2008/2009 School Year Tuition Schedule
First Child Enrolled: $2900
Second Child Enrolled: $1750
Third Child Enrolled: $750
Fourth Child Enrolled: NO TUITION CHARGED
New Family Registration Fee: $100 Non-Refundable
Book Fee: Grades thru Grade 2: $60.00 per child; Grades 3-8: $95.00 per child
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A Book fee of $100 will be charged to each student registered after August 15th, 2008.
Tuition is due the 10th of each month, beginning August 10th, 2008.
Payments can be made in 10 monthly installments or can be paid quarterly. Families who pay the tuition in full by August 30th, 2008 are entitled to a 5% discount on the total tution fee.
A 3% fee will be added to all credit card payments to cover processing charges.
We receive no parish or diocesan subsidies of any kind. Instead, Padre Pio Academy must make up the difference with direct appeals and fundraising efforts. We do not like to adjust tuition and we feel strongly that multiple sibling discounts should be available to help larger families educate their children.
Padre Pio Academy does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity or country of origin. Non-Catholic students will be considered for admission space permitting. All students will be required to take part in the religious education program. Parents must sign a family contract which includes commitment to fundraising and volunteer efforts for the school.
2008/09 STAFF LISTING
We are extremely proud of the staff entrusted to teach the students of Padre Pio Academy this year. It is because of good teachers that good students are properly formed. May God bless and keep our teachers.
Mrs. Cathleen Coyne – Mrs. Coyne holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Special Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she earned a Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Cleveland State University. Formerly, Mrs. Coyne taught at St. Paul Elementary in Euclid. She also served as the first “Choose Life” Coordinator for Cleveland Right to Life. She worked as the Disabilities Services Coordinator for a local Head Start Program for 8 years before taking time off to start her family.
Mrs. Christine Joyce – Grades 1/2; Also French and Art History Mrs. Joyce teaches grades 1 and 2, as well as French and Art History as special subjects. Prior joining the staff at Padre Pio, Mrs. Joyce taught Reading and Math, grades 3 through 9, for a nationally known tutoring program. She also worked as a Museum Administrator, coordinating care of collections and special exhibitions at two Midwestern art museums. Mrs. Joyce holds a Master of Arts degree in Art History from Case Western Reserve University, a Master of Arts in French from Bowling Green State University, a Certificat d’Études Françaises Avancéesfrom the Institut de Touraine, and a Diplôme Supérieur de Français des Affaires from the Chambre de Commerce, Paris.
Mr. Ethan Rintoul – Grades 3/4; Also Apologetics, Grades 5/6 Mr. Rintoul earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Mount St. Mary’s University. He also completed a Pre-Theology Certificate from the Mt. St. Mary’s Major Seminary. His teaching experience includes catechetical work with the Missionaries of Charity, as well as an experience as a private tutor in a classical curriculum. Mr. Rintoul is currently studying for his M.A. in Philosophy through Holy Apostles College in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Mr. Scott Rich – Grades 5/6; Also Math & Composition, Grades 7/8 Mr. Rich holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he graduated Magna cum Laude. He has received the Witherspoon Fellowship in Washington D.C. and the Bava Fellowship at California State University of Stanislaus County (CSUS). He completed the course work towards an MA in History with a concentration on International Relations at CSUS. Mr. Rich has taught at Catholic schools in Maryland, California and now Ohio for the past 7 years. Additionally, he has dedicated several years to parish youth ministry and catechesis. Mr. Rich is also the Dean of Students at Padre Pio Academy.
Fr. Franz – Religion & German, Grades 5/6 Fr. S. Michael Franz has also joined our staff. Fr. Franz has worked as a parish priest and hospital chaplain since his ordination to the priesthood in 1969. He is currently pastor of St. Stephen Church in Cleveland where he has served for the past 20 years. He has done graduate work in German studies at Stanford University. He holds several Masters Degrees, including a Master of Divinity from Our Lady of the Lake Seminary. Fr. Franz will be teaching religion and German to grades 5 & 6.
Mr. Patrick Andrews – Grades 7/8; Also Grammar and Vocabulary, Grades 5/6 Mr. Andrews earned a B.A. in Politics from Catholic University of America. He went on to graduate with honors from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He served 10 years in law enforcement as a police officer for the City of Cleveland. Mr. Andrews begins his 5th year at Padre Pio Academy teaching language arts, religion and history.
Mr. Hoag – Latin, Grades 7/8 Mr. Hoag is native to the Cleveland area with ten years experience in education. He holds an M.A. in Theology and a B.A. in Humanities (Classical and Medieval Studies) from John Carroll University. He has completed all coursework towards a Ph.D. in Church History at Catholic University of America. He also has completed additional graduate course work at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Notre Dame College of Ohio, and Catholic Distance University. Mr. Hoag currently ministers as a full-time Parish Catechetical Leader for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. He is also in formation as a certified lay ecclesial minister.
Mrs. Jeannette Coyne – Algebra, Grade 8 Mrs. Coyne holds an AB degree from the College of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois with a major in Music. She completed further course work at DePaul University, Chicago, St. John’s College, Cleveland, John Carroll University and Cleveland State University. She has twenty-five years experience as a classroom teacher in parochial and public schools. An accomplished organist, Mrs. Coyne begins her fifth year at Padre Pio teaching algebra to the eighth grade students.
Karen Schubert, M.D. - Science, Grades 5/6 & Chemistry, Grades 7/8 Dr. Schubert grew up in Baltimore and earned a BS in Chemistry from the College of Notre Dame. She entered the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for medical school. She served in the Navy as a medical officer for 13 years. Dr. Schubert is currently teaching anatomy at Cuyahoga Community College in addition to teaching general science and chemistry to grades 5-8 at Padre Pio Academy.
Mr. Bill Waters – Discovery Science, Grades 5/6 Mr. Waters worked as a scientist for NASA for over 35 years, and 10 years as a consultant to NASA. He previously taught at Central Catholic High School. Currently he pilots the Discovery Science program at Our Lady of Angels School in Cleveland. Mr. Waters will be teaching this unique science/mathematics enrichment course to students in grades 5/6. He is involved in micro-soccer and other sporting organizations in the area.
Ms. Mary Lind – Music, Grades 1-4 Ms. Lind is a talented Lyric soprano and has a Bachelor of Music Degree. Her credentials include vocal work on Broadway, recordings and concerts. Mrs. Lind is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Education through Ashland University. She will be teaching music class to the younger students, and assisting grades 1 and 2 with reading practice.
Ms. Rosemary Diemer – Tutor Ms. Diemer earned a Masters in Education from Cleveland State University. She has more than a dozen years experience as a guidance counselor for grade school and high school. An accomplished teacher and tutor, she will be working with students and with office staff on a part-time basis this year.
Mrs. Emily Cudnik – Speech Therapist Emily Cudnik studied math and education at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and then went on to complete her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Kent State University. She is a member of the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology and has attained a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the Americam Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association of which she is also a member. She has practiced in a wide spectrum of settings with children and adults for the last eight years.
