ST PIUS X SCHOOL - Key Persons


Amy Corcoran

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Ann-Marie Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator
  • Administrative Assistant at St. Pius X School
Mrs. Shaw has been the Administrative Assistant at St. Pius X School since 2006. Prior to joining SPXS, she worked in banking as a Customer Service/Financial Service Representative. In her free time, Mrs. Shaw enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing with a good book on the beaches of Cape Cod. Her daughter is a 2013 graduate of SPXS.

Breanna Powell

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Carolyn Hietsch

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Carrie Sullivan

Job Titles:
  • Nurse

Claire Lundahl

My name is Claire Lundahl. I was born and raised in New York. I have received two masters degrees from Fordham University, one in teaching Social Studies and one in Educational Leadership. I have taught twenty three years in the New York City Public Schools. My husband and I have had a house here on the Cape since 2001. We are both Social Studies Teachers. I enjoy hiking, reading, and cooking. My husband and I enjoy traveling and gardening. I love to talk about books and ideas with middle school students. email

Clara Sullivan

She holds a degree in Business Administration and also a Post-Graduate in Marketing. She is a devout Catholic and enjoys teaching. Students for her are a blessing from God. She started working at St Pius X School in 2015 as an all subjects substitute teacher and currently is our Lower and Middle School Spanish teacher. Mrs. Sullivan enjoys cooking, spinning and enjoying time with her husband Mark and their two children, Rosanna and Nico.

Dave Schroeter

Job Titles:
  • Music Teacher PK - 8

Debbie Bourque

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
Mrs. Bourque has been at St. Pius X School since 2013. She has been both a PreK and Kindergarten Assistant. Mrs. Bourque has worked with preschool and kindergarten-aged children for the past fifteen years. Prior to teaching, Mrs. Bourque was a stay-at-home Mom for her two children who are now in their twenties. When not at school, she enjoys walking her dog Luna on the beach, spending time with her family, and watching Boston sports. email

Dorothy Kostecki

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
  • Member of the Advisory Board
Mrs. Kostecki joined St. Pius School in 2015 as the Grade 1 Assistant and transitioned to Business Manager in 2019. She has three children who have attended SPXS. Mrs. Kostecki enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, going to the beach in the summer, and skiing in the winter.

Doug Mason

Mr. Mason is teaching 5th & 6th grade math here at St. Pius X School. He is a graduate of Springfield College. For the past decade, he has worked for D-Y schools as a special needs assistant. Prior to that, Mr. Mason worked as an assistant recreation director for the towns of Provincetown and Yarmouth. Mr. Mason has coached student athletes for most of his adult life. He currently coaches soccer and basketball as well as high school baseball. In his free time, he enjoys umpiring baseball games, for various levels, collegiate to little league. He also loves spending time with his wife and his children, who are both in college. email

Ellen Goulet

Mrs. Goulet is currently the St. Pius X School Middle School Religion teacher. She has taught at St. Pius X since 2004. Prior to those years she taught Grade 1 at Holy Family Name School in New Bedford and Grades 5 & 7 at Maryknoll Grade School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mrs. Goulet graduated from Framingham State School with a degree in Early Childhood, Education and Psychology. She received her Masters in Religion at Providence College. Mrs. Goulet has been married to John Goulet for 39 years, and has five children and four grandchildren. email

Jeffrey Kent

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Principal

Joanna Ryder

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Parent Representative

Joanne Robichaud

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Community Representative

Juan Ramirez

Job Titles:
  • Custodian

Judy Werner

Job Titles:
  • Librarian
Mrs. Werner is the SPXS Librarian. Prior to being the Librarian, Mrs. Werner taught Grade 4 here at St. Pius X School. She holds a ME.D from Curry College and has been teaching on Cape Cod for over 22 years. She has two daughters Sarah and Joan and a granddaughter Natalie. Mrs. Werner loves reading, walking the canal and chocolate.

Kara Diver

Mrs. Diver is the Grade 4 teacher. She has worked at St. Pius since the school opened as a 1:1 assistant for a student with learning style differences, as well as a Grade 2, and Grade 5 & 6 teacher here at SPXS. She also served as the SPXS Extended Day Program Coordinator from August 2016 through June 2018. Mrs. Diver received her masters of elementary education from American International College. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach and reading books. email

Karen Petrie

Mrs. Petrie teaches Grade 3 here at St. Pius X School. Mrs. Petrie was born in Brighton and lived in Waltham most of her life. She became a wash-ashore in 2001. Mrs. Petrie has a Master's Degree in Early Childhood education from Lesley University. She has five children and resides in Hyannis. She has a 15 year old yellow lab and a three year old 140 pound Newfie who keep her busy. In her free time Mrs. Petrie enjoys reading, knitting, cooking and camping. email

Karen Vergakes

Job Titles:
  • Technology Coordinator
Mrs. Vergakes join the staff 2021. She is excited to work with Students, Staff & Family members. Mrs. Vergakes worked in high tech for +30 years. She is excited to teach coding and 3D Printing. In her spare time, she enjoys walks on the beach with her dog.

Kate Martin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Middle School Guidance Counselor
  • Parent Representative
Kate Martin is the Middle School Guidance Counselor here at SPXS. Prior to joining SPXS Kate Martin earned a degree in Psychology, worked on her families Oyster farm and was busy raising three daughters. In her free time she enjoys baking, reading, art, and being in nature.

Kathy Colgan

Job Titles:
  • Art Teacher PK - 8

Kirsten King

Ms. King's currently teaches Grade 3 here at St. Pius X School. Prior to teaching Grade 3, she taught Grade 2 and was the PreK assistant here at SPXS. Ms. King has her EEC and is currently working towards her Masters in Education. She previously taught in Newport, RI and on Cape Cod for 17 years. Ms. King enjoys paddle boarding and her French Bulldog, Cody. email

Linda Azanow

Mrs. Azanow joined St. Pius X School in August of 2023 as a 2nd grade teacher. She came to us with 14 years of experience teaching both 4th and 5th grades at St. Bridget School in Framingham. When she isn't teaching at SPXS Mrs. Azanow enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating in the summer, and relaxing in front of a fire in the winter. email

Lori Boghdan - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
  • Member of the Advisory Board

Marie Merrill

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Merrill has been the Kindergarten teacher at St. Pius X School since 2012. Prior to joining SPXS, she taught Kindergarten at Holy Trinity School for 14 years. In her free time, Mrs. Merrill enjoys drawing, painting and gardening.

Mark Quinn - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Advisory Board

Marty Hietsch

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Parent Representative, Physical Plan T

Mary Rose

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Melissa Foran

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten Assistant
Mrs. Foran joined St Pius School in September of 2020 as a recess/lunch monitor. Mrs. Foran transitioned to Kindergarten Assistant in 2021. Prior to working at St Pius Mrs. Foran worked for Brockton Public Schools. Mrs. Foran was also a Clinical Supervisor and Developmental Specialist at Early Intervention. She has over 12 years experience working with children and families with developmental disabilities. Mrs. Foran also is a licensed real estate agent and works in the family business, Foran Realty. She has 2 children who both attend St. Pius. Mrs. Foran enjoys spending time with her family playing sports, going to the beach, boating or golfing.

Nick Corsi

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Director
  • Physical Education Teacher for Pre - K
Mr. Corsi is the Physical Education teacher for Pre-K - 8th grade and the Middle School Athletic Director for our seven interscholastic sport teams. Mr. Corsi enjoys coaching youth sports and has two children, Anna and Benjamin.

Patrick Foran

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Parent Representative

Paul McDonough

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Parish Representative

Rev. John Kelleher

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Advisory Board
  • Pastor
  • Ex Officio

Sandro Correa

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Director
Mr. Correa was born and raised in Brazil, he has been the Facilities Director at St. Pius X School since 2006. Prior to joining SPXS, Sandro worked in restaurants, radio stations and as a General Manager for a Food Distribution Center in Ceasa MG, Brazil. He studied 3 years majoring in Accounting Technician in EEMAO, MG, Brazil. He was also a certified beekeeper in EMATER, MG, Brazil. Sandro attended ESL in Barnstable Community School. In his free time, Mr. Correa enjoys reading.

Terese Dashuta

Job Titles:
  • Nurse

Zeina Merhi

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
Mrs. Merhi, who is Lebanese, speaks, writes and reads Lebanese, English and French. She and her husband Pierre have two girls who have attended SPXS since kindergarten. She was a preschool teacher for 7 years, was the Librarian at SPXS, and is now the Foreign Language Coordinator. Mrs. Merhi enjoys spending time with kids who still believe that books are the ancient Google search. email