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Shannon Cole is a Learning Consultant with a private consulting firm based in Princeton, NJ. Shannon’s background includes over 10 years of running her own I/T consulting firm. She donates her I/T skills to the capital campaign in multiple ways, including this website!
Gail Crotty is a graduate of William Paterson University. During her many work years she has held management positions for New Jersey Bell, has been an elementary school teacher, a Director of a nursery school and is presently working part-time as a travel agent.
Gail, married to John for 38 years, has three married children and four grandchildren. She has been a volunteer for the after-school program at Sisters Academy for a number of years and feels privileged to be part of such a wonderful school.
Pat Duffié is a member of the Board of Trustees of Mercy Center and is helping with the Sisters Academy Building Campaign. Pat is a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and St. Michael’s Hospital School of Nursing. She is an active Realtor and Owner of Brokers 3 Realtors in Rumson and Shrewsbury. She lives in Oceanport with her husband Ken. They have 3 sons, 1 daughter and enjoy their 10 grandchildren.
Sister Carol Henry, born in South Amboy, NJ, first came to Asbury Park in 1982 after a wonderful teaching career. In 1986, Sr. Carol established Mercy Center with the help and support of the Sisters of Mercy. As Executive Director, Sr. Carol has guided Mercy Center in developing four main programs: Emergency Services, Food Pantry, and Family Resource Center and Sisters Academy.
The Mercy charism on behalf of the economically disadvantaged is my passion and the results of poverty in this small shore town were--and still are--crushing for many families.
Judy Zazzali Hughes is a retired learning disabilities teacher-consultant and a former teacher. She graduated from Trinity University in Washington, D.C. and Fordham University. Judy enjoys the privilege of volunteering in the after-school program at Sisters Academy. The enthusiasm and determination of the students inspire her. She joined the capital campaign in 2005. Judy is a long-time resident of Spring Lake. In her spare time, Judy studies oil painting and enjoys the company of her children and five grandchildren.
Richard Jursca is President of the Board of Trustees for Mercy Center. He volunteers time for raising campaign funds and helping facilitate the building project for the much needed new school facility for Sister’s Academy. He is a management consultant with worldwide business experience, lives in Holmdel and believes that Ignatian Spirituality clearly teaches us that love is measured in deeds not words.
Dianne Meserlin has lived with her husband, Bob, in Spring Lake Heights for over 35 years. She worked at St. Catharine's in Spring Lake for 16 yrs, retiring in 1995. They raised four girls - all of whom are now married. They have 12 grandchildren that keep them very busy. Dianne has been involved with Sisters Academy since 2000 as a volunteer that teaches the girls physical exercise.
Sr. Mary Louise Miller, RSM became a member of the Board of Trustees of Mercy Center in 1986. She received her BA degree in Elementary and Special Education Summa Cum Laude from Kean University as well as her Masters degree in Administration and Supervision. She received her JD degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.
Sister holds certifications in Elementary and Special Education; Elementary School Principal; Chief School Administrator; Spiritual Direction; Land Use Planning and Civil Court Mediator/Arbitrator.
Sister Mary Lou has served as a principal in various inner city elementary schools throughout New Jersey. She has also run her own successful law firm. Sister is currently on the Board of Trustees of Georgian Court University.
Beverly's desire to serve has always been a part of her life. She made her commitment
a reality when she became a Peace Corp Volunteer in Micronesia from 1985 -1987. She continued her involvement with helping others as a first grade teacher at PS36 in NYC, retiring in 1998. Beverly has taught CCD at Holy Cross for seven years and now serves as an RSVP reader at Thurgood Marshall School in Asbury Park, NJ.
Gerald (Jerry) Radke recently retired from a career in reinsurance. He now spends his time with grandchildren, travel, boat-building and gardening. Jerry joined the Mercy Center Board in 2003 and is a member of the finance and building committees.
Mary Beth Radke retired from pharmacy and a science teaching career. She joined the Mercy Center Board in 2001, taught science at Sisters Academy during 2001-2002. Mary Beth is also busy with grandchildren and gardening. She is a member of the building committee and chairs the Sisters Academy Capital Campaign.
Laura Hughes Reilly joined the Sisters Academy Capital Campaign Committee in 2005. A graduate of both Red Bank Catholic and Georgetown University, Laura spent her post-college years working in advertising in Manhattan. She left the ad business to stay home with her young children and is now a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. Laura lives in Red Bank with her husband Patrick. When she is not out selling houses or home chasing the kids around her house, Laura enjoys yoga and photography.
Patrick Reilly recently joined the Sisters Academy Capital Campaign Committee. He also serves on the Alumni Association Board for Christian Brothers Academy, from which he graduated before moving on to Seton Hall University. Patrick is a CPA who currently works as the Vice President of Finance for Technology Crossover Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Patrick lives in Red Bank with his wife Laura and their children. If he is not in the office or home working on his house, you can usually find Patrick on the beach or the golf course.
Charlie Ruggirello has worked as the Director of Planning and Development for Mercy Center, which includes Sisters Academy, for over ten years. Charlie and his wife of over 35 years, Sandy Sasso Ruggirello, are long-term residents of Ocean Township, New Jersey.
Ellen Vopicka, Ph.D., is a retired Professor of Biology from Mercy College. She is an Associate of the Sisters of Mercy and volunteers time as a capital campaign grant writer for Sisters Academy. She also does grant writing as well as gardening for Mercy Center South Bronx.
