Mrs. Elsie Merlo - Guidance Counselor

• 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

• 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

• 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!

Nurse Ruth Rogers, R.N. - School Nurse

• 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

• 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.