Meet the Team
Mr. Steven P. Hogan
Principal
The 2024-2025 school year begins my 14th year as principal of St. Mary School. I have spent my entire career in Catholic education and am a strong supporter of Catholic schools. I grew up in the Midwest in Iowa and went to college in Chicago where I began my teaching career in Catholic education. After moving to the East coast and settling in South Jersey, I was the science teacher at St. Mary School. I went on to become principal at St. Rose of Lima then returned to St. Mary School as principal in 2010. I am truly blessed to be the principal of this school and I truly enjoy working with our families and children. May God bless you and your families.
Mrs. Kelly Moughan
Pre-K4 Teacher
This is my 10th year at St. Mary School, and my 5th year teaching PreK 4. I have been married to my husband for 16 years in November and we have 3 children. My 2 daughters currently attend St. Mary School and my son will be a freshman at Gloucester Catholic High School. I am a member of the Padre Pio Parish.
Mrs. Mariann Lilley
Pre-K3 Teacher
This school year begins my 46th year in Catholic Education with the Diocese of Camden. It is my 11th year at St. Mary School. I seem to have found my niche in PreK-3! It is wonderful working with the little children.
I am the proud mother of 2 wonderful daughters and blessed to be the grandmother of 7 grandchildren.
Mrs. Jadira Bonilla
Kindergarten Teacher
I'm Mrs. Bonilla, and I'm thrilled to be your child's teacher. This will be my 10th year teaching, and I've been a part of St. Mary School for 2 years. I live in Upper Deerfield with my husband and 2 kids – Chloe (10) & Isaac (8). I studied elementary education at Eastern University. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking and crocheting.
Mrs. Amanda Newton
First Grade Teacher
My name is Mrs. Newton and I started teaching at St. Mary School in the fall of 2010. I have taught both PreK3 and first grade. I am a graduate of Rowan University with a BA in both Elementary Education and Language Arts. I hold a standard teaching certificate in Elementary K-6 as well as certification for Middle School Language Arts (5-8).
Mrs. Rose Scott
Third Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Rose Scott. I will be your child's third grade teacher this school year. 🤩
A little bit about me: I am a graduate of Rowan University, and possess a NJ CE in Elementary Education. I have been in the field of education for 10 years. I am currently working towards my Master's Degree. This will be my second year teaching third grade at SMS. I am passionate about education and extremely zealous about childhood literacy. I am a proud and blessed mom of two children and have been happily married for nineteen years. I am really happy being a teacher here at St. Mary School, and I am looking forward to a wonderful school year.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin
Miss Olivia Wright
Fifth Grade Teacher
Hi, my name is Miss Wright and I am so excited to teach 5th grade this year at St. Mary School! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rowan University with two bachelors in Elementary Education and Liberal Studies, and an Honors concentration. My Catholic faith is very important to me, and I look forward to being able to integrate it into all of my lessons for my students. I am a lector, choir member, and CCD teacher at my home parish, St. Michael the Archangel in Franklinville/Clayton. I am a huge animal lover, and have a passion for music! In the summer, relaxing on the beach is my happy place, but during the winter months, you can find me hitting the slopes on my snowboard. I have always felt a calling to teach in a Catholic School, and I am so glad to have said yes to be here at St. Mary School.
Miss Jacqueline Quinlan
Second Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Miss Jacqueline Quinlan, and I am the second grade teacher. I began my teaching career over 20 years ago in Kindergarten. I also taught first grade before moving to second grade. I graduated from Our Lady of Mercy Academy high school. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Chestnut Hill College. I hold a standard teaching certificate in Elementary School K through 8th grade from the State of New Jersey. I truly enjoy working with your children each day. May God bless you and your families.
Ms. Katherine Clark
Fourth Grade Teacher
Welcome to 4th grade!
Hello everyone! My name is Ms. Clark and I am thrilled to be your 4th grade teacher! I went to Rowan University and earned my BA, then went on to receive my Masters Degree from New Jersey City University. I love watching football on weekends and am a huge Eagles fan (Go Birds!). When not at St. Mary School, I can be found singing at Mass on weekends and working in theatre (Come see A Christmas Carol!) . I can't wait to learn more about all of you and I am so excited to explore and share the classroom with each of you this year. It is going to be a fun year, filled with lots of learning and adventures; I can't wait to see what the year has in store for us!
Ms. Casey Clark
Mrs. Nichole Stringari
Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Writing/Grammar Grades 6-8
My name is Nichole Bonjean-Strinagri. I am local to East Vineland and attended St. Mary School , graduating in 1996. I thoroughly enjoyed my years here and am thrilled to be back! I graduated from Sacred Heart High school in 2000, and Rosemont College in 2004. Being a Catholic school student all of my life it feels right to be teaching here, where it all began. I have worked in social work in addition to 10 years in public schools, most recently Franklin Township. I love sports, fitness, cooking, reading, traveling, and am close with my family. I do not have my own children but have two young nephews who my husband and I love to spoil. I am so excited to be a part of the SMS family and am looking forward to a great year!
Mrs. Kimberly Abrams
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher
Social Studies Grades 6-8
It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to teach your child at St. Mary School. Here's a little background infomation about myself.
I am a graduate of Rowan University with undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education/Communication, as well as a Master's Degree in Student Personnel Services. My NJ State Teaching Certification enables me to teach grades K-8; highly qualified in middle school Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
I began my teaching career 23 years ago. After graduating from college, I taught in the Vineland Public Schools as a seventh grade Science teacher. My husband and I have two sons, and I was blessed with the opportunity to take some time off from teaching to be a stay at home mom for several years. I began teaching at SMS in 2015 starting in fourth grade, then moving up to middle school where I am presently teaching sixth through eighth grades. I am extremely grateful to be in the classroom doing what I love - teaching :)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
God Bless!
Mrs. Valerie Vezza
Accelerated Math
Grades 6-8 and
Assistant to the Principal
After graduating from Rowan University, I have been teaching math at various levels for 18 years. I also have two Master’s degrees in Educational Technology and School Leadership from Wilmington University. My husband and I are lucky to have 3 beautiful children. We are an animal family and love rescuing dogs! Anyone who knows me my favorite things are dogs, coffee and anything Disney!
Mrs. Patricia Barse
Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher
Science Grades 6-8
A little information about me.....I am a Catholic educator who is striving to be the BEST CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHER I can be for your child as I integrate faith into our STREAM Curriculum and prepare the 8th graders for Confirmation and graduation. I am beginning my 12th year of teaching science at St. Mary School and am certified to teach middle school science and K-6. I am a faith-filled person and an active member of St. Padre Pio Parish serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and member of the St. Padre Pio Players. I have had an interesting career journey which brought me to teaching....
I have my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Chester University and my Masters in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. I was an Oncology Nurse for four years at Fox Chase Cancer Center and an Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse for six years at the Cooper Cancer Institute. As an Advanced Practice Nurse, I was a clinician, researcher, and educator of patients, health professionals, and the community. I was on the speaker's bureau for several different pharmaceutical companies and traveled the country as a speaker on breast cancer and cancer genetics for oncology nurses. I also worked on education of health care professionals locally and regionally on breast cancer prevention and early detection. I had several articles published in nursing journals and a chapter in a cancer nursing genetics textbook. Though I worked as a nurse for 10 years, a main focus of my career was education. I stayed home for several years to raise my daughters and when I decided to go back to work, I felt God calling me to do something different. I prayed about my decision. A need arose and I started volunteering at St. Mary School as an Instructional Aide and working as the substitute science teacher. I LOVED teaching science to the middle school students and was inspired to complete the NJ State Teaching Alternate Route to become certified.
I love dark chocolate, wine, and strong coffee (though I am a decaf only person- the energy I have is all me- LOL!) and getting lost in Marshalls. I am so blessed to be doing something I love so much! Science is hands on learning, which is so much fun! My goal is to inspire your children to be the best Catholic students they can be.
God Bless you and your family,
Patty Barse
Mrs. Alison Filion
Religion teacher 6-8 and
Coordinator of Catholic Identity
Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to be able to teach the middle school students of St. Mary School. I hope to instill in each of my students a love for the Lord and the Church. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Theology from Mount St. Mary's University and my Master of Arts in Counseling from Franciscan University. I spent a number of years working in college campus ministry, as well as working as a Professional Counselor. While I lived in Baltimore, MD I worked at Mount de Sales Academy, a Catholic high school, as a guidance counselor and religion teacher.
My husband and I returned to New Jersey when our son was born, and were happy to welcome our daughter a few years later. It is my goal to help your students succeed at St. Mary School!
Miss Juliet Inforzato
Math/Reading
Spelling/Vocabulary Teacher Grades 6-8
I'm Juliet Inforzato. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from Rider University and I am working on my teaching certification. I taught elementary robotics and technology at The Ranney School in Monmouth County before moving back home to South Jersey. I was a paraprofessional and am a registered behavior technician and worked with students with autism in elementary classrooms. I was also a day and overnight summer camp counselor. I have won multiple writing awards and was in multiple honors societies in college in addition to being in the dance ensemble and Phi Sigma Sigma. I am so excited to join the middle school math and reading team at St. Mary's School where I can teach and nurture Children of God.
Mrs. Loren Train
Art Teacher Grades K-8
Hi, my name is Mrs. Loren Train. I hold a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Moore College of Art and Design. I have been married to my husband for 25 years. We have three wonderful children. I began my career as a fashion designer and worked at art centers on the weekends. I left fashion to have a family. I started teaching at St. Mary School in 2009. I love teaching where I can integrate my faith.
Mr. Jeremy Sawyer
Physical Education Teacher Grades K-8
Hello! I’m Jeremy Sawyer, the gym teacher at Saint Mary School, where I get to share my passion for fitness and sports with students. I also provide class support for middle school math, helping students tackle their mathematical challenges with confidence. Outside of school, I’m busy with my three sons: one in college, one in high school, and one in 3rd grade. They keep me on my toes and remind me daily of the joys and challenges of learning at every stage.
My Catholic faith plays a central role in my life, guiding my actions and values. It’s important to me to integrate these principles into my teaching, fostering a nurturing environment where students can grow both academically and personally.
Mr. Guillermo Pasarin
Music Teacher Pre-K3 - 8
Technology Integrationist Grades K-8
I, Guillermo Pasarin, a native of South Florida, am a conductor, composer, singer, educator, and entrepreneur based in southern New Jersey. My passion for music began at a young age, inspiring me to study voice, piano, violin, accordion, and composition. At just 14, I composed my first choral work, a four-part “Salve Regina,” which became my first commissioned piece and recording. I went on to study at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, earning a degree in music theory and composition under the guidance of esteemed mentors like Joel Phillips for composition and the late Charles Walker for voice. During my time there, I sang as a tenor and chant tutor with the Grammy-nominated "Williamson Voices" and "Kantorei," experiences that deeply shaped my approach as a music educator. In addition to 8 years of private teaching, I am the Choral Director of Sacred Music at Mater Ecclesiae Chapel in Berlin, NJ, and founded "The Marian Institute for Sacred Music." My commitment to fostering a love for music and technology has also led me to teach K-8 students at St. Mary’s School in Vineland, NJ.
Mrs. Grace Hoffner
Advanced Art Teacher Grades 6-8
Drama Teacher
I have been at Saint Mary's School since 2000
as the Middle School Art and Drama teacher.
I have been teaching Art and working in theater for the past 35 years.. This year I am especially excited to begin our new Honors Art Program. I feel blessed to have been a part of Saint Mary’s family for these years.
Mrs. Erika Salazar
Spanish Teacher Grades K-8
I was born in Managua, Nicaragua, and relocated to the United States at the age of five. Despite transitioning to America, Spanish remained my primary language at home, as my mother emphasized its use. Up until the age of 15, I communicated with my great grandmother in Costa Rica through letters, originally written in English, translated to Spanish, and edited by my mother. Residing in the diverse environment of South Florida for 35 years, my passion for Romance languages blossomed into a hobby, leading me to study French, Spanish, Latin, and Portuguese. With 25 years of teaching experience and equipped with two Bachelor's degrees and a Master's in Education, I look forward to instilling the love of languages to my students at St. Mary School. I currently reside in South Jersey with my husband, Todd, and my seven children ages 6 to 26.
Mr. Nicholas Bozza
School Counselor
I grew up in Audubon, NJ and graduated from Audubon High in 1984. I hold a bachelor’s degree in education from Glassboro State College and a master’s degree in student personnel services (guidance) from Rowan University.
In 1989 I started teaching at St. Rose School in Haddon Heights. After gaining experience there, I began teaching for the Washington Township Public Schools in 1996. Finally, in June of 2023, I made the decision to retire after 34 years as an elementary teacher.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time writing, reading, and playing with my dogs Jazz and Billie, who are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Listening to music, journaling, and watching football games keep me relaxed and grounded. My wife (who is also a teacher) and I live in Pine Hill. We love to travel, spend time at the beach, and visit family.