St. Martin of Tours Academy & Preschool
U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School | Fair Trade School | La Mesa, CA
* FAITH-FILLED * COMMUNICATOR * CONFIDENT * LIFELONG LEARNER *
Governance
St. Martin of Tours Academy fosters confidence, curiosity, and independence through a climate of cooperation and trust by preserving dignity throughout the learning process, accentuating all children’s God-given gifts in a Catholic environment.
SMTA Advisory Board
The purpose of the SMTA Advisory Board is to recognize and respect the role of the Pastor and Principal and exercise responsible advisory recommendations in collaboration with the school leadership team for development and oversight of the fidelity to mission, academic excellence, and operational vitality.
(NSBECS Standards 5 & 6)
SMTA PTG
The purpose of the SMTA Parent Group is to work with and assist the principal and teachers, to raise funds to support the school, and to provide for parent education.
(NSBECS Standards 5 & 6)
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Erin McCarthy
President
Ann Shafer
Treasurer
Gen Suzuki
Fair Trade/Green Ribbon Liaison
Sally O'Brian & Kelly Triggs
Co-Room Parents Coord.
Amy Reh & Kevin Soares
Gala Chairpersons
Open Position
Grant Writing
Katie Scheie
President Emeritus
Open Position
Traffic Volunteer Coordinators
Kevin Kennedy
Vice President
Kelly Triggs
Secretary
Alex Prsha & Jeni Bartel
Faith & Family
Tia Hall & Kristina Nevarro
Fall Festival Coords.
Katie Scheie
Turkey Trot (Fall) Lead (Coord. w/APEX)
Ciara Frank
Preschool/Academy Liaison
Elyssa Wheatley
Publicity
Alex Prsha
Volunteer Coordinator
A new SMTA Advisory Board will be in place for the 2026-2027 school year.
Advancement & Development
Learn about
Tom Ritz
Physical Plant
Learn about Tom Thomas Ritz and and his wife, Kathleen, have been a part of the St. Martin of Tours Community for over 60 years. Tom is an Alumnus of the Academy as are their five children. Tom and Kathleen recently celebrated 45 years of marriage and they are proud grandparents of 3 children. ​ Tom has been active as an adult in youth Scouting for over 24 years. He can often be found wearing his scout master uniform leading young children in activities that strengthen their moral, academic, and social abilities. ​ Knowledge and experience from over 45 years in the maintenance and construction field plus a humble willingness to give back to the St. Martin Community brought Tom to the SMA Advisory Board. He recently retired from the City of San Diego as the Building Maintenance Supervisor for Qualcomm Stadium. Tom is a true asset to our unique 70 year old building.