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Our Faculty

St. Ann's is blessed to have a magnificent staff with various backgrounds and a wealth of knowledge to share with our students.

Mary Herring Pre-Kindergarten	AS degree in Medical Office Assistant from Sacred Heart College in Belmont, NC. She has been a Substitute,Instructional Assistant, and Pre-Kindergarten teacher at St. Ann's for 24 years. Mrs. Herring is married with two children and six grandchildren. Her husband is the school Custodian. She enjoys movies, walks, reading and cooking! Mrs. Herring's class page.
Marilia Gannon Kindergarten I	BS degree in Physical Education and Health from Western Carolina University. She has been teaching at St. Ann's for the past 12 years. Mrs. Gannon's class page.
Catie Drewry Kindergarten II	Mrs. Drewry grew up in Fayetteville. She graduated from Elon University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She received her North Carolina teaching certification from Fayetteville State University in 2000. She taught kindergarten for five years for Cumberland County Schools. This is her second year teaching kindergarten at St. Ann Catholic School. She enjoys camping, kayaking, walking, and spending time with her friends and family. Mrs. Drewry's class page.
Cheryl Eaglin Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher Assistant	BS degree in Health/Physical Education from Fayetteville State University. She has been teaching Physical Education for 30+ years in the Cumberland County Schools. Also spent two years teaching Phys Ed and Special Education in Hawaii. Mrs Eaglin attended St. Ann's school from 1959-1964! She is divorced with one son, and enjoys reading traveling, walking, dancing and exercising.
Kristin Furdella 1st Grade	Ms. Furdella received her Master's in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, where she also received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Education. While pursuring her undergraduate degree, Ms. Furdella realized her passion for teaching through multiple teaching experiences in the classroom and volunteer experiences. She is from Pompano Beach, Florida and loves to run, travel, and watch football (Go Gators!) She loves being part of the St. Ann community and is looking forward to an exciting year in first grade! Ms. Furdella's class page.
Gina Melendez 1st Grade Teacher Assistant	Mrs. Melendez has an AS degree in radiography from Fayetteville Community College and is a registered healthcare provider. While serving in the US Army she met her husband of 22 years and they have four children. Mrs. Melendez began working as a substitute, and teacher’s assistant in 1999 at the elementary and pre-school level.
Tina Isenbarger 2nd Grade	Mrs. Isenbarger received her BS degree in Special Education from Ohio University and Master's Degree in Special Education from F.S.U.. She taught Junior and Senior High School in Ohio for 7 years and 3 years at a year-round school in Cumberland County. Ms. Isenbarger moved to North Carolina in 1988 to be with her husband, who is on the USAPT-the Golden Knights. They have 2 children (Evan-2nd grade and Kennedy-1st grade). Ms. Isenbarger loves football (Go Buckeyes!), yoga,dancing, and travelling. Mrs. Isenbarger's class page.
Sarah McDaniel 3rd Grade	Ms. McDaniel has a BS degree in Elementary Education from UNC - Pembroke. She started her teaching experience at St. Ann's and is now in her 7th year here. Ms. McDaniel is an avid reader and spends her spare time knitting and crocheting. Ms. McDaniel's class page.
Faith Bero 4th Grade	A native of Galveston, Texas, Mrs. Bero received her B.S. degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and her PreK-6 licensure from Columbus State University. She has 18 years of teaching experience in both adult and elementary education, and is thrilled to be at St. Ann. A former Army spouse for over 27 years and mother of two adult children, Mrs. Bero brings a wealth of educational and life experience to our school. Mrs. Bero's class page.
April Martin 5th Grade	Mrs. Martin received her B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. After graduating she felt her calling was in education and began working with children as a teacher's assistant. Mrs. Martin has worked in Catholic schools for the past four years and is thrilled to continue her career in Catholic education here at St. Ann. She is from Tampa, Florida and moved to Fayetteville this summer with her husband, a pilot in the USAF. She enjoys gardening, crafting, traveling, the outdoors, and football (Go Bulls!). Mrs. Martin's class page.
Tom Bolin 6th Grade Homeroom and Middle School Literature Language and Social Studies	He spent spent several years in the US Army and then came back to NC with his wife and has spent the last 21 years as an educator in Hoke County, 15 years in the classroom and 6 years as an Administrator. Mr Bolin has a BA in History and Education from Washington State University and a Masters degree in School Administration from UNC at Pembroke. He loves challenging his students to think outside the box. Mr. Bolin's class page.
John Rock 7th & 8th Grade Homeroom and Middle School Math and Science	Mr. Rock graduated Cum Laude from Fayetteville State University with a BS in Education. Mr. Rock is married and has two adult children (both attended St Ann's School) living in Fayetteville. He retired from the U.S. Army after 25 years. He also taught in the Cumberland and Hoke County School systems, retired from the NC Public School System in July 2010 after 14 years, and is thrilled to now be teaching at St Ann's School. Mr. Rock's class page.
Tabitha Acosta Technology and Librarian	Mrs. Acosta has a BA in English from Syracuse University and a JD from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She is a former Teach for America teacher and taught K-5th grade special education for two years in the rural Mississippi Delta. She has worked as a librarian in various universities and most recently as a reference librarian at Methodist University. Her husband is active duty in the Army and they have three children. Mrs. Acosta's class page.
Yadira Rodriquez Spanish	Mrs Rodriquez has a BA degree in Business Administration (Management) from University of Puerto Rico, Humacao. She is married with two children both attending St. Ann. She likes puzzles and crafts. Mrs. Rodriguez's class page.
John Bunting Middle School Religion	BA degree from Edison State College in NJ., and a MA degree in Theology from St Joseph College of Maine. He spent seven years teaching at St Joseph School in NJ, and 18 years in Youth Ministry. He is a Pastoral Associate at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and enjoys playing piano. Mr Bunting also serves as the Director for the Testifiers Mass Choir. Mr. Bunting's class page.
Sharona Carter Music and Band	BS degree in Music Education from UNC - Pembroke. She previously taught in the Hoke Country School System 1987-1991, Breezewood Christian School 1999-2000 and has been at St. Ann's since 1998. Mrs Carter is married with two children, Stone and Emma.
Dawn Leone Physical Education	Mrs. Leone has a BS degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida. This is her fourth year as part of the St Ann’s faculty. Mrs. Leone has previous experience teaching P.E. to elementary students in Florida and Texas. She and her husband, Peter, have been married for 20 years and have two sons, Blake and Trent, who enjoy attending St. Ann School. Mrs. Leone's class page.
Karen Dabbs Secretary
Bette Scott Bookkeeper
Ernest Brown Lunchroom Facilitator
Maria Elena Perez-Mendiola Lunchroom Assistant	Mrs. Mendiola has an AS degree in Medical Assisting from Guam Community College, Mangilao, Guam (an umbrella program of Kapiolani Community College, Hawaii). She has North Carolina Early Childhood credentials and works as the lunch and aftercare assistant at St. Ann's. Mrs. Mendiola has been married to her husband, Michael, for 22 years and they have two children: 8-year old Michaleynn (3rd grader at St. Ann's) and 2-year old Mitchell. Mrs. Mendiola enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking and being active with The Pacific Pride cultural dance group.
Mack Herring Custodian