Faculty & Staff
Administrative Staff
Father Esteban DeLeon
Pastor
Father Esteban DeLeon
Dr. Carey Averill
Dr. Carey Averill was appointed as principal at Star of the Sea Catholic School in 2017. Dr. Averill's career has been blessed with a variety of experiences and opportunities that have taken her all over the world. She began her teaching career with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools teaching in Seoul, Korea, which is where she met her husband. She then had the opportunity to teach in Schweinfurt, Germany, and Fort Bragg, NC on Army bases. She also taught in public schools in FL and NC and served as a crisis counselor in Syracuse, NY.
Dr. Averill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University, a Master of Education in School Counseling from Campbell University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from George Washington University where her research focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education. Blessed with numerous military moves, she had the opportunity to earn additional endorsements in Gifted Education, Middle School Mathematics, and School Leadership as well as serve as a STREAM Coordinator.
Dr. Averill's goal is to enhance the educational and spiritual opportunities for all students at Star of the Sea. With recent renovations and an administrative addition, she is excited for the new opportunities this affords current and future students. She encourages everyone to tour and experience the welcoming school and environment that her amazing teachers and staff provide!
Dr. Averill and her husband, retired Army LTC, reside in Virginia Beach with their two sons and Boston Terrier. You can find them on a basketball court, lacrosse field, or at a cross country or track meet. She invites everyone to become a STAR!
Support Staff
Jennefer Powers
After Care Coordinator
Jennefer Powers
Julie Pagano
Kitchen Manager
Julie Pagano
Monica Baragar
Nurse
Monica Baragar
Myriam Traub
Segura Representative
Myriam Traub
Samantha Wood
Nurse
Samantha Wood
Thomas Lyle
Maintenance
Thomas Lyle
Virginia Canissario
Cafeteria Assistant
Virginia Canissario
Elementary Homeroom Teachers
Amberjean Gallagher
5th Grade
Amberjean Gallagher
Cary Ressler
PreK 3
Cary Ressler
Diana Socha
1st Grade & Vice Principal
Diana Socha
Glenn Perry
2nd Grade
Glenn Perry
Isabel Valentini
PreK 4
Isabel Valentini
Lindsey Shallis
Kindergarten
Lindsey Shallis
Lindsey recently earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of San Diego. As a Navy veteran with a deep commitment to service, she is proud to support her husband, who is currently serving in the Navy. They reside in Virginia Beach with their daughter and two pups. In their free time, you can find them soaking up the sun on the beach or exploring the woods through hiking and camping adventures. Lindsey is thrilled to become part of the Star of the Sea family!