St. James School is proud to be supported by highly qualified educators, tutors and religious/spiritual influences. It is this core group of competent professionals that strive for educational excellence in a whole, nurturing and challenging environment
Faculty & Staff
David Kasievich
Executive Director
B.A. La Roche College;
M.A. La Salle University
dkasievich@stjamesphila.org
Laura Hoffman-Dimery
Principal & 5th Grade Teacher
B.S. Temple University;
M.Ed. Chestnut Hill College
lhoffman@stjamesphila.org
Frank Martino
5th Grade Teacher, Coach
B.A. St. Joseph's University
fmartino@stjamesphila.org
Fabian Austin
Instructional Assistant
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers-AmeriCorps
Volunteer Coordinator
B.S. Southeastern Louisiana University, M.A. California State University Fullerton
faustin@stjamesphila.org
Kevin Todd
Instructional Assistant
B.A. Fordham University, International Studies; Minor in Philosophy and African American Studies
ktodd@stjamesphila.org
The Rev. Marie Swayze
School Chaplain
B.A., Trinity College, Washington;
M.S., West Chester University;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Seminary;
Anglican Studies, General Theological Seminary, NY
mswayze@stjamesphila.org
Andrew Kellner
Religious Studies Teacher
B.A. Michigan State University
M.A. Luther University (expected, May '12)
Jeanne Felter
School Counselor
Ph.D. The Catholic University of America
M.A. The Catholic University of America
B.A. Loyola College
Maria Newman
Development Associate
B.A. Hunter College of the City University of NY;
Fashion Institute of Technology of the State University of NY
mnewman@stjamesphila.org
Rayce Rollins
Business and Operations Manager
B.S. Temple University;
MBA St. Joseph's University
rrollins@stjamesphila.org
Deena Ball
Art Teacher
B.A. Colby College
dball@stjamesphila.org
Beth Dzwil
Music Teacher
A.A. Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, Suzuki Violin Teacher Certificate
bdzwil@stjamesphila.org
Al Cassidy
Marketing/Advertising & Design
acassidyjr@comcast.net
