All faculty members are accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia or the Virginia Catholic Education Association, and 70% of teachers hold post-graduate degrees. The diverse faculty speaks 7 languages and includes dedicated music, art, Spanish, and computer teachers. Teaching teams meet weekly to share strategies and best practices, many of which are gleaned from professional development opportunities funded by the Parent-Teacher Organization. The Saint Agnes community is committed to retaining and attracting teachers with strong academic and professional credentials who believe in the vocation of teaching in a Catholic school. Contact a member of the staff or faculty via email by using first initial and last name. For example, contact Mrs. Jennifer Kuzdzal at jkuzdzal@saintagnes.org.
Teacher Biographies
Teacher biographies may be found on the pages under the Academics Menu or by clicking on the links below.
Administration
| Principal | Mrs. Jennifer Kuzdzal, jkuzdzal@saintagnes.org Mrs. Jennifer Kuzdzal is beginning her sixteenth year at Saint Agnes and her first as principal. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from The Catholic University of America. She received her Masters in Education from Regent University and holds an endorsement in Administration and Supervision from the Virginia Catholic Education Association. Mrs. Kuzdzal began her career teaching in the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. She taught at Saint Agnes School and Fairfax County Public schools prior to her work as Assistant Principal at Saint Agnes.
Mrs. Kuzdzal is dedicated to bringing the Saint Agnes community together by celebrating our traditions and achievements while embracing the need to grow and change existing programs to best serve our students. Her forward thinking philosophy and love for Saint Agnes will ensure students not only achieve academic excellence but live their Gospel values each day in a safe and nurturing environment.
Mrs. Kuzdzal and her husband Valde are active members of Saint Agnes parish. They have two daughters who both attended Saint Agnes.
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| Assistant Principal | Mrs. Ann Reid, areid@saintagnes.org Ann has been an educator for over 15 years, many of which have been in the Arlington Diocese. She was the Assistant Principal and 5th grade teacher at Queen of Apostles School before coming to St. Agnes. She has a Masters in Special Education from George Mason and in Administration and Supervision from Marymount. Mrs. Reid is a Catholic school graduate herself, and values the beauty and importance a Catholic education brings to student. |
| Office Manager | Mrs. Maureen Egan, megan@saintagnes.org Maureen has been connected with Saint Agnes for many years. Her two children both graduated from Saint Agnes and attended Catholic high schools. Maureen also runs the Summer Camp program. |
| Secretary | Michelle McGrath, mmcgrath@saintagnes.org Michelle is married to a Saint Agnes graduate and has three sons who have graduated from Saint Agnes. |
Staff
| Resource | Dr. Terri Eichner, Director Ms. Amanda Fallon Mrs. Jordan Bradley |
| Library | Mrs. Kara LaGrassa |
| Technology | Mrs. Kristen Filpi |
| Music | Mrs. Judy Smith |
| Band | Mrs. Susan Findley |
| P.E. | Mr. Paul Guevara |
| School Nurse | Mrs. Heidi Capelli/ Mrs. Shannon Cypher |
| Counselor | Ms. Genevieve Coleman |
| Extended Day | Mr. Lloyd Miller |
| Playground Supervisor | Mrs. Linda Fettig |
| Maintenance | Mr. Vanna Sary |
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Pre-KTeacher Bios |
Mrs. Megan Welsh, Mrs. Gina Lockland Mrs. Kathy Hofer, Mrs. Ana Canalas Mrs. Gracelin Emmanuel, Mrs. Ana Penado Mrs. Dawn Timothy, Mrs. Beth McFadden |
KindergartenTeacher Bios |
Mrs. Colleen Vorbach, Mrs. Maria Khorsandi Mrs. Anne Nimey, Mrs. Diane Engebritson |
Pre-K – K Spanish |
Sra. Carmen Chiappetta |
Pre-K – K Science |
Mrs. Colleen Sheppard |
Primary School (Grades 1-3) Teacher Bios
| Grade 1 | Mrs. Dimple Sharma, Mrs. Lori Hall Ms. Caroline Criqui, Mrs. Kathy Jackson |
| Grade 2 | Ms. Mary Kay Soos Ms. Mary Scanlon |
| Grade 3 | Ms. Victoria Strange Ms. Ashton Mallon |
| Art | Mrs. Alissa Gorissen |
| Spanish | Sra. Carmen Chiappetta |
| Computer | Mrs. Kristen Filpi |
| 1-2 Science | Mrs. Colleen Sheppard |
Intermediate School (Grades 4-5) Teacher Bios
| Grade 4 | Mrs. Meg Lutovsky Ms. Kate Siemon |
| Grade 5 | Mrs. Cathlene Shearon Mrs. Grainne Humphries |
| Math Enrichment | Mrs. Allie Ratliff |
| Art | Mrs. Alissa Gorissen |
| Spanish | Sra. Sophia Dewechter |
| Computer | Mrs. Kristen Filpi |
Upper School (Grades 6-8) Teacher Bios
| Grade 6 | Mrs. Lee Morris Ms. Mary Ostrowski |
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| Grade 7 | Mrs. Maggie McCartin Mr. Timothy O’Leary |
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| Grade 8 | Mrs. Monica Balroop Mrs. Cathlene Ueland |
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| English/Lit | Mrs. Monica Balroop (Grade 6 Language Arts) Mrs. Lee Morris (Grade 6 Literature and Grade 7 Literature and Language Arts) Ms. Mary Ostrowski (Grade 8 Literature and Language Arts) |
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| Algebra | Mrs. Maggie McCartin | |
| Math | Mrs. Monica Balroop (Grades 6, 7 & 8) Mrs. Maggie McCartin (Grades 6 & 7 & 8) Mrs. Allie Ratliff – Math Enrichment Coordinator |
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| Religion | Ms. Mary Ostrowski (Grade 6) Mrs. Maggie McCartin (Grade 7) Mrs. Cathleen Ueland (Grade 8) |
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| Science | Mr. Timothy O’Leary | |
| Social Studies | Mrs. Cathleen Ueland | |
| Latin I | Mr. Ian Handerhan | |
| Art | Mrs. Alissa Gorissen | |
| Spanish | Sra. Sophia Dewechter | |
| Computer | Mrs. Kristen Filpi |