Our School

Mission
St. Adalbert School is a ministry committed to preparing students for high school and beyond in the Catholic tradition by being active in learning, engaged in community, and grounded in faith.”
Vision
St. Adalbert School provides the highest possible educational and extracurricular programs grounded in the Catholic tradition. We educate the whole child and offer opportunities for students to grow with their families and their faith. We strive for every student to be leaders, life-long learners and beacons of light in their communities and in the world.
Core Values
Justice
Students/teachers/families are involved in service activities. We actively support the needs of our school families.
Students are informed of world and community events in an unbiased manner, using school classroom discussions, while .encouraging students to have a voice in how they can impact their own community and world.
There are visible signs of social justice in the classrooms and school.
We collaboratively exercise justice through appropriate decisions and responses to each other.
We accept responsibility for our learning and actions.
Community
We practice honest communication to all members of community. We establish trust among staff, students, and parents.
We speak to one another in a positive way and with good intentions.
We greet students as they enter the school and classrooms.
All visitors are welcomed to the school with a smile.
Manners are evident when speaking to one another.
Our teachers and staff are supportive of our students and families..
Faith
We know and believe in the mission of our school and make decisions toward achieving that mission.
We pray in classrooms – keeping others in our prayers regularly. Prayer corners are visible and used regularly.
We attend mass and prayer services weekly.
We have religious instruction to boost our knowledge of the catechism and church history.
Our values and norms reflect the teachings of Jesus.
We engage our families and parish community to be a part of the faith-school experience.
Our teachers and staff practice our faith in order to strengthen our student’s faith growth and experience.
Dedication
Our students and Mission are at the core of every decision and solution we make.
We use data to address student learning goals.
Students conference with teachers to identify their strengths and opportunities for growth.
We have a “Don’t be afraid to fail and try again” culture. We take risks and use best instructional strategies and assessment tools.
We use proven instructional and assessment strategies with urgency to show growth in achievement.
We believe in the potential for all of our students to become leaders in their community and world
Service
We support the needs of our community through food drives, clothing drives, and charitable giving.
We provide opportunities to our students to be good stewards of Christ in their community.
Students serve one another in school activities to model Christian values to each other.
Teachers offer time to participate in afterschool co-curricular or enrichment activities.
Joy
Teachers and students are given praise and support for the work they do.
We provide Interactive learning experiences that keep students engaged and enjoying learning.
We smile, laugh, and love together as a school community.
We encourage our families to interact with our school community.
Our Leadership Team

Father Ricardo Martin
Pastor

Kara Madsen
Academic Dean

Lisa Manier
Principal

Nicole Albert
Assistant Principal

Wendy Lopez
Dean of Opperations
Our Instructional Staff

Kathleen Galvan
K4 Teacher

Emily Tischer
K5 Teacher

Lisa Terry
K5 Teacher

Lyndsey Hoke
1st Grade Teacher

Diana Sanders
1st Grade Teacher

Erin Lansing
2nd Grade Teacher

Donna Zelenak
3rd Grade Teacher

Tracy Renteria
3rd Grade Teacher

Jenice Burgos
4th Grade Teacher

Jonnadhes Cañelas
4th Grade Teacher

Maggie Wickenhauser
5th Grade Teacher

Katie Willis
5th Grade Teacher

Finola Hughes
6th Grade Teacher

Wade Cepulis
6th Grade Teacher

Brenda Botello
7th Grade Teacher

Lidia Benitez
8th Grade Teacher

Marie Blacksher
Science Teacher

Danielle Egolf
Art Teacher

Israel Cortes
Physical Education Teacher

Joe Nuval
Music Teacher

LaCherie Weathers
School Counselor

Martiliana Olivera
Extended Care Manager

Reyna Alpuche
Educational Assistant

Belen Anderson
Educational Assistant

Yolanda Ortega
Educational Assistant

Olga Ortiz
Educational Assistant

Alma Ramirez
Educational Assistant

Hugo Rios
Educational Assistant

Joselin Sandoval
Educational Assistant
Our Administrative and Facilities Staff

Cecilia Muniz
Office Manager

Elisandra Vazquez-Covarrubias
Office Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator

Maria Hernandez
Office Assistant

Carlos Ortega
Maintenance Manager

Sonia Vazquez
Kitchen Manager

Lesdia Santiago
Kitchen Assistant