Faculty and Staff

Principal

Ms. Jessica Griswold

Jessica Griswold has ministered to students in families in the Diocese of Oakland and Diocese of Sacramento for over 15 years. She has served as a teacher, vice principal and principal. She attended Holy Rosary School in Antioch for her elementary school years. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College, earned her BCLAD Teaching Credential from Cal State Teach, Monterey Bay, her Administrative Credential and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary's College in Moraga. She is delighted to serve the families at St. Catherine of Siena School and all the schools in the Lumen Christi Academies.

kindergarten

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Miss Dal Bello

ndalbello@csdo.org
kindergarten

Ms. Dal Bello is an alum of St. Catherine! She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2015 and completed my Multiple Subject Credential Program at St. Mary’s College in 2018. She was a substitute teacher for several years and taught K-8, but her favorite grade by far is Kindergarten! This is her third year teaching at St. Catherine’s, and she is looking forward to a fun year of learning and growing with our youngest students.

1st Grade

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Mrs. Wilkinson

jwilkinson@csdo.org
1st Grade

My name is Jannette Wilkinson and I have lived in Martinez my whole life and attended St. Catherine's...first through eighth grade many years ago. I have 2 daughters, 3 granddaughters, and a grandson. I taught preschool for 15 years and have been working at St. Catherine's for 18 years. I began as an assistant in K-3 grades and went back to school and received my teaching credential in 2007. I taught 2 years of fifth grade, 4 years of fourth grade, and this is my sixth year of first grade and I am truly enjoying it.

2nd & 3rd Grade

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Ms. Kristi Hoefler

khoefler@csdo.org
2nd & 3rd Grade

My name is Kristi Hoefler, aka Ms. H., and I’m an east coast girl at heart but I moved here to California when I was 16. I graduated from St Mary’s College with a BA in Religious Studies and received my teaching credential there too. I taught second grade at St. Joseph the Worker School in Berkeley for 6 years before coming to St. Catherine of Siena in 2006. I have been teaching second grade here ever since.

4th and 5th Grade

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Ms. Brittany Rogers

brogers@csdo.org
4th and 5th Grade

My name is Brittany Rogers. I am so excited and blessed to be teaching your child this year! With God as our center, I know we will accomplish so much learning with many smiles and successes.

I have been teaching for eight years. I have taught grades 3 through 6. After some time off to be home with my boys, I am excited to return to the classroom. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. The Catholic faith has always been a big part of my life and I am excited to share my love for Jesus with the students. I hope I can learn from and follow their child like love for our Lord.

I am excited to get to know each child on a more personal level. My goal is to meet them where they are right now and challenge them as the year progresses. I look forward to working with you to make the year successful for your child.

2nd & 3rd Grade

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Mr. David Lutheran

dlutheran@csdo.org
1st - 8th Grade STEM; 6th - 8th Science; K - 8th Physical Education

Mr. Lutheran is excited to be in his second year of teaching at St. Catherine of Siena School. This year will be his fifth year working in Catholic education. Prior to St. Catherine’s, he worked as a Program Director and Teacher Naturalist of outdoor environmental science at CYO Camp in Occidental, CA for three years. He was also involved in a two year study with B.E.E.T.L.E.S (Better Environmental Education Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) Project of the Lawrence Hall of Science. Mr. Lutheran got involved in Education by performing in multiple national tours with Chamber Theatre Productions educational theatre company of Boston, Massachusetts. He is a graduate of UC Davis and holds his Bachelor of Arts Degree.

8th Grade Social Studies

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Mr. Rodriguez

jorodriguez@csdo.org

This will be Mr. Rodriguez’s third year teaching at St. Catherine’s. He has more than fifteen years experience in Catholic Education. Mr. Rodriguez’s goal in Religion is to help students make informed and reasoned decisions for the common good as citizens of a culturally diverse society in an interdependent world.

6-7th grade Homeroom
6-8th Grade ELA
6-7th Grade Social Studies

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Miss Perla

mperla@csdo.org

Ms. Perla joined the St. Catherine of Siena School community in 2021. She is excited to teach humanities as it is the study of history and development of human thought and culture. This will be accomplished by focusing on studying a blend of literature, history, philosophy, art and film. By the end of the year you will have a greater understanding of world history and the human experience through research, reading and writing.