Rita Klenk is a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland. Rita has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a minor in mathematics. Her current Florida certifications include K-6 grades, 6-12 Mathematics, with ESOL and Middle Grades Mathematics endorsements. Her teaching career began In 1988, with the Palm Beach County Public School System. In 1995, she moved to Wellborn, Florida and accepted a position at Epiphany Catholic School, where she has taught for the past 14 years. She currently teaches grades 5-8 Mathematics, 7th grade Literature and 8th grade Religion.

Melissa Anderson is a native of Lake City, and has taught at Epiphany for nine years. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida, and Early Childhood certification from the University of North Florida. Mrs. Anderson has also taught at Melrose Elementary, and Five Points Elementary. This is her twelth year in the teaching profession. She is currently teaching first grade at Epiphany.

Mrs. Hrichena is the third grade teacher at Epiphany. She graduated from Minot State University in North Dakota with a B.S. in Education. Mrs. Hrichena maintains a florida Professional Educator Certificate with certification in Elementary Education 1-6 and Primary Education K-3. Her prior experience includes sales associate, job counselor, JTPA director, and teaching in public schools. Sister Rene' Azar hired Mrs. Hrichena to be Epiphany's counselor, test coordinator, art teacher, and technology teacher in 1993. Mrs. Hrichena later moved into a regular classroom and continues to be a great asset to our school family.

Mark Wilson has been an educator at Epiphany Catholic School for 11 years, and has been teaching for 17 years. Mark has 5th grade Homeroom, and teaches 5th - 8th Social Studies, 5th grade Reading, and 5th grade Religion. He holds a cum laude BA degree from UCF, and further Graduate work from UF. He is a certified teacher, holding Certifications in History, Political Science, and Social Sciences. He assists our weekly Masses playing acoustic guitar, and provides after-school guitar lessons. He is also a weekend musician, and plans to start an Epiphany Golf Club soon.

Mr. Ross has a Bachelor of Science in education with a major in physical education from Valdosta State College. Dave maintains a Florida reaching Certificate in physical education for grades kindergarten through eighth. Mr. Ross's duties include seventh grade home room, fifth grade science, physical education for kindergarten through eighth grades, as well as girls softball coach. Mr. Ross's teaching experience includes the public school, community college, and the Florida Department of Corrections. He has taught at Epiphany Catholic School since 1999.

Sr. Philomina Chaneparambil holds a Diploma in Theology from Teresianam College in Rome. She also holds a bachelors degree, majoring in Early Childhood Education and Minor in Theology from Trinity College in Washington DC. She has 13 years of teaching experience and six years of experience as Director of Scrilli Day Care Center in Washington DC. Sr. Philomina has been at Epiphany since 2001. Currently she is teaching 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th grade Religion, she is the K-aide and Children's Liturgy Coordinator.

Mary Jane Blanchard hold the following degrees: University of North Florida. MEd. Mental Health and School Guidance 1987, University of North Florida. B.B.A.. Accounting, 1981 and University of North Florida B.A.E. Elementary Education 1975. She is Florida certified in guidance and counseling Grades PK-12. She has classroom experience at the elementary and middle school level. As guidance counselor, she has served students at the elementary and middle school level both in public and private schools.

Joanne Kasak is certified to teach Middle Grades General Science. Along with 3 Science classes, she also teaches 7th Grade Religion. Mrs. Kasak is also the 7th Grade Homeroom teacher. Although part-time, she also manages Science Fair and is a co-advisor for Student Council. With many years spent in healthcare, Mrs. Kasak decided to become a teacher in 2006. Since she has a B.S. in Rehabilitation Science from Florida State University, she completed the Lake City Community College's Alternative Certification program for teaching. She completed the Florida State Exam for certification in Elementary Education and Middle Grades Science. Mrs. Kasak has been teaching at Epiphany since 2007. She hopes to inspire students to become the best doctors, scientists, engineers and humanitarians.