JUPITER | More than 650 teachers from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Palm Beach gathered for their annual professional day Feb. 13, 2026, at All Saints School in Jupiter.
Using the document, “To Teach as Jesus Did,” St. Joseph Sister Carol Cimino spoke on the essential nature of the Catholic school teacher and, by comparing Jesus’ own teaching style, explored a model for teaching. By using real-life experiences from educators, her talk presented a rationale for commitment to Catholic schools and for appreciation for the people who teach there.
Following the presentation, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito celebrated Mass with the educators at St. Peter Church, and instructors marking milestone years of service were honored with plaques commemorating their dedication to Catholic education. The following were recognized at the ceremony:
20 years
Deanne Aubuchon, St. Clare; Marta Brauchler, St. Joseph; Denise O’Loughlin, St. Vincent Ferrer; Marisa Pryor, All Saints; Melissa Siringo, St. Anastasia; Katie Kervi, Office of Catholic Schools.
25 years
Lydia Pomerantz, All Saints; Julie Carr, Cardinal Newman; Maria McCadden, John Carroll; Julieta Perez, Rosarian; Rebecca Berndt, All Saints.
30 years
Shannon Lucas, St. Jude; Jessica Odom, St. Anastasia; Ann-Marie Buckland, St. Juliana; Vanessa Bravo, St. Jude; Susanne Escalera, Cardinal Newman.
35 years
Deborah Armstrong, St. Jude; Theresa Wood, St. Juliana.
40 years
Carolyn Henderson, John Carroll; Charles Lowell Odom, St. Anastasia.
