Holy Trinity Regional School 2011-2012 Faculty
Mrs. Linda Mattson – Principal
Mrs. Mattson has been at Holy Trinity Regional School for 14 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in Grades K – 8. She began her career in the Stoughton School System and taught Grade 2. After staying home to raise her 5 children, she resumed her career working in the Nauset Schools. She taught 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades at Holy Trinity before becoming Principal in 2005.
Mrs. Donna Lalumiere – Business Manager/Secretary
Mrs. Lalumiere is the business manager and school secretary at Holy Trinity School. She came to the school 6 years ago with an extensive background in office work, including management for 22 years in a dental office. She is the smiling face that will welcome you to Holy Trinity School.
dlalumiere@holytrinityelementary.org, htrschool@comcast.net
Mrs. Carol Blowers – Nurse
Nurse Carol is a registered nurse with 2 years of hospital (medical surgical) experience. She also has 18 years of working in a family care office as well as experience in caring for newborn, pediatric, prenatal, adolescent and geriatric patients. She has been Holy Trinity School’s nurse for 5 years.
Mrs. Jennifer Souza – Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Souza has been working with children for 16 years. She holds her certification to instruct children 3 weeks – 6 years of age. Her experiences include Lead Infant and Toddler teacher, as well as Preschool and Pre-K teacher. Mrs. Souza attended Mount Ida College and Cape Cod Community College. Mrs. Souza is our Pre-K teacher and has been at our school for 6 years.
jsouza@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Lisa Pupa – Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Mrs. Pupa is a native of Cape Cod. She graduated form Cape Cod Community College and received her Associates Degree. Her daughter attended Holy Trinity School and is now a student at PJP2 High School in Hyannis, MA. Mrs. Pupa has been the Pre-K teacher at Holy Trinity for 6 years. She also runs our Before School Program.
lpupa@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Marie Merrill – Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Merrill graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University with a Bachelor’s degree in the Arts and Sciences, with a major in Multidisciplinary Studies and Elementary Education. After staying home to raise her family, she returned to teaching in 1999 at Holy Trinity Regional School as the Kindergarten teacher. Her son attended Holy Trinity and is now in high school. Mrs. Merrill says “ I have been happy here at HTRS as the Kindergarten teacher. The parents and staff are very supportive. We are truly partners in your child’s education. We work hard to provide your child with a safe, nurturing environment along with a strong academic program. Truly a great start.”
mmerrill@holytrinityelementary.org
Ms. Hannah Rendon- 1st Grade Teacher
Miss Hannah Rendon is a recent graduate of Saint Mary’s Catholic University in San Antonia, Texas. She earned her Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Reading as well as her teaching certification. Miss Rendon is an active member of the Holy Trinity Parish and is currently working to establish a youth group.
hrendon@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Jessica Whynott – 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Whynott is a 2004 graduate of Bridgewater State College. She holds a duel Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. Mrs. Whynott has been at Holy Trinity School for 5 years as the Second Grade teacher. Her experience also includes working as a Paraprofessional at a local elementary school. Mrs. Whynott also runs the “Star of the Month Program” at our school.
jwhynott@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Erin Burlingame - 3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Burlingame graduated from Bridgewater State College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and is currently our 3rd Grade teacher. She is licensed in Grades 1 – 6. Before coming to Holy Trinity School, she worked as a Kindergarten Assistant and a Special Needs Assistant. Mrs. Burlingame is in her 5th year at Holy Trinity. She has twin daughters that are currently in our Kindergarten. She also does all of the Holy Trinity website postings and updates.
eburlingame@holytrinityelementary.org
Mr. Andrew Ellis – 4th Grade Teacher
Mr. Andrew Ellis is Holy Trinity Regional School’s fourth grade teacher. Mr. Ellis earned his Bachelor of Science in Education and Art from Bridgewater State College. He joined the faculty of HTRS in September of 2003. Along with his fourth grade teacher responsibilities; he is the school’s physical education teacher for grades K – 5.
aellis@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Denise Taylor – 5th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Taylor is Holy Trinity’s Grades Four and Five teacher. She joined the staff in 2004. A graduate of the College of New Rochelle, in New York, Mrs. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Literature and Elementary Education Grades K – 8. Her experience includes teaching in the city of Worcester and Chatham. Mrs. Taylor co-chairs the Holy Trinity School Student Council as well as organizes numerous community service activities with our students.
dtaylor@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Keely Sorensen – Library Research
Mrs. Sorensen has been involved in the Holy Trinity Regional School for 12 years. She originally came to the school as a parent of two graduated HTRS students. She took on the role of the school nurse and went back to school to pursue courses in education. Her education includes Lesley University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, Bridgewater State College, Worcester Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing, and Cape Cod Community College. She now teaches Library Research to grades 3, 4, and 5.
ksorensen@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. Jodi Blute – Art Teacher
Mrs. Blute is a native of Cape Cod. She is a graduate from the University of Lowell with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management. She began teaching Art when her three children were students at Holy Trinity. She teaches Art to Grades Kindergarten – Grade 5.
jblute@holytrinityelementary.org
Mr. Floriano Pavao - Spanish Teacher
Dr. Floriano Pavao comes to Holy Trinity Regional School with an extensive background in Education. Dr. Pavao has his Education Doctorate from Boston College, an AM from Harvard University in Romance Languages and Literatures, and his BA from the University of Massachusetts. Semi- retired, Dr. Pavao brings his knowledge of Spanish and educational achievements to Holy Trinity Regional School.
fpavao@holytrinityelementary.org
Mrs. E.J. Smith – Music
Mrs. E. J. Smith is new to HTRS this school year. She is the music teacher for grades Pre-K – 5. She is a member of the Holy Trinity Parish and is involved in their music program. Mrs. Smith is a retired teacher of French and English.