Faculty & Staff

Fr. Eduino T. Silveira

Pastor
pastor@olaparish.net

Father Eduino Silveira is happy that we have a very generous parish and community eager to serve the Lord and grow in faith and communion. He sees his ministry as listening, empowering, and encouraging the parishioners to be disciples of Jesus Christ. His goal is that we all may come to know how much God loves us and live in that love. He is excited that so many people are interested in expressing their faith in love for God and one another. He wants to help our parish family be a loving and welcoming community for all.

1971	With his family, he immigrated to the United States from the Azores Portugal. They settled in Providence, Rhode Island where he worked in jewelry factories and eventually at Dunkin Donuts.
1978	Entered the Seminary in the Azores
1981	Transferred St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park to study for the Diocese of Sacramento
1986	Ordained as a transitional Deacon
1986	Served at Presentation Parish
1987	Ordained a priest by Bishop Quinn Appointed as Associate Pastor OLA assisting Msgr. O’Connor and then Fr. McAllister He served for 14 years as Pastor of St. Elizabeth’s Parish He served 3 ½ years as Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Redding He served 15 ½ months as Pastor of St. Thomas Parish in Oroville He served 5 years at St. Philomene’s Parish in Sacramento
2014	He returned to serve at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

Mr. Robert Love

Principal
love@olaparish.net

Our Lady of the Assumption School is a special place where faith, education and community come together. At OLA we challenge our students to grow and develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially. Our purpose is to prepare students for a college preparatory high school while also instilling in them a sense that they are a part of something bigger than themselves. Our motto is Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love, and we foster in our students a responsibility to love and serve God, others, and themselves. We are a Eucharistic community, tied by our faith in Christ; a school community, bound by our traditions of academic excellence; and a family community, united in a spirit of love and togetherness. Community is the hallmark of the OLA experience. We have a wonderful faculty and staff that is deeply committed to our students, and we have parents, parishioners, and a pastor who do amazing things to support our school.

It is an honor and privilege to serve the OLA Parish and School community. I graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1990, worked as a technical writer in the Bay Area for a few years, and then became a teacher 1995. Our family moved to the Sacramento region in 1999 where I taught in Roseville public schools for 6 years. After completing graduate work for an administrative credential, I blended my love for my Catholic faith with my vocation as an educator and began my journey as a Catholic School administrator. I was blessed to land at OLA in 2006. I took a two year hiatus from OLA between 2017-2019, serving as a regional director for Catholic Schools in the Sacramento Diocese. In the summer of 2019 I returned home to OLA.

I am the proud and lucky father of two daughters, Katherine and Christine. I believe that a Catholic education truly teaches the whole child and is a lifelong blessing for those fortunate enough to receive it. I invite you to learn more about our wonderful school and parish community.

Mrs. Hellen Brassfield

Vice Principal

Mrs. Cori Llopis

Transitional Kindergarten
llopis@olaparish.net

My name is Cori Llopis and I've had a passion for teaching my whole life. I received my Early Childhood Education in the Sonoma County Area where I grew up. I was lucky enough to have met my husband, Jaime Llopis, of almost 30 years, in Sonoma county as well. I taught Pre-k for 11 years while he began his work in the athletic department at Jesuit High School in 1991. It was then that I retired and raised our boys. We watched proudly as they graduated in '13 & '14 from JHS.

I am grateful to be back and to be a part of the kinder rich program here at OLA.

We have always been surrounded by the Jesuit community and have felt blessed for it. We look forward to expanding that circle of friendship here at OLA.

Mrs. Alynn Wright

Grade 1
wright@olaparish.net

• 31^st year being a Catholic School Educator
• Psychology degree from Santa Clara University

While at Santa Clara I played volleyball and soccer. I was also a graduate assistant coach for the volleyball program. I began teaching part-time at Queen of the Apostles in 1983. In 1984, I accepted a full-time position at St. Frances Cabrini where I taught until 1986. My husband and I moved to Sacramento in 1986, and I began teaching in the Catholic Diocese. I began teaching at OLA in 2009. During my 31 years, I have taught PE, art appreciation, algebra, third grade, and this is my 21st year in first grade.

I have been happily married for 29 years to my husband Phil. We have 3 children: Chris, 27 who is doing pancreatic cancer research at the University of Texas Southwestern, Taryn, 25, who is the Athletic Director and PE teacher here at OLA, and Steven, 19, who is a freshmen and playing soccer at the University of Washington. I also coach volleyball at St. Francis High School. This year marks my 25th season. I love to travel, cook, exercise, and spend time with my family.

I love being able to bring my faith to the children and to see their excitement when they learn something new. Teaching is what I love to do.

Ms. Abigail Gulden

Grade 2

Ms. Krystle Nanoo

Grade 3

Mrs. Taryn Campbell

Grade 4
twright@olaparish.net

• P.E. Teacher/Athletic Director
• Catholic School Alumni
• The University of Montana-Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

I choose to work at OLA because of the family feel, great community, and great education.

Mrs. Kathie Penney

Grade 5
penney@olaparish.net

• OLA Alumni
• Mother two OLA alumni
• BA and Teaching Credential from UC San Diego

I believe in Catholic education because I am a product of Catholic Education and appreciate my parents giving me that opportunity. I have taught for over thirty years and there is no place I would rather be than teaching fifth grade here at Our Lady of the Assumption School.

I have been married for twenty-five years, and we have two children. Our daughter is a Senior at Loyola Marymount and our son is a Senior at UCLA. I feel that OLA gave my children the spiritual and academic foundation they needed to be successful adults.

Mrs. Jacqui Amil

Grade 5

Mrs. Molly Blum

Grade 6

Mr. Joseph Lagomasino

Grade 7
Lagomarsino@olaparish.net

OLA 2007 Alum
Jesuit High School 2011 Alum
Idaho State University Alum 2016

I am Mr. Lagomarsino, and I am the Athletic Director and PE Teacher here at OLA. I attended OLA from Kindergarten to 8th grade. At OLA I played all the sports available to me, and OLA is where I learned to love sports. After OLA, I attended Jesuit High School where I played multiple sports, but I excelled at rugby. Rugby allowed me to get a scholarship to attend Idaho State University. I was able to play rugby at an advanced level as well as improve my knowledge of Physical Education. I am very passionate about physical education and sports. I use that passion to help motivate and improve OLA students' knowledge and physical abilities. I began working at OLA in 2018 as the First Grade Teachers Assistant. The next year I was hired to be the Athletic Director and PE Teacher. OLA has a long and successful history in the area of sports. I plan on improving OLA’s athletic program even more so, during my time here at OLA.

OLA is a wonderful community to grow up in. If you have any questions or just would like more information on OLA’s Athletic Program please feel free to email me at Lagomarsino@olaparish.net.

Ms. Jenny Jessee

Grade 8

Dear OLA community,

I am humbled and honored to introduce myself to you as the 8th grade home room and language arts teacher. I arrive at OLA entering my 13th year as a diocesan teacher and 20th year as an educator. I am so excited to become a part of this community, both as a teacher and member of the parish. Joining me on my new journey are my bride, AnaLisa, our two boys Andrew (a junior at UNR), Cameron (a senior at Rio) and our daughter, who is currently a student at OLA. I look forward to sharing my love for all things English with the students and becoming a member of the team at OLA who educates our students to give their “Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love.”

Sincerely,
Ms. Jenny Jessee

Mrs. Erin Bear

Computers

Ms. Casey McCormick

Math – Grades 5-8
mccormick@olaparish.net

My name is Casey McCormick and I am very happy to teach 5-8th Accelerated Math at OLA.

I am 100% a product of and committed to Catholic education. As a child, I attended St. Mel school for all 9 years of grammar school before choosing Loretto High School. Upon graduation I moved to Boston where I continued my Catholic education, receiving both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston College. While a student at BC, I fought for the right to do my student teaching in a Catholic grammar school because I knew without a doubt that that was the direction I wanted for my career. I began my teaching career in the Boston suburbs teaching 5th grade before returning home to Sacramento. Since my return in 2004, I have taught in a variety of roles at Holy Family and then Holy Trinity before coming to OLA. It was when I became a full time math teacher that I truly found the passion that drives me.

Simply put, I believe I radiate a passion for mathematics as well as for middle school children. I am a lifelong learner who actively seeks out professional development and new ways to engage children in learning, and more importantly, loving mathematics. I am a member of the world’s greatest PLC - a collection of math teachers from around the country and world who collaborate daily via Twitter and blogs. Through these interactions with the most extraordinary teachers, I have learned and grown a great deal. I believe all children have what it takes to succeed in math and it is our job as educators to instill a love of learning in them.

Ms. Cristina Cibotar

Music – Grades K-8
cibotar@olaparish.net

M.A. Degree of Symphonic Orchestra Artist
Chamber Ensemble Artist
Professor from State University of Art in Chisihau, the Republic of Moldova.

As the music teacher at OLA for the past eleven years, my primary goal is to connect every student to the world by developing a true appreciation of music. I strive to nurture the diverse talents of my students and encourage them to continue to grow and succeed. I hope, in turn, music will matter to my students as well!

Teaching Experience

2001- present: music teacher OLA School. The program consists of teaching music theory, music history, instruments and vocals to Kindergarten through Eighth grade. I also direct the choir at school liturgies, and I compose and direct the Christmas program involving the entire student body.

1997-present: Private instructions: piano, violin, and theory all ages. Some students are members of the Sacramento Symphony Orchestra. Presently, some former students are majoring in music at various universities. 2009-present: Instructor of violin at William Jessup University.

1999-2003: Chamber instructor at First Baptist Church.

1993-1997: Violin and piano teacher Music School Stauceni, Moldova.

Orchestra Experience

As a substitute I perform in the following orchestras when needed:

• Reno Philharmonic Orchestra
• Modesto Symphony Orchestra
• Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra
• Napa Valley Symphony Orchestra
• California Chamber Orchestra
• Russian Chamber Orchestra
• Stockton Opera-Theater Orchestra
• Stockton Symphony Orchestra

Member of the orchestra for one of Josh Groban’s concerts.
Member of the orchestra for one of Manhattan Steamroller’s concerts.
I also performed in the following orchestras on full time basis from 1993-1999:

• Orchestra of the Opera-Theater Studio in Moldova
• Member of the Violinists of Moldova.

Music Production

“Two of us”: A CD consisting of a compilation of compositions for violin.

Travel Experience

Various concert tours through Spain, Italy, Germany, Russia, and Romania from 1993-1999.

“When we sing, we pray twice”~ Saint Augustine

TBA

Physical Education/Athletic Director

Mrs. Rodora Antonio

Science (Grades 6-8)
antonio@olaparish.net

I will be teaching science to grades 5 th through 8th this year. This is my fourth year at OLA School. I feel that I’m so blessed and fortunate to be part of this great faculty.

I graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Math and Science. I have been teaching for seventeen years in the fields of Science and Math.

It is my hope that this school year will be a great one for all of us. Let us enjoy it and work together toward a very positive and productive year.

I am hoping this year will be A Year of Learning in a Spirit of Fun.

Mr. Jason Dal Porto

Resource Teacher

Ms. Anna Geary

Librarian/STEM Teacher

Mrs. Donna Eaddy

Administrative Assistant
eaddy@olaparish.net

• Catholic School Alumni
• Mother of five OLA Alumni

I’d rather be here than anywhere else. This is HOME! My five children all attended OLA School with the last graduating in 1993. They have given me nine grandchildren (best part)!

I was hired by Msgr. O’Conner in 1987 as cook/housekeeper for the Rectory. I became the Parish Secretary/Wedding Coordinator in 1990 and remained the cook for Fr. McAllister until his death in 2005. I worked as Secretary/Wedding coordinator for Fr. Brendan McKeefry until 2009. I “retired” for two years to move up the coast, but returned in 2011, and here I am back cooking for Fr. Eduino.

Elisabeth Gustorf

Advancement Director
advancement@olaparish.net

Coming Soon!

Mrs. Sarah Beck

Preschool Director

Ms. Christy Ahdan

Kits Preschool Teacher

Ms. Mariah Cortez

Pre-K Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Lorena Rojas Aguilar

Extension Director
extension@olaparish.net

Fr. Eduino T. Silveira

Pastor
pastor@olaparish.net

Father Eduino Silveira is happy that we have a very generous parish and community eager to serve the Lord and grow in faith and communion. He sees his ministry as listening, empowering, and encouraging the parishioners to be disciples of Jesus Christ. His goal is that we all may come to know how much God loves us and live in that love. He is excited that so many people are interested in expressing their faith in love for God and one another. He wants to help our parish family be a loving and welcoming community for all.

1971	With his family, he immigrated to the United States from the Azores Portugal. They settled in Providence, Rhode Island where he worked in jewelry factories and eventually at Dunkin Donuts.
1978	Entered the Seminary in the Azores
1981	Transferred St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park to study for the Diocese of Sacramento
1986	Ordained as a transitional Deacon
1986	Served at Presentation Parish
1987	Ordained a priest by Bishop Quinn Appointed as Associate Pastor OLA assisting Msgr. O’Connor and then Fr. McAllister He served for 14 years as Pastor of St. Elizabeth’s Parish He served 3 ½ years as Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Redding He served 15 ½ months as Pastor of St. Thomas Parish in Oroville He served 5 years at St. Philomene’s Parish in Sacramento
2014	He returned to serve at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

Deacon Michael Tateishi

Deacon
deacon@olaparish.net

Michael Tateishi was ordained in 1992 with the last formation group to be ordained by the Most Reverend Francis Quinn. His formation as deacon has been influenced by Bishop Quinn's gentle way and devotion to service. His formation continues towards those ends.

Tracy Urban

Faith Formation Coordinator