Meet Our Faculty & Staff

“At St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, we believe greatness is found not only in what students achieve, but in who they ultimately become. Our Classical Catholic education forms students in faith, wisdom, and virtue while cultivating within them a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. This work is made possible each day by our dedicated faculty and staff, who know our students well and care deeply for their growth. We are honored to walk with families as their children discover the gifts God has given them and the persons He created them to be.  Let us pursue greatness together!”

Mary Paige Griffin
Principal

“The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.”
— Pope Benedict XVI
  • Ashley Perez Hernandez, PreK3 teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Ashley Perez Hernandez

    PreK-3

  • Alexis Osbun, PreK4 teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Alexis Osbun

    PreK-4

  • Shannon Whaley, PreK4 Aide at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Shannon Whaley

    PreK4 (Aide)

  • Emily Holt, Kindergarten teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Emily Holt

    Kindergarten

  • Kathleen Alonso, Kindergarten teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Kathleen Alonso

    Kindergarten

  • Julie Cannova, 1st Grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Julie Cannova

    1st Grade

  • Susan Testa, 2nd Grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Susan Testa

    2nd Grade

  • Erin Meadows, 3rd Grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Erin Meadows

    3rd Grade

  • Nancy Rohling, 4th Grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Nancy Rohling

    4th Grade

  • Ann Bettis, 5th Grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Ann Bettis

    5th Grade

  • Christian Peterson, 6th Grade Homeroom and Middle School Religion and History teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Christian Peterson

    Middle School Religion & History

  • Daniel LaSusa, 7th Grade Homeroom and Middle School Math and Science teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Daniel LaSusa

    Middle School Math & Science

  • Courtney Neil, 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher and Middle School English and Literature teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Courtney Neil

    Middle School English & Reading

  • Jeannie Walker

    Advanced Middle School Math

  • Erin Ludwick, Academic Coach and Music teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Erin Ludwick

    Music & Academic Coaching

  • Patty Rudnicke, Art and STEAM teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Patty Rudnicke

    Art & STEM

  • Katie Phillips-Kraft, Latin teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Katie Phillips-Kraft

    Latin

  • Jeff Berry, Physical Education Coach at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Physical Education

    Jeff Berry

  • Kayley Zicarelli, Librarian and Technology teacher at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Kayley Zicarelli

    Technology & Library

  • Margaret White, Office Administrator at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Margaret White

    Office Administrator

  • Will Blakely, Director of Marketing and Enrollment at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Will Blakely

    Director of Marketing and Enrollment

  • Patsy Donahue Bookkeeper at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Patsy Donahue

    Bookkeeper

  • Vickie Battles Office Assistant at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Vickie Battles

    Office Assistant

  • Father Joseph Culotta, V.C. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Father Joseph Culotta, V.C.

    Pastor

  • Father John Paul Stepnowski at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Father John Paul Stepnowski

    Associate Pastor

  • Deacon Neal Kay at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Birmingham, Alabama

    Deacon Neal Kay

    Permanent Deacon

Choosing the right school is about more than academics. It's about the people who will help shape your child's future. We invite you to visit St. Francis Xavier, meet our faculty, and discover how our teachers partner with families to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and the Catholic faith.

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