Fr. Michael Nufable

Parochial Administrator

My name is Fr. Michael Nufable, but you can call me Fr. Mike. I was born in Vallejo and have grown up here in the San Francisco Bay Area. From 5 years old through college, my home has been living in Hercules. My parents are originally from Iloilo, Philippines, and God blessed them with three boys Francis, Joseph and myself. (I am the oldest).

As a young teenager, I wanted to get married, become a pediatric nurse, and a professional bowler. God truly works in mysterious ways. Instead of listening to my plans, God had other plans for me. As a Priest, I'm still able to help and be of service to all people, in a unique way, and work for those souls' salvation. In 2008, I attended St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park. I was ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Oakland on May 29th, 2015. My first assignment was at St. Leander Parish in San Leandro for two and a half years. After that, I have served the St. Patrick's Parish community in RodeoHercules as the Parochial Vicar for a little over three years.

Some of my favorite hobbies include bowling, basketball, and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy watching movies and consider myself to be a "foodie." I love traveling to my parents' home country, the Philippines. Every encounter there has always been a joy and a blessing. These trips have allowed me to realize today that because of God's wonderful creations, I knew I wanted to continue to evangelize His love and mercy to all generations. God was knocking on my heart the whole time and wanted me to listen to His call to become a Catholic priest.

I'm also a Bay Area sports fan of the San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, and San Francisco Giants teams. My past opportunities to bowl with family and friends have allowed me to share my love of food, sports, and more importantly, Jesus Christ in a most beautiful encounter with brothers and sisters in Christ.

Jessica Griswold

Principal

Mrs. Doreen Shapiro

Office Administrator

Mrs. Tommie Symonds

Preschool Director/TK Teacher

Miss Kaitlyn Gillespie

Preschool 3's Teacher

Miss Kailey vanvelthuysen

TK Teacher

Preschool Staff

Mrs. Nina Marrero

Kindergarten Teacher

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 fourth year teaching at St. Catherine’s, and she is looking forward to a fun year of learning and growing with our youngest students.

Mrs. Jannette Wilkinson

First Grade Teacher

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 20 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.

Ms. Kristi Hoefler

Second Grade Teacher

I’m an east coast girl at heart but I moved here to California when I was 16. I graduated 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.

Christina Bell

Third Grade Teacher

Erik Semenchuk

Fifth Grade Teacher

Mandi Williams

Sixth Grade Homeroom/Religion, JH Math & Science

Ms. Brittany Rogers

Seventh Grade Homeroom/Religion, JH ELA & History

Mrs. Rogers has been in education for over 15 years in both public and private schools. She has been working at St. Catherine of Siena for six years. Mrs. Rogers has taught 3rd-8th grades, served as Vice Principal and is excited to serve the school as Principal. She is passionate about providing every student with a nurturing and rigorous learning environment. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special education from Carroll College, she holds her California teaching credential, and obtained a Technology Integration Specialist certificate from Loyola Marymount University.

Mrs. Kimberley Murphy

Extended Care Lead Teacher

JH SS/Math Teacher

Cheryl Hrstich

Physical Education Teacher

Cecilia Long

Music Teacher

Spanish Academy

Spanish Program

Art in Action

Art Curriculum