Teachers

Nancy Chiarelli, KA

Mrs. Chiarelli is a graduate of Belmont Abbey College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.  In addition to her elementary teaching experience, she has served as a preschool Director. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and the previous Director of Kamp Gabe 4 Kids, a summer camp held at St. Gabriel Catholic School.  In May of 2021, Mrs. Chiarelli was named the recipient of the Father Frank Excellence in Teaching Award.

Molly Gibbs, KB

Mrs. Gibbs is a Charlotte native. She attended Appalachian State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in English as a Second Language. She completed her Master’s degree in the Art of Teaching K-6 at Queens University of Charlotte. She is also licensed by the state of North Carolina to teach English as a Second Language. 

Jennifer Singleton, KC

Mrs. Singleton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s degree in Child and Family Development from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor and brings extensive experience working with both general and special education students, ages 2 to 13.

Mrs. Singleton and her husband, Sean, are proud parents of two children, Brendan and McKenna, who attend Holy Trinity and St. Gabriel School. The Singleton family is actively involved in the St. Gabriel Parish community.

Dedicated to nurturing the academic and spiritual growth of her students, Mrs. Singleton is deeply committed to helping each child reach their full potential, both in the classroom and in their faith journey.

Christine Giroux, KD

Mrs. Giroux graduated from Belmont Abbey College where she studied Elementary Education. Mrs. Giroux has taught both kindergarten and first grade at St. Gabriel Catholic School, and currently teaches kindergarten.  In May 2024, Mrs. Giroux was awarded a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their best by exhibiting the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. 

Kelly Darling, 1A

Mrs. Darling holds a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago.  Her previous teaching experience includes preschool, kindergarten, first grade, third grade, and fourth grade. She currently teaches first grade at St. Gabriel.

Sarah Marsha, 1B

Mrs. Marsha holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina and holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and began her teaching career in 2012. Her previous teaching experience includes teaching preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. 

Mrs. Marsha has taught in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Charleston, South Carolina. She joined the St. Gabe's team in 2021 when she moved to Charlotte. She currently teaches first grade. Mrs. Marsha and her husband, Daniel, have two young children that they adore.

Carolyn Sutton, 1C

Ms. Sutton has a bachelor’s degree from Randolph Macon, and received her Masters in Early Childhood Development from Oglethorpe University.   She taught Kindergarten at Myers Park Traditional before she had her own children, and was an assistant at St. Ann’s.  After many years away to raise her children, she joined St. Gabriel School in 2023 and is so excited to be a part of the St. Gabriel Family.

Mary Jane Cowman, 1D

Mrs. Cowman graduated from Elon University with a degree in Elementary Education and Queens University with a Masters in Reading. Her teaching experience includes first and fourth grades in CMS and St. Gabriel. After spending a few years at home to raise her own children, Mrs. Cowman is excited to rejoin the staff at St. Gabriel to teach first grade. 

Mary Lauren Shea, 2A

Ms. Shea was born and raised in Charlotte. Having attended Catholic school for some of her own elementary years, she rejoined the MACS system at St Gabriel School in 2020. Mary Lauren attended Texas Christian University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Science Curriculum and Instruction. 

Hayden Call, 2B

Mrs. Call (formerly Miss Rockecharlie) is a proud Charlotte native and grateful to be teaching within the MACS system that shaped her own education. After attending St. Patrick, Holy Trinity, and Charlotte Catholic, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Queens University of Charlotte and spent five years teaching in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where she was named New Teacher of the Year (2014–2015) and Teacher of the Year (2017–2018) at Eastover Elementary.

Mrs. Call was humbled to receive a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award in 2024, earned her Master’s Degree in Reading Education from UNC Charlotte in May 2025, and was honored to be named the Father Frank Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for the 2024-2025 school year.  Mrs. Call feels blessed to live out her dreams each day in the classroom.

Theresa Surina, 2C

Michelle Boyle, 2D

Mrs. Michelle Boyle graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She began her teaching career with the MACS system in 2002 as a fourth-grade teacher at St. Patrick Catholic School. After several years at home raising her children, she returned to the classroom at St. Gabriel Catholic School, where she is now entering her 14th year.

Mrs. Boyle has over 20 years of teaching experience across first, second, third, and fourth grades. She is an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher and believes strongly in the power of movement to enhance student learning. In 2017, she was awarded a GEE Grant from The MACS Education Foundation to create a Kinesthetic Classroom. Her teaching philosophy centers on creating fun, student-centered lessons that incorporate movement and hands-on strategies to engage learners and support achievement.

She has served as a Diocesan presenter on topics including classroom management, movement in the classroom, and literacy instruction. In May 2023, she was honored with the Father Frank Excellence in Teaching Award.

Mrs. Boyle and her husband are proud parents of three children—all graduates of St. Gabriel and Holy Trinity. Her two sons are Charlotte Catholic High School graduates, and her daughter is currently a senior at Charlotte Catholic.  Mrs. Boyle is devoted to Catholic education and is happy to be both a parent and teacher in the MACS school system!

Faith Pilcher, 3A

Ms. Pilcher earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she was also a member of the varsity swim team. She completed her Master’s degree in Reading Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2024 and is currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in Special Education with a focus on Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) learners. She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction. Ms. Pilcher is an active parishioner at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. A fun fact about her is that she has a twin sister and twin younger brothers. She is excited to be part of the third-grade team at St. Gabriel and is passionate about nurturing a love of learning in all her students.

Nikki Warren, 3B

Mrs. Warren is a proud alumna of St. Gabriel Catholic School and Charlotte Catholic High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University and holds a master's degree in Reading, Language, and Literacy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In addition, she is certified in the Orton-Gillingham instructional approach.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Warren has been recognized for her dedication and excellence in teaching. She was honored with the Father Frank Excellence in Teaching Award in May 2018 and was named the Hyundai Hometown Hero Teacher Winner in May 2021. Most recently, in May 2024, she received the Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for her inspiring guidance and her commitment to helping students achieve their best through the example of living out the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Mrs. Warren has been a member of the Saint Gabriel Catholic School faculty since 1995. All three of her children are proud graduates of Saint Gabriel, Holy Trinity, and Charlotte Catholic. As a former student, dedicated teacher, and involved parent, Mrs. Warren is deeply committed to the mission and value of Catholic education, having experienced its blessings from every perspective.

Anne Obeck, 3C

Mrs. Obeck graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill.  She has teaching experience in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade classrooms.  In addition, she is an Exceptional Children's teacher, having worked with students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System.  Mrs. Obeck is incredibly excited about teaching children in an environment where Christ is at the center of all we do. Mrs.Obeck's goal as an educator is to build and encourage life-long learners who are curious about the world around them, compassionate to others, and tenacious about their goals and dreams. In May 2024, Mrs. Obeck was awarded a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their best by exhibiting the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Lisa O'Herron, 3D

Mrs. O’Herron earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mrs. O’Herron has over 30 years of experience in education, and she is very excited to be a part of the St. Gabriel Family.

Elizabeth Rainwater, 4A

A Charlotte native, Mrs. Rainwater holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and began her teaching career in 2011. After 13 years in CMS and being named Smithfield Elementary’s 2023–2024 Teacher of the Year, she joined St. Gabriel, where she is now in her second year teaching 4th grade. She and her husband, Will, have two young children and are parishioners at St. Gabriel Catholic Church.

Carolyn Lux, 4B

Mrs. Lux holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Washington State University. After graduating, she moved to Charlotte and began teaching at St. Gabriel. Mrs. Lux has experience teaching third grade, STEM, preschool and currently teaches fourth grade. She is an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher.  In May 2025, Mrs. Lux was awarded a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their best by exhibiting the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Building student connections and a positive learning environment are her passions. 

Lauren Convery, 4C

Mrs. Convery attended UNC Charlotte where she studied Elementary Education and was a member of the Charlotte 49ers Track & Field team. After teaching in public schools in the Charlotte area, Mrs. Convery is extremely thankful to be a member of the St. Gabes family. Mrs. Convery has a passion for helping students grow into successful, respectful, and hard-working young adults. 

Julie Reinhardt, 4D

Julie Reinhardt brings over 25 years of experience in elementary education, joining St. Gabes in 2021 when she moved to Charlotte. She currently teaches 4th grade and is dedicated to creating a supportive classroom where students feel confident and grow as readers, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers.

With a strong focus on reading, math, and technology, Ms. Reinhardt uses creative, purposeful instruction to build both academic skills and self-assurance. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology from National Louis University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Iowa State University.

Deven Dickerson, 5A

Originally from upstate New York, Mr. Dickerson earned his Bachelor's Degree from Fredonia State University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University. He has over 15 years of experience working with students in 3rd through 5th grade. 

Alexa Tymon, 5B

Ms. Tymon is originally from Connecticut and a graduate of the University of Dayton, where she earned both a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. As an educator, her goal is to inspire life-long learners in an inclusive, supportive classroom environment. She is passionate about inquiry-based learning and enjoys guiding students as they explore, question, and develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ms. Tymon is excited and blessed to be part of the St. Gabriel community!

Jennifer Cosgrove, 5C

Prior to moving to Charlotte, Mrs. Cosgrove taught in both public and private schools in New Jersey. She taught Kindergarten through sixth grade for over nineteen years. Prior to teaching, she worked with children and their families for seven years in school and mental health settings. She also worked with Catholic Charities in Brooklyn, NY as an adoption and foster care social worker. She has Masters degrees in both Social Work from New York University and Education from Monmouth University.

Meghan Olson, 5D

Mrs. Olson has taught at St. Gabriel's since 2007.  Originally from Cincinnati, she graduated from the University of Dayton in 2007 and moved to Charlotte to pursue her early childhood degree.  Mrs. Olson received her Master's in Education at Wingate University. Mrs. Olson was named the recipient of the Father Frank Excellence in Teaching Award  for the 2019-2020 school year.  She loves the community of St. Gabriel's and is excited for her 9th year in fifth grade!

Jamie Deaver, Art

Mrs. Deaver graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from the University of South Alabama, with a focus on ceramics. Her ten years’ experience in education includes Residential High School Hall Advisor and Elementary Student Services Assistant roles, and most recently, she taught Art in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School district. Mrs. Deaver is passionate about helping students discover the best version of themselves through creativity, and is excited to teach Art at St. Gabriel Catholic School.  

Our weekly art class nurtures creativity and confidence, giving children a supportive space to experiment with materials, express themselves, and grow their artistic skills through engaging, hands-on projects.

Mary Kay Connery, Computer Technology

Mrs. Connery holds a BS from North Carolina State University, a MS from UNC Greensboro, and recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology from UNC Charlotte.  She is currently the Technology teacher at St. Gabriel and has experience teaching elementary, high school, and adult learners.

Jean Mulligan, Librarian

Mrs. Mulligan attended Slippery Rock University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Library Science.  She also completed a Master’s of Science program in Informational Studies and Library Science at Rutgers University.  She is currently the Media Specialist at St. Gabriel Catholic School.

ThuVân Vũ, Music

Ms. V has been teaching Music Literacy and Choral Music to students in grades K-5 for almost 30 years, and she holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music education. She incorporates a variety of teaching methods into her lessons, such as the Kodály, which includes singing folk songs, playing singing games, different activities, and  world music drumming to promote music literacy for all students. Her goal is for all students to be introduced to deeper concepts of music theory, while gaining an appreciation for all aspects of music in an accessible way.

Addy Jean Mullis, Spanish

Señora Mullis has been the Spanish teacher at St. Gabriel Catholic School since 2005. She was born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico and attended Sacred Heart/Belmont Abbey College obtaining a BA degree in Biology. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Wingate University.

Patty Martin, PE

Ms. Martin is a Physical Education teacher, Coach, and Athletic Director. She began her career in Illinois after attending Eastern Illinois University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in K-12 Physical Education.  In 2015 she earned a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. She has been the recipient of several educational grants for physical education awarded by the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Grants for Excellence in Education.  In May 2024, Mrs. Martin was awarded a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their best by exhibiting the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Hunter Grey, PE

Hunter Grey graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After graduation, Hunter completed an intensive internship and worked with multiple sports performance companies where he trained Olympic athletes, professional athletes, collegiate athletes, along with high school and youth athletes.

Jennifer Stutzman, STEM

Megan Hinrichs, STEM

Sarah Powers, KA

Mrs. Powers holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Elementary Education from Clemson University. She earned her Exceptional Children (EC) teaching license while working as an EC teacher for PreK through 3rd grade in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. Additionally, she has experience as a 1st-grade literacy tutor in Union County.  Mrs. Powers and her husband were married at St. Gabriel Church and have two children currently enrolled in the MACS system. Outside the classroom, she enjoys supporting her children’s sports and band activities, as well as spending time on the pickleball and tennis courts. She absolutely loves her role as a Teacher Assistant in KA and is thankful to be part of the St. Gabe’s community.

Megan Klinker, KB

Originally from Toronto, Mrs. Klinker grew up in Charlotte and is a proud alumni of St. Gabriel, Holy Trinity, and Charlotte Catholic. She has a BA in Art History from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. After living in Virginia for 10 years, Mrs. Klinker and her family moved to Charlotte in 2020. After 15 years in corporate operations, Mrs. Klinker transitioned her skills to become a part of #teamGabes and help in the classroom. She loves being a part of the St. Gabriel community as a parent, teacher assistant, and parishioner. When Mrs. Klinker is not cheering on her kids at a sporting event, she loves decorating cakes, organizing her house, and game nights.

Leslie Walsh, KC

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Mrs. Leslie Walsh is a proud product of Catholic education, having attended Catholic schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland.  Mrs. Walsh and her husband have been active parishioners of St. Gabriel Catholic Church for over 25 years. Together, they raised four children—each of whom attended St. Gabriel Catholic School.  In 2021, Mrs. Walsh joined the staff of St. Gabriel Catholic School as a kindergarten teacher assistant. In 2025, Mrs. Walsh was honored with the Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their personal best and grow in their Catholic faith. 

Kiera Young, KD

Born and raised in southern Connecticut, Mrs. Young was proudly educated by the Jesuits and earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Loyola University Maryland. She moved to Charlotte with her husband, a Charlotte native and proud product of the MACS system, and together they are raising two daughters—one in 7th grade at Holy Trinity and one in 3rd grade here at St. Gabriel. Mrs. Young has been part of the St. Gabriel community since 2015, serving as an assistant. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing tennis.

Lisa Collins, 1A

Mrs. Collins was born in Zambia and grew up in South Africa, where she finished her studies. Feeling the need to see the world, she saved for a number of years before traveling around Europe. The travel bug bit and she decided to stay and work in London. She had many adventures whilst being employed by GlaxoSmithKline, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft and Oracle as an IT Trainer and Implementation Consultant. It was on one of these work adventures in Manchester, UK that she met her American husband, Corky. They immigrated to the USA in 2011. They have two wonderful children who attended St. Gabriel and are now in Charlotte Catholic and Holy Trinity. After 11 years of being a stay-at-home mom Mrs. Collins joined the St. Gabriel family. Since 2016 she has helped children grow academically, socially and faithfully. It is a blessing to be part of this community every day.  

Liz O'Reilly, 1B

Mrs. O'Reilly graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. She taught in Gaston County and CMS title one schools for 10 years before having children. After moving up and down the East Coast while staying home to raise her children they are happy to call Charlotte home as of 2018. She has three children, two of which are currently in the MACS system. She joined St. Gabe’s in 2021 as a 1st grade assistant and loves being back in the classroom.

Carolyn Maiden, 1C

Mrs. Maiden grew up in Augusta, GA but has considered Charlotte home since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and English from Queens University of Charlotte. She enjoyed an 18-year career in marketing, public relations, and project management in the healthcare and financial services industries prior to having her children. Mrs. Maiden and her family moved to Northern VA in 2013. After her daughters started kindergarten, Mrs. Maiden pursued a long-held interest in a career in education. She worked as a substitute teacher, aftercare staff member, and cafeteria manager at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School in Warrenton, VA before joining their Pre-K staff as a teaching assistant in 2022. Mrs. Maiden joined Saint Gabriel Catholic School as a first-grade assistant in 2024 after moving back to Charlotte. Her twin daughters will be first-year students at Charlotte Catholic High School in the fall of 2025.

Jennifer Amico, 1D

Originally from Long Island, NY, Mrs. Amico holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Elon College. After relocating to Charlotte 20 years ago, she and her husband raised their two children, Dominic and Mia, who are proud alumni of St. Gabriel, Holy Trinity, and Charlotte Catholic. Driven by a desire to give back to the school community that meant so much to her family, Mrs. Amico joined the St. Gabriel team as a teaching assistant in 2018. She has supported students and teachers in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade, and currently serves as Mrs. Cowman’s assistant. She especially enjoys reading aloud to her students and helping them grow in their faith by sharing the Gospel in meaningful, age-appropriate ways. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Amico enjoys cooking, hiking, and watching football—especially when she’s joined by her two loyal German Shepherds.

Sandra Savastano, 2A

Mrs. Savastano was born in Colombia, South America. She moved to the United States in 1999 and lived in New Hampshire for several years before moving to Charlotte. She joined St. Gabriel school in 2019 and loves being with the students. It gives her great joy to be part of their lives in the Catholic faith. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and attending Holy Mass. Her favorite activities are dancing and hiking. She feels blessed to work with such great people and be apart of an amazing team. In May 2024, Mrs. Savastano was awarded a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their best by exhibiting the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Dennise Pearson, 2B

Ms. Pearson earned her Associate of Applied Science Health with a Major in Medical Administration. Prior to joining #teamGabes as a Teacher Assistant she worked as a Paralegal/Legal Administration Assistant.

Linda Click, 2C

Mrs. Click was born in Laredo, Texas.  She graduated from UGA and Mercer with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a Master's Degree in Middle Childhood Education.  She was married for 33 years! As a State Department family, the Clicks lived in Virginia, El Salvador, Bahamas, Colorado, and Georgia.  The Holy Spirit led the Clicks to North Carolina and to St. John Newmann and St. Gabriel! Mrs. Click has been a Legionary of Mary since 2007. She is thankful and blessed to work with such a compassionate, loving, and amazing staff and students at St. Gabes!

Theresa Thompson, 2D

I grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended Saint Patrick’s Catholic School and Charlotte Catholic High School. I went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  My husband Jack and I have four children, 3 of which are St. Gabe’s alumni: Dominic (10th), Stella (9th), Quinn (7th), and Juliette (2nd). My favorite
pastimes include sitting in carpool lines, driving kids to and from various practices and of course cheering them on at games from the sidelines. I’m looking forward to working in such a fun, loving and faithful community.

Rita Miller, 3A

Mrs. Miller was born and raised in Manchester , England.  She studied art and drama in college, and went on to be a flight attendant for British Airways.  She and her husband moved to Colorado in 1994 where they had their three beautiful children; Ryan, Connor and Aleesha.  They moved to Charlotte in 2006 and joined the St. Gabriel parish. Their children attended St. Gabes, Holy Trinity, and CCHS.  She was a volunteer when her kids were in elementary school, and when they went off to college, she decided to go back to her happy place at St. Gabes!   She has been a TA since 2016.  Her hobbies are painting and traveling, especially when it involves going to see her grandbaby, Boone!

Dalia Fischer, 3B

Mrs. Fischer was born and raised in Colombia, SA where she studied Tourism and Hospitality Management.  She met her husband in Colombia and in 1990 they moved to Charlotte. They are the proud parents of their son, Matthew.  She loves spending time with her family and their Papillon puppy. Some of her favorite pastimes include hiking, cycling and traveling.  She joined St Gabe’s in 2015 and as part of the St. Gabriel family, the children bring her an immense amount of joy. Seeing them learn and grow is something very special.  She is both fortunate and grateful for the opportunity to be part of the St. Gabriel Family. 

Georgia Fontana, 3C

Mrs. Fontana is a native of Charlotte and attended St. Ann Catholic School and Charlotte Catholic High School. She is also a proud 49er earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC Charlotte. Mrs. Fontana began working at St Gabriel in 2006 in the cafeteria, then as a teacher assistant beginning in 2014. Her two children attended St. Gabriel and went through MACS, graduating from Charlotte Catholic. She is very passionate about providing support to all her students and helping them grow in their Catholic faith.

Maggie Bowling, 3D

Danielle Hoffman, 4A

Ms. Hoffmann was born and raised in Boca Raton, Fl where she grew up in the Catholic Church and was a product of the Catholic School system. She earned a B.S. in Marketing and Business Management from Florida Atlantic University and spent the first part of her career in marketing financial products for multiple Fortune 500 companies. In 2004, Ms. Hoffmann relocated to North Carolina with her family and soon left financial services to start her own business. In 2018, her love for children led her to become a private nanny where she provided care and early childhood teachings to two young children in preparation for their formal schooling. She loves teaching and is passionate about helping children reach their full potential which is evident in her role at St. Gabes. In her spare time, you will find her camping/hiking in the Smoky Mountains and spending time with her niece and nephew who attend St. Matthew Catholic School.

Manisha Edmiston, 4B

Mrs. Edmiston was born and raised in Sri Lanka. She moved to the U.S during her High School years and attended Charlotte Catholic High School. She earned her B.S.B.A in Accounting, from Appalachian State University. Prior to joining Saint Gabe's in 2021, she worked in the finance industry for 15 years. She loves being part of #TeamGabes and is very grateful for the opportunity to work with wonderful teachers and students each day.

Anne Kovich, 4C

Mrs. Kovich lived in Scarborough, Maine where she worked for Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC) for 25 years. She is now a teacher assistant at St Gabe’s, and also an after school assistant at St Patrick's school.

Kim Stone, 4D

Mrs. Stone was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and earned a B.S. in Marketing with a minor in Public Relations from Berry College. She has called Charlotte home for more than 20 years. Before stepping away from her career to raise her children, she worked in the corporate sector with a focus on marketing, fundraising, and community relations. In 2023, Mrs. Stone joined St. Gabriel’s as a Fourth Grade Teacher Assistant and is grateful for the opportunity to support and connect with students each day. She is also a proud parent of three MACS students—one daughter and two sons—and deeply values being part of a vibrant school community filled with exceptional educators and families. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Stone enjoys spending time with her family in the mountains, cheering on her children from the sidelines, and watching Duke basketball and App State football.

Morgan Lee, 5A

Miss Lee recently earned her Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies with a minor in Linguistics from Furman University, where she was a Bell Tower Scholarship recipient. She brings hands-on experience from internships at Green Charter Elementary and Providence Day School, and is passionate about supporting young learners.
Originally from Charlotte, she’s excited to begin her teaching journey!

Kristie Hennessey, 5

Mrs. Hennessey was born and raised in upstate NY. She earned an undergraduate degree in Childhood Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s degree in Literacy Education from St. John Fisher University.
Along with her husband, Mike, and daughter, Natalie (currently at Holy Trinity), she relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2016. She has had experience as a teacher assistant, long-term substitute teacher, a Director of a tutor facility, and as an Assistant Director of a preschool. She looks forward to being back in a classroom working with students. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, working out, reading, and cheering for Natalie on the golf course!

Katie Morris, 5C

Born in Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Morris began her Catholic education at Sacred Heart School in MD, where her mom taught Kindergarten, and Notre Dame Preparatory. She moved to Charlotte in 2001and graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School. She went on to attend the University of Tennessee, where she earned a degree in Retail and Consumer Sciences. Before starting a family, she worked in merchandising for J.Crew and Lilly Pulitzer. She
married her husband Dave, a Charlotte native, and has three children: Jack, Mollie Kate and Palmer, who
attend St. Gabriel Catholic School. They are also proud members of St. Gabriel Parish. She has always loved volunteering at St. Gabe’s and feels blessed to now serve as an assistant teacher. Mrs. Morris enjoys cheering at her kids sporting events, trips to the beach, and cheering on the VOLS!

Noelle McWalters, 5D

Mrs. McWalters was born and raised in Connecticut where she earned her BA in Sociology from Quinnipiac University. She went on to work for the State of Connecticut as a Social Worker for The Department of Children & Families. Most of her career was spent working with children until she started her own family. Mrs. McWalters and her family relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2023 for her husband’s job. When she is not at school working with her 1st graders, you can find her cheering on her children on the Lacrosse field, soaking up some Vitamin D by the pool or beach and enjoying family time.

Georgia Booth, Academic Achievement

Mrs. Booth earned an undergraduate degree in Special Education from Greensboro College and a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities from East Carolina University. Mrs. Booth's previous experience includes teaching exceptional children for over thirty years in the public school system. She has received National Board Certification in Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs Specialist.  In May 2024, Mrs.Booth was awarded a Fruits of the Holy Spirit Award for inspiring and helping students achieve their best by exhibiting the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Terry Goebel, Ed.D, Academic Achievement

Dr. Goebel attended SUNY at Oswego for her undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Mathematics.  She earned an MS degree in Computers in Education from the University of Rochester, and Doctor
of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University.  Her experience at St. Gabriel includes teaching kindergarten, first grade, Technology, and most recently Learning Support, where she specializes in reading and math instruction. She is certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading instructional method and has also received training in a multi-sensory approach to mathematics instruction. 

Molly Kelly, Academic Achievement

Mrs. Kelly graduated from the University of Dayton and earned her Master’s degree at the University of North Carolina Charlotte.  Previously a second grade teacher, Mrs. Kelly currently is a part-time Learning Support teacher at St. Gabriel.

Aimee Reap, Academic Achievement

Mrs. Reap is originally from Buffalo, NY.  She attended SUNY @ Geneseo in Geneseo, NY and received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She also holds a Master’s degree in Reading Education from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  She has both classroom and reading specialist experience; currently she is a member of the Learning Support team. Mrs. Reap is certified in the Orton-Gillingham instructional approach through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education.

Nicole Downing, Counselor

Mrs. Downing received her undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and Master’s in School Counseling at Xavier University. Prior to moving to Charlotte, Mrs. Downing served as the Director of Student Services and Counseling at a Catholic elementary school in Chicago. 

Jena Pedroli, Counselor

Mrs. Pedroli is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam with a B.A. in Psychology and holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and a C.A.G.S in School Counseling from UMASS Boston.  She has worked as a school counselor in Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Massachusetts and North Carolina.  

Theresa Anderson, Counselor

Mrs. Anderson is a Graduate of Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in Elementary Education. She is also a graduate of Clemson University with a M.Ed. in Counseling. She is a National Certified Counselor and a National Certified School Counselor. Currently Mrs. Anderson is employed as a part-time counselor at St. Gabriel.

Christina Dunn, Cafeteria Assistant

Steve Nazarian "Mr. Naz", Facilities Manager

Originally from Rochester NY, Mr. Naz moved to Charlotte with his family in 2016. After more than 30 years working in marketing, in 2023 he decided it was time for a change, and decided to bring his love of fixing things to St. Gabriel School. Mr. Naz and his wife have five kids, all of whom have graduated from or still attend MACS schools. He likes the Boston Red Sox, tinkering with cars, and his two beagles “Aldi & Lidl.” To quote Vanilla Ice: “If you got a problem, yo, I’ll solve it.”

Bennie Thomas, Cafeteria Manager

Mr. Thomas was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Growing up , he raised show cattle and hogs that he showed at the county fairs and Florida State Fair. After high school, he enrolled in a 5 year apprenticeship program with the I.B.E.W L.U.915 and received his Journeyman Electrician License. He has been married to his wife (Jennifer) since 1995. They moved to Waxhaw, NC in 2003. He has a daughter ( married with a 3 yr old boy and 9 month old little girl). He also has two sons that attended St. Gabriel, Holy Trinity, and then Charlotte Catholic HS. He started as a volunteer at St. Gabe’s in 2005 and has been volunteering or working at St. Gabe’s since then. He enjoys hunting, hiking, fishing and traveling throughout the US and abroad.

Michael Vari, IT Support

Jake the Jaguar

Jake has been a Charlotte resident his whole life. St. Gabe's adopted him as their mascot when he was just a baby Jaguar. He loves being on #teamGabes because he gets to bring a smile to all of the children's faces every time he shows his cute face. When he's not welcoming students at carpool, or cheering them on during field day, you'll find him shooting hoops on the sport court or snoozing on the playground. #stgabejaguars