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Principal: Matthew J. Torano
Grade Levels: 9-12
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Our Mission and Vision
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School, a Catholic college preparatory school and work study program sponsored by the Salesians of Don Bosco, forms underserved young men and women who will actively live faith, hope, and love. Through the educational approach of St. John Bosco and under the protection of Mary Help of Christians, we create an environment of trust and loving kindness.
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian 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
The Cristo Rey Network® is the only network of high schools in the country that integrate four years of rigorous college preparatory academics with four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program. Comprised of 38 Catholic, career focused, college preparatory schools, the Cristo Rey Network delivers a powerful and innovative approach to education that equips students from families of limited economic means with the knowledge, character, and skills to achieve their aspirations.
While Cristo Rey® schools are locally owned and operated, the Cristo Rey Network national office protects the integrity of the movement and advances school excellence and innovation by
- Surfacing, scaling, and standardizing effective practices across all schools through professional development offerings, convenings, and consultation in academics, college enrollment and completion, Corporate Work Study Program, performance measurement, and governance;
- Facilitating new school growth through development and implementation of a national growth plan and support for new schools;
- Supporting mission accountability – as defined by the Mission Effectiveness Standards –through school evaluations and data analysis; and
- Stewarding national branding, visibility, and fundraising.
To learn more about the Cristo Rey Network, click here.
- Atlanta, GA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Brooklyn, NY
- Chicago, IL*
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Durham, NC
- East Bay, CA
- Fort Worth, TX
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Lawrence, MA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Newark, NJ
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Orange County, CA****
- Philadelphia, PA
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Tucson, AZ
- Washington, D.C.
- Waukegan, IL
*Chicago has 2 schools.
****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
Vice-chair, GenerX Generators, LLC
Dr. Haywood Brown
University of South Florida
Sheri T. Brown, M.A.
Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development, Visit Tampa Bay
Eileen Kamerick
Joshua T. Keleske
Secretary & Governance Chair, Joshua T. Keleske, P.L.
John A. Mangin, Jr.
One America Financial Partners
Luana Martucci de Paloma
Best Florida Rentals, LLC
Andrew Panega
Retired
Ryan Robinson
Citi
Jeff Sparling
Chairman, Ernst & Young LLP
Christa Vutera
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Colleen Walters
BayCare
David Weidner
Morgan Stanley
Chris Yarnold
Salesian Cooperator
Ex Officio
Patrick Liang, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Fr. Franco Pinto, SDB
Mission Identity
Director of Mary Help of Christians Center (Salesians Society of Florida, Inc.), Director of Mission, Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School
Fr. Michael Conway, SDB
Salesians of Don Bosco
Provincial Delegate
Board Member Emeritus
Monica McInnis Amster
Avesta
Brad Baumgardner
Formerly of The Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay
Deacon William Garrett
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School (Ret.)
Richard Gonzmart
Columbia Restaurant Group
Neal Herman
Robbins Property Associates
Horatio Jones
Wells Fargo
Scott Riley
Board Chair Emeritus, Fintech
Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB
Founding Director
Tina Marie Scotland
The Lyfe Magazine, TMHP, Inc.
Marcelo Sempe, CPA
Fr. John Serio, SDB
Provincial Delegate
Lincoln Tamayo
Academy Prep Center of Tampa
Theresa Whitney
Coca Cola Beverages of Florida
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
(Alpha by last name)
Terrie A. Dodson-Caldevilla
Director of Communications & Public Relations
tdodson@cristoreytampa.org
(813) 621-8300 ext. 134
Vanessa Vasquez
Vice President - Corporate Work Study Program
vvasquez@cristoreytampa.org
(813) 537-2414
Teachers & Staff
(Alpha by last name)
Keith Aeschbach
P.E. Teacher & Assistant Campus Minister
Sharon Bennett
Data Processor/Front Office
Sim Clements
Chemistry & Physics Teacher
Faye Dixon
Food Service Coordinator
Rikki Dixon
Administrative Assistant
Luckner Exume
Driver
Kyle Fennesy
Math Teacher
Elvis Gutierrez
Theology Teacher
Peter Hannaford
Science Teacher
Fr. Joe Hannon, SDB
Theology Teacher & Guidance
Lanose Jean-Baptiste
Driver
Sharon Kimouche
English Teacher
Kelly Larson
AP Language & AP Literature Teacher/ Dean of Curriculum & Instruction
Chuck Leitzke
Psychology Teacher
Shani Lenhart
AVID Teacher & Dean of Student Growth
Shane Matteson
Leadership Teacher & Dean of Culture
Erin McEntegart, LCSW
School Counselor
Jose Montes
Transportation & Operations Manager
Cari Murphy, Ph.D.
AP Biology Teacher
Martha Osorio-Cediel
Spanish Teacher
Laura Persaud
English & Art History Teacher
Christie Rosario-Cruz
Assistant Campus Ministry
Claudy Saint Louis
Transportation Relationship Manager
Katy Schroeder
Associate for Administration/Advancement
Jennifer Smith
Director of College Counseling
Andrew Straube
History Teacher and Athletics Director
Dorothea Sutton
Driver
Joe Tomaino
Advancement Associate
Ana Valero
Admissions Coordinator
Mark Yarnold
Client Relations Manager
Earned by Students in 2021-2022
AP courses offered
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Student Body Enrolled in AP Courses
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Location: Mary Help of Christians Center
6400 East Chelsea Street
Tampa, Florida 33610
Telephone: (813) 621-8300
Fax: (813) 433-5249
Email: info@cristoreytampa.org
School Hours: M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.