Administration, Faculty, and Staff

Mr. Henry Golec, Principal
hgolec@saintpatrickschool.net

Henry Golec arrived at St. Pat's in 2011 with 34 years in the field of education as a teacher, coach, and administrator. A native of Dracut, MA, he attended St. Stanislaus School in Lowell before attending Dracut High School. He then attended Northeastern University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, prior to earning a Master's degree in Education Administration from Plymouth State University.

Mary Martin has been a member of the SPS community for 26 years, winning the Teacher of the Year award from the Wattanick Grange in Hudson, NH, in 2003. She has earned Highly Qualified Teacher status from the state of New Hampshire in the area of middle school mathematics. During her tenure at St. Pat's, she has served on three NEASC committees. She earned a bachelor's degree from Lowell State College, majoring in Elementary Education, and is certified to teach through the state of New Hampshire.

Carol Blazon has been an administrative assistant to six different principals over the past 25 years at Saint Patrick School. A member of Saint Patrick Parish for 38 years, she has served as a eucharistic minister, CCD assistant to two directors, CYO cheerleading assistant coach, and "Team Mom." Most importantly, she has been the Ambassador of Good Will for all who are involved at SPS.

Holly Askins, a fourth-year teacher at SPS, earned her degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Human Development from Rivier College, earning Dean's List honors there. She is currently working toward her master's degree in Rivier's Curriculum and Instruction program.

Mr. Clark is a second-year teacher at SPS. Prior to joining our staff full-time, he served as a substitute teacher and has been a parishioner at St. Pat’s for 28 years. Mr. Clark holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Education and has recently completed a master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College. He is certified to teach elementary education in the state of New Hampshire.

Charles Curfman has been at Saint Patrick School for eleven years. His impressive resume includes a bachelor's degree from Plymouth State College in Business Administratioin and Accounting, where he received the Myrtle L. Grover Endowed Scholarship, the Scott Descoteaux Memorial Scholarship, and the Outstanding Senior Accounting Major Award. He went on to Boston College, where he received his master's degree in Business Administration and Finance. He earned a second master's degree in Elementary and General Special Education from Rivier College. Mr. Curfman is certified in Elementary and General Special Education by New Hampshire.

Aaron Dumont is in his seventh year as physical education teacher at SPS. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and has completed graduate course work at Cambridge College and Northeastern University and is currently working on his master's degree. He was formerly employed by Disney Studios and Flying Tiger Films as a movie videographer.

Mr. Leon Grande, Music Teacher, 5th Grade-8th Grade

Mr. Grande served as a music teacher and Supervisor of the Fine and Performing Arts in the Dracut Public School System. He was also the Director of the Marching Band, the Chorus, and is still the Director of the Dracut Town Choral Group. He brings thirty-five years of music education experience to St. Patrick School.

Mrs. Cathy Haberl, School Nurse
chaberl@saintpatrickschool.net

Cathy Haberl has worked as the school nurse for the past ten years. She earned her degree in Nursing from Russell Sage College in Troy, NH. Prior to coming to SPS, she worked at Sancta Maria Hospital in Cambridge, MA, and Concord Hillside Pediatrics in Concord, MA. She is a registered nurse in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Mrs. Marianne Lipari, Art Teacher
mlipari@saintpatrickschool.net

A graduate of St. Mary's College, Marianne Lipari was an art teacher in the Lincoln public schools, Hudson public schools, and Hollis public schools. Mrs. Lipari has completed graduate course work at both Lesley College and Rivier College. A teacher at SPS since 1998, Mrs. Lipari is certified in both New Hampshire and Indiana in Art Education.

Mrs. Mary Littig, Grade 1 Teacher
mlittig@saintpatrickschool.net

A third-year teacher at SPS, Mrs. Littig has brought a great deal of experience to our first-grade classroom. She began teaching after graduating from Salem State College with a bachelor's degree in Education. She soon earned her master's degree and continued to teach in elementary schools in several Massachusetts communities, including Beverly, Westford, Tyngsboro, and Bedford.

Mrs. Lori McDermott, Information Technology Coordinator
Math Teacher Grades 7 - 8
lmcdermott@saintpatrickschool.net

A teacher at SPS since 2002, Lori McDermott earned her bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University and a master's degree in Computer/Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mrs. McDermott has her teacher certification from the state of New Hampshire.

Carolyn McNeil, Kindergarten Teacher
cmcneil@saintpatrickschool.net

A first-year teacher at St. Pat's, Carolyn McNeil brings experience with her from St. Margaret's in Lowell, MA, where she taught for one year. She graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Elementary Education and American Studies from Franklin Pierce University.

Mrs. Denise Montminy, French Teacher
dmontminy@saintpatrickschool.net

Denise Montminy, an 20-year veteran at SPS, earned her degree in Business from Rivier College. A combination of her family's French Canadian background and courses that she has taken at Rivier College have provided this French teacher with extensive knowledge of the French language. While at SPS, she also has served as coordinator of the school's ski program. She is certified to teach elementary education through the Diocese of Manchester.

Ms. Gael Ouellette, Grade 3 Teacher
Athletic Director
gouellette@saintpatrickschool.net

Gael Ouellette has been at SPS for ten years. She earned her degree from Bridgewater State College, with a double major in Elementary Educuation and Special Education and a minor in Psychology. Her main role is third-grade teacher, but she also serves as the school's athletic director. Prior to coming to Saint Patrick School, she worked in Salem, MA, as a resource room teacher and in North Andover, MA, as a math teacher for 11 years. She has coached basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and softball.

Mrs. Lynne Stader, Literature and Writing Teacher Grades 6 - 8
Religion Teacher Grade 7
lstader@saintpatrickschool.net

Lynne Stader has been at SPS for 25 years She attended Bowling Green State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Education and Music. Her vast teaching experience includes teaching kindergarten at St. Joe's in Lowell, MA, teaching Music at St. John the Baptist, and teaching grade 6 at a public middle school in Ohio. She was the recipient of the NH Society for Technology in Education's Technology Educator Award in 2000.

Mrs. Mary Tryon, Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher Grades 6 - 8
Religion Teacher Grade 8
mtryon@saintpatrickschool.net

Mary Tryon is the senior member of the staff at SPS, having served for 30 years. She earned her bachelor's degree in History and Education from the University of Lowell. She was an integral part of the school's recent successful accreditation preparation. She is certified to teach social studies by the state of New Hampshire.