Our Staff
DIRECTOR & FOUNDER - LYNNE SHEEHAN
Lynne is the founder and Director of SJA, and she also teaches our 3-Day program. Lynne is a lifelong resident of Medway. She has raised 4 children here with her husband Bob, who is also a lifelong resident of Medway. 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 grew up in Medway where she was a member of Saint Joseph's Parish, and now lives in Uxbridge with her husband and three sons. Angela has worked at SJA since 2013 and manages the administration for St. Joseph Academy, as well as helps in the extended day program. She possesses a degree in Early Childhood Education and Business 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 her dog, 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 six years and LOVES swimming, which she also taught for 20 years, as well as crafts, home decorating, and reading.
Lisa Swan
Lisa is a teacher in one of our 5 day classes. Lisa is a resident of Medway where she and her husband have raised two sons. Lisa has been working at SJA for many years and is known for her calm nature and her contagious smile.
Tara DiMinico
Tara is a 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 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 a teacher 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 is the founder and Director of SJA, and she also teaches our 3-Day program. Lynne is a lifelong resident of Medway. She has raised 4 children here with her husband Bob, who is also a lifelong resident of Medway. 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 grew up in Medway where she was a member of Saint Joseph's Parish, and now lives in Uxbridge with her husband and three sons. Angela has worked at SJA since 2013 and manages the administration for St. Joseph Academy, as well as helps in the extended day program. She possesses a degree in Early Childhood Education and Business 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 her dog, 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 six years and LOVES swimming, which she also taught for 20 years, as well as crafts, home decorating, and reading.
Lisa Swan
Lisa is a teacher in one of our 5 day classes. Lisa is a resident of Medway where she and her husband have raised two sons. Lisa has been working at SJA for many years and is known for her calm nature and her contagious smile.
Tara DiMinico
Tara is a 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 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 a teacher 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.