Camille Nieves is a Fort Myers native and has been dedicated to early childhood education since 1992. She began her career in the after-school program while still in high school. Her passion for working with children and being a part of the St. Francis family guided her to become the Director of Sister Elaine Mahoney Early Education Center. Throughout the years she maintained several accreditations and certifications, including an Early Education Directors Credential attained from Florida Southwest State College and Department of Children and Families.

JoAnna Morris holds a master’s degree in Education from Florida State University and has over 15 years of classroom teaching experience. In her spare time, she and her family enjoy the beach and visiting that loveable mouse in Orlando.

Liz Gerlach is originally from Kansas but has called Southwest Florida her home for more than 20 years. She graduated from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a planned major in English and History. When it was time for a career change, she enrolled in education classes at Florida Gulf Coast University and has since completed 30+ credit hours in early childhood education. She has taught Pre-K/VPK for almost 10 years. In her spare time, she loves reading, spending time with her family, and snow skiing.

Anne is a St. Francis Xavier and Bishop Verot High School alum. She attended college at Florida Gulf Coast University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught VPK, kindergarten, first grade, and third grade. In her spare time, Anne enjoys reading, going to the beach, boating, and traveling with her family.

Kim Ogburn is originally from Fort Myers and a proud alum of both St. Francis Xavier and Bishop Verot High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida. She taught kindergarten in Texas before coming home to Fort Myers to teach kindergarten at St. Francis. She loves going to the beach, traveling, reading, and cheering on the Gators.

Mrs. Daley grew up in Chicago. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology from Illinois State University and her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University. Shortly after getting married, she moved to Estero, Florida, with her husband and taught first grade in the Lee County School District for 16 years. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching her girls play lacrosse.

Mrs. Macaluso was previously a first-grade assistant and is now a lead first-grade teacher. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she has lived in Southwest Florida for 16 years. She received her degree from Ball State University in Indiana with an emphasis in Sociology and Psychology of Human Development. She is currently finishing her Master’s degree in Education. Mrs. Macaluso enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and doing outdoor activities.

Alexis Anklam was born and raised in Delaware, before moving to Florida to attend Florida Gulf Coast University. While at FGCU, she was the Vice President of the Equestrian Team. She graduated with her bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, and has taught Kindergarten and First grade in the Lee County School District. When she is not teaching you can either find her coaching gymnastics, working out, or spending time with family.

Andrea Orr is extremely excited to be a part of such a wonderful Catholic community at St. Francis Xavier. She has a background in arts, fashion, and teaching. Andrea received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. Before joining St. Francis Xavier, she worked for eight years in the Lee County School District. Andrea loves living the Catholic faith and sharing her joy with all!

Maria Niebuhr was born and raised on Long Island, New York and has made Ft. Myers her home for over 25 years. Prior to her move to Florida, she ran a Sales and Training program for a large commercial bank. After moving to Florida, her forever dream of teaching came true as she began to serve as St. Francis Xavier’s music/performing arts teacher in 2002. She then went on to teach 2nd, before serving as a principal for 8 years in Naples. She returns to St. Francis as a 2nd grade teacher. Mrs. Niebuhr holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and Marketing from Hofstra University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education.

In her spare time, Mrs. Niebuhr enjoys reading, cooking, musical theater, spending time with family and being a Gigi to her three grandchildren.

Mrs. Ciulla spent the last 10 years teaching language arts for the Lee County School District at the middle school level. She graduated with her bachelor’s in middle grades language arts and reading endorsement from Edison State College. She is dedicated to her work and has always had a passion for teaching young learners. Born in New York but raised in Florida, Mrs. Ciulla enjoys going to the beach, boating, and doing anything outdoors.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Mrs. Ramirez moved to Florida and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Pastoral Theology from Barry University in Miami. Mrs. Ramirez stays busy enjoying time with her family and their two dogs.

Sarah Pollard grew up in the beautiful Northern Kentucky area, and relocated to sunny Florida to be closer to her bonus son who grew up in the Cape.  She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University and her master’s degree from The University of Scranton.  She has spent her 20-year teaching career working with elementary students in both the public, private, and Catholic school setting, and is excited to be expanding her experience in the middle school world.  She enjoys spending her free time reading, walking, biking, and listening to music.  Her favorite times are spent with family, friends, and her sweet dog!

Mrs. DelaCuesta previously taught upper-level elementary for 10 years, including one year of teaching middle school language arts, before joining St. Francis. She grew up near Indianapolis, Indiana, and her background includes 15 years of journalism/public relations, working for several newspapers, and working for the Indiana State Senate.

Quade Marinell was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but grew up in Cape Coral. He, his wife, and their one-year-old son moved back to Cape Coral in June 2022 after spending 10 years in Southeast Tennessee. Prior to St. Francis, he taught two years of middle school math at an inner-city school in Chattanooga. He graduated from Lee University with an Undergraduate degree in Education in 2018 and then with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in 2020. When Quade is not teaching, he enjoys time with his family, playing golf, or playing pickleball.

Mrs. Anna Novak started at St. Francis as a substitute teacher and returned to begin her teaching career as the middle school religion teacher. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University. Prior to teaching, Mrs. Novak worked as a Child Life Specialist at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. In her free time, Mrs. Novak loves cooking, baking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter.

Lizzie Amland was born in Marietta, Georgia, and grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Exercise Science from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Before joining St. Francis Xavier, Lizzie spent two years in Erbil, Iraq, serving as a missionary teacher, guidance counselor, and coach for middle and high school students. She returned to the United States in June 2025 and is thrilled to continue her vocation in education with the St. Francis Xavier community. Outside the classroom, Lizzie enjoys relaxing at the beach with a good book, running, baking, and spending time with her nephews.

Mrs. Pfleger is a product of Catholic Education attending St. Gerard and Lansing Catholic Central High School in Michigan. With an Economics degree from Michigan State University, Mrs. Pfleger has a background in mathematics, statistics, economic theory, history, and political science. She also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a Masters-level education in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Mrs. Tortorella is from Illinois where she attended Catholic grade school at St. Marks and Peoria Notre Dame High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bradley University and her Master’s degree from the University of Illinois. She taught middle school science in IL for 20 years in addition to working as a lab technician at the USDA Ag Lab and as a teacher intern at Fermilab on a project for the CMS detector at CERN. Mrs. Tortorella has always had a strong passion for science and a deep love of learning, but also enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Barry Miller is a SW Florida Native. Prior to St. Francis, he taught 5 years of middle school Social Studies in Lee County. He graduated from Troy University with an  degree in Broadcast Journalism. Prior to the teaching field, Mr. Miller had a career in Television News working in several parts of the country over a span of 17 years. When Barry is not teaching, he enjoys time with his family, hanging out at the beach and listening and watching all things 80’s.

Mrs. Antonucci was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Bachelor’s in Visual Art Education (K-12).  She relocated to SWFL with her husband to be closer to the beach and constant sunshine.  She continued her education with an Associates of Interior Design from Southwest Florida College in Fort Myers.  She has spent the last 14 years teaching Visual Arts for the Lee County School District in middle school while additionally coaching soccer and most recently high school.   She is excited to be part of the Falcon family and has always enjoyed teaching and helping students build a love of learning.  She enjoys time with her husband and daughter, traveling, the beach, and being outdoors in general, while also enjoying art, reading, and live music.

Tony Ceresoli joins St. Francis Xavier with over 30 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit leadership. He has successfully led campaigns, grown membership, and secured major gifts, bringing a hands-on approach to building a strong Advancement and Alumni Relations program. Tony is a proud dad to two sons in the military and a grandfather to two grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys raising German Shepherds and playing bocce professionally.

Heather Daugherty is a true Fort Myers native who attended Bishop Verot High School and Florida State University. She is a familiar face to the St. Francis Xavier community, having served as a parent, volunteer, and most recently as a teacher’s assistant. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the school. Heather’s passion for the mission and talent for building relationships make her a perfect fit for her new role. When she’s not supporting Advancement initiatives, she enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach, attending concerts, and cheering on her kids at school events.

Madeline Lukomski was born outside of Chicago, IL and moved to Fort Myers at a young age. She is a proud alumni of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School and Bishop Verot High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Loyola University Chicago. Before Ms. Lukomski started teaching, she worked in Product Management and Marketing for 5 years. She joined St Francis Xavier in 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling!

Greg “Coach” Morgan is a 5th generation Floridian who has taught PE for over 15 years. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer, dealing with sports injuries. His focus is to develop kids athletically, nutritionally, and spiritually to be the best versions of themselves.

Mrs. Massing has lived in Fort Myers since she was 14 years old. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and Health Information Management from Florida Gulf Coast University.  She is passionate about teaching students to lead healthy and active lifestyles and dedicated to nurturing a love of exercise.   When she’s not in her classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, CrossFit, and traveling to new places.

Mrs. Gelardi has lived in Lee County since she was 12 years old and is a proud graduate of Bishop Verot High School. She attended Stetson University and Florida Southern College for her Undergraduate degree. She worked as a Counselor for Florida Southern College before starting the graduate program USF in Tampa where she earned a Master’s degree in Counselor Education. She is a licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Florida and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor.

Vanessa Lombardo grew up on Captiva and Sanibel Islands and is often found sharing her love of the islands with visitors through her art. Mrs. Lombardo is a University of South Florida graduate. With more than 24 years of teaching experience, she has taught at numerous grade levels. She is most passionate about teaching art to children and often incorporates nature and found objects into her class projects. Her love of boating, shelling, bird watching, and painting have kept her close to the beach.

Señora Velasquez was born in Brooklyn, New York, before her family moved to Puerto Rico. There she attended the Universidad Interamerican de Fajardo. She continued her education at Boricua College in Brooklyn and taught for 13 years in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Her passion is teaching Spanish as well as introducing Hispanic culture and other Hispanic-speaking countries. She enjoys spending time with her family and teaching in a Catholic school.

Mrs. Ana Jacome was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She graduated with Cum Laude honors from UEES (Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo) where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Administration with specialization in Bilingual education. She moved to Florida in 2009 with her family. Mrs. Jacome joined Saint Francis in 2021 working in third grade, and now is overjoyed to teach Spanish. She loves her busy family life with her husband and their three kids. In her spare time, Mrs. Jacome enjoys baking, reading, going to the beach, and traveling.

Kim Stevens is originally from New Jersey but has lived in SWFL for a long time. She graduated from USF and was a CPA for over 20 years. In 2015, she decided it was time to start something new and earned her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Nova University. She is a licensed mental health counselor and a National Board-Certified Counselor; a career change that is extremely rewarding. In 2022 she started at St. Francis as a first-grade teacher’s assistant and is now working as a certified in exceptional student education ASE Specialist. Kim enjoys running and biking.

Lacie Braun is originally from Indiana but grew up in Fort Myers. She earned her Bachelors in Elementary Education degree and Masters in Reading at Florida Gulf Coast University. She served the Lee County community for 16 years as an instructional coach, reading coach, and K-5 classroom teacher before joining the Falcon family. She has a daughter who attends SFX and enjoys the busy gymnastics and soccer Mom life! Her husband is an educator and wrestling coach at Verot. They maximize their family time with beach trips, while also attending many high school, college, and professional sporting events! Mrs. Braun has a passion for country music and fitness too!

Tracy Antoon was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and went to a Catholic elementary school very similar to St. Francis Xavier. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. After almost 20 years as a pharmacist, she was ready for a career change. She started as the media specialist at St. Francis Xavier in 2023 and has loved connecting children with great books. She has 3 beautiful girls and loves to read in her spare time.