LONDON DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
Principal and Superintendent Retirements, Appointments and Changes

Rapid growth, combined with retirements and assistant superintendent appointments resulted in the need to make more changes than usual. The following is comprehensive list, with any changes marked in red. These will be effective September 1, 2023 unless otherwise noted.

Retirements

The following elementary principals will retire effective June 30, 2022: Fred Fowlie, Maria Giampa, Andre Lisowyk, and Ginger O'Brien. We extend our congratulations and our thanks to Fred, Maria, Andre and Ginger for their years of dedicated service to the students of our Board.

Superintendents

Debbie Jordan: Executive Superintendent of Business & Corporate Services

Susan Nickle: Executive Officer of People & Culture, General Counsel

Mark Santandrea: Executive Superintendent of School & Learning Services

Stephanie Circelli: Superintendent of Schools

Ana Paula Fernandes: Superintendent of Schools

Dan Peters: Superintendent of Schools

Assistant Superintendents

The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) is pleased to announce the appointments of Peter Cocurullo, Roberta Gibson, Sean Gregory and Karen Nemett as Assistant Superintendents, effective August 1. Please visit our News section for a separate announcement.

Principals and Vice Principals

Board Office

John Marinelli: Senior Administrator, People and Culture, School Operations (one year term)

Barb Nathoo:  Senior Administrator, People and Culture, Equity (one year term)

Julie Berkvens: Senior Administrator, Learning Services, Special Education

Ministry of Education Secondment

Amethyst Demonstration School, London

Principal: Lisa Hartley

Elementary Schools

Assumption, Aylmer

Principal: Jim Naphin

Blessed Sacrament

Principal: Helder Goulart; Vice Principal: Kim Appleton

Holy Family

Principal: Nicolle Valiquette

Holy Family French Immersion, Woodstock

Principal: Dennis Gray

Holy Rosary

Principal: Karen Schneller

Monsignor J.H. O'Neil, Tillsonburg (Gr 5-8)

Principal: Emma Jenkins

Monsignor Morrison - St. Thomas

Principal: Emily Butler; Vice Principal: David Bouchard

Notre Dame

Principal: Marie Merrimen

Our Lady Immaculate, Strathroy

Principal: Susan Pellarin

Our Lady of Lourdes, Delaware

Principal: Angela McHardy; Vice Principal: Craig Quenneville

Sacred Heart, Parkhill

Principal: Michael Butler

Sir Arthur Carty

Principal: Karen Lubek; Vice Principal: Steve Chiras

St. Anne, London

Principal: Jennifer Benedetti

St. Anne's, St. Thomas

Principal: Lisa Bilodeau; Vice Principals: Kristy Babb and TBD

St. Anthony French Immersion

Principal: Adele King; Vice Principal: Anthony Turudic

St. Bernadette

Principal: Luke Neville

St. Catherine of Siena

Principal: Melanie Morgan; Vice Principals: Tania Davies and Renee Moir

St. Charles, Glencoe

Principal: Paula Trudell Gregory

St. David's, Dorchester

Principal: Valerie Montag

St. Francis, London

Principal: Liz Smith; Vice Principal: Megan Janssen (Acting)

St. George

Principal: Andre Kelly

St. John French Immersion

Principal: Claudia Santagapita-Speiran; Vice Principal: TBD

St. Joseph's, Tillsonburg (JK-4)

Principal: Rachel Grasso

St. Jude, London

Principal: Ronan Heffernan

St. Jude's, Ingersoll

Principal: Carla Cameron

St. Kateri

Principal: Tara Lopes

St. Marguerite d'Youville

Principal: Alisha Gingerich; Vice Principal: Andrea Pireddu

St. Mark

Principal: Susanne Schulert-Quenneville

St. Martin

Principal: Sally Goulart

St. Mary Choir (Gr 5-8)

Principal: Danielle Gosse

St. Mary's, West Lorne

Principal: Ron Curridor

St. Michael, London

Principal: Jamie McDonald

St. Michael's, Woodstock

Principal: Matteo Contestabile; Vice Principal: Philippa Pellerine

St. Nicholas

Principal: Annette Marentette; Vice Principal: TBD

St. Patrick, Lucan

Principal: Mark Chortos

St. Patrick's, Woodstock

Principal: Stephen Tod

St. Paul

Principal: Erin Debicki

St. Pius X

Principal: Beth Allison

St. Rose of Lima

Principal: Matthew MacGregor; Vice Principal: Lisa Fisher

St. Sebastian

Principal: Heather Pais

St. Theresa

Principal: Todd Wilcox

St. Thomas More

Principal: Gidget Davidson

St. Vincent de Paul, Strathroy

Principal: Suzanne Terpstra

Secondary Schools

Catholic Central

Principal: Pat Gilson; Vice Principals: Cam Hagle and Catherine Veteri

Holy Cross, Strathroy

Principal: Paul Droog; Vice Principal: Daryl Wilson

John Paul II

Principal: Rick Sheardown; Vice Principal: George McAuley

Mother Teresa

Principal: Paul Lamoureux; Vice Principals: Jennifer O'Neill and Dawn Hoy

Regina Mundi College

Principal: Kevin Barnes; Vice Principal: Paul Williams

Saint André Bessette

Principal: Doriana Rosati; Vice Principals: Kim Tornabuono, Chris Clifford and Dee Wojcik

St. Joseph's, St. Thomas

Principal: Jim Sefeldas; Vice Principal: Matt Costella

St. Mary's, Woodstock

Principal: Tony D'Oria; Vice Principal: Katia Tyndall

St. Thomas Aquinas

Principal: Cheryl Sywyk; Vice Principals: Suzana Penich and Jason Steffler

Alternative Education
Principal: Christian Finkenzeller; Vice Principal: Daryl Wilson

St. Patrick Adult and Continuing Education

Principal: Alma Gordon