SCHOOL STAFF YEAR 2023-24

What makes St. Peter Claver School...

Bright Smiles, Well-Rounded Backgrounds & Passion

Angela Meyer

Principal

Mrs. Meyer has been working at St. Peter Claver Preschool since it opened in 2008. Since then, she has become the most beloved Kindergarten teacher that we have all come to know and love. Her yellow car can be seen driving around town and she is like a movie star to her students! She always has endless energy, an ear to listen, and a smile on her face. The school, the students, and the parents are always her first priority. This is why it was such a natural progression for her to accept the Principal position in December 2017. Since then, she has been holding down the fort as not only the Principal, but has also kept her title as Most Awesome Kindergarten Teacher Ever. Just ask her students...

Rawd Hamarneh

Administrative Assistant

Born in Jordan, Ms. Rawd has been a member of St. Peter Claver parish for two years. She is a woman of many talents! She worked as a pharmacist in Jordan. She speaks Arabic as well as English. She is a classically trained pianist and sang in her church choir. She has also had the experience of singing at a performance of Andrea Bocelli! She was fortunate enough to serve at Pope Francis’ Mass when he visited Jordan in 2014! Additionally, she enjoys cooking, baking, crocheting, soap making, gardening, photography and travel. What a wealth of talents she brings to our school!!

TEACHERS

ROOM 1

Ms. Jasmine Morales

Coming soon.

Ms. Esther Gonzalez

Esther Gonzalez will be a new addition to our lovely staff at St.
Peter Claver Preschool and Kindergarten during the 2023–2024 academic year. She has celebrated her baptism, first communion and confirmation within the parish. She graduated from Simi Valley High School in 2022 and is currently attending Moorpark Community College. She enjoys helping children preparing for their first communion and volunteering with the youth in Confirmation. She can't wait to start a new journey
with our children in our school.

ROOM 2

Ms. Clare Bushore

My name is Clare Bushore and I live in Moorpark with my wonderful husband and three kids (all St. Peter Claver School alums).

I love spending time with my kids doing the things they love, sports, dance, and music. I received my Bachelors in Education and my Masters in Catholic Inclusive Education from Loyola Marymount University, where I also studied music.

I started my teaching career at St. Charles Borromeo school where I taught 1st grade for five years. I have been teaching on and off for the last 18 years, including being a Floater teacher in TK and Kindergarten here at St. Peter, and I am so excited to be the lead teacher in Room 2 again this year. I love working at this school and in this wonderful community, and I am looking forward to teaching your students!

Ms. Gabriela Melchor

Gabriela is new to St. Peter Claver Preschool and Kindergarten and is joining the school’s wonderful staff for the 2023-2024 school year.

She received two AAs from Moorpark College in 2021 and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Sociology from California Lutheran University in 2023. She is currently in the process of getting her Masters in K-12 Counseling from CLU and hopes to be a school counselor in the near future.

Gabriela’s work experience in various parks and recreation roles has inspired much enjoyment and dedication towards working with children. She is beyond excited starting this new journey at St. Peter Claver, and is looking forward to the many wonderful memories that will be made this school year.

ROOM 3

Ms. Martha D’Errico

My name is Martha D’Errico and this is my 5th year as the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher. I graduated from California State University, San Bernardino with a BA in Liberal Studies and continued credential units from Chapman University. I have been in the educational field for 19 years, including being a Kindergarten Teacher, and Para-educator in Spanish for Simi Valley Unified School District.

I have been happily married to my husband, Joey, for 16 years and have 3 daughters. All three of my daughters, Chloe and Maryanna and Gianna are St. Peter Claver alumni and now attend St. Rose of Lima Parish School.

I have a true love for this age group and feel so blessed to be able to aid in the growth of these beautiful children. Transitional Kindergarten has been such a sweet spot for me and I see so much development happen in the lives of the children in my classroom. I look forward to seeing my students every day and work towards making sure we are meeting the needs that each child has to make them ready and successful for Kindergarten!

Ms. Jordyn Parra

This is Jordyn Parra’s first year as a teacher’s assistant at St. Peter Claver. She was baptized within the Catholic Church and made her first communion at St. Rose of Lima. She is currently in school to become a preschool teacher. She has worked with children since 2018. It has been an absolute joy for her seeing each student grow and all they accomplish throughout the school year. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, going on hikes and trips to the beach. She feels so blessed to be part of St. Peter Claver and cannot wait to help make this a great school year.

ROOM 4

Mrs. Meyer

Mrs. Meyer is the mother of two boys, Bradley and Jonathan. She has been married since 1987 to her husband, Andy and is very proud of her family. She has been teaching off and on since 1982, from Preschool through High School, and has loved every moment. She received her AA from Moorpark College, her BA in Liberal Arts from California State University, Northridge, and her Master’s Degree in Education from Loyola Marymount University. She has worked at St. Peter Claver since it opened and started out as the Preschool Teacher in Room #2 - the year before there was a Kindergarten class. She has been teaching Kindergarten since the second year the school opened.

Angela LOVES teaching Kindergarten (her favorite thus far). She enjoys watching each child be the best that they can be, and observing as they emerge into individuals throughout the school year. In her free time she enjoys walking, riding her bike, watching her son, Jonathan, coach baseball, going to the beach, reading and catching up with her former students.

Mrs. Lazalde

Rosa has been a member of the St. Peter Claver community since 1988. She serves as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and as co-coordinator of “Walking with Purpose”, a woman's bible study ministry. She has taught Religious Education and has hosted a bible study in her home for the past 12 years. Married for over 30 years, she and her husband Joe have raised four wonderful children.

Rosa earned a degree in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University, recently supplemented with studies in Early Childhood Education. She is fluent in Spanish. She began her career in the insurance industry before embarking on her second career as a stay at home mother where she could reap the benefits of being involved in her children’s lives.

In her spare time Rosa volunteers at Second Story, a boutique that dedicates their profits to preventing and ending child trafficking and supporting survivors. She also enjoys succulent gardening, Pilates, and reading.

Ms. Maria Paredes

Floater

Maria Paredes is a member of the St. Peter Claver Parish. She is married to her wonderful husband, Armando, and has two children, Sarah and Emmanuel, who are both St. Peter Claver School Alumni.

Maria has been volunteering here at St. Peter Claver School since it's opening in 2008. She began working at the school as a Floater Teacher and Extended Care Supervisor.

Maria became a citizen in 2014 with her friends and family there to cheer on her accomplishments! She has been attending Moorpark College taking classes in Early Childhood Education.

In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, visiting relatives in Mexico, and attending Catholic Mothers in Prayer.

Gianna Orsatti

Extended Care

Gianna has been a member of the Saint Peter Claver community since she was born. She was baptized here, made her first communion and was confirmed all in the walls of our church. She graduated from Simi Valley High School in 2020 and is currently attending Moorpark Community College in hopes to transfer to Cal State Northridge to earn her teaching credentials.
Gianna’s end goal is to become an elementary school teacher, as she truly enjoys working with children.