A Letter From Our Principal

Dear Parents, Friends, and Alumni of St. John Vianney Catholic School,

Catholic Education is a commitment to academic excellence and a faith-filled supportive environment. My goal is to build on the success of St. John Vianney; spiritually and academically.

Our goal to emphasize Faith at St. John Vianney Catholic School is the most important aspect of our school.  Allowing children to accept their differences and treat each other as individual gifts from God.  Without Faith, personal successes and achievements have little relevance. With it, you realize that your successes and achievements are not only for you, but for God and should be shared with others.

St. John Vianney’s dual language academic program has high standards and encourages children to reach their maximum potential and beyond, in preparation for life-long success. We encourage all faculty and staff to teach the individual child, while using best practices, updated resources and technology.

I am privileged and humbled to join St. John Vianney as Principal. I feel my role is to serve the community and provide an education that goes beyond the classroom by developing life-long learners and faith-filled followers of Christ in a dual-language enriching environment.

PEACE IN CHRIST,

MS. GLORIA DEL ORBE

Our History

On January 25, 1962, St. John Vianney Catholic School opened with grades 1-4 under the leadership of Mrs. Marie Zinell and three laywomen. On August 24, 1963, the school moved into a new phase of its development under the leadership of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. For over fifty years the school has undergone many changes to meet the spiritual and academic needs of its students in a diverse world.

Our Philosophy

St. John Vianney Catholic School, inspired by the pastoral, “To Teach as Jesus Did,” develops students into creative, Christ-centered persons. We provide a Christian environment where the faith of our students becomes living, conscious and active. Our school affords the fullest and best opportunity to realize the three-fold purposes of a Christian education: to teach doctrine, to build Christian community, and to provide service to others.

Our Beliefs

Grounded in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the school strives to create an environment where students can grow academically, spiritually, and morally.

Through these beliefs, St. John Vianney Catholic School aims to provide an education that nourishes the mind, spirit, and character of its students, preparing them to become responsible citizens and compassionate individuals in the world.

Our Staff

The staff at St. John Vianney Catholic School is a dedicated and compassionate group of individuals who are committed to the school's mission and the success of its students. They bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to their roles, creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Meet our dedicated and caring team of teachers, office staff, and administration.

Parish Clergy | Administration | Staff | Faculty | Middle School | Special Areas | Student Resources | Couselors | Classroom Aides | Liturgical Ministry | After School Program

Parish Clergy

  • Rev. Francisco J. Ojeda

    Parochial Administrator

  • Rev. Plutarco “Jojo” Opinio

    Parochial Vicar | Liturgical Coordinator

Administration

  • Ms. Del Orbe, Principal

  • Ms. Danisovszky, Vice Principal

Staff

  • Eileen Cooper, Finance Assist.

  • Angie Perez, Reception

  • Wildary Rivera, Admissions

  • Anicia Rodriguez, Finance

  • Adriana Rivera, Marketing & Development

  • Wilfredo Rodriguez, Facilities

  • Ron Thornton, Food Service

  • Ashley Anthony, Clinic

Faculty

  • Ms. Anderson, PK3

  • Mrs. Myers, PK4-A

    SJVS Alumni

  • Mrs. Gonzalez, PK4-B

  • Ms. Marquina, KA

  • Ms. Kim, KB

  • Ms. Fernandez, 1A

  • Ms. Gomez, 1B

  • Sra. Santiago, 2A

  • Mrs. La Madrid, 2B

  • Mrs. Rosa, 3A

  • Ms. Curi, 3B

  • Ms. Santiago, 4A

  • Ms. Baker, 4B

  • Ms. Muñiz, 5A

  • Ms. Exius 5B

  • Ms. Leyva, 6A

  • Mrs. Leatherman, 6B

Jr. High

  • Ms. Martin, Spanish

  • Mrs. DeVito, Science

  • Ms. Diaz, Math

  • Ms. Wahba, ELA

  • Ms. Castillo, Religion

  • Ms. Danisovszky, Social Studies

Special Areas

  • Mr. Hudson, Music

  • Ms. Rivera, Art

  • Mrs. Morrison, Athletic Dir./P.E.

  • Mr. Raymond, P.E.

  • Ms. Williams, Drama

Student Resources

  • Mrs. Orizondo, Resource Teacher

  • Mrs. Mayorquin,

    Dual Language Instructional Coach

  • Ms. Collado,

    School Counselor

Classroom Aides

  • Ms. Agudelo

  • Ms. Barghausen

  • Mrs. Bergdoll

  • Ms. Gonzalez

  • Mrs. Guerrier

  • Ms. Jimenez

  • Ms. Virginio

  • Ms. Tusa Ducas

  • Ms. Gonzalez

  • Ms. Hernandez

  • Ms. Cruz

  • Ms. Sequera

  • Ms. Carvajal

  • Ms. Claros

Liturgical Ministry

  • Ms. Riney, Coordinator

  • Mr. Gutweniger, Choir

  • Ms. Corcoran, Choir

Alpha (After School Program)

  • Ms. Anthony

    Director of ALPHA

  • Ms. Hernandez

  • Ms. Sutton

    SJVS Alumni

  • Ms. Perez

    SJVS Alumni

Protection of Children

ETHICS IN EDUCATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES

St. John Vianney Catholic School considers the safety of our children to be of utmost concern.  As an entity within the Diocese of Orlando, we follow all guidelines with respect to Safe Environment Training as required by the United States Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).  All school personnel (teachers, administrators, staff) complete Safe Environment Training in addition to a Criminal Background/Fingerprint clearance.

In addition, as required by Florida Statutes Section 1006.061(1) and (2), we post notices that (1) all employees and agents of this school have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment or neglect and (2) the policies and procedures for reporting misconduct of instructional personnel, administrators and other staff. 

Finally, all school personnel are required to be trained on the Ethics in Education Policies and Procedures Standards, including:

  • their affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment or neglect

  • their affirmative duty and legal responsibility to report abuse or professional misconduct affecting the health, safety, and welfare of a student, and

  • their immunity from civil liability when reporting such abuse in good faith.

A signed acknowledgment of such training is included in each personnel file.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

School Employee Code of Ethics for Catholic Educators

Code of Ethics for Catholic Educators

LOOK FOR SIGNS

Child Abuse

PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING

Report Professionals’ Misconduct