Administration & Faculty
Our faculty and staff are committed to fulfilling the mission of St. Rita School by providing a warm, caring environment where students can develop their gifts and talents as they grow spiritually, academically, and socially. We teach Catholic values in a Christ-centered environment.
Our teaching staff is comprised of 28 qualified, dedicated individuals who strive to bring the best to their classrooms and collectively offer many years of valuable teaching experience to our students. We encourage all teachers to explore opportunities for professional enrichment experiences. Each teacher shares his or her faith in Jesus Christ in a unique way.
Our excellent group of teachers, administrators, and staff is here to serve. We recognize that parent involvement is critical to our success, and we welcome and encourage your input. We invite you to get to know us and to contact us at any time.
Open Positions
- Part-Time After Care Staff
The ideal candidate must enjoy working with school-aged children, must be 18 or older, must complete a background check, fingerprinting, and Virtus training. Hours are 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday when school is in session. $20 per hour. Please email Ms. McKay, or call her at 203-248-3114.
Administration
Father Christopher M. Tiano
Graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School and Georgetown University in Washington, DC, then began his studies for the priesthood at St. John Seminary in Boston. Ordained in 1989, he earned his license in Sacred Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome in 1996.
Patricia O'Neil Tiezzi
Principal - BS from Bentley University, MS from CCSU, 6th Year in Education Leadership from CCSU
Sr. Anne D'Alessio
Vice Principal - BA in Mathematics from St. Louis University, MS in Mathematics from St. Louis University
Joanna DeMilo-Robinson,
Dean of Student Life
Joanne Bruno
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Lisa Palma
School Nurse
Paula Nugent
Business Manager
Sr. Barbara Matazzaro
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program Facilitator
Hilary Nawrocki
Advancement Director
Teachers & Staff
Andrea Affinito
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Jenay Alvarez
Kindergarten
Erin Bonini
Grade 1
Cindy Brennan
Middle School Math
Erin Carmody
Hot Lunch Program Coordinator
Website
Susan DeLucia
Pre-K 4 Aide
Stephanie Dimesky
Pre-Kindergarten 4 and Director of Early Childhood
Erika DiRenzo
Grade 3
Donald Fay
Middle School Science
Tyler Ferrara
Grade 4
Dolores Fortuna
Grade 5
Kristen Geltman
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Denise Gertz
Grade 2
Lori Gill
Grade 4
Elaine Grossomanides
Middle School Social Studies, Geography and History
Mike Halloran
Administrative Assistant
Suzanne Hamling
Middle School Religion
Kiersten Hughey
P.E.
Deborah Keyes
Art
Taylor Long
Middle School E.L.A.
Polina Mann
Music
Megan Marottolo
Pre-K 4 Aide
Laura McKay
Administrative Assistant/After Care Director
Shirley Modena
Grade 3 Specialist
Allessandra Paglia
Spanish Teacher
Tiffany Palowski
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kaitlin Perrotti
Grade 2
Eileen Riley
Kindergarten
Marie Rourke
Middle School E.L.A. & Curriculum & Instruction Specialist
Steve Schmidt
Before/After Care Instructor
Sheila Schreck
Librarian
Maggie Silbo
Grade 1
Donna Soliwoda
Grade 5
Peter Tehan
Athletics Director
Antonietta Testa
Pre-K 3 Aide