Cultivating Catholic Faith Since 1957
Saint Lawrence School
The mission of St. Lawrence Catholic School is to provide and nurture a well-rounded Catholic education to students in a Christ-centered environment where faith and learning flourish together under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit."
OUR SCHOOL
St. Lawrence School is a Catholic school, under the Archdiocese of Miami, for children in grades Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth. The school was originally established in 1957 and is joyfully celebrating its 65th anniversary this academic school year. Our school is accredited by both the Florida Catholic Conference and the National Council for Private School Accreditation. Students are provided with a safe, high-engaging learning environment by both faculty & staff, which not only builds on their academic talents but provides students a solid Catholic-faith formation as they learn to be disciplines in Christ.
Mission Statement
The mission of St. Lawrence Catholic School is to provide and nurture a well-rounded Catholic education to students in a Christ-centered environment where faith and learning flourish together under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Value Proposition
Kindness, Integrity, and Courage
Vision Statement
Here at St. Lawrence Catholic School, we strive to provide an education that will allow our students to become instruments of God’s plan for a better future and a better world. Part of our vision is to guide and nourish our students to lead an exemplary life as Catholic role models; and that every decision a St. Lawrence student makes is always based on kindness and love.
Staff Directory
Saint Lawrence School employs or contracts teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, have at least 3 years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.
Dr. Stephanie Paguaga
Principal
Mrs. Maria Gomes
SCHOOL OFFICE REGISTRAR
Ms. Sharon Sanchez
Financial & Scholarship Coordinator
SLS Alumnai Class of 77
Mrs. Maria Sampallo
CAFETERIA MANAGER & OFFICE ASSISTANT
Ms. Clara Dugrot
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Ms. Lisa
Genuardi
1st Grade Teacher
Ms. Lianet
Perez
Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Alejandra
Menendez
2nd Grade Teacher
Mr. John
Burrillo
3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Florence
Legoute
4th Grade Teacher
Ms. Mariana
Padilla
5th Grade Teacher
Mr. Christopher
Souza
6th Grade Teacher
Ms. Anne
Davis
8th Grade Teacher
Mr. David
Moore
7th Grade Teacher
Ms. Marina
Otiniano
1st Grade AIDE
Ms. Mercedes
Moreno
Kindergarten AIDE
Ms. Maria
Otiniano
Spanish/Art Teacher
Mrs. Brianna
Nowak
2nd Grade AIDE
Mr. Miguel
Braga
Physical Education Teacher
St. Lawrence School employs or contracts teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees and who are professionally certified or in the certification process.