Meet the Staff
Holy Family School has a staff of highly qualified educators with an exceptional devotion to Catholic teachings. They are well-educated, experienced, compassionate, and dedicated to their students, school and profession.

Principal: ​Mrs. Teresa Riggio Day

​   Welcome to Holy Family School, I am Mrs. Day!  This is my first year as principal and 22nd year in Catholic education. I hold a BA in Liberal Studies and a MA in Curriculum and Instruction with a Principal certification.   In my 18 years as a teacher, I was a 3rd, 5th, and 7/8th math teacher. I then spent three years as a vice principal before joining Holy Family as your principal. I grew up here in the Northwest and attended Catholic school just like our students. My husband and I live in Kent and our favorite activities include trying new restaurants, going to movies, spending time on the coast, and enjoying time with family. I am so excited to call Holy Family School my new family. 
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Pastor: Father Roy Baroma

     Father Roman Roy Chavez Baroma, Jr. was born in the Philippines on November 28th, 1969. He was in the seminary for 14 years and that covered his formation in High School, Philosophy, Spirituality Year, Pastoral Year, and Theology. He was ordained a priest on April 3, 1997 for the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines.  After pastorally serving 10 years in the Philippines Father Roy moved to the Archdiocese of Seattle in 2007 to continue his priestly ministry, and has led many parishes in the diocese.  Father Roy says "I am always grateful to God for my priestly vocation and for the many blessings he gave me and to be assigned in your parish is another great blessing! I am also grateful to Archbishop Sartain for his trust and support and for giving me this new assignment. I love and enjoy my ministry here in our Archdiocese."         Aside from ministry he loves the outdoors and enjoys playing tennis, hiking, biking, kayaking, and golfing. Likewise, he enjoys drinking coffee and interacting with others.
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Administrative Assistant: ​Mrs. Lorena Brock

   As the Administrative Assistant I wear many different hats during the school day! Supporting the Pastor, Principal and our extraordinary teaching staff is a priority.  Working with such wonderful students and parents is a blessing.
   Holy Family School and Parish is my “home”.  My husband attended Holy Family School when it first opened in 1964.  Our children also attended HFS.  When my youngest son went into Kindergarten I began looking for a job after 7 years of staying home.  Holy Family had an opening to work part time in the school office. I immediately applied and was blessed to find out I had been hired.  My plan was to stay at Holy Family until my children were finished with 8th grade however, my heart could not say goodbye to this little school and so I stayed!
   It has been one of my greatest pleasures to work here at Holy Family School for the past 30 years and I look forward to a few more years to come!
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Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: Mrs. Mary Glaze

  I grew up on a small farm in Wilsonville, Oregon next door to my grandparents and a large extended family. Twenty years ago I moved to Washington with my husband, Derek. Although this is my second year teaching Pre-K, my journey with Holy Family began over ten years ago. My oldest son, Jack, joined Holy Family in the second grade and is now a sophomore at Bellarmine Preparatory. My youngest son, Ethan, started in Pre-K and is now a freshmen at Bellarmine.
   As our boys grew, six years ago we decided to become a foster family. I realized that I am passionate about giving children a loving home, a good foundation and hopefully a love for learning. I am in the process of getting my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and am excited for the opportunity to become part of the Holy Family staff as the Pre-K teacher. I look forward to getting to know each of the Pre-K families and their students over the coming year. 

Pre-Kindergarten Assistant: Mrs. Jessica DeJesus

It is such a joy to watch the Pre-K students grow and learn throughout the school year. Their laughter and  smiles make the school day so much brighter. I have been helping in the Pre-K class at Holy Family School since 2016 and have been a parishioner here at Holy Family Church ever since I can remember. Growing up in nearby Pacific, I would attend Mass every Sunday morning with my mother and grandmother, and Religious Education class (CCD back then) on Wednesday nights. I am a Auburn Riverside High alum and have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Central Washington University. My wonderful husband and I have four lovely children that currently attend Holy Family School. I love spending time with my family, traveling to the beach, baking, reading books, and being creative with arts and crafts.

Kindergarten Teacher: Ms. Leah Eaton

  Hello, my name is Leah Eaton and I am so excited to be joining the Holy Family School family! I grew up in Renton where I attended St. Anthony’s and Kentridge High School. I received my Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Reading from Saint Martin’s University. I have been teaching at St. Luke’s in Shoreline for the past 2 ½ years in Kindergarten and 1st grade. When I’m not working I enjoy taking classes at Barre3, hiking, spending time with my nieces, and being around friends and family. ​
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First Grade Teacher: Mrs. Donna Brain

  

Welcome to the community Mrs. Brain!

Second Grade Teacher: Mrs. Noralee Reger

   Hello, my name is Noralee Reger. I have been teaching 2nd Grade here at Holy Family since 2010.  My favorite part of teaching 2nd Grade is preparing my students for the sacraments.
My husband and I have been members of Holy Family Parish for 27 years.  Both of our children are graduates of Holy Family School. I received my Masters in Teaching from City University and my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington. I enjoy reading, gardening, and travel.

Third Grade Teacher: Mrs. Ann Kelly

This is my 26th year teaching here at Holy Family School.  Each day, I still get excited when I see my students learning something new or when they share an interesting insight.  I like to make learning fun and interesting.
 
HFS feels like home to me.  I attended HFS as a child.  HFS looks different today, but the environment is still warm and inviting.  It is always fun to see former students and classmates.  I love to hear what everyone is doing today.
 
When I am not teaching, I love to spend time with my family.  I enjoy walking the dog, reading some good books, and running in the park.

Fourth Grade Teacher: Mr. John Paiva

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I am so excited to become a member of the Holy Family team!  Our family is from California, but our two daughters discovered the beauty of Washington and made it their home.  They invited us and we came.  My daughters both attended Catholic school and my wife is a Catholic school teacher.  I have taught grammar school for most of my career, most recently second grade, but I did spend three delightful years in fourth grade.  Other than teaching, my passions in life include hiking, gardening, reading, and baking artisan sourdough bread. 

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Fifth Grade Teacher: Mrs. Shelley Hammond
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Hello, my name is Shelly Hammond and I am so excited to join Holy Family School as the new 5th grade teacher. Originally, I am from Amarillo, Texas but as a military spouse of almost 23 years, I have lived in over 8 different states and one other country. Starting as a high school Literature teacher, I have been in the classroom since 2005. Over the years, I received a Masters of Education and a Reading Specialist degree. Currently, I am working toward an Education Specialist degree from the University of Florida. Having lived and taught in Washington before, I’m excited to come back and enjoy all the region has to offer. I’m excited to meet you all.​

Eighth Grade Homeroom/Middle School Social Studies:
Mrs. Carri Burk

  My name is Carri Burk and I have been teaching at Holy Family School since 2015.  I have been a member of Holy Family Parish for over 20 years and all three of my children graduated from Holy Family School. 
  I attended five Catholic elementary schools (Army brat) and graduated from St. Michael’s in Olympia, Bellarmine Preparatory, and the University of Portland. My undergraduate degree is in History with minors in Political Science and German. Before starting a family, I earned an MBA and worked for a telecommunications company in Texas. After staying home to raise my children, I completed my Masters in Education.
   I believe that a Catholic Education, which emphasizes spiritual and academic excellence, has the ability to transform a student’s life. Being a part of building that foundation is an exciting responsibility.

Seventh Grade Homeroom/ Middle School Math:
​Mr. Larry Rupp

   My name is Larry Rupp.  This is my fifth year teaching at Holy Family (started in 2017), but I have been a parent at Holy Family School for the last 12 years. I am the 7th grade Home Room teacher, and I also teach 7th grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and 7th and 8th Grade Science.
   I have a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington in Electrical Engineering, with a Minor in Mathematics.  I have previously worked as a software engineer for Hughes Missile Systems, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing, and  I also served 15 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Ground Radio Repairman (Electronics) and Combat Engineer.
   My wife and I live in Auburn, and we have one son (Chris) and one daughter (Sophia).  We like fishing, kayaking, and spending time with our family. ​

Sixth Grade Homeroom/ Middle School ELA:
Ms. ​Ms. Katherine Van Eddy

​Hi, my name is Katherine Van Eddy and I’ve taught in Catholic schools for seven years (grades 3-5 and middle school). This is my third year teaching at Holy Family! I have a BA in English, MAT in Elementary Education, and MFA in Creative Writing. I absolutely love teaching middle school ELA and helping students view themselves as skilled readers and writers!
  I attended a K-8 Catholic school in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a Jesuit high school. I moved to the Pacific Northwest for college, and after graduating, I served a year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Bridgeport, CT.  I love being able to share my faith with students and help them grow in theirs. I have a 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter who keep me busy! I also enjoy running, traveling, writing poetry, and being outside!​

Music/Drama/Band Director: Mr. Andy Sharma 

Greetings! My name is Mr. Andy Sharma, and I'm excited to join Holy Family School and make the city of Auburn, WA my new home! I began my musical studies at age 7, singing and playing a number of instruments such as the clarinet, saxophone, piano, guitar, and much more! I grew up in Portland, OR, received my Bachelor of Music Degree from Portland State University, and my Masters Degree from Indiana University. I have performed in a number of different orchestras, choirs, & ensembles throughout the northwest, and very soon began my journey as a teacher. I have been teaching for 4 years, teaching hundreds of students in all Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades; General Music, Choir, & Band. I previously taught at St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver, WA, and have been fortunate to teach many musical activities through woodwinds, brass, percussion, world music drumming, ukulele, Orff instruments, recorders, choir, and more. I look forward to bringing my experiences serving in Catholic Education, along with my passion for educating children through the power of music, to the Holy Family School. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, running, hiking, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with family & friends. 

PE: Mrs. Alixandra Fenton

Welcome to the community Mrs. Fenton. 
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Library/Technology: Ms. Jacqueline Nguyen

Welcome to the community Ms. Nguyen

Before and After School Care: Ms. Patricia Garcia

Hello, I was born and raised in Bellingham, Washington. Moved to the Auburn area in 1993. I attended Green River Community College and University of Phoenix majoring in Human Resources.  I have been a long time parishioner at Holy Family School, I have total of three children, two which had attended Holy Family School and one who is attending currently and two grand kids.  I have worked as in Administrative for many years and volunteered for Sunday Mass nursery since the early 2000’s.  I had an opportunity to care for the grand kids which lead me to receive a certificate for the Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).   Throughout the years I have cared for and/or in the lives of many children.  I have enjoyed being a part of kids’ lives and found a passion to care and guide them.  I have always had the passion for it and when I had the opportunity to have that at Holy Family School it was a calling that I could not pass on.

Development Director: Mrs. Gretchen Kurth

​   I am the Development Director for Holy Family School.   My primary functions are to oversee all fundraising activities including the annual Auction.  I also assist with school marketing/enrollment, help out in the office and monitor the playground during lunch recesses.   I have two daughters currently attending HFS, my husband (KW) works at Manheim in Kent, and we all love Holy Family School!
   I attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic grade school in Burien, John F. Kennedy High School and Seattle University.  I then did a internship with Bank of America in London followed up by a position in the foreign exchange dept at Seafirst/Bank of America in Seattle.  I then was asked to join Microsoft where I worked for just short of 20 years in the Microsoft Treasury Dept.  In 2012 I "retired" from Microsoft, took a year off and then joined Holy Family School as the Development Director.  I am also a member of the Holy Family Church Finance Council and am Treasurer of the Holy Family Parents Club.

Technology Support: Mrs. Donna Klugh

My husband and I are both from the East Coast. In 1999 he accepted a job offer in Tukwila. He is a U of W graduate, but for me...I knew nothing about the Pacific Northwest.! I thought, “Oh my, rain, rain, rain and nothing but trees.  Seattle? Where is that?” Then, in April of that year I came out here to start looking for houses.  Of course, it was one of those days when we had fantastic weather without a cloud in the sky! One look at Mt. Rainier and the rest of the area and I was hooked! We moved to Black Diamond with our two-year-old son, Jonathan and in 2002, enrolled him in Kindergarten at HFS. He was in the 2011 graduation class. Then our daughter Julia came along in 2003 and she was also enrolled at HFS from Pre-K through 8th grade in 2017. Fortunately, I was able to continue working at home as a programmer of online training courses while maintaining the flexibility to volunteer at HFS. Now, I have been associated with HFS for 19 years, doing a variety of things, including our auction, teaching assistant, costumes and whatever I could do to help our great school. In 2013 I was hired as a Pre-K aide and since 2014 have had way too much fun teaching Technology and running the library.  I love our HFS students and teaching technology has been perfect for me. I can use my background as a software engineer and my technical degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.​