Faculty and Staff

Fr. Loreto "Bong" Rojas

Pastor

Raphael Domingo

Principal

Mr. Domingo is in his fifth year as Principal of Holy Spirit Parish School and has served as a Catholic school principal for over 15 years, with more than 25 years of experience in Catholic education. A lifelong product of Catholic schools, he holds a Master’s in Theology from the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He has also completed advanced certificate programs in Catholic school administration and leadership at both Loyola Marymount University and Saint Louis University.

As a parishioner of Holy Spirit, Mr. Domingo embraces the vocation of Catholic education, believing in its mission to form children in faith, character, and academic excellence through a strong partnership with families and the Church. He and his wife, Kathleen, are proud parents of two sons: Owen, a current student at Holy Spirit Parish School, and Joseph, who teaches Religion and Social Studies at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. As both a parent and school leader, Mr. Domingo is dedicated to cultivating a welcoming and faith-filled community where every child is known, supported, and inspired to become the person God calls them to be.

Charles Smith

Vice Principal

Charles Smith has been a member of the Land Park Community his entire life. He has been a parent, a coach and has been active on the Holy Spirit Campus for over twenty years. His three daughters are all alumni of HolySpirit. After college and playing football at Sacramento State University, a stint in the Army and retiring from a twenty-five year career in law enforcement with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Charles has begun a second career in education. He is currently the Vice-Principal and Athletic Director for HSPS. When he is not working you can find Mr. Smith spending time with his wonderful wife and three daughters.

Pia Glenn

Assistant Principal - Dean of Faculty

Mrs. Glenn has been teaching in the Diocese of Sacramento for over 30 years – at Holy Spirit Parish School since 2005. She received her California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from the University of San Francisco in 1993. Since then, she has taught grades from preschool up to 3rd Grade. She is the proud mother of three children, all proud Holy Spirit alumni. Her two sons are also Christian Brothers High School alumni, where her daughter is currently a student. In 2025, Mrs. Glenn transitioned into Administration as Assistant Principal - Dean of Faculty. She is excited to guide and support our HSPS faculty, along with overseeing and managing the type of curriculum that is being taught in our classrooms.

Rocio M. Pineda

Director of Advancement

Rocio M. Pineda enters her second year with the Holy Spirit Parish School administrative team bringing over 23 years of professional experience. Rocio has held various positions throughout California and has worked at nonprofits and private education in building community, increasing clients, and bringing in additional revenue.

Throughout her career she has refreshed the organizations by rebranding and has elevated their value through communications and strategic marketing. She is thrilled to continue with her passion for community building and is excited for the year ahead. When Rocio is not working you can find her enjoying time with her family at their "Happiest Place on Earth" Disneyland!

Carol DePhillip

Business Manager

Carol DePhillip has over 22 years of experience working with Catholic schools. Both elementary and high schools. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge in finances and managing budgets. Carol is extremely happy to be part of the Holy Spirit Parish School Community. When she is not working you can find her spending time with her family.

Leticia Bokan

Office Manager, Registrar

Mrs. Bokan worked as a tourism manager for 12 years at the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau before leaving to be home full time with her three children. In 2014 her children started Kindergarten and her many hours as a Holy Spirit Parish School (HSPS) volunteer started. That soon led to her becoming a teacher's aide and an official staff member of the HSPS family in 2018. Mrs. Bokan is very devoted to the education and success of the Holy Spirit community which led her to accepting her current role as the new HSPS Office Manager and Registrar. Mrs. Bokan is the proud wife of an HSPS alumni (class of 85) and mother of two HSPS graduates (class of 2023) and a current HSPS student (class of 2026).

Tracie Guillen

Principal Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Guillen grew up in the Land Park Community and studied Early Child Development while attending CSU Sacramento. While her 3 sons attended and graduated from Holy Spirit School, Mrs. Guillen fell in love with the Holy Spirit Community. So much so, that in 2009, she began as a Classroom Aide. In 2016, Mrs. Guillen and Mrs. Glenn, were asked to develop a new Transitional Kindergarten Program. This program has turned into her mission and passion and as the Early Childhood Department Chair, she strived to find a cohesive classroom curriculum at a child’s most impressionable years. 

In 2025 she made the transition from teaching to administration. She will now be working in the front office as the Principal Administrative Assistant where she will make a positive impact  assisting with school operations, diocesan communications, compliance reporting and internal coordination. She is looking forward to continuing her relationships with parents and strengthening the communication between leadership and staff.

Sister Marilee Howard

Office Assistant

Sister Marilee Howard is a Sister of Mercy whose ministries have included work in health care, education, and Sisters of Mercy community roles in leadership and social justice coordination. She has been here at Holy Spirit Parish School since 2013.

Jody Cova

Kindergarten 1 Teacher

Miss Cova graduated from Cal State Fullerton and majored in Early Childhood Development. There, she competed on the Division One softball team. She remains close to her athletic career and gives private softball lessons in her free time. She is currently in Santa Clara’s Master of Education program and is excited to learn more strategies to support her students and develop as a professional. She is excited to teach P.E. for 1st - 8th graders and Science for 3rd - 6th graders.

Samantha Costantino

Kindergarten 1 Aide

Samantha Costantino is a proud Sacramento native and graduate of C.K. McClatchy High School. She went on to study Early Childhood Development at California State University, Sacramento.

With over a decade of experience as a teacher at Sutterville Preschool, Samantha has devoted her career to nurturing young children and preparing them for their transition into elementary school.  She is the proud parent of two children, one who is an alumni of HSPS and attending St. Francis High School and the other is currently enrolled at HSPS.  She is a very active parent and volunteer in our Holy Spirit community.

Her passion for early childhood education shines through in all areas of her life, and she is thrilled to join the team at Holy Spirit.   Samantha looks forward to creating a supportive, engaging, and inspiring learning environment for her students.

Maria Green

Kindergarten 2 Teacher

My love for teaching began when I was in high school and would work after school at a nearby Montessori School.  I always felt called to guide and help children with their social, emotional and academic development.  I am honored to work here at HSPS.

I grew up in the Sacramento, Pocket area.  I attended Holy Spirit School and Saint Francis High School.  I attended Cal State of Hayward (now known as East Bay) leaving with a Montessori Teaching Credential. 

I taught Montessori Primary ages 3-6 for over 26 years in the Pocket area.  My three children all graduated from Holy Spirit School. My daughter, Taylor graduated from Saint Francis High School in 2012.  She is currently a stylist at Quartz Salon on Jst and a receptionist for Sutter Medical Outpatient Surgery Clinic.  Charlie is currently a senior at Jesuit and looking forward to college next year.  Joshua is currently a sophomore at Jesuit High School.

At home I keep busy with my 2 dogs, Pepper and Dixie.   In my free time, I enjoy reading books, wine tasting and going on vacations.

Gloria DeNecochea

Kindergarten 2 Aide

Gloria de Necochea is entering her third year as a Kindergarten aide, bringing passion and dedication to her role. Alongside her husband, she has raised six wonderful children in Land Park, where they have been active parishioners at Holy Spirit for many years. Gloria studied Liberal Arts at San Diego State University, focusing on bilingual education. As she continues to deepen her faith, she finds joy in sharing it with others, particularly the students she works with.

Amelia Conaghan

Early Childhood Aide

Amelia Conaghan is a proud alum of Holy Spirit, class of 2014. She is starting her third year working at HSPS and is excited for her first year working as the early childhood aide. With a BFA in animation from SJSU she is deeply passionate about all things art and creative, and is pursuing her single subject teaching credential with the goal of teaching art. In her free time she loves to paint and sculpt and has recently developed a love for knitting and crochet. 

Katie Musfelt

1st Grade Teacher

Mrs. Musfelt is a native Californian and graduated from California State University Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. She received her Master's degree in Urban Education from Loyola Marymount University. The graduate research she conducted examined the impact that social emotional learning has on student engagement and she uses this information to better support her students. Since 2017 she has found fulfillment in volunteering at Holy Spirit Parish School, where her children are enrolled. In her classroom, a strong foundation of literacy will be cultivated and each child will find there is a place for them to explore and grow their unique talents that God has given them.

Heather Gordon

1st Grade Aide

Heather has been a part of the HSPS community since 2009 when her daughter Emma May started Kindergarten and was soon followed by her younger brother Camden.  She found herself very involved in volunteering as a parent in the classroom, arts programs and CSAC during these years and is now excited to be on campus as an aide to support Mrs. Musfelt and the fabulous first grade class.  She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in Sociology and Marketing.  

Isabella Wynn

2nd Grade Teacher

Isabella graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California in May 2024, earning an Undergraduate Degree in English, a minor in Psychology, and a Professional Writing Certificate. She was born and raised in Sacramento and has attended Catholic schools her whole life, graduating Holy Spirit in 2016 and Christian Brothers in 2020. 

Isabella is very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be Holy Spirits 2nd Grade Teacher. She is especially thrilled to be working in a place she holds close to her heart along side some familiar faces from her past. Education is something that Isabella finds very important and she is honored to be fostering the minds of children as they grow not only as students but as people. 

In addition, Isabella is passionate about creating and staying active. She finds joy through arts and craft activities. She will also be coaching Girls JV Volleyball in the fall, following 12 years of playing. She is eager to use her skills and interests to grow in the Holy Spirit community. 

Hailey Cota

2nd Grade Aide

Julie Campbell

3rd Grade Teacher

Julie has always had a passion for working with children. She attended CSU Sacramento and with the encouragement of her family initially studied nursing. Before long, she knew she needed to follow her heart and switched to child development. She graduated from Santa Clara Master Program in Education in May 2025.

Julie has worked at Holy Spirit School since 2013 as a classroom aide, in extension and as a librarian and art teacher. She is very excited to continue in her role as 3rd grade teacher.

What Julie appreciates most about working with children is their innocence and true hearts. She wants her students to grow to be good people and the best versions of themselves. Their intellectual growth is important, but being good and kind is essential.

Nancy DelGuerra

3rd Grade Aide

Nancy Del Guerra has been working for Holy Spirit School as the 3rd grade Aide since 2016. She is a graduate of CSU Sacramento and holds a single subject teaching credential as well as a Masters Degree. Mrs. Del Guerra taught at All Hallows and Kennedy High School prior to starting a family. Mrs. Del Guerra has been married for 25 Years and is a proud mother of two daughters. Her oldest is a senior at Ole Miss and her youngest is a freshman at Boise State.

Jessica Weekes

4th Grade Teacher

Ms. Weekes grew up in Los Angeles and attended Catholic school for 12 years, an experience which inspired her passion for Catholic education. She later earned a degree in English and Professional Writing from the University of California, Santa Barbara, followed by a Master’s Degree in Urban Education with a concentration in Literacy from Loyola Marymount University. Ms. Weekes is passionate about creating a safe and supportive classroom where students feel comfortable sharing their God-given talents and appreciating the unique gifts of others. She feels blessed to be part of the HSPS community! 

Julie Apichino

4th Grade Aide

Julie is a Madera, CA native, where she attended catholic school, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Sacramento State. Her professional journey includes diverse experiences in molecular biology research, microbiology, biotech, and working in a hospital transplant lab. During her time at home with her children, she embarked on a new venture, building a photography business. Deeply committed to her family and community, she has generously volunteered for years as an art docent in her children's classrooms and photographing many school events. Her daughter's graduation from HSPS in 2025 was a significant milestone, and her son is currently in 2nd grade. When not focused on her work or family, she finds joy and relaxation in gardening and exploring the outdoors with the family's beloved Australian Shepherds.

Lisa Howell

Lead 5th Grade Teacher

Ms. Lisa Howell is a product of Catholic school education and understands firsthand the transformative impact that personalized attention, rigorous academics, and a supportive community can have on a child's growth and development.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication from UC Davis with a minor in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education at National University.

As a teacher, she believes in the importance of fostering strong partnerships with parents. She welcomes open communication, collaboration, and feedback, recognizing the vital role that families play in their child's educational journey.

Ms. Howell believes in fostering a love for learning through engaging, hands-on experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and interests. She aims to cultivate not only critical thinkers but also compassionate and empathetic individuals who are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of our world.

Ms. Howell is honored to have the opportunity to guide and inspire your children on their educational journey.

Molly Altieri

Elementary PE and 5th Grade Teacher

Ms. Altieri was born and raised in Sacramento.  She went to St. John Vianney School in Rancho Cordova and for High School she went to Loretto in Sacramento.  Ms. Altieri has her bachelors in early childhood development and currently in her last year of her Master in the art of teaching through Santa Clara University.  Miss Altieri has been a parent of Holy Spirit Parish School for the past six years. She started working as an administrative assistant in November of 2020, then was a co-teacher in kindergarten and this year she has moved to elementary school, 5th grade teacher, and K - 5th grade PE teacher. 

Al LoGiudice

6th Grade Homeroom and Middle School Social Studies

Mr. LoGiudice began his teaching career in 1987 working in the San Juan Unified School District as a substitute teacher and baseball coach at El Camino High School. He came to the Diocese of Sacramento in 1988 as the sixth grade teacher and Athletic Director at All Hallows. In 2004 he began at Holy Spirit Parish School teaching Middle School History. Mr. LoGiudice has previously served as Holy Spirit's Athletic Director, Dean of Students,Vice-Principal, and Middle School Chair.

Jacob Jones

7th Grade Homeroom, Middle School English

Mr. Jones is a past alumni of Holy Spirit Parish School and Christian Brothers High School. In 2022 he received a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Arizona. The following year he continued his education at the University of Arizona as he obtained a Masters degree in Teaching Education. He started working in education as a student teacher at the high school level while completing his Teaching Credential in Secondary Education. In 2023 he became a full time teacher at Vista Verde, a Title 1 Middle School in Phoenix, Arizona. After spending time working in Arizona’s public school system, he has returned to Holy Spirit as the Middle School ELA teacher.

Andrea Michon

6th Grade Math & Writing Composition

Andrea “Andi” Michon is a skilled educator with over a decade of classroom teaching experience in both Massachusetts and California. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Master of Education in Elementary Education from Lesley College in Cambridge. With a strong foundation in both science and the humanities, Andrea brings a well-rounded and dynamic approach to teaching Math and Writing Composition.

Andi is known for her intelligence, passion, and kindness—qualities that shine through in her commitment to helping students thrive academically and personally. She creates an engaging and supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to think critically, express themselves clearly, and grow with confidence.

Education is a family value in the Michon household. Her daughter Sasha graduated from Holy Spirit with honors and is currently a sophomore at St. Francis High School, where she plays varsity water polo. Her son Jack is entering 7th grade and shares the family’s enthusiasm for learning and adventure. 

When she's not teaching, Andi loves spending time with her kids (both two and four-legged) and her husband, Alex, —especially on beach vacations or enjoying all things Disney. She is excited to return to the HSPS community as an instructor and is looking forward to a meaningful and rewarding school year.

Colleen Lynch

8th Grade Homeroom, Middle School Religion, and Educational Achievement Specialist

Mrs. Lynch attended Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she studied Sociology and Psychology. There, she was a member and team captain of the Division One field hockey team as well as a volunteer for a student-run peer counseling hotline. She received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Rider University. She has continued her volunteer work, through Josie’s Place, which provides facilitated peer-support groups to children and teens who are grieving the death of a loved one. 

Her teaching career has brought her from coast to coast and overseas - New Jersey to California and New York, to France and Tanzania - in private, public and parochial schools. With over a decade teaching in the Catholic school system, the sense of peace, home, and deep faith guide her to meet students where they are and support their growth in heart, mind and spirit.

Being the 8th grade homeroom teacher is an honor for her, as the year is filled with milestone moments and creating lasting memories. Continuing her role as the Educational Achievement Specialist, she is thrilled to be a part of the beautiful Holy Spirit community, loves teaching its children, and working closely with the parents and faculty. 

Chris Fahy

Middle School Math and Science

Mr. Fahy teaches to spark curiosity, confidence, and compassion in his students. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from CSU Chico, a Master’s degree in Education from Alliant International University, and a California Teaching Credential.

Outside the classroom, he enjoys adventures with his wife and 7-year-old son, traveling, catching live music, staying active, and geeking out over sports stats. A fan of Harry Potter and Pixar, he brings a fun spirit and creative flair to his teaching.

Salvatore Atti

Middle School PE and K-8 Music

Salvatore Atti, Tenor an award-winning alumni of San Francisco’s prestigious Merola Opera program. Mr. Atti is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance, a Master’s degree in Opera performance, along with a Post-Master’s Certificate. He has sung with many opera companies in the Boston area to acclaimed reviews. Mr. Atti also studied at Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in their famous AD program, where he performed Peter Quint in Turn of the Screw and Tito in La Clemenza di Tito. While in San Francisco Mr. Atti performed in the Schwabacher summer concert series and the grand finale, singing Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor and Leicester in Maria Stuarda. One review read that “the voices soared...it was a gut wrenching and magnificent experience demonstrating the expressive and musical gifts of opera”.

Mr. Atti performed with Cincinnati Opera in the workshop performance of Blind Injustice as the principal role of the defense attorney. He also participated in the workshop performance of If I Were You written by Jake Heggie, singing the principal role of Fabian with San Francisco Opera. He also performed excerpts for Opera America. Mr. Atti has performed with Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, Sacramento Choral Society, Opera Modesto, West Bay Opera, New Rochelle Opera, Berkeley Chamber Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, and the Boston Opera collaborative, where he was a board member primarily focused on music education. 

Mr. Atti has also been a featured soloist for numerous festivals and organizations throughout the state including, Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, Music in the Mountains, Auburn Symphony, Mendocino Music festival, and Bear Valley Music festival. He has also Music directed, and continues to assist with vocal studies as a vocal coach at Davis High School. Mr. Atti has performed internationally in Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Italy. He had the honor of participating in Verdi’s bicentennial celebration during which he sang Alfredo in La Traviata at the Verdi opera house in Busseto, Italy. During these performances, Mr. Atti was named piccolo Pavarotti. Mr. Atti is delighted to be on Faculty here at HSPS and brings his decade of teaching, directing experience, to the kids here on campus. Go Bears!

Juvenal Bermudez

Maintenance

My name is Juvenal Bermudez. I started working as Maintenance for Holy Spirit Parish School 1 year ago, before that I was working for Orinda Academy for 10 years. I am very happy to be here and I look forward to meeting all of the students and parents.

Doug Konovaloff

Extension Coordinator

My Name is Doug Konovaloff (aka Mr. K.)  This is my 7th year working at Holy Spirit. I served as the Fourth Grade Classroom aide for 5 years and this is my second year managing the After School Extension Program (or "Extension".) My family and I have been parishioners at Holy Spirit since moving to Land Park a little over 20 years ago. My daughter graduated from Holy Spirit Parish School in 2018 and Christian Brothers in 2022. She just completed her Sophomore year at the University of California Santa Barbara. My wife is a Homemaker and volunteers with Holy Spirit Church, delivering eucharist to homebound members of our parish. I received my bachelor's degree in Accounting from Whittier College. I've lived in Sacramento since 1970.  I spent 35 years at Delta Dental of California, retiring in 2018 as the Vice President of Operations for Government Contracting. I also volunteer as a sacristan at Holy Spirit Church.

Reyna Vallejo

Extension

My name is Reyna Vallejo. I grew up in Curtis Park with my two sisters. In 2022, I graduated from Saint Francis High School. Currently, I am a Junior at California State University, Sacramento. I plan on majoring in Communications of Speech disorders. I have been at Holy Spirit for three years. I love working with children, and I want to become a child speech therapist.

Can Cassidy

Extension

My Name is Can Cassidy. I grew up in Guilin, China. I owned a boutique clothing store in Guilin before I moved to the United States as an adult. I became a U.S. Citizen, met my husband, and we have two children, who are both students at HSPS (which is why I chose to work at the school). I enjoy to travel, cooking, and growing my own vegetables and flowers in our home garden. When I am not working you can find me spending time with my family.

Gabby Olander

Extension

My name is Gabriella Olander. I was born and raised in Sacramento, California. I've always had a deep passion for working with children and animals. I attended Holy Spirit School from Kindergarten through 8th grade alongside my three cousins, and graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 2021.

Following graduation, I began pursuing Early Childhood Education through online courses at Cosumnes River College. During this time, I also volunteered at Project R.I.D.E., a therapeutic horseback riding program that serves individuals with disabilities and special needs—an experience that further deepened my commitment to inclusive, compassionate care.

In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and singing. My long-term goal is to continue advancing my education in Early Childhood Education and make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

Frida Avila

Extension

My name is Frida Avila. I was born and raised here in Sacramento. I graduated and received my diploma from Cristo Rey High School this past year. I am now majoring to be a Medical Assistant at UEI College. While I was in high school I worked at Holy Rosary School in Woodland and helped with a daycare center in Elk Grove. I enjoy working with kids, especially here at Holy Spirit Parish School! The students, teachers and staff that attend this school are wonderful and amazing!

Tiyana Watson

Extension

My name is Tiyana Watson, born and raised in Sacramento, California. Graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 2017. Became a certified medical assistant from Brightwood College and graduated in 2018. I previously worked at Land Park Infant Center & Preschool as one of the infant teachers and now I am currently working at Holy Spirit Parish School. I have always had a passion for working with children since I was a young child but also wanted to explore other options before doing so. I am currently majoring in Child Development , Early Childhood Education at Sacramento City College. I am hoping to transfer to Sacramento State University in the Fall of 2027.