University of Chicago
MST (Master in the Science of Teaching), B.A. (Psychology)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level I (ages 3-6) and Level II (ages 6-9) Certificates

Carrie Griffith began her career as a counselor in a residential treatment center for children with emotional/behavioral disorders. Once her own children came along, she began working in school settings with primary-aged children, as both a teacher and as a program director. Moving to North Carolina, she spent 25 happy years as a teacher and then Director of St. Raphael Preschool. She was instrumental in bringing the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program to the Preschool; upon retirement from the directorship, she has been committed to expanding this rich faith formation program to the primary grades at Saint Raphael Catholic School.

BFA - William Paterson University
Art Education and Graphic Design

Mrs. Messina initiated the art program at SRCS in 2001. She has also taught advertising design at the Montclair Art Museum and New York University School of Continuing Education. Mrs. Messina has ten years’ experience in advertising as a Senior Art Director in New York City where she won a John Caples Award and Direct Marketing Creative Guild Awards for her design in advertising. Many art projects at SRCS reflect her design experience and love of art history. Mrs. Messina teaches art clubs after school. She and her husband, Michael, have three children. Mrs. Messina was the 2015 recipient of the Diocese of Raleigh Lewis Award which recognizes excellence in teaching. She is a member of the National Art Educators Association.

BA in Music - Northern Arizona University
MA in Global Studies - University of North Carolina Greensboro

Angela Santucci has taught drama and music at Saint Raphael since 2015. She performs regularly with the North Carolina Master Chorale, North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Opera and has also appeared on stage with the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, City Ballet, and Burning Coal Theatre. She has served on the boards of directors for Burning Coal Theatre and the North Carolina Master Chorale. Ms. Santucci maintains a private voice and piano studio and also conducts musicals and directs shows for local schools and theatre companies.