Announcement from Katie Kervi, Superintendent of Schools in the Diocese of Palm Beach
Ms. Simone currently serves St. Ann as Assistant Principal and is no stranger to our school leaders’ community. We look forward to the experience, leadership, and deep commitment to Catholic education that she brings to this role. We hope you will join us in extending a warm welcome and offering your support as she begins her new ministry.
At the same time, we offer our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Susan Demes as she retires after more than three decades of dedicated service to our Catholic schools. Since 1993, Mrs. Demes has faithfully served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, touching countless lives through her leadership, faith, and commitment to excellence. We are deeply grateful for her years of service and wish her many blessings in her retirement.
Letter from Fr. Quesnel Delvard, Pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church
Dear St. Ann School Families,
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5–6
It is with both gratitude and great hope for the future that I write to share an important update
regarding the leadership of St. Ann Catholic School.
After many years of faithful service to our school and parish community, Mrs. Susan Demes has
shared her intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. Mrs. Demes has
been a dedicated leader, guiding St. Ann Catholic School with wisdom, compassion, and a deep
commitment to our mission of forming students in faith and academic excellence. Under her
leadership, our school community has continued to grow spiritually and academically, and we
are deeply grateful for the countless ways she has served our students, families, faculty, and
parish. In the months ahead, we will have the opportunity to celebrate and thank Mrs. Demes
for her many years of service and the lasting impact she has made on St. Ann.
Following a thoughtful search and discernment process, I am pleased to share that Ms. Ann
Simone has been appointed as the next Principal of St. Ann Catholic School beginning in the
2026–2027 school year.
Ms. Simone currently serves our community as Assistant Principal and Resource Director and
has already been a valued member of the St. Ann family. She brings more than two decades of
experience in educational leadership, having served in administrative roles in both the public
school system and the private sector. Throughout her time at St. Ann, she has demonstrated a
strong commitment to our students, our families, and the mission of Catholic education.
As a Catholic school, our purpose extends beyond academic achievement; we are called to form
young people in faith, character, and service to others. Ms. Simone’s leadership reflects a deep
understanding of this mission and a desire to continue strengthening the vibrant Catholic
identity that defines St. Ann Catholic School.
Over the coming months, Ms. Simone will continue working closely with Mrs. Demes to ensure
a smooth and thoughtful transition in leadership. This will allow our school to build upon the
strong foundation that has been established while continuing to move forward with confidence
and unity as a faith-filled community. We remain deeply committed to the continued growth,
excellence, and spiritual formation that make St. Ann Catholic School such a special place for
our students and families. Please join me in thanking Mrs. Demes for her many years of
devoted service and leadership, and in congratulating Ms. Simone as she prepares to take on
this important role. Let us keep both of them, and our entire school community, in our prayers
as we continue our shared mission of forming students in the light of Christ.
Thank you for the many ways you support St. Ann Catholic School and help us nurture the faith
and future of our children.
In Christ,
Fr. Quesnel
Pastor
St. Ann Catholic Church
