Our Staff
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER - LYNNE SHEEHAN
Lynne Sheehan is a lifelong resident of Medway. She has four children: One college graduate, one at Medway High School, two in College. Lynne owned a local preschool for over 15 years and worked in the public schools before starting St. Joseph Academy in 2008. Lynne has over 30 years of experience working with young children. She enjoys telling stories, using puppets, and dancing with the children.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - ANGELA SIMONDS
Angela Simonds is the mother of three sons, twins who are 13 years old and a 11 year old (who is a Saint Joseph Academy graduate). She manages the administration for St. Joseph Academy and also helps in the extended day program. Angela lives in Uxbridge with her husband, children, and her dog, Lucky. She grew up in Medway where she was a member of Saint Joseph's. Angela has worked at SJA since 2013. She possesses a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified through the State in Preschool Administration. She also has her BA in Business Administration/Management. Angela has 10+ years of preschool teaching experience. On her off time she enjoys watching her boys many sporting events, spending time with friends, and taking walks with Lucky!
TEACHING STAFF:
Donna Schmitt
Donna works in our 5-Day Program with Mrs. DiMinico. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Donna later lived in the Mountain West. Donna has taught in public preschool programs which served children with and without special needs. Donna has been a teacher at St. Joseph Academy for two years and LOVES swimming, which she also taught for 20 years, as well as crafts, home decorating, and reading.
Lisa Swan
Lisa is the Lead teacher in one of our 5 day classes. Lisa is a resident of Medway and she and her husband have raised two sons here in town. Lisa has been working at SJA for many years and is known for her calm nature and her contagious smile.
Tara DiMinico
Tara is the Lead teacher in one of our 5-day classes. Tara has a BA in Early childhood education and many years of experience working with children. Tara has three children in the Medway Public Schools and her youngest is an SJA graduate!
Cheryl Ann McFetridge
Cheryl Ann is the Teacher Assistant in our 3-Day class and works with Mrs. Sheehan. She loves to share her love of nature with the children, often bringing in things like: bird's nests and turtle shells. Cheryl Ann is also an artist and loves to share her knowledge of art with her students and co-workers.
Cathy Spinazola
Cathy is the Teacher Assistant in one of our 5 day classes and works with Mrs. Swan. Cathy used to work in our Kindergarten program and we are so thankful that she has returned this year. She is a resident of Medway and has raised 3 children here in town.
Lynne Sheehan is a lifelong resident of Medway. She has four children: One college graduate, one at Medway High School, two in College. Lynne owned a local preschool for over 15 years and worked in the public schools before starting St. Joseph Academy in 2008. Lynne has over 30 years of experience working with young children. She enjoys telling stories, using puppets, and dancing with the children.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - ANGELA SIMONDS
Angela Simonds is the mother of three sons, twins who are 13 years old and a 11 year old (who is a Saint Joseph Academy graduate). She manages the administration for St. Joseph Academy and also helps in the extended day program. Angela lives in Uxbridge with her husband, children, and her dog, Lucky. She grew up in Medway where she was a member of Saint Joseph's. Angela has worked at SJA since 2013. She possesses a degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified through the State in Preschool Administration. She also has her BA in Business Administration/Management. Angela has 10+ years of preschool teaching experience. On her off time she enjoys watching her boys many sporting events, spending time with friends, and taking walks with Lucky!
TEACHING STAFF:
Donna Schmitt
Donna works in our 5-Day Program with Mrs. DiMinico. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Donna later lived in the Mountain West. Donna has taught in public preschool programs which served children with and without special needs. Donna has been a teacher at St. Joseph Academy for two years and LOVES swimming, which she also taught for 20 years, as well as crafts, home decorating, and reading.
Lisa Swan
Lisa is the Lead teacher in one of our 5 day classes. Lisa is a resident of Medway and she and her husband have raised two sons here in town. Lisa has been working at SJA for many years and is known for her calm nature and her contagious smile.
Tara DiMinico
Tara is the Lead teacher in one of our 5-day classes. Tara has a BA in Early childhood education and many years of experience working with children. Tara has three children in the Medway Public Schools and her youngest is an SJA graduate!
Cheryl Ann McFetridge
Cheryl Ann is the Teacher Assistant in our 3-Day class and works with Mrs. Sheehan. She loves to share her love of nature with the children, often bringing in things like: bird's nests and turtle shells. Cheryl Ann is also an artist and loves to share her knowledge of art with her students and co-workers.
Cathy Spinazola
Cathy is the Teacher Assistant in one of our 5 day classes and works with Mrs. Swan. Cathy used to work in our Kindergarten program and we are so thankful that she has returned this year. She is a resident of Medway and has raised 3 children here in town.