Saint Ann School Foundation
OUR HISTORY
In 1982, a small group of dedicated Saint Ann Parishioners decided to create a Foundation, independent of the Diocese of Venice. This 501c(3) Corporation is organized exclusively for the aid and support of Saint Ann School, a PRE-K - 8th grade school located in Naples, Florida. We provide full and partial scholarships for students qualifying for financial assistance at Saint Ann School.
OUR SCHOOL
: Home of the Dolphins
In 1956, Pastor Timothy Geary opened Saint Ann School to provide a Catholic education for the 100 families of the parish. While construction of the school’s initial buildings progressed, the Sisters of St. Joseph held classes in what today is known as Rooney Hall, under the giant banyan tree. Today we enjoy a state-of-the-art campus in beautiful downtown Naples. Saint Ann School, home of the dolphins, currently has 400 souls in Pre-K to 8th Grade and provides excellence in education of spirit, mind and body.
WELCOME
Our Saint Ann School Foundation is now commemorating four decades of unwavering commitment to Catholic Education in Naples. I am truly grateful to all of our incredible benefactors, whose support has been instrumental in our journey. Through their generous contributions, the Foundation has successfully built a brighter future for our beloved students, instituted a robust teacher incentive program, fortified our faith, enhanced our school, and enriched the entire community.
As we continue to strive for excellence, we kindly ask that you keep our students and community in your prayers, just as we hold you in ours. Together, with faith and determination, we can achieve incredible things for the betterment of our students and the community we proudly serve.
Pamela Macia, Executive Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tina Ferrao, Chairman
Shera Askar
Randall Byrnes
James Curvey
Ned Lautenbach
Maureen Minker
Allison Murray
Jim Otterbeck
Douglas Schumann
TRUSTEE EMERITUS
Jack Connors
Terry Flynn
Patrick Longe
Susan Morrison
Sam Semaan
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Pamela Macia, Executive Director
Pamela Macia has been with the Saint Ann School Foundation since 2007. Her three children, Anne Marie, Amanda, and Alberto, are all graduates of Saint Ann School. Pamela holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Marketing, from the University of Miami.
Before joining the Saint Ann School Foundation, Pamela was an Account Executive at McGuire Co. in Miami, where she managed the advertising and marketing accounts of exclusive real estate developments such as Fisher Island Club and Ocean Club in Miami, Tucker's Point in Bermuda, and PGA West in California.
Pamela moved to Naples with husband Alberto from Key Biscayne, Florida, and spends her time with her family, volunteers at Saint John Neumann High School, Saint Ann Church
Rev. William Davis, Pastor
First Profession: August 17, 1974
Final Profession: May 31, 1980
Ordination: June 12, 1982
Ministries:
Faculty: Salesianum School, Father Judge High School, Bishop Ireton High School, Northeast Catholic High School, De Sales University
Principal: Holy Name High School
Parochial Vicar: St. Ann Parish
Present Ministry: Pastor – St. Ann Parish – Naples, Florida
Michael Buskirk, Principal
Mr. Buskirk is the Principal of Saint Ann Catholic School, joining the faith community in 2019-2020. Most recently, Mr. Buskirk lived in Missouri for seven years where he worked for the Diocese of Jefferson City as a Math teacher and Principal.
He grew up in southwest Philadelphia, attended West Catholic High School, and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science where he received a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a teacher certificate. While in Missouri Mr. Buskirk obtained a master’s and specialist degree in Education Leadership with Superintendent certification from the University of Missouri.
He has achieved many accolades over the years most notably the Jacksonville Suns outstanding teacher award, and his previous school St. Francis Xavier was named best school in Jefferson City two years in a row under his leadership.