Purpose
The OLPH School Advisory Board exists to guide and strengthen our school community through prayerful collaboration and strategic partnership. The Board advises the Principal and Pastor on areas such as curriculum, policy, school improvement, and long-range planning. Members serve in a consultative capacity, offering expertise and perspective to help the school grow in faith, excellence, and sustainability.
Members are selected from parents, parishioners, alumni, and community professionals who bring expertise in education, finance, policy, and faith formation. Each member serves on at least one subcommittee and is committed to supporting the mission of OLPH through active involvement and prayerful service.
Advisory Board Domains
The Advisory Board operates under four major domains aligned with the LUMEN Accreditation and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS):
- Mission & Catholic Identity – Deepening faith life, liturgy, and service
- Governance & Leadership – Strengthening policy and strategic planning
- Academic Excellence – Supporting curriculum and student learning
- Operational Vitality – Sustaining enrollment, finances, and facilities
Meet Our School Advisory Board
The OLPH School Advisory Board partners with the Principal and Pastor to provide counsel and support in the areas of faith formation, governance, academic excellence, and operational vitality. Members serve in a consultative capacity, offering professional expertise and spiritual commitment to help our school thrive in mission and excellence.
Ex Officio Members
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Dr. Tara Fox, Ed.D.
Principal Committees: Scholarship Access, Strategic Planning & Accreditation, Facilities & Technology |
Rev. Jolly Sebastian
Pastor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Committee: Mission & Catholic Identity |
Advisory Board Members
Dr. Mary McDonald
Educational Consultant, MCD Partners
Committees: Grants & Compliance (Chair), Advancement & Development
Kim Pesce
Parish Administrator, OLPH Church
Committee: Advancement & Development
Nicholas Cotros
Community Leader & Alumni Engagement Advocate
Committee: Alumni & Community Evangelization (Chair), Enrollment & Marketing
Colby Swift
Security and Safety Consultant
Committee: Safety & Security (Chair), Facilities & Technology
Millie Quinn
Marketing & Communications Specialist, President of the Home and School Association
Committee: Enrollment & Marketing (Chair), Scholarship Access
Nathan Hay
Finance & Policy Advisor, Alera Group, President of the Men's Club OLPH
Committee: Policy & Bylaws (Chair), Grants & Compliance
Jisha Thomas
Director of Religious Education, OLPH Church
Committee: Catholic Life, Liturgy & Formation (Chair), Alumni & Community Evangelization
Teresa Elliott
Accounting Manager, OLPH Church
Committee: Finance Advisory (Chair), Advancement & Development
Neftali Perez
Facilities Director, OLPH Church
Committee: Facilities & Technology
Roxana Mercado
Technology Coordinator, OLPH School
Committee: Facilities & Technology
Laurie Cotros
Faith Formation Coordinator, OLPH School
Committee: Faith Integration & Catholic Social Teaching (Chair), Advancement & Development
Ashley Pirani
Middle School ELA and Religious Instruction, OLPH School
Committee: Curriculum & Instruction (Chair), Faith Integration & Catholic Social Teaching
Diana Harviel
Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher, OLPH School
Committee: Athletics & Wellness (Chair)
Ramon Villacura
Prinicpal, St. Benedict at Auburndale High School
Committee: Academic Excellence
Educational Consultant, MCD Partners
Committees: Grants & Compliance (Chair), Advancement & Development
Kim Pesce
Parish Administrator, OLPH Church
Committee: Advancement & Development
Nicholas Cotros
Community Leader & Alumni Engagement Advocate
Committee: Alumni & Community Evangelization (Chair), Enrollment & Marketing
Colby Swift
Security and Safety Consultant
Committee: Safety & Security (Chair), Facilities & Technology
Millie Quinn
Marketing & Communications Specialist, President of the Home and School Association
Committee: Enrollment & Marketing (Chair), Scholarship Access
Nathan Hay
Finance & Policy Advisor, Alera Group, President of the Men's Club OLPH
Committee: Policy & Bylaws (Chair), Grants & Compliance
Jisha Thomas
Director of Religious Education, OLPH Church
Committee: Catholic Life, Liturgy & Formation (Chair), Alumni & Community Evangelization
Teresa Elliott
Accounting Manager, OLPH Church
Committee: Finance Advisory (Chair), Advancement & Development
Neftali Perez
Facilities Director, OLPH Church
Committee: Facilities & Technology
Roxana Mercado
Technology Coordinator, OLPH School
Committee: Facilities & Technology
Laurie Cotros
Faith Formation Coordinator, OLPH School
Committee: Faith Integration & Catholic Social Teaching (Chair), Advancement & Development
Ashley Pirani
Middle School ELA and Religious Instruction, OLPH School
Committee: Curriculum & Instruction (Chair), Faith Integration & Catholic Social Teaching
Diana Harviel
Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher, OLPH School
Committee: Athletics & Wellness (Chair)
Ramon Villacura
Prinicpal, St. Benedict at Auburndale High School
Committee: Academic Excellence
School Advisory Board Committees
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Mission & Catholic Identity – Deepening faith life, liturgy, and service
Catholic Life, Liturgy, and Formation
Jisha Thomas - Chair Lauire Cotros Ashley Pirani Father Jolly Faith Integration and Catholic Social Teaching Lauire Cotros - Chair Jisha Thoms Ashley Pirani Mary McDonald Alumni and Community Evangelization Nicolas Cotros - Chair Jisha Thomas Father Jolly/Kim Pesce Scholarship Access (Mission-Based Aid) Tara Fox - Chair Millie Quinn Colby Swift Kim Pesce |
Governance & Leadership – Strengthening policy and strategic planning
Policy and Bylaws
Nathan Hay - Chair Mary McDonald Millie Quinn Tara Fox Strategic Planning and Accreditation Tara Fox - Chair Laurie Cotros Ashley Pirani Safety and Security (Policy Level) Colby Swift - Chair Nathan Hay Tara Fox Grants and Compliance Mary McDonald - Chair Nathan Hay Tara Fox |
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Academic Excellence – Supporting curriculum and student learning
Curriculum and Instruction
Ashley Pirani- Chair Ramon Villacura Tara Fox Laurie Cotros Athletics and Wellness (Whole-Child) Diana Harviel - Chair Nicholas Cotros Ramon Villacura |
Operational Vitality – Sustaining enrollment, finances, and facilities
Finance Advisory
Teresa Elliott - Chair Nathan Hay Colby Swift Tara Fox Advancement and Development (Scholarships/Fundraising) Mary McDonald - Chair Teresa Elliott Kim Pesce Tara Fox Enrollment and Marketing Millie Quinn - Chair Kim Pesce Nicolas Cotros Tara Fox Facilities and Technology Tara Fox - Chair Neftali Perez Roxana Mercado |
