Teachers and Staff

Good Shepherd Lutheran School Teachers & Staff

Our Good Shepherd staff is a dedicated group of persons that work diligently every day in this important mission of our congregation. We give thanks for their commitment. The fine reputation of our school and its staff has inquiring parents tell us they keep hearing “Good Shepherd is THE place to send your children”.

Administrative Staff

  • Vanessa Bigam

    School Director
    Vanessa Bigam holds a BS in Early Childhood Education & Administration along with her Masters degree in Education Tech & Learning Design, and has been working in childcare for over nineteen years. She enjoys her job at Good Shepherd Lutheran School as the School Director. Seeing the smiling faces of the children as she greets them at the door is what Vanessa loves most about being at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. She also loves spending quality time with her family—husband, Shawn, and children, Sophia, William, and Alessandra.

  • Natasha Pecora

    Assistant Business Manager
    Natasha Pecora has been a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School for the last 8 years, since her son, Luca was a student in the nursery program. Shortly thereafter, Natasha and her family joined the Church as well. Natasha loved being a school parent and now a Church and staff member. She enjoys the warm, familial atmosphere at Good Shepherd and looks forward to seeing all of the wonder and excitement through the children’s eyes on a daily basis.

  • Joe Summerville

    Pastor
    Pastor Joe Summerville is the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School. He is a native of La Marque, Texas, who graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX (B.A. in Reformation and British History and French) and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC (M.Div.) He has been a parish pastor for 29 years, and has taught middle school Social Studies and French, as well as third grade in a Roman Catholic parochial school in Houston. Pastor Joe is an avid reader who likes mystery novels with a religious theme, as well as historically based novels. He is an accomplished cook and loves learning about food and its place in religion and culture. Pastor Joe also is fluent in French and speaks conversational and liturgical Spanish. His next goal is to learn to speak German.

  • Ed Indellicati

    Accountant

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    Teachers

    • Alison Carey

      Alison received her Bachelors degree in Music from Hofstra University. She spent a few years singing on tours and in amazing places like Carnegie Hall. She loves baking and spending time with her husband and two precious children. Alison also assists couples that are hoping to adopt. She is thrilled to share her love of music and God with all of the children at Good Shepherd!

    • Dawn Ciulla

      Dawn Ciulla has been teaching at Good Shepherd for six years. She holds a Child Development Associate certification. She is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, grow, and have fun, with a focus on the “whole child” development. Mrs. Ciulla loves spending time with her husband, three children, and dog.

    • Alyssa Koch

      Alyssa is a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (B-6) and a master's degree in special education (B-6). She is very excited to be part of the Good Shepherd staff! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with my family and cooking. She looks forward to creating a loving and supportive environment for students.

    • Jen Muldoon

      Jen Muldoon has served as a caregiver for many years. Jen holds her Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant/Toddler and Nursery/Pre-K. Jen enjoys spending quality time with her five children and friends. Jen loves coming to work everyday and seeing the children learn and grow to their fullest potential. Jen is deeply passionate about teaching children, having fun, and making their learning experience enjoyable.

    • Dina Sarra

      Dina Sarra has served as a caregiver of children for 15 years and has her Child Development Associate (CDA). She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Dina loves coming to work every day and seeing all the children’s faces as they walk through the doors. Dina is proud to take care of all the toddlers and watch them learn and grow every day.

    • Melissa Saueracker

      Melissa has been teaching Full Day Nursery at Good Shepherd since 2013. She has her Bachelor Degree from N.Y.I.T. and her Master of Science in Education from Dowling College. She loves spending time with her family, travel, and going to the movies. Her favorite thing about being a teacher at Good Shepherd is the warm family atmosphere.

    • Justine Sciortino

      Justine Sciortino has served as a caregiver of children for seventeen years and has her Child Development Association (CDA) certification. She enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and two grandchildren. She is delighted to take care of all the toddlers at Good Shepherd and watching them learn and grow.

    • Stephanie Tauz

      Stephanie has two Bachelor Degrees from Long Island University and is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Touro College. She loves spending time with her daughter, family, and friends. Stephanie attended Good Shepherd as a child and feels blessed to watch the children of Good Shepherd grow.
     
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