Meet St. Mary's Faculty & Staff
Administrative Staff
St. Mary's has a full staff of highly dedicated administration professionals whose primary focus is the running of the school.
Mrs. Elsie Merlo - Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Merlo Counseling Resources
9 years in education
With St. Mary's since 2023
I am a licensed social worker and have worked with children and teenagers throughout my career. I am looking forward to meeting your students and offering them assistance with their social and emotional needs. I am so honored to join the St. Mary’s community!
Mrs. Marsha Raymond - Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Raymond’s Counseling website
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30 years in education
With St. Mary's since 1996
I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work in 1975 from Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1977. I have been in Education since 1990. I was the Director of Pallotti Early Learning Center from 1990 to 1996. I have been at St Mary's since 1996; 16 years as the school counselor along with being the Parish Social Worker. I have also been in private practice as a clinical social worker for some of the last 39 years. My greatest pleasure has been helping students who have struggled and seeing them grow into productive adults.
Mrs. Dana Harzer - Business Manager/Director of Admissions & Enrollment/Director of Extended School Program
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Education -
AA in Business Management
42 years of industry experience
With St. Mary's since 2011
I'm a St. Mary's Champion - for both the school and students' success!
Ms. Ana Perez - Administrative Assistant
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Education -
Montgomery College: AA in Social Science, Administration & Health
With St. Mary's since 2023
Nurse Ruth Rogers, R.N. - School Nurse
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Education - Florida A&M University/University of South Carolina @ Columbia
34 years of nursing experience
With St. Mary's since 2014
I believe in the school and the Christian environment, a family school. Both of my children attended the school and loved it!
Derrick Harrell - Director of Advancement and Marketing | STEAM Coordinator
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Education:
B.A. Elementary Education, Morgan State University
4 years teaching
With St. Mary's since 2020
SMS Graduate
I love St. Mary's because the atmosphere is so kind and loving, it makes you always feel welcome.