Faculty and Staff
Sister Danielle Truex, IHM, Principal
Sister Danielle studied theology and elementary education at Immaculata University and has a master's degree in educational leadership from Saint Joseph's University. Prior to becoming principal at Saint Peter the Apostle School, Sister Danielle was principal in Lancaster, PA and taught middle school in several Catholic schools in Philadelphia.
Sister Danielle's educational interests include: technology, STREAM, strengthening parent partnerships, and social-emotional learning. Sister Danielle is excited about continuing the rich history of quality Catholic education that Saint Peter the Apostle School is known to provide and furthering the school mission to "contribute to the building up of God's Kingdom here on earth."
Michelle Carollo, Pre-K4 Teacher
Ms. Carollo is an educator with five years of experience in early childhood education, she is deeply committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where young minds can thrive. She believes in the power of lifelong learning, for both her students and herself, always seeking new ways to engage and inspire. Her passion for teaching drives her to continuous growth, adaptation, and provides meaningful experiences that lay a strong foundation for future success. Every day, she strives to make a positive impact by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning in every child.
Rosemary Carollo, Technology/STEM Teacher
Mrs. Carollo holds a bachelor's degree in information Systems Technology from Penn State University with a minor in business. She has worked as an IT Support/Business Analyst as well as in the role of Director of Technology in two AOP High Schools. Mrs. Carollo teaches technology and STEM in grades PK 4 - 8 and enjoys supporting the faculty and staff in implementing technology in the classroom.
Michael Clark, PE Teacher
Mr. Michael Clark is a graduate of St. Peter the Apostle School. He is eager to share his love of physical activity and sports with our students and families.
Francesca Formica, Kindergarten Teacher
Miss Formica has a bachelor's degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Holy Family University. Miss Formica spent one year teaching technology before finding her home at St. Peter’s in Kindergarten.
Miss Formica enjoys teaching and shaping little minds. She enjoys teaching reading and writing to the little ones and helping them discover their love for it too! Miss Formica also enjoys STREAM projects with her kids and sharing their projects with their families and the SPA community!
Scott Gantt, Seventh Grade Teacher
Raymond Scott Gant graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor's in Secondary English Education. He worked several years in education as a private school English teacher and an English remediation teacher. He worked ten years with individuals with special needs in a group home and day program, becoming manager over a medically fragile house. He returned to the classroom as a Special Education teacher focusing on behavioral emotional students. He is now back to his first love, teaching the English language to students.
Mr. Gant is originally from Indiana, and will often tell you all about it. He moved to Philadelphia 2 years ago and grown to love his new home. Mr. Gant started and ran his own pub trivia company back in the Midwest and still enjoys weekly pub trivia. He encourages his students to not simply learn but to understand by connecting information.
Atiya Henderson, Eighth Grade Teacher
Atiya holds a Master's degree in Education from Saint Joseph’s University. With a passion for Nutrition and Health Sciences, Atiya believes in the potential of every student and is dedicated to providing tailored strategies to enhance learning. As an advocate for collaboration, she encourages strong partnerships between parents and teachers to ensure student success.
Specializing in Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics, Atiya integrates real-world applications into teaching methods. Through special projects, she exposes students to diverse scientific concepts, fostering critical thinking and enabling them to draw meaningful mathematical connections with the world around them.
Bria Jackson, Fourth Grade Teacher
Saskia Kercy, Sixth Grade Teacher
Ms. Kercy attended Catholic schools in Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic Preparatory High School before continuing her studies. She has a BA in Economics and Global Studies from Temple University and a MA in Economics from Howard University.
Ms. Kercy brings a variety of professional experiences to St. Peter the Apostle School including: providing financial and business education to immigrant populations, facilitating Girls on the Run programs, writing for various professional journals, and public affairs and communication experience.
Contact Ms. Saskia at skercy@stpetertheapostleschool.com