Administration
Principal
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718-768-8000 Ext. 1
Employed Since: 2010
Sue has a background in education having taught in both Catholic and public schools. She has worked with children in the general education setting as well as with children who have diverse learning needs. As a member of many educational teams, she has also had the experience of transitioning children into programs deemed developmentally appropriate.
Sue lives in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, and is a mother of four, three sons and a daughter.
Assistant Principal
718-768-8000 Ext.5
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Employed Since: 2016
Sophia Sgro is from Brooklyn and currently lives in Clinton Hill. Sophia graduated from SUNY Stony Brook with a double major B.A. in English Language and Literature, and Italian Language and Literature. She holds an M.A. from Hunter College in TESOL and is state certified in K-12 ESL. Before becoming a teacher, Sophia worked as a recruiter for a translation company for five years. Some of Sophia’s interests include baking, reading, and listening to all types of music.
School Secretary
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718-768-8000 Ext. 3
Ms. McKenzie is the heartbeat of Saint Saviour Catholic Academy and is an integral part of our history. She began her career at Saint Saviour Elementary School while all three of her children were in attendance. Ms. McKenzie is a resident of Park Slope and parishioner of the Church of Saint Saviour.
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718-768-8000 Ext. 4
Employed Since: 2012
Michele was Vice President of Human Resources at a foreign-owned investment bank for several years. She then became a stay-at-home mom when her son was born. Michele began working at Saint Saviour Catholic Academy in 2012. Her son, now a high school senior, is a graduate of Saint Saviour. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son and is a parishioner of the Church of Saint Saviour. Michele loves spending time with her family and going to the theatre.
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718-768-8000 Ext. 7
Employed Since: 2023
Francesca Mehrotra is originally from Northern VA, and is thrilled to be relocating to NYC and joining the Saint Saviour community! Francesca studied Advertising & Public Relations at Texas Christian University, and holds a Master's degree in Opera Performance from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Since completing school, Francesca has worked in fundraising for Berklee, and also has an active career in opera and musical theatre.
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718-768-8000 Ext. 2
Employed Since: 2016
Althea began her journey at SSCA in 2016, serving first as the After School Director until transitioning to the role of Communications Director in 2022. Over the years, Althea has spent quite a bit of time in the classroom as well; subbing when needed and teaching Kindergarten from 2020-2021.
Prior to working at Saint Saviour, Althea supervised youth programming at both Congregation Beth Elohim and the Ronald McDonald House New York.
Born and raised in Park Slope, Althea attended Saint Saviour High School and graduated from Hunter College with an MA in Psychology in 2007.
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Employed Since: 2016
Meri Tufano is a proud alumna of both Saint Saviour Elementary and High Schools. As a lifelong parishioner, she was thrilled to have all three of her children graduate from the elementary school as well.
Meri has earned a master’s degree in Special Education from CUNY, as well as a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Fordham University. She holds NYS certifications in School Building Leadership, Students with Disabilities, and Early Childhood Education. She has also completed coursework in the Orton-Gillingham approach through the CPS program at Bank Street.
Meri enjoys summers with her husband and children on the shores of the Great Sacandaga Lake and is always up for a trip to Walt Disney World.
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Employed Since: 2014
Anthony was born in Brooklyn, NY, and currently lives in Manhattan. He received a Master’s degree as a Technology Specialist from the Teachers College at Columbia University. In addition to working at Saint Saviour Catholic Academy, he is the Director of Technology at Saint Saviour High School. Anthony also has his own company, futureTechEd, which provides quality technology consulting and support for schools.
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Employed Since: 2014
Liz has over 25 years experience working with students in pre-school through college settings. She received her BS degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from SUNY New Paltz, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with an MSEd in School Counseling from Long Island University.
After a few years of taking time to be a stay-at-home mom, Liz was introduced to the Program for the Potential of Human Development (PDHP), which is part of the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. Following her work with PDHP as a part-time Parent Group Facilitator in several Catholic schools for five years, she began working in the elementary school setting as a part-time PDHP School Counselor in 2013.
Liz lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with her husband and son, and is a parishioner of St. Ephrem’s parish. She encourages others to pursue stress-reducing activities and hobbies that can possibly last throughout one’s lifetime, such as cooking, gardening, yoga, tennis, golf; or her favorite, reading!
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Employed Since: 2010
Darci has worn various hats at SSCA throughout the years including assistant teacher, lead teacher, transportation coordinator, lunch coordinator, After School teacher, After School director, High School information coordinator, and paraprofessional.
Darci graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany with a double major in psychology and sociology. She recently graduated summa cum laude from Touro College’s Graduate School of Social Work with her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She is currently studying to take the LMSW licensing exam. Darci plans on continuing to work with children as a social worker, and plans to focus on play therapy and expressive arts therapy interventions.
