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 Joanne Edmond, PreK 3 Teacher, AfterCare
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Ms. Joanne Edmund has been working in childcare for over 20 years. She has two daughters who have both attended and graduated from Saint Ambrose School in 2014 and 2022, respectively. Ms. Joanne has been at St.Ambrose for 6 years as a teacher, but as a parent since 2006.
In her free time, Ms. Joanne enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also likes to relax and paint her nails.
Why Catholic Schools?
The reason I wanted to work at St.Ambrose was because I wanted my students to grow in Catholic centered environment and to have God in their hearts.
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Ms. Joanne Edmund has been working in childcare for over 20 years. She has two daughters who have both attended and graduated from Saint Ambrose School in 2014 and 2022, respectively. Ms. Joanne has been at St.Ambrose for 6 years as a teacher, but as a parent since 2006.
In her free time, Ms. Joanne enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also likes to relax and paint her nails.
Why Catholic Schools?
The reason I wanted to work at St.Ambrose was because I wanted my students to grow in Catholic centered environment and to have God in their hearts.
Mrs. Georgia Ingraham, PreK 4 Teacher
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Ms. Georgia Ingraham joined the Saint Ambrose family in 2009 as a parent. Born in Jamaica and raised in the Catholic schools of South Florida’s Madonna Chaminade, Ms. Georgia is a product of Catholic education. When the opportunity presented itself to join the Saint Ambrose staff in 2016, she never hesitated. Ms. Georgia LOVES her job, if you can call it a job. Her greatest joy is witnessing the joy of a young face when a lesson finally “clicks”!
In her free time, Ms. Georgia loves gardening, spending time with her chickens, husband, and children. Her daughter Jurell graduated from Saint Ambrose in 2011, daughter Samantha in 2019, and her son, Julian, in 2021. Ms. Georgia loves Disney and adventures and being a part of the Saint Ambrose family!
Why Catholic Schools?
I am a product of twelve years of Catholic education. I remember many teachers that made my experience in school memorable and I hope to do the same for my students. When it came time for my kids to attend school a Catholic education was a given. They had the structure, care and moral values that I was accustomed to.
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Ms. Georgia Ingraham joined the Saint Ambrose family in 2009 as a parent. Born in Jamaica and raised in the Catholic schools of South Florida’s Madonna Chaminade, Ms. Georgia is a product of Catholic education. When the opportunity presented itself to join the Saint Ambrose staff in 2016, she never hesitated. Ms. Georgia LOVES her job, if you can call it a job. Her greatest joy is witnessing the joy of a young face when a lesson finally “clicks”!
In her free time, Ms. Georgia loves gardening, spending time with her chickens, husband, and children. Her daughter Jurell graduated from Saint Ambrose in 2011, daughter Samantha in 2019, and her son, Julian, in 2021. Ms. Georgia loves Disney and adventures and being a part of the Saint Ambrose family!
Why Catholic Schools?
I am a product of twelve years of Catholic education. I remember many teachers that made my experience in school memorable and I hope to do the same for my students. When it came time for my kids to attend school a Catholic education was a given. They had the structure, care and moral values that I was accustomed to.
Mrs. Natalie DiFinizio, PreK Teacher
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This is Mrs. DiFinizio's first year teaching at St. Ambrose, and she is excited to share the adventures of the 2024-2025 school year with the newest members of our St. Ambrose family. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, and she discovered her love of teaching when she was just 18 years old. She has worked in a preschool setting for over 20 years and taught in a PreK classroom for 14 years, having obtained her CDA and Director Credentials.
She is married to her husband, Joey, and they have two daughters, Jade and Zoey, who both attend St. Ambrose. In her free time, she likes to go to Orangetheory Fitness and watch movies with her family. She is looking forward to many more years at St. Ambrose and celebrating the path God has blessed her with.
Why Catholic Schools?
I grew up in a Catholic school and always wanted the same for my daughters. I enjoy the opportunity to support students' academic growth and help them develop their faith.
NDiFinizio@stambrosecs.org
This is Mrs. DiFinizio's first year teaching at St. Ambrose, and she is excited to share the adventures of the 2024-2025 school year with the newest members of our St. Ambrose family. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, and she discovered her love of teaching when she was just 18 years old. She has worked in a preschool setting for over 20 years and taught in a PreK classroom for 14 years, having obtained her CDA and Director Credentials.
She is married to her husband, Joey, and they have two daughters, Jade and Zoey, who both attend St. Ambrose. In her free time, she likes to go to Orangetheory Fitness and watch movies with her family. She is looking forward to many more years at St. Ambrose and celebrating the path God has blessed her with.
Why Catholic Schools?
I grew up in a Catholic school and always wanted the same for my daughters. I enjoy the opportunity to support students' academic growth and help them develop their faith.
Miss Keely Thayer, Kindergarten Teacher
KThayer@stambrosecs.org
Miss Keely Thayer was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended Catholic school throughout all of her life. Miss Thayer is an alumnae of Archbishop McCarthy High school and graduated from The University of Alabama. Roll Tide! This will be her second year teaching and she is looking forward to embarking on another exciting year with her Kindergarten class.
Outside of the classroom she enjoys spending time with my family. Miss Thayer loves to travel, shop, and have a nice beach day! She is excited to join the Saint Ambrose family and continue to grow with her students.
Why Catholic Schools?
I grew up in a Catholic School and I love how I am able to integrate my faith into my daily work and inspire my student’s academically and spiritually. I love to show my students how much I value and care for them by sharing my love for God.
KThayer@stambrosecs.org
Miss Keely Thayer was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended Catholic school throughout all of her life. Miss Thayer is an alumnae of Archbishop McCarthy High school and graduated from The University of Alabama. Roll Tide! This will be her second year teaching and she is looking forward to embarking on another exciting year with her Kindergarten class.
Outside of the classroom she enjoys spending time with my family. Miss Thayer loves to travel, shop, and have a nice beach day! She is excited to join the Saint Ambrose family and continue to grow with her students.
Why Catholic Schools?
I grew up in a Catholic School and I love how I am able to integrate my faith into my daily work and inspire my student’s academically and spiritually. I love to show my students how much I value and care for them by sharing my love for God.
Mrs. Judy Craw
Kindergarten Aide/Substitute
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Mrs. Craw has taught over ten years in both public and private schools. Her husband is also a teacher, and they have 2 adult children: one resides in DC and the other in Orlando. This is Mrs. Craw's first year at St. Ambrose and she is really looking forward to being Ms. Keely's assistant and watching the children blossom. In her free time, Mrs. Craw loves playing games with her family and will hike anywhere to see a waterfall.
Why Catholic Schools?
I firmly believe in God and wholeheartedly agree with the notion of nurturing the whole child and fostering social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth.
Kindergarten Aide/Substitute
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Mrs. Craw has taught over ten years in both public and private schools. Her husband is also a teacher, and they have 2 adult children: one resides in DC and the other in Orlando. This is Mrs. Craw's first year at St. Ambrose and she is really looking forward to being Ms. Keely's assistant and watching the children blossom. In her free time, Mrs. Craw loves playing games with her family and will hike anywhere to see a waterfall.
Why Catholic Schools?
I firmly believe in God and wholeheartedly agree with the notion of nurturing the whole child and fostering social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth.
Ms. Delores Prezioso, 1st Grade Teacher
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Dolores Marie Prezioso feels blessed to be at Saint Ambrose School as the first-grade teacher. From 2018 until 2021 she worked at Saint Ambrose as a teaching and kitchen assistant while
working on her teaching certification. She eft briefly to accept a position at another school, but was blessed to be called back to this position.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York Ms. Delores attended public and parochial schools. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College in 1997 and focused her studies on Elementary Education, English Literature and Psychology. Since then, she has been working in education teaching students from pre-kindergarten to third-grade.
Ms. Delores so happy to be in a Christian environment, where she can share the joy of Jesus and our Christian faith with her students. She is looking forward to seeing her students grow spiritually, emotionally and academically!
Why Catholic Schools?
I chose Catholic school because I am able to share my love for God and my Christian faith with faculty and students. It is important to me to acknowledge the presence of God and the Holy Trinity in my daily life as a teacher.
Mrs. Ania Sanchez, 1st Grade Aide
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Mrs. Ania Sanchez joined Saint Ambrose as a parent in 2013 because she loved the Catholic School environment. In 2015, she was offered a position as a PreK aide and she has loved every moment of it. It’s now been nine years and she loves her profession and working with kids.
According to Ms. Ania, “It’s a blessing working at the same place my kids are in and watching them grow. I’ve become stronger in faith as the years went by and I am now a strong believer in God and will always be.” Ms. Ania spends her free time with family, her husband, and four beautiful daughters.
Why Catholic Schools?
"I love my profession and I love working with kids. It’s a blessing working at the same place my kids are in and watching them grow. I’ve become stronger in faith as the years went by and I am now a strong believer in God and will always be."
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Mrs. Ania Sanchez joined Saint Ambrose as a parent in 2013 because she loved the Catholic School environment. In 2015, she was offered a position as a PreK aide and she has loved every moment of it. It’s now been nine years and she loves her profession and working with kids.
According to Ms. Ania, “It’s a blessing working at the same place my kids are in and watching them grow. I’ve become stronger in faith as the years went by and I am now a strong believer in God and will always be.” Ms. Ania spends her free time with family, her husband, and four beautiful daughters.
Why Catholic Schools?
"I love my profession and I love working with kids. It’s a blessing working at the same place my kids are in and watching them grow. I’ve become stronger in faith as the years went by and I am now a strong believer in God and will always be."
Ms. Kelley Koepfinger, M.Ed. 2nd Grade Teacher
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - Florida State University
Master Of Science in Information and Library Studies - Florida State University
Certifications: Early Childhood Education (K - 3), Clinical Educator, Catholic Catechist
Ms. Kelley Koepfinger grew up in Broward County and received a Catholic education for grades K - 12. She graduated from Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Ed. and a Master’s degree in Information and Library Studies. She began teaching at Saint Ambrose in 2013 and has taught kindergarten, first, and second grade.
Ms. Koepfinger is a registered yoga teacher and in her free time loves vacationing in Walt Disney World, running, and cuddling with her cat Daisy.
Why Catholic Schools?
I chose to work in a Catholic school because of the family-like environment. Faculty and students are kind and supportive of each other. I had a wonderful experience as a student of Catholic schools and I want to give my students the same experience.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - Florida State University
Master Of Science in Information and Library Studies - Florida State University
Certifications: Early Childhood Education (K - 3), Clinical Educator, Catholic Catechist
Ms. Kelley Koepfinger grew up in Broward County and received a Catholic education for grades K - 12. She graduated from Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Ed. and a Master’s degree in Information and Library Studies. She began teaching at Saint Ambrose in 2013 and has taught kindergarten, first, and second grade.
Ms. Koepfinger is a registered yoga teacher and in her free time loves vacationing in Walt Disney World, running, and cuddling with her cat Daisy.
Why Catholic Schools?
I chose to work in a Catholic school because of the family-like environment. Faculty and students are kind and supportive of each other. I had a wonderful experience as a student of Catholic schools and I want to give my students the same experience.
Mrs. Nancy Sozansky, 2nd Grade Aide
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Degree: BA Elementary/Special Education
Certification: Elementary K-6
Nancy Sozansky is originally from Connecticut and attended Boston College where she obtained a BA in Elementary and Special Education. After an early career teaching special needs children in the Boston area, Nancy joined the faculty of St. Ambrose in 1992. Her teaching experience with the St. Ambrose family includes Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades. She was honored as the 2016 – 2017 Teacher of the Year at St. Ambrose.
A resident of Deerfield Beach and a St. Ambrose parishioner for many years, Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband, Dave, son, Nick, and extended family.
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Degree: BA Elementary/Special Education
Certification: Elementary K-6
Nancy Sozansky is originally from Connecticut and attended Boston College where she obtained a BA in Elementary and Special Education. After an early career teaching special needs children in the Boston area, Nancy joined the faculty of St. Ambrose in 1992. Her teaching experience with the St. Ambrose family includes Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades. She was honored as the 2016 – 2017 Teacher of the Year at St. Ambrose.
A resident of Deerfield Beach and a St. Ambrose parishioner for many years, Nancy enjoys spending time with her husband, Dave, son, Nick, and extended family.
