Our SRA Team - Saint Raphael Academy

Our SRA Team - Saint Raphael Academy
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Our SRA Team
Our SRA Team
We are immensely proud of our talented team.
Our people make us stronger, make us better.
Our Leadership
Mr. Daniel Richard, B.A., M.Ed.
Principal/Head of School
Mr. Richard began his leadership at Saint Raphael Academy in 2012. Prior to that, he spent many years in the classroom teaching history and science courses and was also a pilot in the United States Air Force for 22 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Westfield State University and a master’s degree in education from Long Island University. Additionally, he has taken further coursework at the University of Colorado and Providence College, and he is pursuing his doctorate in educational leadership from Johnson & Wales University. Mr. Richard enjoys running and was an All-Conference athlete in both high school and college. He has run in several marathons and often assists with coaching students on the SRA track team.
Email:
drichard@saintrays.org
Mrs. Judith Baxter, B.S., M.Ed.
Vice Principal of Academics
Mrs. Baxter serves as Vice Principal of Academics at Saint Raphael Academy, a role she has held for 13 years. She earned her undergraduate degree from Plymouth State University and her master’s in administration and curriculum from Rhode Island College. Mrs. Baxter began her career teaching social studies and English at Coventry High School, later becoming the English curriculum director and department chair. She also served as curriculum director for Warwick Public Schools before joining Saint Raphael Academy. Mrs. Baxter is passionate about working with students to improve their academic performance and help them reach their full potential. In her free time, she enjoys attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Email:
jbaxter@saintrays.org
Mr. Mitchell Carvalho, B.S.
Vice Principal of Student Life
Mr. Carvalho is a graduate of Curry College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in school leadership at Providence College. The 2025–2026 school year marks his fifth year as a member of the Saint Raphael Academy community. Prior to transitioning into school administration, he served as a physical education teacher. As an undergraduate, he competed as a Division III collegiate baseball player and is now the assistant coach of the SRA boys baseball team. Mr. Carvalho is committed to forming and maintaining positive relationships while teaching respect and accountability, with the goal of supporting students’ success as they navigate young adulthood.
Email:
mcarvalho@saintrays.org
Mrs. Morgan Gallagher, B.A. M.Ed., MAEL
Assistant Vice Principal of Academics
Mrs. Gallagher began her teaching career with the Diocese of Providence in 2003 and previously taught French at The Prout School while completing a B.A. in French at the University of Rhode Island. She went on to earn a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island and M.Ed. in Advanced Studies for Teaching and Learning at Rhode Island College. She taught 12th grade English and served as the English department chairperson at Saint Raphael Academy for 12 years. Mrs. Gallagher recently earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Notre Dame and assumed the role of Assistant Vice Principal of Academics during the 2025-2026 school year. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and reading historical fiction.
Email:
mgallagher@saintrays.org
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Mrs. Ernestina Ball
Mrs. Ernestina Ball
Administrative Assistant to Guidance Dept.
Mr. David Barr, B.A.
Mr. David Barr, B.A.
Science
Ms. Beth Bedard, B.A., M.S. Ed.
Ms. Beth Bedard, B.A., M.S. Ed.
Mathematics
Ms. Diana Betancur, B.A.
Ms. Diana Betancur, B.A.
Spanish
Ms. Lauren Bianchi, B.S.
Ms. Lauren Bianchi, B.S.
Mathematics
Ms. Hannah Brunelle, M.A.
Ms. Hannah Brunelle, M.A.
Science
Mr. Matthew Carello, B.Th.
Mr. Matthew Carello, B.Th.
Theology
Mrs. Nancy Cifune, B.F.A.
Mrs. Nancy Cifune, B.F.A.
Communications Director
Mr. Richard Cipolla, MBA
Mr. Richard Cipolla, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Megan Clavell, B.A.
Ms. Megan Clavell, B.A.
Theology
Mrs. Kerri-lyn Colavita
Mrs. Kerri-lyn Colavita
Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principal of Academics
Mr. Scott Corain ’08, B.A., M.Ed.
Mr. Scott Corain ’08, B.A., M.Ed.
Social Studies
Mrs. Judy Costa
Mrs. Judy Costa
Bookkeeper
Mrs. Sara Costanzo, B.S., M.A.
Mrs. Sara Costanzo, B.S., M.A.
Science
Dr. Zachary Costanzo, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Zachary Costanzo, M.A., Ph.D.
Mathematics
Ms. Patricia Coulombe, B.A.
Ms. Patricia Coulombe, B.A.
Spanish
Mrs. Bethany Couto, B.S.
Mrs. Bethany Couto, B.S.
International Student Coordinator
Ms. Gabrielle DaCunha ’17, M.Ed.
Ms. Gabrielle DaCunha ’17, M.Ed.
Mr. Ron Dalton ’79
Mr. Ron Dalton ’79
Director of Advancement
Ms. Gianna DeMedeiros ’12, B.A., M.Ed.
Ms. Gianna DeMedeiros ’12, B.A., M.Ed.
Director of Benilde Program
Mrs. Suzanne DePalo
Mrs. Suzanne DePalo
Assistant Bookkeeper
Ms. Bridgett Farrell, B.A.
Ms. Bridgett Farrell, B.A.
Mr. Joao Fernandes
Mr. Joao Fernandes
Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds
Ms. Katherine Freeborn ’87, RN
Ms. Katherine Freeborn ’87, RN
School Nurse
Rev. Mark Gadoury, B.S., S.T.B., M.Div.
Rev. Mark Gadoury, B.S., S.T.B., M.Div.
Chaplain
Ms. Lauren Gaj ’13, B.A.
Ms. Lauren Gaj ’13, B.A.
Science
Mrs. Amy Garces ’94
Mrs. Amy Garces ’94
Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principal of Student Life
Ms. Hayley Gayer, M.A.
Ms. Hayley Gayer, M.A.
Mr. Kenneth Kirejczyk, B.A., M.A.
Mr. Kenneth Kirejczyk, B.A., M.A.
Social Studies
Mr. Daniel Krall, B.A., M.S. Ed.
Mr. Daniel Krall, B.A., M.S. Ed.
Social Studies
Ms. Nicole Krause, M.C.
Ms. Nicole Krause, M.C.
School Councilor
Mr. William Lay, B.A.
Mr. William Lay, B.A.
Theology
Mrs. Jennifer Luiz, B.A.
Mrs. Jennifer Luiz, B.A.
Assistant Director of Advancement
Mr. Nelson Martins
Mr. Nelson Martins
Director Buildings and Grounds
Mr. Robert Masse, B.A.
Mr. Robert Masse, B.A.
Social Studies
Mrs. Deanna Mayol
Mrs. Deanna Mayol
Assistant Director of Admissions
Mr. Matthew McGhee, B.A.
Mr. Matthew McGhee, B.A.
Science
Ms. Carol Mecca, M.Ed.
Ms. Carol Mecca, M.Ed.
Fine Arts
Mr. Nathan Melo, A.A.
Mr. Nathan Melo, A.A.
Music
Mrs. Malaina Murphy ’85, B.S.W., M.S.W.
Mrs. Malaina Murphy ’85, B.S.W., M.S.W.
Director of Guidance
Mrs. Kristen Murphy ’02, B.A., M.Ed.
Mrs. Kristen Murphy ’02, B.A., M.Ed.
Foreign Language
Ms. Rebecca Nelson, B.A., M.F.A., M.Ed.
Ms. Rebecca Nelson, B.A., M.F.A., M.Ed.
Ms. Erika Paiva ’00, B.A.
Ms. Erika Paiva ’00, B.A.
Athletics Director
Sr. Lisa Palazio, SSD, B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
Sr. Lisa Palazio, SSD, B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
Theology
Mrs. Debra Provencal, B.A.
Mrs. Debra Provencal, B.A.
Mathematics
Mrs. Jill Quinn, A.A.
Mrs. Jill Quinn, A.A.
Director of Admissions
Mr. Michael Sassi ’86, B.S.
Mr. Michael Sassi ’86, B.S.
Mathematics
Ms. Rachel Sassi ’20, B.A.
Ms. Rachel Sassi ’20, B.A.
Mr. Christian Sermos, B.S.
Mr. Christian Sermos, B.S.
Physical Education
Mr. Brian Taveira
Mr. Brian Taveira
Director of IT Services
Mr. Stephen Vargas, B.A.
Mr. Stephen Vargas, B.A.
Director of Campus Ministry
Mrs. Leslie Walbridge, M.Ed.
Mrs. Leslie Walbridge, M.Ed.
School Councilor
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Class of 2018 & 2022 Hall of Fame Members
Class of 2018:
Thomas E. Burgess ‘29 (Posthumous)
David A. Duffy ‘57
William F. Farley ‘60
Br. Lawrence D. Goyette, F.S.C. ‘67
James M. Leahy ’44 (Posthumous)
James A. MacDougald ’46 (Posthumous)
Joseph J. MarcAurele ‘69
Joseph T. McHale ’62 (Posthumous)
John J. Partridge ‘57
Class of 2022:
Dr. Paul J. Healey ’49 (Posthumous)
Dennis M. Lynch, Jr. ’74 (Posthumous)
Robert A. Magill ’29 (Posthumous)
James J. Noonan ‘54
Martin J. Payton, Jr. ‘54
Br. Edmond P. Precourt, F.S.C. ‘63
Dr. Dennis M. Tracey ‘63
Congressman Robert A. Weygand ‘66
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