Board's Welcome
St. Joseph Academy was founded on the call to serve our Church and our community, forming young disciples whose hearts are on fire with love for Christ. Our Board of Directors is dedicated to the proper education of our children, understanding that this plays an integral role in their development and the betterment of society.
At St. Joseph Academy our students are provided with a solid academic foundation, and with the knowledge of who they are and why they were created. We seek to nurture our students’ gifts and talents, equipping them with the faith, knowledge and skills that they will need to answer God’s call as they journey through life. Through the faith formation and academic excellence that we are committed to offering, we hope to raise up the next generation of saints.
May the one who guarded the Savior guide us.
St. Joseph, Pray for Us
Roberta Skoko
Melanie DiGiantommaso
Sandro Rajkovic
Sandro is husband to Jelena and father to three children. He has been an accountant for 7 years, completing his degree at the University of Cape Breton where he was also on a soccer scholarship. Sandro attained his CPA in 2020. He is a senior manager at Henderson Partner’s LLP in Oakville and has been with the company for 5 years. Before becoming an accountant, Sandro played professional soccer in Europe and Australia. He is a proud member of St. Anthony Croatian Catholic Church in Welland, and looks forward to seeing the fruits of St. Joseph Academy.
Melanie is a wife to Donny and a mother to five children. After living in Oakville for 20 years, they are now proud "landed immigrants" in the Diocese of St. Catharines! With over 21 years of experience in hospitality, including working as a Suite Attendant in the corporate boxes and the Toronto Maple Leafs' Board of Directors Lounge at Scotiabank Arena, Melanie has honed her public relations skills and developed a deep ability to connect with people. Her reversion to the faith inspired her intense involvement in various Catholic initiatives, including three years as a Regional Director and school prayer visitor with The Rosary Apostolate. Melanie hopes to be an instrument of encouragement in the mission of revitalizing Catholic Education through St. Joseph Academy.
Roberta is wife to Ante and mother to three children. She holds a Bachelor of English Language and Literature with a Minor in Dramatic Arts. Roberta became a member of the Ontario College of Teachers in 2012. She is currently working toward her Master of Theological Studies through St. Augustine’s Seminary. This is her thesis year, with a focus on ‘The Marian Principle.’ Stay-at-home mother and assistant to her realtor husband, Roberta felt the call to found this school in August of 2024. As God continues to open doors, she will faithfully walk through them with the SJA Team!
Dr. Jeremy Bannon
Dr. Jeremy Bannon is a dedicated physician with a diverse background in clinical medicine, medical education, and Catholic clinical ethics. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from Brock University and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alberta. Dr. Bannon completed his family medicine residency training at McMaster University and is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Currently, he serves as a Hospitalist at Hotel Dieu Shaver Rehabilitation Hospital in St. Catharines, Ontario, and is an Associate Clinical Professor (Part Time) at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at their Niagara campus. Additionally, Dr. Bannon is the Head of Clinical Applications at Norgen Biotek, where he leads efforts in advancing clinical research and biotechnological solutions. Dr. Bannon is also a Master of Arts candidate in Catholic Clinical Ethics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he is set to graduate in 2025. In addition to his studies, he is a proud board member of Canadian Physicians for Life, where he advocates for ethical medical practices grounded in respect for life. A committed member of his community and an active parishioner at St. Denis Catholic Church, Dr. Bannon resides in Thorold, Ontario, with his wife, Lila, and their three children: Paul, George, and Mariam. They are the joy of his life and the reason why he is passionate about St. Joseph Academy.
