Saint Ambrose School employs or contracts teachers who hold baccalaureate or higher degrees, have at least 3 years experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in subjects taught.
Miss Mariana Albero, 3rd Grade Teacher
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Certification: Elementary Education, K-6
Ms. Albero is originally from New York, but moved to South Florida in 1999. She attended
Florida Atlantic University and earned a B.S in Elementary Education. For 17 years she was a
Nova Titan in South Broward, teaching 4th grade, 3rd grade and ending her time there as the
Math Enrichment Teacher for K-5. When the opportunity to teach 3rd grade at Saint Ambrose
opened up, she jumped at the chance to head back into the classroom!
When Ms. Albero is not teaching, you will find her driving her son Hendrix to playdates, baseball
or football. She also gets to enjoy time with her family, her two dogs, being with her friends,
reading, music and loves anything that requires creativity.
She feels incredibly lucky to be a part of the Saint Ambrose staff and is looking forward to a fun
and exciting year!
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Certification: Elementary Education, K-6
Ms. Albero is originally from New York, but moved to South Florida in 1999. She attended
Florida Atlantic University and earned a B.S in Elementary Education. For 17 years she was a
Nova Titan in South Broward, teaching 4th grade, 3rd grade and ending her time there as the
Math Enrichment Teacher for K-5. When the opportunity to teach 3rd grade at Saint Ambrose
opened up, she jumped at the chance to head back into the classroom!
When Ms. Albero is not teaching, you will find her driving her son Hendrix to playdates, baseball
or football. She also gets to enjoy time with her family, her two dogs, being with her friends,
reading, music and loves anything that requires creativity.
She feels incredibly lucky to be a part of the Saint Ambrose staff and is looking forward to a fun
and exciting year!
Miss Cindy Hagaman, 4th Grade Teacher
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Certification: Elementary Education, K-6, Catholic Catechist
Ms. Hagaman is from Texas and a graduate Of Louisiana State University. She earned a B.S. in Psychology. She has taught in both public, private, and IB schools. Ms. Hagaman has taught both 4th and 5th grades at St. Ambrose from 2013 to 2015, and returned as the fourth grade educator in 2016.
Ms. Hagaman enjoys spending time with her cats Breezy and Elvis, reading, relaxing at the beach, sport fishing on the ocean, going to church, spending time with friends eating great food, and engaging in and watching sports. She is so happy to be a part of the St. Ambrose staff!
Why Catholic Schools?
I choose to teach at a Catholic School to guide, share, and worship Almighty God with the students each year. It is beautiful to study Scripture, practice and learn the Sacraments, and show those we come in contact with that we are Catholics. Faith is the most important part of my life.
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Certification: Elementary Education, K-6, Catholic Catechist
Ms. Hagaman is from Texas and a graduate Of Louisiana State University. She earned a B.S. in Psychology. She has taught in both public, private, and IB schools. Ms. Hagaman has taught both 4th and 5th grades at St. Ambrose from 2013 to 2015, and returned as the fourth grade educator in 2016.
Ms. Hagaman enjoys spending time with her cats Breezy and Elvis, reading, relaxing at the beach, sport fishing on the ocean, going to church, spending time with friends eating great food, and engaging in and watching sports. She is so happy to be a part of the St. Ambrose staff!
Why Catholic Schools?
I choose to teach at a Catholic School to guide, share, and worship Almighty God with the students each year. It is beautiful to study Scripture, practice and learn the Sacraments, and show those we come in contact with that we are Catholics. Faith is the most important part of my life.
Mrs. Christina Galus, 5th Grade Teacher
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Degree: Elementary Education
Certification: Elementary Education K-6, ESE. Reading, ESOL, Clinical Educator
Mrs. Galus was born and raised in South Florida. She earned Her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education. Before joining the St. Ambrose Family, she taught in Broward County Public Schools as a 3rd grade teacher and ESE Support Facilitator.
When she is not teaching, she loves going on adventures with her husband and two little boys, gardening, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys fishing, relaxing at the beach, and reading.
St. Ambrose has been her family’s parish now for 5 years. She is very excited to make St. Ambrose Catholic School her home away from home and to share her love of learning and faith with her students!
Why a Catholic School?
I chose Catholic Schools because I believe it is important to teach and guide the whole child. By integrating our faith into their education I believe it sparks a joy for learning while also developing kind, responsible, and successful human beings.
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Degree: Elementary Education
Certification: Elementary Education K-6, ESE. Reading, ESOL, Clinical Educator
Mrs. Galus was born and raised in South Florida. She earned Her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education. Before joining the St. Ambrose Family, she taught in Broward County Public Schools as a 3rd grade teacher and ESE Support Facilitator.
When she is not teaching, she loves going on adventures with her husband and two little boys, gardening, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys fishing, relaxing at the beach, and reading.
St. Ambrose has been her family’s parish now for 5 years. She is very excited to make St. Ambrose Catholic School her home away from home and to share her love of learning and faith with her students!
Why a Catholic School?
I chose Catholic Schools because I believe it is important to teach and guide the whole child. By integrating our faith into their education I believe it sparks a joy for learning while also developing kind, responsible, and successful human beings.
Mr. Les Modlics, 6th Grade Homeroom
Grs. 6th-8th Social Studies and Religion Teacher
Terra Nova Testing Coordinator
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from FSU.
Certifications: Math Grades 5-9; Elementary Education Grades K-6; English 5-9, Catholic Catechist
This is Les Modlics's 11th year teaching at Saint Ambrose. He teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies and Religion for the 2024/2025 school year. Prior to joining the St. Ambrose family, he taught 5th grade for seven years within the Archdiocese of Miami and is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science.
On a personal note, he has two sons: Austin, who is a college freshman, and Carson, who is a junior in high school. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting sports cards/memorabilia and playing basketball and soccer. He looks forward to an exciting year!
Why Catholic Schools?
I enjoy teaching in a Catholic environment as I believe we are not only developing an educational foundation for our students, but we also help our students on their spiritual journey as they grow both academically and spiritually.
Grs. 6th-8th Social Studies and Religion Teacher
Terra Nova Testing Coordinator
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from FSU.
Certifications: Math Grades 5-9; Elementary Education Grades K-6; English 5-9, Catholic Catechist
This is Les Modlics's 11th year teaching at Saint Ambrose. He teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies and Religion for the 2024/2025 school year. Prior to joining the St. Ambrose family, he taught 5th grade for seven years within the Archdiocese of Miami and is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science.
On a personal note, he has two sons: Austin, who is a college freshman, and Carson, who is a junior in high school. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting sports cards/memorabilia and playing basketball and soccer. He looks forward to an exciting year!
Why Catholic Schools?
I enjoy teaching in a Catholic environment as I believe we are not only developing an educational foundation for our students, but we also help our students on their spiritual journey as they grow both academically and spiritually.
Mr. John Veilleux, 7th Grade Homeroom
Grs. 6th-8th Math; 7th-8th Science
JVeilleux@stambrosecs.org
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering – University of Florida
Mr. Veilleux is from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and the University of Florida, with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Prior to joining St. Ambrose, Mr. Veilleux enjoyed living and working in Gainesville, Florida where he worked as a professional engineer for 20+ years.
Mr. Veilleux enjoys spending time with his wife and family, fishing, and watching sports. He is looking forward to joining our St. Ambrose family and sharing his love of Math and Science with his students. He and his wife have one son, who is also a graduate of University of Florida, and now lives in Colorado.
Why Catholic Schools?
I am looking forward to teaching at a Catholic School where we can lean on our faith to guide us and remind us of everything we can accomplish through Christ.
Grs. 6th-8th Math; 7th-8th Science
JVeilleux@stambrosecs.org
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering – University of Florida
Mr. Veilleux is from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and the University of Florida, with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Prior to joining St. Ambrose, Mr. Veilleux enjoyed living and working in Gainesville, Florida where he worked as a professional engineer for 20+ years.
Mr. Veilleux enjoys spending time with his wife and family, fishing, and watching sports. He is looking forward to joining our St. Ambrose family and sharing his love of Math and Science with his students. He and his wife have one son, who is also a graduate of University of Florida, and now lives in Colorado.
Why Catholic Schools?
I am looking forward to teaching at a Catholic School where we can lean on our faith to guide us and remind us of everything we can accomplish through Christ.
Mrs. Tara Torres, 8th Grade Homeroom
Grs. 6th-8th Language Arts and Literature
NJHS Advisor
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Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Education
Certification: Elementary Education 1-6; Catechist Certification
Mrs. Torres is very excited for another year with the Saint Ambrose family. This will be her 26th year teaching for the Archdiocese of Miami. Mrs. Torres has taught Kindergarten, 5th Grade and Middle School ELA,
Literature and Religion. She most recently stepped in as Interim Principal at her prior school for the last several months of the school year.
Mrs. Torres loves spending time with her husband and two sons, especially traveling to wherever the next adventure leads them! In her free time, you will find her in her happy place at the beach! Event planning, cooking/baking, and floral arranging are also among her favorite hobbies.
Mrs. Torres is looking forward to an amazing year ahead teaching middle school and connecting with our Saint Ambrose family.
Why Catholic Schools?
I believe that God gives each one of us a vocation, and mine is to educate our children in all of the core subjects such as math, language arts, science, and social studies, but most importantly, our Catholic Faith. It is important that our youth understands the great love God has for each one of us. As an educator, first and foremost, it is my job to teach our “children of God” how to be kind and loving human beings. It is my privilege to be able to instill my faith and love for God on a daily basis with these “children of God”
Grs. 6th-8th Language Arts and Literature
NJHS Advisor
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Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Education
Certification: Elementary Education 1-6; Catechist Certification
Mrs. Torres is very excited for another year with the Saint Ambrose family. This will be her 26th year teaching for the Archdiocese of Miami. Mrs. Torres has taught Kindergarten, 5th Grade and Middle School ELA,
Literature and Religion. She most recently stepped in as Interim Principal at her prior school for the last several months of the school year.
Mrs. Torres loves spending time with her husband and two sons, especially traveling to wherever the next adventure leads them! In her free time, you will find her in her happy place at the beach! Event planning, cooking/baking, and floral arranging are also among her favorite hobbies.
Mrs. Torres is looking forward to an amazing year ahead teaching middle school and connecting with our Saint Ambrose family.
Why Catholic Schools?
I believe that God gives each one of us a vocation, and mine is to educate our children in all of the core subjects such as math, language arts, science, and social studies, but most importantly, our Catholic Faith. It is important that our youth understands the great love God has for each one of us. As an educator, first and foremost, it is my job to teach our “children of God” how to be kind and loving human beings. It is my privilege to be able to instill my faith and love for God on a daily basis with these “children of God”
Ms. Jennifer Dickenson
Grs. 6th Science/K-8th Music/Drama
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-6/ESOL,
Master of Education in Curriculum and Secondary Instructional Technology
Certification: Elementary Education K-6; Clinical Educator; Catechist Certification
Ms. Dickenson is thrilled to be part of the St. Ambrose family. Ms. Dickenson has taught in Catholic schools, public schools, and charter schools. She has taught kindergarten, first grade, third grade, fifth grade, and directed middle school musical theater. She is a trained DIBELS/Acadience mentor in early literacy.
Ms. Dickenson loves to spend time with her kids. She loves to travel to Disney World. She is an avid reader and loves to go to the movies. She is looking forward to an exciting and rewarding school year where she can share her passion of music and theater with her students and teach science which is one of her favorite subjects
Why Catholic Schools?
Teaching in a Catholic school is very important to me because I can share my faith with my students. I truly believe it is my calling to help my students not only grow academically but spiritually. I enjoy being part of an environment where everyone can share their faith with one another. It allows me to strengthen my faith and my relationship with God as it is part of our daily lives.
Grs. 6th Science/K-8th Music/Drama
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-6/ESOL,
Master of Education in Curriculum and Secondary Instructional Technology
Certification: Elementary Education K-6; Clinical Educator; Catechist Certification
Ms. Dickenson is thrilled to be part of the St. Ambrose family. Ms. Dickenson has taught in Catholic schools, public schools, and charter schools. She has taught kindergarten, first grade, third grade, fifth grade, and directed middle school musical theater. She is a trained DIBELS/Acadience mentor in early literacy.
Ms. Dickenson loves to spend time with her kids. She loves to travel to Disney World. She is an avid reader and loves to go to the movies. She is looking forward to an exciting and rewarding school year where she can share her passion of music and theater with her students and teach science which is one of her favorite subjects
Why Catholic Schools?
Teaching in a Catholic school is very important to me because I can share my faith with my students. I truly believe it is my calling to help my students not only grow academically but spiritually. I enjoy being part of an environment where everyone can share their faith with one another. It allows me to strengthen my faith and my relationship with God as it is part of our daily lives.
