education at the parish, where she has been a member since 1999. Lisa brings into teaching a deep content knowledge as well as an efficient, no-nonsense approach toward learning. She and her family have been residents in the East Mountain community for nearly twenty years and she is the proud mother of three daughters.
Upper School Math
Mrs. Sanchez has been teaching Math and Science in the Upper Grades at Holy Child Catholic School since 2012. She is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary K-8 Education and endorsements in both Mathematics and Language Arts. She currently holds a Level II teaching license and is also certified by the State of New Mexico in the content area of Middle School Science. The school first discovered Lisa when she was teaching Religious Education at the parish, where she has been a member since 1999. Lisa brings into teaching a deep content knowledge as well as an efficient, no-nonsense approach toward learning. She and her family have been residents in the East Mountain community for nearly twenty years and she is the proud mother of three daughters.
Dr. Phil Pohl
Upper School Science
Dr. Phil Pohl was born and raised in Albuquerque, and studied risk at Sandia and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories for 28 years. He led projects in food defense, building security, Controlled Environment Agriculture for water conservation, efficient food and biofuel (algae) production, Health Physics and gas separating membranes. After 9/11 he spoke in Central America, the Middle East and North Africa, mainly waging peace with food and water research. He graduated from UNM and UT Austin in Chemical Engineering, is on the Engineering Advisory Board at Navajo Technical University, consults with San Juan College and volunteers at the East Mountain Food Pantry. He most recently was middle school science teacher at Our Lady of Assumption and has coached 25 seasons of youth sports. He lives in Tijeras with his wife of 37 years, Brenda. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren and have been parishioners at Holy Child since 2015.
Upper School Science
Dr. Phil Pohl was born and raised in Albuquerque, and studied risk at Sandia and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories for 28 years. He led projects in food defense, building security, Controlled Environment Agriculture for water conservation, efficient food and biofuel (algae) production, Health Physics and gas separating membranes. After 9/11 he spoke in Central America, the Middle East and North Africa, mainly waging peace with food and water research. He graduated from UNM and UT Austin in Chemical Engineering, is on the Engineering Advisory Board at Navajo Technical University, consults with San Juan College and volunteers at the East Mountain Food Pantry. He most recently was middle school science teacher at Our Lady of Assumption and has coached 25 seasons of youth sports. He lives in Tijeras with his wife of 37 years, Brenda. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren and have been parishioners at Holy Child since 2015.
Mr. Peter Blain
Upper School Humanities
Peter Blain grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was homeschooled with a classical curriculum. He attended the University of Dallas, wrote his history thesis on an 11th-century castle in Wales called Chepstow, and graduated with a history degree in 2017. During the 2018-2019 school year, he taught upper school religion at Holy Child Catholic School and assisted with the physical education program. During the year of 2020-2021, Peter taught the Ancient Year history to the fifth and sixth graders and the New World Year history to the seventh and eighth graders. He also taught theology, literature, geography, logic, and poetry. While teaching he has been amazed at the classical method’s ability to build students’ memories, especially through the recitation of poetry over time. In addition, he worked for seven summers in residential groundskeeping and irrigation at a local company in Albuquerque. Peter enjoys reading history, especially biography, running along the Rio Grande, and hiking near Sandia Peak. He is grateful to be teaching such joyful, faith-filled, and diligent students.
Upper School Humanities
Peter Blain grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was homeschooled with a classical curriculum. He attended the University of Dallas, wrote his history thesis on an 11th-century castle in Wales called Chepstow, and graduated with a history degree in 2017. During the 2018-2019 school year, he taught upper school religion at Holy Child Catholic School and assisted with the physical education program. During the year of 2020-2021, Peter taught the Ancient Year history to the fifth and sixth graders and the New World Year history to the seventh and eighth graders. He also taught theology, literature, geography, logic, and poetry. While teaching he has been amazed at the classical method’s ability to build students’ memories, especially through the recitation of poetry over time. In addition, he worked for seven summers in residential groundskeeping and irrigation at a local company in Albuquerque. Peter enjoys reading history, especially biography, running along the Rio Grande, and hiking near Sandia Peak. He is grateful to be teaching such joyful, faith-filled, and diligent students.
Ms. Marlena Figge
Upper School Writing and Literature
Marlena graduated from the University of Dallas in 2020 with a B.A. in Italian and English and an M.A. in Italian Literature from Middlebury College. She wrote one senior thesis on the Dantean epigraphs in George Eliot’s Middlemarch and another on ineffability in the poetry of Dante and Keats. She has had years of experience as a tutor, spent last summer working at an Italian immersion camp at Concordia Language Villages, and has a penchant for poetry and tea. As an alumna of HCCS, Marlena is delighted to have the opportunity to return to Holy Child, albeit on the other side of the classroom.
Upper School Writing and Literature
Marlena graduated from the University of Dallas in 2020 with a B.A. in Italian and English and an M.A. in Italian Literature from Middlebury College. She wrote one senior thesis on the Dantean epigraphs in George Eliot’s Middlemarch and another on ineffability in the poetry of Dante and Keats. She has had years of experience as a tutor, spent last summer working at an Italian immersion camp at Concordia Language Villages, and has a penchant for poetry and tea. As an alumna of HCCS, Marlena is delighted to have the opportunity to return to Holy Child, albeit on the other side of the classroom.
Mrs. Ruthanne Hamrick
Education Assistant ~ 1st-8th Grade Latin
Ruthanne Hamrick is the beloved Latin EA. She has lived in Cedar Crest since 1990. She was the church pianist in 1997-2018 and has been teaching piano lessons since 1993. She has a Bachelors degree from UNM in Fine Art and a Masters Degree from Trinity Theological Seminary in Biblical Counseling. She and her husband home-schooled their three children, using a classical approach. In so doing, she learned Latin, which she was then employed to teach at Rio Grande Enrichment Studies from 2008-2013. She taught women's Bible Study classes and was involved in counseling ministry in her church from 1997-2018. She is currently pursuing her masters in Art Therapy and Counseling.
Education Assistant ~ 1st-8th Grade Latin
Ruthanne Hamrick is the beloved Latin EA. She has lived in Cedar Crest since 1990. She was the church pianist in 1997-2018 and has been teaching piano lessons since 1993. She has a Bachelors degree from UNM in Fine Art and a Masters Degree from Trinity Theological Seminary in Biblical Counseling. She and her husband home-schooled their three children, using a classical approach. In so doing, she learned Latin, which she was then employed to teach at Rio Grande Enrichment Studies from 2008-2013. She taught women's Bible Study classes and was involved in counseling ministry in her church from 1997-2018. She is currently pursuing her masters in Art Therapy and Counseling.
Mrs. Melissa Daugherty
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Art
Melissa Daugherty is extremely happy to be heading up the enrichment program at HCCS. She believes that art, art history, and music dovetail perfectly with a classical curriculum in that they give voice and vision to the subjects taught at HCCS. Melissa has taught drawing and art history to upwards of 250 children over the last eight years, and several of her former students are pursuing advanced training in studio art. Melissa is thrilled to able to bring the glories of the Catholic visual heritage to her own parish here at Holy Child. She and her husband Kevin are longtime members of Holy Child Catholic Parish and are the proud parents of four children.
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Art
Melissa Daugherty is extremely happy to be heading up the enrichment program at HCCS. She believes that art, art history, and music dovetail perfectly with a classical curriculum in that they give voice and vision to the subjects taught at HCCS. Melissa has taught drawing and art history to upwards of 250 children over the last eight years, and several of her former students are pursuing advanced training in studio art. Melissa is thrilled to able to bring the glories of the Catholic visual heritage to her own parish here at Holy Child. She and her husband Kevin are longtime members of Holy Child Catholic Parish and are the proud parents of four children.
Ms. Alicia Ley
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Art
Born and raised in Missouri, Alicia moved to New Mexico in 2019. She graduated from UNM with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies with concentrations in Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Russian Language. Alicia is joining the HCCS faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year. She belongs to the Newman Center at the University of New Mexico. She is humbled and excited about the opportunity to help students recognize how the truth is expressed through the beauty of art, as well as, the opportunity to help mentor them on their journeys to sainthood.
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Art
Born and raised in Missouri, Alicia moved to New Mexico in 2019. She graduated from UNM with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies with concentrations in Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Russian Language. Alicia is joining the HCCS faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year. She belongs to the Newman Center at the University of New Mexico. She is humbled and excited about the opportunity to help students recognize how the truth is expressed through the beauty of art, as well as, the opportunity to help mentor them on their journeys to sainthood.
Mrs. Kristin Daugherty
Music
Mrs. Kristin Daugherty, a native of Tijeras, is absolutely humbled and honored to join the devoted team at Holy Child Catholic School. A Masters level graduate in Cello Performance from SMU, Kristin has been teaching small groups and individuals in various musical avenues for just over 20 years. After falling more and more in love with the Classical Curriculum that is offered at HCCS, she is looking forward to discovering new and exciting ways to contribute to and enrich the music program. She has three adorable children with her equally adorable husband, Ross, and is likely to be found playing in the garden when she is not playing a musical instrument.
Music
Mrs. Kristin Daugherty, a native of Tijeras, is absolutely humbled and honored to join the devoted team at Holy Child Catholic School. A Masters level graduate in Cello Performance from SMU, Kristin has been teaching small groups and individuals in various musical avenues for just over 20 years. After falling more and more in love with the Classical Curriculum that is offered at HCCS, she is looking forward to discovering new and exciting ways to contribute to and enrich the music program. She has three adorable children with her equally adorable husband, Ross, and is likely to be found playing in the garden when she is not playing a musical instrument.
Mr. Steven Woodbury
Liturgy and Choir
Mr. Steven Woodbury has been a long-time professional church musician and is currently the Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He has held that position for 25 years. He has also been the Liturgy and Choral teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School. His Ministry in music began at St. Francis Xavier and The Immaculate Conception parishes in Albuquerque, New Mexico when he was just 12 years old. Working diligently, he was able to develop and fine tune the skills required to become an accomplished Classical Organist and Choral Director which paved the way for him to receive a music scholarship from the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts in Music Education (B.M.E.) and Organ Pedagogy. After graduating, he was chosen to take part in a summer scholarship program. The Study Tour/Performance Summer Program for the Classical Organs of Europe provided the opportunity to study and perform in Holland, France, and England. Upon his return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, he began his career as an Educator by teaching Music and Religious Education at St. Mary's School. Throughout his time at St. Mary's, he was able to utilize the education he received as well as the experience he gained from his tour abroad to form an all-boys choir. In addition, he led the Latin Choir for the Tridentine Mass within The Immaculate Conception Parish. His passion for music and the appreciation for the fine arts led him to accept the position of Director of Theater and Arts (Teatro Consejo) for youth within the City of Albuquerque as part of the Youth Development Program(Y.D.I).
In addition, he serves the Archdiocese church music ministry as a canto/keyboard accompanist for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Weekly Television Mass for shut-ins as well as many Archdiocesan liturgies such as the Annual Rosary Rally and the ordination Masses at the Cathedral-Basilica in Santa Fe. In these past few years, the opportunity to travel and assist in Church pilgrimages to Mexico, Rome, Israel, Turkey, and Greece, have continued to nourish the passion within him to inspire and nurture creativity for everyone, especially his students.
Liturgy and Choir
Mr. Steven Woodbury has been a long-time professional church musician and is currently the Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He has held that position for 25 years. He has also been the Liturgy and Choral teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School. His Ministry in music began at St. Francis Xavier and The Immaculate Conception parishes in Albuquerque, New Mexico when he was just 12 years old. Working diligently, he was able to develop and fine tune the skills required to become an accomplished Classical Organist and Choral Director which paved the way for him to receive a music scholarship from the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts in Music Education (B.M.E.) and Organ Pedagogy. After graduating, he was chosen to take part in a summer scholarship program. The Study Tour/Performance Summer Program for the Classical Organs of Europe provided the opportunity to study and perform in Holland, France, and England. Upon his return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, he began his career as an Educator by teaching Music and Religious Education at St. Mary's School. Throughout his time at St. Mary's, he was able to utilize the education he received as well as the experience he gained from his tour abroad to form an all-boys choir. In addition, he led the Latin Choir for the Tridentine Mass within The Immaculate Conception Parish. His passion for music and the appreciation for the fine arts led him to accept the position of Director of Theater and Arts (Teatro Consejo) for youth within the City of Albuquerque as part of the Youth Development Program(Y.D.I).
In addition, he serves the Archdiocese church music ministry as a canto/keyboard accompanist for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Weekly Television Mass for shut-ins as well as many Archdiocesan liturgies such as the Annual Rosary Rally and the ordination Masses at the Cathedral-Basilica in Santa Fe. In these past few years, the opportunity to travel and assist in Church pilgrimages to Mexico, Rome, Israel, Turkey, and Greece, have continued to nourish the passion within him to inspire and nurture creativity for everyone, especially his students.
Ms. Mary O-Carroll
Physical Education
Ms. Mary O'Carroll, MS, ATC, CSCS and her family have been parishioners at Holy Child since 2001. She has a Master of Science in Health & Physical Education/Sports medicine from Ohio University. This is in addition to her Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education Recreation & Dance, along with a minor in Biology and Athletic Training. In the past eleven years, she has taught at Our Lady of Fatima and Queen of Heaven Catholic Schools and was also a part of the Athletic Training Education program at UNM, Smith College and Ball State University. She was a religion teacher at Holy Child Parish, a board member of the school and the bookkeeper back in 2018-19. She and her husband have sons who attended Catholic schools in Albuquerque and who graduated from the University of Dallas and Texas A & M. The eldest son is in seminary formation at the Cistercian Abbey in Irving Texas and another son is working in Dallas for YCP and Word on Fire.
Physical Education
Ms. Mary O'Carroll, MS, ATC, CSCS and her family have been parishioners at Holy Child since 2001. She has a Master of Science in Health & Physical Education/Sports medicine from Ohio University. This is in addition to her Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education Recreation & Dance, along with a minor in Biology and Athletic Training. In the past eleven years, she has taught at Our Lady of Fatima and Queen of Heaven Catholic Schools and was also a part of the Athletic Training Education program at UNM, Smith College and Ball State University. She was a religion teacher at Holy Child Parish, a board member of the school and the bookkeeper back in 2018-19. She and her husband have sons who attended Catholic schools in Albuquerque and who graduated from the University of Dallas and Texas A & M. The eldest son is in seminary formation at the Cistercian Abbey in Irving Texas and another son is working in Dallas for YCP and Word on Fire.
