School Board Meeting Agendas
2009
2010
School Board Member Profiles
Russ Clavette
School Board Chairman since 2009 / School Board Member since 2006
Since 2006, Mr. Clavette has involved himself in various school projects that have supported the school in various ways such as participating in school committees, involving himself in the construction of the new playground, initiating the restoration of the schools website, and by contributing time to fundraisers during Catholic Schools Week.
Born and raised in the Central Maine area, Mr. Clavette recognized the consistent positive influence that the school has inspired in the community through the children. He is an active member of the Knight's of Columbus a Catholic men's fraternal organization. Mr. Clavette has over 16 years of electrical utility experience involving utilities across the Northeast including which includes over 10 years experience as a project technical lead in electrical substation engineering and design. Mr. Clavette maintains employment with a leading electric utility engineering consulting firm.
Mr. Clavette resides with his wife, daughter, and son in Sidney. His daughter proudly attends St. John Regional Catholic School and enjoys the school very much. As a convert, Mr. Clavette enjoys deepening his understanding of the Catholic Faith and spending time with his family. Other activities he enjoys include playing the guitar, gardening and outdoor recreation such as fishing and hunting.
Mr. Scott Giroux
School Board Member since 2009
Mr. Giroux has been a member of the School Board since September of 2009. He grew up in Fairfield where he attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parochial School for eight years graduating in 1965.
Scott and his wife, Anne have resided in Winslow and been members of St. John's since 1981. Scott taught high school mathematics for 30 years, the last 22 of which were at Winslow High School. Scott and Anne have four grown sons. Two, who are married and living in Orlando, FL and Stamford, CT, and two sons who reside in central Maine. Scott currently is a full time mathematics tutor for MSAD 49, working with 5th and 6th graders in that district's elementary schools.
As a school board member, Scott hopes to contribute to fostering catholic education as a viable option for families especially in a society that seems to have so many negative influences.
Janice Souviney
Director & Teacher of the Preschool/Daycare/Aftercare Program & Ex-Officio School Board Member
Mrs. Souviney began teaching at the preschool in the fall of 2000 and became the director in the fall of 2004. She has been part of the St. John Regional Catholic School family for over 20 years. Her daughter Katie, and sons Nick and Cody went through St. John's.
Mrs. Souviney maintains that the strong academics and moral values he children received at St. John was a great foundation for their educational experiences.
She enjoys spending time with her family, travel, watching sports (especially football and track and field), reading, and of course shopping!!
Kerry Smart
Director for Development and Public Relations / Ex-Officio School Board Member
Mrs. Smart maintains a valued position at the School as the Director for development and Public Relations. She has experience working in Higher Education throughout the state including Admissions Offices, Athletics and Advising.
Mrs. Smart enjoys spending time with her family at their camp on Messalonskee Lake, reading and running. Kerry is a part time cross country coach at Thomas College.
She lives in Waterville with her husband TJ and their two children, Hunter
and Gabriella who are students are St. John Regional Catholic School.
Mr. Jeffrey Wrigley
School Board Member since 2008
Mr. Wrigley is married to Keiran Wrigley and is the father of 5 sons; his oldest currently attends kindergarten at St. John Regional Catholic School.
Mr. Wrigley attended a local private Christian school and graduated from Messalonskee High School in Oakland. Jeff grew up Protestant and converted to Catholicism in 2005, he has been active in the parish; helping to establish, coach and play on the parish softball team, coordinating two summer series of Theology on Tap and speaking at various youth events.
Mr. Wrigley has worked his whole career in law enforcement, starting in his hometown of Oakland in 1991, before moving on to the Kennebec Sheriff's Office and eventually to the Maine Office of Attorney General where he is currently employed as a Detective.
As a board member, Mr. Wrigley brings a desire for education based on Catholic fundamentals, in a safe and protected environment where children can thrive.
Ms. Diane Charland
School Board Member since 2008
Mrs. Charland was born and raised in Winslow and as a child, she attended St. John Regional Catholic School and graduated from the eighth grade in 1962. She continued her catholic education at Mt. Merici Academy and graduated in 1966 and eventually became married to Richard Charland for 38 years. Together they raised two wonderful children, Carrie and Jeff. Today her children are grown and married with beautiful children of their own.
For twenty five years, Mrs. Charland has maintained a position at Taconnet Federal Credit Union. She has been on committees with the Credit Union League primarily working with the Ending Hunger Program as well as served on the Board of Directors of Partners in Ending Hunger.
Mrs. Charland has been active in the Daughters of Isabella, a Catholic organization based on Love, Charity and Friendship, since 2003 and been the Regent since of 2005. Being involved such as this clearly displays her philosophy of "People Helping People".
As a valued school board member and St. John's alumni, Mrs. Charland goal is to help remind other alumni of the importance of our school as a part of our parish and community."
Mr. Ryan Loubier
School Board Member since January 2009
Mr. Loubier was born and raised in Winslow, Maine where he attended St. John Regional Catholic School from K-5th Grade, and then went on to graduate from Winslow High School in 1996.
Mr. Loubier resides in Winslow with his wife, Heidi, and twin boys, Ethan & Kristopher, who will both be attending Kindergarten at St. Johns in the fall.
Mr. Loubier looks forward to being an active member of the St. John's School Board and helping out with school projects and fundraisers.
He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting and fishing and is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
Mr. Jim Mathieu
School Board Member since 2009
Mr. Mathieu is a lifelong Winslow resident and member of Corpus Christi Parish and attends St. John the Baptist Church. He has been active in the Parish as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Mr. Mathieu is also St. John Regional Catholic School Alumni.
Mr. Mathieu is a former 3-term member of Winslow Town Council as well as a former certified Zenger-Miller Instructor of Interpersonal People Skills. He conducted over 500 classes in interpersonal Skills with titles such as "Resolving Issues with Others", Giving feedback to help others, "Participating in Group Meetings".
Mr. Mathieu states he is honored to serve on the St. John's Regional Catholic School Board and takes very seriously the responsibilities in participating as an active board member. He is valued as he continuously contributes his thoughts, ideas and involvement, geared toward the success and advancement of St. John's Regional Catholic School.
Mr. Scott Giroux
School Board Member since 2009
(Profile Pending)
Mr. Brian Kelly
School Board Member since 2009
(Profile Pending)
Mr. Gerry Poissonier
School Board Member since 2009
(Profile Pending)
Mr. Bob Bizier
School Board Member since 2009
(Profile Pending)
