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From Our President
On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, it is with tremendous pride that I welcome you to the Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School website.
We are a unique school of diverse students who work hard to be successful, despite limited financial means, combining a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with professional work experience. We have an educational model that empowers our students with the necessary skills to grow into mature and confident people who are ready for success in college…and in life!
We are grateful to receive tremendous support from so many of our friends in the Tampa Bay community:
- Large companies who believe in and hire our students through our innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
- Volunteers who help our students meet the challenges of being in a rigorous and unique high school college preparatory environment.
- Generous donors who help us every day, to raise the necessary capital on behalf of our students, who are receiving a quality education in conjunction with the invaluable corporate work experience necessary to be successful.
What you will see, as you explore our website, are glimpses of the environment that Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School offers daily to our students and families with whom we educate and work. You will see we are all proud of the fact that we prepare our students for their college experience, and to make a positive difference in our world!
Guided by the mission of the Salesians of Don Bosco, whose life’s work is to educate underprivileged youth, Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School is driven to provide the best possible environment for the students we are privileged to educate.
Welcome to Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School. We are grateful for your support of our students.
A Word
From Our President
On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, it is with tremendous pride that I welcome you to the Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School website.
We are a unique school of diverse students who work hard to be successful, despite limited financial means, combining a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with professional work experience. We have an educational model that empowers our students with the necessary skills to grow into mature and confident people who are ready for success in college…and in life!
We are grateful to receive tremendous support from so many of our friends in the Tampa Bay community:
- Large companies who believe in and hire our students through our innovative Corporate Work Study Program.
- Volunteers who help our students meet the challenges of being in a rigorous and unique high school college preparatory environment.
- Generous donors who help us every day, to raise the necessary capital on behalf of our students, who are receiving a quality education in conjunction with the invaluable corporate work experience necessary to be successful.
What you will see, as you explore our website, are glimpses of the environment that Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School offers daily to our students and families with whom we educate and work. You will see we are all proud of the fact that we prepare our students for their college experience, and to make a positive difference in our world!
Guided by the mission of the Salesians of Don Bosco, whose life’s work is to educate underprivileged youth, Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School is driven to provide the best possible environment for the students we are privileged to educate.
Welcome to Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School. We are grateful for your support of our students.
General Info
Quick Info
Admissions
Prospective families can Apply online, sign up for Welcome Wednesdays and Panther for a Day, an register for Open House. Apply Now
School Calendar
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CWSP Calendar
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Staff Directory
Meet the Cristo Rey Tampa team of professionals. Meet the Staff
News and Events
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Our Mission and Vision
Cristo Rey Tampa High School provides the environment and opportunities to integrate active faith with high standards for life.
- Fosters growth in faith and reason
- Encourages hard work, commitment and discipline at studies, work and life
- Works with home, community and corporate partners in creating future leaders
- Motivates young people to know and love God and to embrace the gift of life and service
- Builds the Kingdom of God now and for eternity
About the Cristo Rey Network
Thirty-seven Cristo Rey schools located in 24 states provide a quality, Catholic, college preparatory education to almost 12,000 young people who live in urban communities with limited educational options.
To learn more about the Cristo Rey Network, click here.
- Atlanta, GA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Brooklyn, NY
- Charleston, SC***
- Chicago, IL*
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- East Bay, CA
- Fort Worth, TX
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Lawrence, MA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL**
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Newark, NJ
- New York City, NY
- North Las Vegas, NV
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Philadelphia, PA
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC***
- Richmond, VA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA**
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Takoma Park, MD
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Washington, D.C.
- Waukegan, IL
**Schedule to open in 2020.
***Feasibility study underway.
Salesian
Schools
All those within Don Bosco’s spiritual family share his educational method, popularly called “The Preventive System,” which focuses on developing the whole person – body, heart, mind and spirit. It seeks to prevent the need for punishment by placing the child in an environment in which he or she is encouraged to be the best they can be. It is a congenial, friendly and holistic approach to education. The basic principle of this system is a deep understanding and love for young people and their problems. The Salesian charism continues Don Bosco’s vision and responds to a great need felt by young people to “know that they are loved.” Significantly, Don Bosco’s example and educational methods have inspired a Gospel lifestyle which leads to holiness in life, as witnessed in the lives of those who have embraced Don Bosco’s experience and made it their own.
For more information on the Eastern Province of the Salesians of Don Bosco, please visit: www.salesians.org
Our Board of Directors
Scott Bartholmey, CPA
GenerX Generators, LLC
Robert Chapman
Vice-Chair, Bush Ross, P.A.
Carlos del Castillo
Spectrum
Albert Docobo
American Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
William "Bill" Garrett
President, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Joe Grote
Vice-Chair, Aerosonic
Horatio Jones
Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital
Eileen Kamerick
Treasurer, Independent Senior Advisor
John A. Mangin, Jr.
One America Financial Partners
Ron Moore
Secretary, Providence Benefit Solutions, LLC
Scott Riley
Chairman, Fintech, Inc.
Marcelo J. Sempe
Marcelo J. Sempe, CPA
David Weidner
Morgan Stanley
Christopher Yarnold
BayCare Health Systems
Ex Officio
Neal Herman
Board Chair-Emeritus
Robbins Property AssociatesScott Morreale
President
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School & Corporate Work Study ProgramFr. Franco Pinto, SDB
Mission Identity
Director of Mary Help of Christians Center (Salesian Society of Florida, Inc.), Director of Mission, Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High SchoolFr. Steve Ryan, SDB
Salesians of Don Bosco
Provincial DelegateBoard Member Emeritus
Monica McInnis Amster
Avesta
Brad Baumgardner
Formerly of The Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay
David Cross
Coca Cola Beverages of Florida
Dan French
Avesta
Richard Gonzmart
Columbia Restaurant Group
Joshua Keleske
Trusted Counsel of Tampa Bay
Pastor Gregory Powe+
Revealing Truth Ministries/Greg Powe Ministries
Fr. John Serio, SDB
Provincial Delegate
Tina Marie Scotland
The Lyfe Magazine, TMHP, Inc.
Lincoln Tamayo
Academy Prep Center of Tampa
+deceased
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Teachers & Staff
Fr. Eddie Chincha, SDB
Theology
Corie DiPhillippo
Alumni Coordinator
Peter Hannaford
Science Teacher
Fr. Joe Hannon, SDB
Theology Teacher & Guidance
Taryn Kendig
Science Teacher
Sharon Kimouche
English Teacher
David Laietta
Science Teacher
Patrick Lambert
Art History Teacher & Campus Minister
Charles Leitzke
Social Studies Teacher
Tromoui Malone
Science Teacher
Shane Matteson
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Jamiel Maze
Language Arts/Journalism Teacher
Audrey Merck
Theology Teacher, Campus Minister and Communications
Antonio Miranda
Math Teacher
Jose Montes
Transportation Manager
Nina Morales
Driver
Martha Osorio-Cediel
Spanish Teacher
Ana Paz
Administrative Assistant
Claudy Saint Louis
Driver
Katy Schroeder
Associate for Administration/Advancement
Andrew Straube
History Teacher, Athletic Director
Helen Szakeres
Driver
Joe Tomaino
Advancement Associate
Ana Valero
Registrar and Enrollment
Marimar Velaz-Rivero
College and Career Counselor
Earned by Students in 2018-2019
AP courses offered
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Student Body Enrolled in AP Courses
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Get In Touch
Location: Mary Help of Christians, Inc.
6400 East Chelsea Street
Tampa, Florida 33610
Telephone: (813) 621-8300
Email: info@cristoreytampa.org
School Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.