The school board serves as an advisory board to the parish and school administration. We are here to support the mission and Catholic values of the school and to ensure that it continues to provide a high-quality, Christ-centered education for our children. We have a wonderful board who works tirelessly to support the school and its staff. We are here to listen and to work together to make our school the best it can be. Please email the School Board with any questions, comments, or concerns: [email protected].
The Chairperson of the School Board will be elected prior to the end of the year for the following school year. New and current Board members are eligible for election to this position.
Some of the areas that the school board focuses on are:
- Academic excellence and curriculum consultation
- Enrollment and marketing
- Finance and budget
- Facilities and maintenance
- Safety and security
- Strategic planning and long-term vision
Standing Committees:
- Planning – collaborate with the administration to assess the school’s needs, and monitor the long-range school plan
- Building & Grounds – address needs of the building and grounds including planning; make recommendations for the better use of educational facilities and to propose new facilities as the need arises
- Policy – address policy needs, review policy drafts, and propose any policy changes
- Nominations – oversee outreach, usually in the beginning of each calendar year, to School and Parish community for submission of applications, review applications of prospective Board members and communicate them to the Board; communicate with applicants and provide School Board information to new members once approved
- Security & Safety – routinely assess safety needs and address gaps in security; propose and then assist in facilitating any safety training for School staff
- Academics – collaborate with the Principal to monitor outcomes; propose any suggested ways to strengthen the basic academic program; recommend and then assist, if needed, in the implementation of enhancement programs for teachers and students
Ad Hoc Committees:
- PTO – report on functions planned and executed by the parent-teacher organization
- Athletics – report on enrollment in athletic programs of CYO and inform Board of participation in CYAA athletics
- Development – plan overall development of the school including marketing, case statement, and development fund campaign, as well as community outreach
- Finance – act as a liaison between the Parish Finance Council to assist, if needed, in the preparation of the Parish Budget develop the annual budget and present regular financial reports to the full Board
- Spiritual Life – report on activities and needs of the Spiritual Life Committee
Tucker Gauvain (Chair)
My name is Tucker Gauvain and I am very pleased to contribute to the St. Leo the Great school board. Our family has been a part of the St. Leo community for many years. My wife, Erin, grew up as a parishioner and attended both St. Leo and LCHS. We met in college at Villanova University and were married here at STLG. We have four sons, all enrolled in St. Leo— Chase (7th), Luke (6th), Beau (3rd), and Jack (K).
I am the president of Arthrex Lancaster, a surgical sales and consulting company throughout central and eastern PA. My primary focus there is the growth and development of our people. I am pleased to contribute in a similar fashion to the growth and development of our young generation at SLTG.
Michele Bertini
My name is Michele Bertini and I grew up in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia where I attended Holy Family School from grades 1-8. I graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. I worked as a nurse in various roles before taking a long-term sabbatical to stay home and raise my children: Anthony age 3, Lucy age 1, with one on the way, and one in heaven. I have been a parishioner of Saint Leo the Great since 2020 when I married my husband, Gabe, and moved to Lancaster. We are hoping to send our children to Saint Leo’s School and I am here with the School Board to start engaging with the school. I will be heading the Policy committee.
Frank Camarota
Frank Camarota is in his first year on the Saint Leo the Great School Board. He is Managing Director and Counsel at Travelers Bond and Specialty Insurance. Frank and his wife Tiffanie have been parishioners at Saint Leo the Great since they moved to Lancaster in early 2016. They have been blessed with three children, Katherine (SLTG Class of 2030), Elizabeth, and Joseph (SLTG Class of 2035).
Frank is a proud graduate of the Catholic school system and looks forward to serving a truly special community in Saint Leo the Great.
Ryan Green
My name is Ryan Green, and I have three children attending the school: Joseph, Conor, and Daniel. My wife Sara and I belong to Saint Leo the Great Parish, and we are very grateful for the wonderful education and community that the school provides. In addition to being the chair of the school board, I lead the Safety and Security subcommittee team.
I attended catholic elementary (LaSalle) and high school (Holy Name) in Reading, PA and earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Millersville University. Outside of school, I coach CYAA boy’s baseball teams and I work in regulatory compliance at a biopharmaceutical company.
Christina Hoover
Hello! My name is Christina Hoover. St. Leo The Great School is a family affair for us: My husband Matt is a St. Leo alumni, my mother in law Sharon runs the office, and my sister in law Lora is head of St. Leo’s café. My niece Adrienne is in 7th grade and my nephew Anthony is in 4th grade. I have 2 children, Marissa and Luca. Marissa is in Kindergarten with Mrs. M. & Luca is starting in the 2yr old preschool at Noah’s Ark. My husband and I are both educators. He teaches 5th grade at LS and I am a reading specialist in the Hempfield School District. I am entering my 13th year of teaching this year. We live in Mount Joy. I look forward to volunteering on this board and being in a more active role at St. Leo The Great School. Wishes to all for a wonderful, happy & healthy school year!
John Kauffman
Hello! My name is John Kauffman and this is my second year serving on the School Board. My wife Becky and I have been married for 13 years have two children Zoey Kauffman (6th Grade) and Nora Kauffman (3rd Grade) attending St. Leo the Great School. We live in Columbia and I am a graduate of LCHS and Millersville University. My wife Becky is an RN in the Labor and Delivery sector and I am in the world of Sales at Kleen Rite Corporation. I have a passion for the game of basketball and you may find me volunteering with the girl’s basketball program here at St. Leo. St. Leo the Great School has been a blessing for our family and we look forward to another great school year.
Sean MacLaughlin
I grew up in Hershey and was active in my family’s parish of St. Joan of Arc. I graduated from Penn State University followed by Drexel University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008. I currently work as a Physical Therapist at Prana Functional Manual Therapy in downtown Lancaster. Throughout my career, I have had several educational roles including clinical instructor, residency director and mentor, and adjunct professor. My wife, Katie, and I have two boys, Liam (7th) and Connor (3rd) at SLTG. Although our boys have only been at this school for one year, we have been impressed with the community at SLTG that has welcomed our family as if we’ve been a part of it for years.
Katie and I have coached several of Liam and Connor’s CYAA sports teams. We feel that lessons from sports can serve as extensions of the classroom. I look forward to helping the SLTG board and school by bringing my skills as a listener, educator, and coach.
Alex Sahd
Hello, my name is Alex Sahd. My wife, Mai-Lynn, and I have two children, Peter and Annaliese, who attend St. Leo the Great. Having both received Catholic education at the primary and high school levels, my wife and I did not hesitate to enroll our children at SLTG when they reached school age.
What initially seemed like a decision centered on what we, as parents, wanted for our children quickly became something deeper—something that reflects what we value as a family. Through their Catholic education and the nurturing support of their teachers, Peter and Annaliese have grown tremendously in both their faith and academics, and we are excited to continue watching them flourish.
I am eager to be part of this engaged and talented school board and look forward to contributing my skills while helping propel our school to even greater heights in service of our students, teachers, and families.
Daniel Valore
I oversee litigation management and minimize insurance related risk exposure for a variety of for-profit and non-profit clientele. My wife and I have two children who attend SLTG (6th and 4th grade). This will be my first year serving on the board and I look forward to a productive year.
