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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
Principal: Matthew J. Torano
Grade Levels: 9-12
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
Stay up-to-date on Cristo Rey Tampa events for families and students. See Upcoming Events
2021-2022 School Calendar (English)
Calendario Académico 2021-2022
CWSP Calendar
Stay up-to-date on the Work Study Program happenings. See Upcoming Events
Download 2021-2022 CWSP Calendar
Staff Directory
Meet the Cristo Rey Tampa team of professionals. Meet the Staff
Social Stream
News and Events
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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 largest network of high schools in the United States whose enrollment is limited to low-income youth. Cristo Rey Network delivers a distinctive approach to inner-city education that equips students with the knowledge, character, and skills to transform their lives. From freshman year, Cristo Rey schools establish a culture of high-expectations by blending rigorous academics, four years of professional work experience, Catholic moral values, and support for students to and through college.
Thirty-eight 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
- 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
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL***
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Newark, NJ
- New York City, NY
- Las Vegas, NV
- 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.
***Scheduled to open in 2022 or 2023.
****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
Sheri T. Brown, M.A.
Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development, Visit Tampa Bay
Joshua T. Keleske
Secretary & Governance Chair, Joshua T. Keleske, P.L.
John A. Mangin, Jr.
One America Financial Partners
Jeff Sparling
Chairman, Ernst & Young LLP
Christa Vutera
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Colleen M. Walters
BayCare Health Systems
David Weidner
Morgan Stanley
Ex Officio
Scott Morreale
President
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School & Corporate Work Study Program
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
Terrie A. Dodson-Caldevilla
Director of Communications & Public Relations
tdodson@cristoreytampa.org
(813) 621-8300 ext. 134
Teachers & Staff
(Alpha by last name)
Christopher Bisulca
Driver
Gianna Borst
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
Fr. Eddie Chincha, SDB
Director of Campus Ministry
Sim Clements
Chemistry & Physics Teacher
Faye Dixon
Food Service Coordinator
Rikki Dixon
Administrative Assistant
Luckner Exume
Driver
Peter Hannaford
Science Teacher
Fr. Joe Hannon, SDB
Theology Teacher & Guidance
Lanose Jean-Baptiste
Driver
Sharon Kimouche
English Teacher
Amanda Lafoe
Alumni Coordinator
Patrick Lambert
Theology Teacher
Kelly Larson
AP Language & AP Literature Teacher
Charles Leitzke
Social Studies Teacher
Shani Lenhart
Student Services Coordinator
Shane Matteson
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Erin McEntegart
School Counselor
Antonio Miranda
Math Teacher
Jose Montes
Transportation & Operations Manager
Nina Morales
Driver
Cari Murphy, Ph.D.
AP Biology Teacher
Martha Osorio-Cediel
Spanish Teacher
Juliann Rowe
Art History Teacher
Claudy Saint Louis
Transportation Relationship Manager
Katy Schroeder
Associate for Administration/Advancement
Andrew Straube
History Teacher and Athletics Director
Joe Tomaino
Advancement Associate
Ana Valero
Registrar and Enrollment
Earned by Students in 2020-2021
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.