Faculty & Staff
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Erin Meunier, Principal
principal@stjosrcs.org
Mrs. Meunier comes to us from Northern Virginia where she was born and raised. Starting out as an applied math consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, she took several years off to raise her three children, currently 13, 14, and 17. When her youngest was in preschool she began as a middle school math teacher in the Diocese of Arlington. She is thrilled to join the Archdiocese of Washington as an administrator. She has a B.S. in Economics and Math, M.S. in Operations Research, and "all but dissertation" in her Ph.D in Education and Administration all at George Mason University. Two of her children currently attend St. Joseph's. In her free time she loves to shop, watch movies, and spend time with her family.
Mr. James Morris, Vice Principal, Advanced Math
viceprincipal@stjosrcs.org
Mr. Morris is honored to return to St. Joseph's, the school he attended as a young child and the parish where received his Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. This is his first year working at the school as Vice Principal. He has spent the past six years working in the Archdiocese of Washington as a math teacher and administrator. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland and a Master of Education (M.Ed) Degree from the University of Portland, where he participated in the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) Program, which sends teachers to underserved Catholic Schools while they earn postgraduate degree. He is thrilled to serve the Church by assisting Mrs. Meunier in the day-to-day administration of our school. He is also excited to be teaching math and science in the middle school. Outside of school, he enjoys adventuring with his wife and daughters. He also enjoys sports, the outdoors, reading, watching movies, and cooking.
Mrs. Joelle Taylor, Director of Enrollment
director@stjosrcs.orgmdirector@stjosrcs.org
Mrs. Taylor is a native of Detroit, Michigan and a graduate of DePaul University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She held positions in the corporate and nonprofit sectors prior to serving at St. Joseph's. She is the mother of a St. Joseph's graduate and two current students.
Ms. Jocelyn Pagan, Office Manager
officemanager@stjosrcs.orgmofficemanager@stjosrcs.org
Ms. Pagan grew up in nearby Calverton, Maryland and is the mother of a St. Joseph's alumni and previously served as the school secretary and a teacher in the Extended Care Program. She currently serves the school's office manager and volunteers with student clubs and activities.
Ms. Alejandra Velasquez, Secretary
secretary@stjosrcs.org
Ms. Velasquez is a native of Los Angles, California and previously worked for a multi-state health care company before coming to St. Joseph's in 2022. She is fluent in English and Spanish and her son attends St. Joseph's.
Mrs. Pamela Kennedy, Resource Teacher
resource@stjosrcs.orgmresource@stjosrcs.org
Mrs. Kennedy has a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of our Savior (Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina) and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the George Washington University in Washington DC. She previously worked at Frances Fuchs ECC and was a teacher for the Ivymount Corporation for ten years, at the Ivymount School and the Maddux School.
Mr. Ben Flores, Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Flores was raised in Juana Juato, Mexico, but has called Rockville, Maryland home for many years. He worked as a maintenance engineer in the rental housing industry prior to serving at St. Joseph's. He is fluent in English and Spanish and teaches Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes at his local parish.
FACULTY
Ms. Gina Gomes, Music & Art
art@stjosrcs.orgmusic@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Silver Spring, Maryland
Education - The Catholic University of America Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - Middle School Theatre Group Co-Chair, School Mass Choir Director, Fluent in Bengali, Plays Flute and Guitar
Mrs. Maritza Arroyo, Spanish
spanish@stjosrcs.orgspanish@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Quito, Ecuador
Education - The University of Guayaquil Bachelor of Science and Law
Additional Information - State of Maryland Certified Preschool Teacher and Mother of a St. Joseph's Graduate
Mrs. Shanae Moreno, Technology
technology@stjosrcs.orgtechnology@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Suitland, Maryland
Education - Bowie State University Bachelor of Science and University of Maryland Master of Science
Additional Information - Expertise in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Mr. Kevin Kenealy, Middle School Religion
religion@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Northern Virginia
Education - University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts and University of Texas at Austin Master of Business Administration
Additional Information - St. Joseph Parish Parishioner and Catechist and Father of Three St. Joseph's Graduates
Mr. Kevin Dominique, Physical Education
pe@stjosrcs.org
pe@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Houston, Texas
Education - Mount St. Mary's University Bachelor of Science and Pursuing Master of Science at Liberty University
Additional Information - Plays Piano and Played College-Level Basketball
GRADE LEVEL FACULTY and STAFF
Mrs. Lipika Gomes Pre-Kindergarten 3
prek3@stjosrcs.orgm
prek3@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Education - University of Dhaka Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts
Additional Information - State of Maryland Certified Pre-kindergarten Teacher, Graduation with Honors Undergraduate and Graduate School, and Speaks Fluent Bengali
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Tina DMonte
Ms. Terris Davis, Pre-Kindergarten 4, Pre-Kindergarten Director
prek4@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Prince George's County, Maryland
Education - Washington Adventist University Bachelor of Science
Additional Information - State of Maryland Early Childhood Certification and Former Daycare Center Director
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Dinora Billingslea and Mrs. Clery Mendoza Benavides
Ms. Julie Angelaras, KindergartenA
kindergarten@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Montgomery County, Maryland
Education - Towson University Bachelor of Science
Additional Information - Product of Catholic Education and Started Teaching Career at St. Joseph's
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Rosa Nuila
Ms. Ariel Rivers, KindergartenR
kindergarten1@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Cross, South Carolina
Education - Spelman College Bachelor of Arts and Pursuing Master of Arts University of Maryland
Additional Information - Conducted Graduate School Research in Ghana
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Rosa Sorto
Ms. Emily Bryan, 1st Grade
grade1@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Kingsport, Tennessee
Education - Towson University Bachelor of Arts and Pursuing Master of Science from Liberty University
Additional Information - Americorps Program Graduate (Corporation for National and Community Service) and Served as a Special Education Teacher in Anne Arundel County
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Renea Laqui
Mrs. Marie Altemus, 2nd Grade / Mr. Michael Helling, 2nd Grade, Long-Term Substitute Teacher
grade2@stjosrcs.org
Hometown -
Education - The Catholic University of America Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - Began Serving as 2nd Grade Lead Teacher at St. Joseph's in 2003 and Awarded the VFW Teacher of the Year Award in 2018
Mr. Michael Helling
grade2@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Beltsville, Maryland
Education - Cornell University Bachelor of Arts and American University Master of Public Administration
Additional Information - Served in Thailand as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Elizabeth Hernandez
Ms. Corinne Remy, 3rd Grade
grade3@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Curepipe / La Ville-Lumière, Mauritius
Education - University of Maryland Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
Additional Information - Fluent in Creole, English, French, German (conversational), and Spanish
Ms. Meg O’Brien, 4th Grade
grade4@stjosrcs.org
Hometown -
Education - University of Maryland Bachelor of Science
Additional Information - Began Serving as 4th Grade Lead Teacher in 2006 and Awarded the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Archdiocese of Washington in 2013
Mrs. Alison Deptula, 5th Grade
grade5@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Chicago, Illinois
Education - Northeastern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - State Certified Teacher in Illinois and Maryland
Mr. Jacob Greene, 6th Grade
grade6@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Calvert County, Maryland
Education - Washington College Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - Middle School Theatre Group Co-Chair and Plays Piano and Guitar
Mr. Christopher Tsichlis, 7th Grade
grade7@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Education - Bachelor of Arts Boston College, University of Southern California Master of Arts, Harvard University
Additional Information - Former Middle School Teacher in Greece and Fluent in Greek
Mrs. Kathy Pappas, 8th Grade
grade8@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Education - Bachelor of Science Frostburg State University
Additional Information - Joined the St. Joseph's Faculty in 2004 and Received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Archdiocese of Washington in 2010
Mrs. Erin Meunier, Principal
principal@stjosrcs.org
Mrs. Meunier comes to us from Northern Virginia where she was born and raised. Starting out as an applied math consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, she took several years off to raise her three children, currently 13, 14, and 17. When her youngest was in preschool she began as a middle school math teacher in the Diocese of Arlington. She is thrilled to join the Archdiocese of Washington as an administrator. She has a B.S. in Economics and Math, M.S. in Operations Research, and "all but dissertation" in her Ph.D in Education and Administration all at George Mason University. Two of her children currently attend St. Joseph's. In her free time she loves to shop, watch movies, and spend time with her family.
Mr. James Morris, Vice Principal, Advanced Math
viceprincipal@stjosrcs.org
Mr. Morris is honored to return to St. Joseph's, the school he attended as a young child and the parish where received his Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. This is his first year working at the school as Vice Principal. He has spent the past six years working in the Archdiocese of Washington as a math teacher and administrator. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland and a Master of Education (M.Ed) Degree from the University of Portland, where he participated in the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) Program, which sends teachers to underserved Catholic Schools while they earn postgraduate degree. He is thrilled to serve the Church by assisting Mrs. Meunier in the day-to-day administration of our school. He is also excited to be teaching math and science in the middle school. Outside of school, he enjoys adventuring with his wife and daughters. He also enjoys sports, the outdoors, reading, watching movies, and cooking.
Mrs. Joelle Taylor, Director of Enrollment
director@stjosrcs.orgmdirector@stjosrcs.org
Mrs. Taylor is a native of Detroit, Michigan and a graduate of DePaul University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She held positions in the corporate and nonprofit sectors prior to serving at St. Joseph's. She is the mother of a St. Joseph's graduate and two current students.
Ms. Jocelyn Pagan, Office Manager
officemanager@stjosrcs.orgmofficemanager@stjosrcs.org
Ms. Pagan grew up in nearby Calverton, Maryland and is the mother of a St. Joseph's alumni and previously served as the school secretary and a teacher in the Extended Care Program. She currently serves the school's office manager and volunteers with student clubs and activities.
Ms. Alejandra Velasquez, Secretary
secretary@stjosrcs.org
Ms. Velasquez is a native of Los Angles, California and previously worked for a multi-state health care company before coming to St. Joseph's in 2022. She is fluent in English and Spanish and her son attends St. Joseph's.
Mrs. Pamela Kennedy, Resource Teacher
resource@stjosrcs.orgmresource@stjosrcs.org
Mrs. Kennedy has a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of our Savior (Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina) and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the George Washington University in Washington DC. She previously worked at Frances Fuchs ECC and was a teacher for the Ivymount Corporation for ten years, at the Ivymount School and the Maddux School.
Mr. Ben Flores, Maintenance Engineer
Mr. Flores was raised in Juana Juato, Mexico, but has called Rockville, Maryland home for many years. He worked as a maintenance engineer in the rental housing industry prior to serving at St. Joseph's. He is fluent in English and Spanish and teaches Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes at his local parish.
FACULTY
Ms. Gina Gomes, Music & Art
art@stjosrcs.orgmusic@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Silver Spring, Maryland
Education - The Catholic University of America Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - Middle School Theatre Group Co-Chair, School Mass Choir Director, Fluent in Bengali, Plays Flute and Guitar
Mrs. Maritza Arroyo, Spanish
spanish@stjosrcs.orgspanish@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Quito, Ecuador
Education - The University of Guayaquil Bachelor of Science and Law
Additional Information - State of Maryland Certified Preschool Teacher and Mother of a St. Joseph's Graduate
Mrs. Shanae Moreno, Technology
technology@stjosrcs.orgtechnology@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Suitland, Maryland
Education - Bowie State University Bachelor of Science and University of Maryland Master of Science
Additional Information - Expertise in Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Mr. Kevin Kenealy, Middle School Religion
religion@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Northern Virginia
Education - University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts and University of Texas at Austin Master of Business Administration
Additional Information - St. Joseph Parish Parishioner and Catechist and Father of Three St. Joseph's Graduates
Mr. Kevin Dominique, Physical Education
pe@stjosrcs.org
pe@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Houston, Texas
Education - Mount St. Mary's University Bachelor of Science and Pursuing Master of Science at Liberty University
Additional Information - Plays Piano and Played College-Level Basketball
GRADE LEVEL FACULTY and STAFF
Mrs. Lipika Gomes Pre-Kindergarten 3
prek3@stjosrcs.orgm
prek3@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Dhaka, Bangladesh
Education - University of Dhaka Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts
Additional Information - State of Maryland Certified Pre-kindergarten Teacher, Graduation with Honors Undergraduate and Graduate School, and Speaks Fluent Bengali
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Tina DMonte
Ms. Terris Davis, Pre-Kindergarten 4, Pre-Kindergarten Director
prek4@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Prince George's County, Maryland
Education - Washington Adventist University Bachelor of Science
Additional Information - State of Maryland Early Childhood Certification and Former Daycare Center Director
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Dinora Billingslea and Mrs. Clery Mendoza Benavides
Ms. Julie Angelaras, KindergartenA
kindergarten@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Montgomery County, Maryland
Education - Towson University Bachelor of Science
Additional Information - Product of Catholic Education and Started Teaching Career at St. Joseph's
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Rosa Nuila
Ms. Ariel Rivers, KindergartenR
kindergarten1@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Cross, South Carolina
Education - Spelman College Bachelor of Arts and Pursuing Master of Arts University of Maryland
Additional Information - Conducted Graduate School Research in Ghana
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Rosa Sorto
Ms. Emily Bryan, 1st Grade
grade1@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Kingsport, Tennessee
Education - Towson University Bachelor of Arts and Pursuing Master of Science from Liberty University
Additional Information - Americorps Program Graduate (Corporation for National and Community Service) and Served as a Special Education Teacher in Anne Arundel County
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Renea Laqui
Mrs. Marie Altemus, 2nd Grade / Mr. Michael Helling, 2nd Grade, Long-Term Substitute Teacher
grade2@stjosrcs.org
Hometown -
Education - The Catholic University of America Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - Began Serving as 2nd Grade Lead Teacher at St. Joseph's in 2003 and Awarded the VFW Teacher of the Year Award in 2018
Mr. Michael Helling
grade2@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Beltsville, Maryland
Education - Cornell University Bachelor of Arts and American University Master of Public Administration
Additional Information - Served in Thailand as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer
Teacher’s Aide: Mrs. Elizabeth Hernandez
Ms. Corinne Remy, 3rd Grade
grade3@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Curepipe / La Ville-Lumière, Mauritius
Education - University of Maryland Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
Additional Information - Fluent in Creole, English, French, German (conversational), and Spanish
Ms. Meg O’Brien, 4th Grade
grade4@stjosrcs.org
Hometown -
Education - University of Maryland Bachelor of Science
Additional Information - Began Serving as 4th Grade Lead Teacher in 2006 and Awarded the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Archdiocese of Washington in 2013
Mrs. Alison Deptula, 5th Grade
grade5@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Chicago, Illinois
Education - Northeastern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - State Certified Teacher in Illinois and Maryland
Mr. Jacob Greene, 6th Grade
grade6@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Calvert County, Maryland
Education - Washington College Bachelor of Arts
Additional Information - Middle School Theatre Group Co-Chair and Plays Piano and Guitar
Mr. Christopher Tsichlis, 7th Grade
grade7@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Education - Bachelor of Arts Boston College, University of Southern California Master of Arts, Harvard University
Additional Information - Former Middle School Teacher in Greece and Fluent in Greek
Mrs. Kathy Pappas, 8th Grade
grade8@stjosrcs.org
Hometown - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Education - Bachelor of Science Frostburg State University
Additional Information - Joined the St. Joseph's Faculty in 2004 and Received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Archdiocese of Washington in 2010