Meet Our Faculty & Staff
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Our exceptional faculty & staff are dedicated to nurturing students’ character and faith, guiding them to grow in virtue and wisdom while equipping them with the knowledge and skills essential for future success.
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Michael Pelletier - Seton Academy Head of School
Seton Foundation President
Mike feels so blessed to be part of the Seton Foundation and Seton Academy. He strongly feels it was the Lord’s plan to establish a new Catholic school in the community. A lifelong parishioner of Holy Rosary parish, Mike and his wife (Kim) enjoy their 8 children and 7 grandchildren. Mike has 20 years of management and administration experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Almost 10 years ago, Mike left that career and homeschooled his 4 school-aged children. The following year, an opportunity arose to become a full-time Jr. High teacher at St. Elizabeth Seton School in Rochester focusing on math and technology. Mike taught there for 6 years until the school closed in June of 2022. With the decision to close St. Elizabeth Seton school, Mike worked with a group of amazing volunteers to create the Seton Foundation and establish Seton Academy. There are so many examples of the Lord’s guidance as the team answered His call to create this wonderful school. All those involved – Board Members, volunteers, faculty, staff, collaborative partners bring so many wonderful gifts to the families of Seton Academy!Email: [email protected] (or) [email protected]
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Erika Robichaud - Director, Nursery School & Student Life
Seton Foundation Board Member
This will be Mrs. Erika Robichaud's 32nd year of teaching. She pursued her master's degree in education and undergraduate degree in early education. She has taught kindergarten & first grade for Seton Academy and has been our Lead Teacher for the elementary faculty. Prior to Seton Academy, Mrs. Robichaud taught Pre-Kindergarten at St. Elizabeth Seton School and owned and directed a Montessori school. She also has been the Director of a Summer Camp for many years and is excited to be able to offer this for Seton Academy. Erika also teaches Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Erika truly loves children, and the children love her!
Email: [email protected]Joshua Clark - Director, Athletics & Physical Activities,
Timbernook & M.O.V.E!
Mr. Joshua (Josh) Clark taught Physical Education (P.E.) to the Seton Academy students last year and he, along with his wife Angela have facilitated the Running Club for the last two years. Josh is excited to be returning full time this year, as our Director of Athletics & Physical Activities, TimberNook & M.O.V.E! Josh obtained a doctoral degree in physical therapy and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology (human movement) from Husson University. With a recreational background of track and field, triathlons, skiing, and soccer, Josh is excited to bring these experiences to the students of Seton Academy to help foster an understanding of how to exercise effectively and to show the students the joy of competitive sports. He, along with his wife, Angela, have 5 children who are currently attending Seton Academy.
Email: [email protected]Polly Hurlburt - Office Administrator
Mrs. Polly Hurlburt joins Seton Academy this year as our Office Administrator. Polly brings 20 years of administrative and managerial experience with
her, recently working at a Catholic Parish for many years. She has been very active in many church ministries, including Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, both in the Philippines and in NH and also as a volunteer in helping children in the Philippine orphanages. She is a raised Catholic and has been married to a Catholic Veteran for thirteen years. Polly is blessed and grateful that God opened the door for her to be a part of SA.
Email: [email protected] (or) [email protected]
Kristen Parenteau -Manager, Marketing & Communications
Mrs. Kristen Parenteau joined Seton Academy in 2022 as Office Administrator and held this position through June, 2025. Kristen now focuses solely on the marketing and communications to support the school’s advancement. She brings over 25 years of experience in senior administration, program management, and event coordination, including a decade in a college academic environment and several years managing a non-profit organization.
A lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and St. Leo’s Parish, along with her husband, Mark of 32 years. Kristen is grateful to work in a faith-filled environment and is deeply passionate about Catholic education and supporting the growth of Seton Academy.
Email: [email protected] (or) [email protected]Pauline Kroger - Teacher, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Mrs. Pauline Kroger joins Seton Academy this year as our K/1 Teacher.
Debra Stauble - Teacher, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Mrs. Debbie Stauble has been with Seton Academy for three years. Starting as a volunteer in K/1, she quickly became our 2nd/3rd grade teacher and continues to teach at this grade level. Prior to teaching for Seton Academy, Debbie was a preschool teacher for 15 years and taught religious education. Debbie has a degree in elementary and early childhood education from Rivera College. Debbie is passionate about helping children grow in their knowledge & faith.Email: [email protected]
Lily Campbell - Teacher, 4th & 5th Grade
Seton Academy Jr. High &
High School Team
Tom Minich - Teacher, Grades 5th-9th,Science
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Tom Minich has been a part of Seton Academy for two years. Currently he is teaching Science, Religion & Logic to the Jr. High and High School students. He resides in Maine, with his wife Meg and is a parishioner of St. Ignatius Parish. Prior to retiring, Tom worked in pharmaceutical manufacturing for 40 years. Always feeling called to teaching, and being a strong believer in catholic education, he followed his heart to pursue teaching in his retirement years which brought him to Seton Academy.Sal Ferraioli - Teacher, Grades 5th-9th,
Language Arts & History
This is Mr. Sal Ferraioli's third year with us at Seton Academy. Sal holds a B.A. in English Literature from Boston College. He’s had a multi-faceted career, with over 40 years in real estate and sales. He retired from River View School in East Sandwich, MA, after 9 years as a Residential Instructor in the G.R.O.W. Program, preparing young people with learning disabilities, to learn life and work skills, to live on their own. For over 50 years, Sal has been involved with many Catholic ministries, including teaching C.C.D., St. Vincent de Paul Society, Knights of Columbus, and currently with the Catholic Journeymen, at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, in Somersworth.
Email: [email protected]Maria Vertetis - Teacher, Grades 5th-9th,
Mathematics
Mrs. Maria Vertetis was raised in a strong Catholic family in the Hudson Valley of NY, she attended Russel Sage College where she obtained her Bachelors of Science degree and went on to complete her Masters in Secondary Education, Mathematics. In addition, she obtained her K-8 teaching certification from the University of New Hampshire. Prior to Seton Academy, Maria taught at Holy Trinity in Laconia. Maria brings a strong love of teaching, especially Mathematics. In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family, reading and outdoor walks.
Email: [email protected]Seton Academy Nursery School,
Infant - Pre-K Faculty
Olyvia Parenteau - Teacher, Preschool 3 yrs &Pre-Kindergarten 4 yrs.
Miss Olyvia (Lyv) Parenteau joined Seton Academy back in 2022. Before joining our faculty, she served as a Teacher's Aid under the mentorship of Mrs. Erika Robichaud at St. Elizabeth Seton School and spent several years as a Lead Summer Camp Counselor. Olyvia earned her teaching certification while working in her high school's preschool program and is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, along with her Montessori certification. A lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Olyvia has a deep love for working with young children - especially in helping them discover the joy of reading and helping them grow in their faith.
Email: [email protected]Abby Breton - Teacher, Toddler 2 yrs.
Miss Abby Breton joined Seton Academy two years ago, supporting Mrs. Robichaud in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom and Miss Parenteau in the Pre-K and Kindergarten classroom. Prior to joining Seton Academy, she served as a Lead Camp Counselor for several years and worked as a paraprofessional in a local elementary school. Miss Breton holds a degree in Elementary and Special Education and is currently pursuing her Montessori certification. She was recently welcomed into the Catholic Church and is so thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of Seton Academy. Abby is a natural with children, drawing on her experience as the eldest sibling in her family, and enjoys fostering their growth and curiosity.
Email: [email protected]Lisa Payeur, Education Specialist
Email: lisa.payeur@seton.academy
Miss Lisa Payeur is a Rochester native and currently a parishioner of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Somersworth. Lisa has a loving adult, foster daughter, Samantha, who happens to have a disability. Lisa attended Keene State College and UNH Grad School. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-8, Special Education K-12, and Intellectual Disabilities. She holds a Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Education, ages 3-8 yrs. and in Special Education. She has taught ages 3 yrs. - 56 yrs., over a span of 31 years. She began her career with adults at Perkins School for the Blind in MA and went on to teach for private special needs schools and local public schools. She is a lifelong learner who loves to meet the learning styles and challenges that all students present. Heather Fowler, Reading Specialist
Mrs. Heather Fowler joins Seton Academy this year as our Reading Specialist.
Email: heather.fowler@seton.academyCharlene Beaulieu - Paraprofessional, 2nd & 3rd grade
Mrs. Beaulieu has been a volunteer with Seton Academy since 2024, where she assisted in the K/1 and 2/3 classrooms.
We are excited to have her as part of our staff this year, assisting Mrs. Stauble's 2nd & 3rd grade classroom. Charlene is a long-time parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, along with her husband Emile, who has helped Seton Academy in many ways the last three years, as OLHR's Facility Manager. -