Alex has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Virginia Tech. Before moving to Massachusetts, Mr. Newsome taught fifth grade for eleven years in Virginia and Maryland. Mr. Newsome says, “SBCA offers the perfect blend of Catholic and classical education to help form saints and scholars. The staff is incredible, and with the parents providing their children with a robust moral and intellectual vision of the Catholic faith, I am honored to serve as the Dean of Students for this wonderful school and community.” Mr. Newsome lives in Millis, MA, with his wife and two children.

anewsome@stbca.org

SBCA Leadership & Faculty

  • Mr. James Boren
    Headmaster
  • Mrs. Hadley Keefe
    Assistant Head of School & Director of Enrollment Management
  • Mrs. Maria Smith
    Assistant to the Headmaster for Academics
  • Mrs. Karen Celano
    Director of Curriculum Development
  • Mr. Alex Newsome
    Dean of Students
  • Mrs. Riley Casey
    Director of Operations
  • Mrs. Ivy Schmalzried
    Director of Communications
  • Mrs. Stacey Funk
    Administrative Assistant & Front Desk Reception
  • Father Peter Stamm
    School Chaplain
  • Mrs. Alana Keefe
    Director of Early Learning
  • Mrs. Kellie Young
    Early Learning Lead Teacher
  • Mrs. Tara Rohatgi
    Early Learning Assistant Teacher
  • Mrs. Adrienne Noriega
    Early Learning Lead Teacher
  • Ms. Teresa Thekaekara
    Early Learning Lead Teacher
  • Ms. Megan Sano
    Early Learning Lead Teacher
  • Ms. Christine Adame
    Early Learning Assistant Teacher
  • Ms. Hannah Ford
    Early Learning Program Coordinator & St. Placid Front Desk Reception
  • Ms. Shannon Wieszczek
    Early Learning Assistant Teacher & Specials Coordinator
  • Ms. Isabelle Koerner
    Early Learning Assistant Teacher
  • Mrs. Heidi McInerney
    Kindergarten Lead Teacher
  • Mrs. Eileen Ford
    Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
  • Ms. Finlay Cushen
    Kindergarten Lead Teacher
  • Mrs. Katie Elliffe
    Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
  • Ms. Julia Hieronymus
    First Grade Teacher
  • Ms. Maryanne Mercede
    First Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Isabella Maier
    Second Grade Teacher
  • Ms. Elisabeth Packer
    Second Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Katharine Marich
    Third Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Michele McAvoy
    Third Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Katie Boren
    Fourth Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Gabrielle Morris
    Fourth Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Bridget Kenney
    Fifth Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Kristin Roberto
    Fifth Grade Teacher
  • Mr. Zach Morris
    Sixth Grade Teacher
  • Mrs. Jill Kerr
    Seventh Grade Teacher
  • Ms. Katie Fair
    Director of Aegis Program for Student Support
  • Ms. Jessica Nee
    Aegis Support Teacher
  • Mrs. Alyssa Reznicek
    Math Teacher
  • Ms. Rose Dussault
    Latin Teacher
  • Mr. Peter Dowdy
    Latin & History Teacher
  • Mr. William Cyr
    Math & Science Middle School Teacher
  • Mrs. Cassie Tyler
    Math Teacher
  • Mrs. Jane Bleakley
    Fine Arts Teacher
  • Mrs. Kristina Rouditchenko
    Music Teacher
  • Mr. Stewart Pruslin
    Physical Education Teacher (K-2)
  • Mrs. Sarah Basile
    School Nurse