Ms. Aurora Bacallao, M.Ed
Business Manager, Human Resources
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Degrees: Bachelors in Business Administration; Masters in Elementary Education
Ms. Bacallao enjoy reading and traveling in her spare time. She especially loves spending time with her adult children, family, and friends.
Why Catholic Schools?
Growing up in Catholic Schools, I felt that it was important for me to continue my faith journey as a mother of two children, as a teacher for 25 years in a Catholic school, and now as the bookkeeper. Catholic schools let us share our faith openly with others.
Business Manager, Human Resources
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Degrees: Bachelors in Business Administration; Masters in Elementary Education
Ms. Bacallao enjoy reading and traveling in her spare time. She especially loves spending time with her adult children, family, and friends.
Why Catholic Schools?
Growing up in Catholic Schools, I felt that it was important for me to continue my faith journey as a mother of two children, as a teacher for 25 years in a Catholic school, and now as the bookkeeper. Catholic schools let us share our faith openly with others.
Mrs. Michele Burke
PK-8th Grade Computer Teacher
Technology Coordinator
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Degree: BS Elementary Education
Certification: Elementary Education K-6
Mrs. Burke joined the St. Ambrose faculty as the new Technology Coordinator in 2019. Mrs. Burke received her Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University and is a huge Tiger fan. Mrs. Burke comes to us from the corporate world of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) where she was an Educational Consultant. At HMH Mrs. Burke trained teachers to use the resources and technology associated with their textbooks. She has also worked as a Technology Coordinator and Teacher at St. Joan of Arc and St. Jude respectively.
In her spare time, Mrs. Burke enjoys exercising, reading and traveling with her husband to visit family and friends all over the country. Mrs. Burke loves sharing our Catholic faith and integrating technology into the lives of all of the families here at St. Ambrose Catholic School.
Why Catholic Schools?
"I teach at a Catholic school because I am Catholic and my faith is the center of my life. Teaching at a Catholic school allows me to practice and share my faith everyday which is both a calling and a gift from God."
PK-8th Grade Computer Teacher
Technology Coordinator
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Degree: BS Elementary Education
Certification: Elementary Education K-6
Mrs. Burke joined the St. Ambrose faculty as the new Technology Coordinator in 2019. Mrs. Burke received her Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University and is a huge Tiger fan. Mrs. Burke comes to us from the corporate world of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) where she was an Educational Consultant. At HMH Mrs. Burke trained teachers to use the resources and technology associated with their textbooks. She has also worked as a Technology Coordinator and Teacher at St. Joan of Arc and St. Jude respectively.
In her spare time, Mrs. Burke enjoys exercising, reading and traveling with her husband to visit family and friends all over the country. Mrs. Burke loves sharing our Catholic faith and integrating technology into the lives of all of the families here at St. Ambrose Catholic School.
Why Catholic Schools?
"I teach at a Catholic school because I am Catholic and my faith is the center of my life. Teaching at a Catholic school allows me to practice and share my faith everyday which is both a calling and a gift from God."
Mrs. Yenny Cambridge
Kitchen Staff, AfterCare
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Miss Yenny's journey at St. Ambrose started in the 2006-2007 school year when her oldest son began kindergarten at St. Ambrose. With it’s charm and family like atmosphere, it was rather quick that she knew this is where she wanted the rest of her children to attend. Before she knew it, Miss Yenny had three children attending St. Ambrose and she practically lived on-campus volunteering as room mom and volunteering in various ways. Miss Yenny says she was then blessed to be asked if she wanted to be a St. Ambrose employee. Since 2006, she has met some great people and made some amazing friends. Her current joy is found in the smiling students in the hot lunch line.
Why Catholic Schools?
"Being raised in the Catholic faith I wanted my three children to receive the same Catholic values. It is a blessing to work at a Catholic school that instills those same Catholic values."
Kitchen Staff, AfterCare
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Miss Yenny's journey at St. Ambrose started in the 2006-2007 school year when her oldest son began kindergarten at St. Ambrose. With it’s charm and family like atmosphere, it was rather quick that she knew this is where she wanted the rest of her children to attend. Before she knew it, Miss Yenny had three children attending St. Ambrose and she practically lived on-campus volunteering as room mom and volunteering in various ways. Miss Yenny says she was then blessed to be asked if she wanted to be a St. Ambrose employee. Since 2006, she has met some great people and made some amazing friends. Her current joy is found in the smiling students in the hot lunch line.
Why Catholic Schools?
"Being raised in the Catholic faith I wanted my three children to receive the same Catholic values. It is a blessing to work at a Catholic school that instills those same Catholic values."
Mr. Rodney Lewis
Facilities Management
Mr. Lewis comes to us from St. Ambrose Catholic Church after ten years of service. He enjoys spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He enjoys learning about new wines and traveling with his beautiful wife.
Why Catholic Schools?
I work at a Catholic school because I believe in the power of faith-based education. I value the opportunity to nurture students' spiritual and academic growth in a supportive community grounded in Christian values.
Facilities Management
Mr. Lewis comes to us from St. Ambrose Catholic Church after ten years of service. He enjoys spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He enjoys learning about new wines and traveling with his beautiful wife.
Why Catholic Schools?
I work at a Catholic school because I believe in the power of faith-based education. I value the opportunity to nurture students' spiritual and academic growth in a supportive community grounded in Christian values.
Mrs. Liliana Lowe
PK-8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Girls' Volleyball Coach
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Degree: Master Degree in Criminal Justice
Certification: Spanish K-12
Born and raised in Asuncion, Paraguay, Miss Lili moved to the United States 20+ years ago. She earned her BS in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and is a member of the Honor Society Alpha Phi Sigma.
During her high school and college years, Miss Lili was a teacher assistant, collaborating in lesson planning and delivery. She also tutored hundreds of students learning Spanish as a second language during those college years. In those experiences, Miss Lili heard the calling to become a teacher, obtaining her certification to teach Spanish to grades K thru 12th.
In her spare time, Miss Lili practices weight lifting, plays beach volleyball, and loves scuba diving ocean reefs. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Marc, and dogs, Rocco and Rikki. Miss Lili loves sharing her knowledge of the Spanish language and culture with all of the students at St. Ambrose.
Why Catholic Schools?
"I chose to teach in a Catholic school because I am a product of Catholic education myself. I love to share my own experiences as a Catholic and to teach values that I won't be able to teach in other schools. I enjoy reading Bible passages with my students to incorporate Spanish vocabulary in my lesson plans. I believe that cross-curriculum education that includes teaching faith and languages adds long term value to the students' lives."
PK-8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Girls' Volleyball Coach
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Degree: Master Degree in Criminal Justice
Certification: Spanish K-12
Born and raised in Asuncion, Paraguay, Miss Lili moved to the United States 20+ years ago. She earned her BS in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and is a member of the Honor Society Alpha Phi Sigma.
During her high school and college years, Miss Lili was a teacher assistant, collaborating in lesson planning and delivery. She also tutored hundreds of students learning Spanish as a second language during those college years. In those experiences, Miss Lili heard the calling to become a teacher, obtaining her certification to teach Spanish to grades K thru 12th.
In her spare time, Miss Lili practices weight lifting, plays beach volleyball, and loves scuba diving ocean reefs. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Marc, and dogs, Rocco and Rikki. Miss Lili loves sharing her knowledge of the Spanish language and culture with all of the students at St. Ambrose.
Why Catholic Schools?
"I chose to teach in a Catholic school because I am a product of Catholic education myself. I love to share my own experiences as a Catholic and to teach values that I won't be able to teach in other schools. I enjoy reading Bible passages with my students to incorporate Spanish vocabulary in my lesson plans. I believe that cross-curriculum education that includes teaching faith and languages adds long term value to the students' lives."
Coach Sean McKeown, Athletic Director
PK-8th Grade PE Teacher
Basketball and Flag Football Coach
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Degree: BS in Communication Studies
Certification: ESE (K-12)
Coach McKeown came to St. Ambrose Catholic School during the 2017-18 school year as the Director of Athletics and Physical Education Teacher. Coach McKeown coaches numerous teams at St. Ambrose including Boys Basketball and Flag Football. He also serves as a Commissioner for the All-Broward Catholic Conference and oversees boys basketball, girls basketball, and track and field in Broward County.
Coach McKeown is from Youngstown, Ohio where he graduated from Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University. He also attended the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Outside of school, he coaches and operates the South Florida Sonics travel basketball program and enjoys going to the beach, playing video games, and watching sports. Coach McKeown is a huge Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Inter Miami CF fan!
Why Catholic Schools?
"I chose Catholic school because of the family-like environment and the opportunity to share my faith with our students and families."
PK-8th Grade PE Teacher
Basketball and Flag Football Coach
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Degree: BS in Communication Studies
Certification: ESE (K-12)
Coach McKeown came to St. Ambrose Catholic School during the 2017-18 school year as the Director of Athletics and Physical Education Teacher. Coach McKeown coaches numerous teams at St. Ambrose including Boys Basketball and Flag Football. He also serves as a Commissioner for the All-Broward Catholic Conference and oversees boys basketball, girls basketball, and track and field in Broward County.
Coach McKeown is from Youngstown, Ohio where he graduated from Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University. He also attended the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Outside of school, he coaches and operates the South Florida Sonics travel basketball program and enjoys going to the beach, playing video games, and watching sports. Coach McKeown is a huge Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Inter Miami CF fan!
Why Catholic Schools?
"I chose Catholic school because of the family-like environment and the opportunity to share my faith with our students and families."
Mrs. Kellie Michelsen, SIS Administrator,
Accreditation Chair, Web Site Administrator
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Degrees: BS Social Science Education; M.Ed. Educational Leadership; M.Ed. Instructional Design and Technology Leadership.
Certifications: Social Science Education, Grades 6-12; English, Grades 6-12; Educational Leadership; Clinical Educator; Catholic Catechist.
Mrs. Michelsen joined St. Ambrose School in 2009 with her Bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!). She was honored as the 2012-2013, 2017-2018, and 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year at St. Ambrose. In her spare time, Mrs. Michelsen is a Disney fanatic and loves traveling. In 2023 she moved to a remote position in order to be more available to her 3 kids and husband.
Why Catholic Schools?
"As a product of 13 years of Catholic school education, I seek to give back to the community that formed me into the adult and parent that I am today. To frame all lessons, social and academic alike, with the Gospel, and the love God shows us, is an invaluable building block upon which we teach in Catholic schools."
Accreditation Chair, Web Site Administrator
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Degrees: BS Social Science Education; M.Ed. Educational Leadership; M.Ed. Instructional Design and Technology Leadership.
Certifications: Social Science Education, Grades 6-12; English, Grades 6-12; Educational Leadership; Clinical Educator; Catholic Catechist.
Mrs. Michelsen joined St. Ambrose School in 2009 with her Bachelor's degree in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!). She was honored as the 2012-2013, 2017-2018, and 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year at St. Ambrose. In her spare time, Mrs. Michelsen is a Disney fanatic and loves traveling. In 2023 she moved to a remote position in order to be more available to her 3 kids and husband.
Why Catholic Schools?
"As a product of 13 years of Catholic school education, I seek to give back to the community that formed me into the adult and parent that I am today. To frame all lessons, social and academic alike, with the Gospel, and the love God shows us, is an invaluable building block upon which we teach in Catholic schools."
Mrs. Margie Navarro, K-8 Art Teacher
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Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Certification: Art K-12
Mrs. Margie Navarro has been an Art educator for over 24 years. She is a product of Catholic schools and was inspired by family and teachers at an early age to pursue her artistic gifts. Mrs. Navarro attended the University of Miami and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wayne State University. She holds a current Florida Teaching Certificate for Art K-12.
Her Catholic faith has played an important role in the schools in which she has taught. Before coming to St. Ambrose, she taught art for 4 years at St. Clare Catholic School in North Palm Beach, and before that taught art for over 20 years at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School. She strives to bring out each student's artistic potential by giving them tools, much practice and then watching them create.
She is married, has three adult children and two granddaughters. When she's not teaching, she values spending time with her family most. Other things that bring her joy are: Being in the Art classroom with students having a great time, Pilates, listening to Christian music, exploring art museums all over the world, trying new foods, and drawing.
Why Catholic Schools?
There is no better way for me to serve God than to humbly share my faith and talents in a Catholic school.
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Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Certification: Art K-12
Mrs. Margie Navarro has been an Art educator for over 24 years. She is a product of Catholic schools and was inspired by family and teachers at an early age to pursue her artistic gifts. Mrs. Navarro attended the University of Miami and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wayne State University. She holds a current Florida Teaching Certificate for Art K-12.
Her Catholic faith has played an important role in the schools in which she has taught. Before coming to St. Ambrose, she taught art for 4 years at St. Clare Catholic School in North Palm Beach, and before that taught art for over 20 years at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School. She strives to bring out each student's artistic potential by giving them tools, much practice and then watching them create.
She is married, has three adult children and two granddaughters. When she's not teaching, she values spending time with her family most. Other things that bring her joy are: Being in the Art classroom with students having a great time, Pilates, listening to Christian music, exploring art museums all over the world, trying new foods, and drawing.
Why Catholic Schools?
There is no better way for me to serve God than to humbly share my faith and talents in a Catholic school.
Mrs. Clara Neeck
Guidance Counselor
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Degrees: BA in Mathematics and Secondary Education, Mt. St. Mary College, Newburgh, NY
MEd in School Counseling, Florida Atlantic University
Mrs. Neeck has been a part of education for many year. Her first years were spent teaching high school and college mathematics in Pennsylvania and Florida. From there Mrs. Neeck served as a Guidance Director at McArthur & Cooper City High Schools
Mrs. Neeck is beginning her 49th year as an educator and her 7th year at St. Ambrose. She enjoys coming to school every day to work with the children and the St. Ambrose staff.
Why Catholic School?
It is great to teach character education and bring the Bible into each and every lesson. It is also wonderful to teach children to give back to the community through the many service projects we do.
Guidance Counselor
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Degrees: BA in Mathematics and Secondary Education, Mt. St. Mary College, Newburgh, NY
MEd in School Counseling, Florida Atlantic University
Mrs. Neeck has been a part of education for many year. Her first years were spent teaching high school and college mathematics in Pennsylvania and Florida. From there Mrs. Neeck served as a Guidance Director at McArthur & Cooper City High Schools
Mrs. Neeck is beginning her 49th year as an educator and her 7th year at St. Ambrose. She enjoys coming to school every day to work with the children and the St. Ambrose staff.
Why Catholic School?
It is great to teach character education and bring the Bible into each and every lesson. It is also wonderful to teach children to give back to the community through the many service projects we do.
Mrs. Jennifer Newstreet
STREAM and Library Teacher
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Degree: Bachelors in Business from the University of Florida.
Certification: Elementary Education
Mrs. Newstreet has worked in Catholic education since 2011. She is a South Florida native and has been a member of St. Ambrose parish since 1995. She has two teenage children who were baptized at St. Ambrose and attend Catholic schools. Mrs. Newstreet believes in a Catholic education as she feels Catholic Schools educate to develop the whole child.
Mrs. Newstreet is a graduate from the University of Florida. She enjoys boating and travelling with her family.
Why Catholic Schools?
"Teaching at a Catholic School is truly a gift of service and sacrifice. Catholic education provides an opportunity to fully educate a child academically and as a child of God. As a teacher and mother of two Catholic educated children, I understand the positive way a child can grow and blossom in a faith-filled community of teachers, families and students."
STREAM and Library Teacher
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Degree: Bachelors in Business from the University of Florida.
Certification: Elementary Education
Mrs. Newstreet has worked in Catholic education since 2011. She is a South Florida native and has been a member of St. Ambrose parish since 1995. She has two teenage children who were baptized at St. Ambrose and attend Catholic schools. Mrs. Newstreet believes in a Catholic education as she feels Catholic Schools educate to develop the whole child.
Mrs. Newstreet is a graduate from the University of Florida. She enjoys boating and travelling with her family.
Why Catholic Schools?
"Teaching at a Catholic School is truly a gift of service and sacrifice. Catholic education provides an opportunity to fully educate a child academically and as a child of God. As a teacher and mother of two Catholic educated children, I understand the positive way a child can grow and blossom in a faith-filled community of teachers, families and students."
Mrs. Cindy Squires
Cafeteria Coordinator
Jack of All Trades
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Mrs. Cindy Larson-Squires joined the Saint Ambrose family in October 2014, and has been the model eagle ever since! Coming from 11 years with Father Brendan Dalton’s Saint Bernadette, our very own Father Bryan Dalton enjoyed bragging to his brother that he got to enjoy the delicious foods served by Ms. Cindy’s kitchen. Ms. Cindy is the jack of all trades; in the morning you will find her greeting you in carline, then cooking and serving lunch, and finally/always helping her Saint Ambrose family (which includes everyone in the Saint Ambrose community)!
In her spare time Ms. Cindy loves to sew, garden, bike riding, and spending time with her grandchildren!
Why Catholic Schools?
"I love to watch the students grow and gain their knowledge. They enjoy learning and working together as a family which is what Catholic education is all about."
Cafeteria Coordinator
Jack of All Trades
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Mrs. Cindy Larson-Squires joined the Saint Ambrose family in October 2014, and has been the model eagle ever since! Coming from 11 years with Father Brendan Dalton’s Saint Bernadette, our very own Father Bryan Dalton enjoyed bragging to his brother that he got to enjoy the delicious foods served by Ms. Cindy’s kitchen. Ms. Cindy is the jack of all trades; in the morning you will find her greeting you in carline, then cooking and serving lunch, and finally/always helping her Saint Ambrose family (which includes everyone in the Saint Ambrose community)!
In her spare time Ms. Cindy loves to sew, garden, bike riding, and spending time with her grandchildren!
Why Catholic Schools?
"I love to watch the students grow and gain their knowledge. They enjoy learning and working together as a family which is what Catholic education is all about."
Mrs. Nicktha Talleyrand
Accounting, Human Resources
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Degrees: Bachelors in Science in Accounting; Master's Degree in Forensic Accounting
Born and raised in South Florida, M. Nikki worked in corporate accounting before starting her family and transitioning into nonprofit accounting. She has always enjoyed working in accounting.
Ms. Nikki enjoys trying new restaurants and attending museums and art shows in her spare time.
Accounting, Human Resources
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Degrees: Bachelors in Science in Accounting; Master's Degree in Forensic Accounting
Born and raised in South Florida, M. Nikki worked in corporate accounting before starting her family and transitioning into nonprofit accounting. She has always enjoyed working in accounting.
Ms. Nikki enjoys trying new restaurants and attending museums and art shows in her spare time.
