Dr. AJ Ballou, P '27

Academic Dean

Mrs. Jenn Canzano, P '16, '18

Admissions and Advancement Director

Mrs. Canzano holds a B.A. from St. Anselm College and a M. Ed. from Providence College. Mrs. Canzano serves as Director of Admissions and Advancement for St. John Paul II School.  She is a member of the school advancement and strategic planning committee.

Ms. Paula Daly

Assistant Head of School Grades 5-8

Mrs. Daly joins the JPII community from Saint Joseph Preparatory High School in Boston where she was the Mathematics Department Chair.  An educator with more than 20 years of experience, Mrs. Daly holds Massachusetts certifications to teach math in grades 5-9 as well as grades 9-12.

Prior to Saint Joseph Preparatory School, Mrs. Daly taught middle school math at Monsignor Haddad Middle School in Needham, MA.  In addition to teaching five sections of pre-algebra and algebra, Mrs. Daly created a math lab curriculum for seventh-grade enrichment, incorporated writing skills across the math curriculum, and was the lead teacher and mentor for new teachers.  Previously, Mrs. Daly spent two years teaching all fifth grade subjects at the Jackson School in Newton, MA.  

Paula earned her Master’s degree in education from Emmanuel College.  She is currently working on a second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Boston College, with an expected completion in 2024.  Her undergraduate degree is from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.  Paula and one of her children live in Hyannis.  Since moving here full-time, she is actively seeking a parish to call home.

Mr. Phillip VanDenBrink, P '23, '24

Head of School

Mr. VanDenBrink comes to us from Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, where he was the Associate Director of Admissions, Director of  University Foundations, and a teacher. Prior to Wasatch, Mr. VanDenBrink was the principal at Great Falls Central Catholic High School in Great Falls, Montana. In addition, he has served in leadership positions at Leysin American School in Switzerland and at Beijing National Day School in China. Throughout his career, he has worked to create new programs, develop new partnerships to enhance education and increase enrollment to ensure the overall health and quality of programs while focusing on the student experience as the center of programmatic initiatives.

Mr. VanDenBrink brings 19 years of experience in education to the role. He received his undergraduate degree in International Business and German, with a minor in French, from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He holds master’s degrees in education and educational leadership from Middlebury College and the University of Cincinnati, respectively. In 2016, Mr. VanDenBrink earned a certificate in catechesis from
the University of Dayton. A Michigan native, he is excited to enter into the next chapter of his career at St. John Paul II, where he can focus his energy on leading the school toward a bright future.

Ms. Mona Lisa Valentino, P '11

Assistant Head of School Grades 9-12

Ms. Mona Lisa Valentino joined the school's administration team in 2012.

Previously, she taught science for ten years at Mashpee High School, including a summer web-based curriculum for science and English.  Ms. Valentino entered the education field following a career marketing for Digital Equipment Corporation and Compaq Computer Corporation.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Fairfield University and her Master's Degree from Lesley University.  Ms. Valentino and her daughter, a 2011 graduate of Pope John Paul II High School, worship at Christ the King Parish in Mashpee.

Mr. Mike Young, '14

Athletic Director

Mr. Young earned his BA from Stonehill College in 2019 and is an alum of JPII, graduating in 2014.  After graduating from college, Young began his coaching career at Stonehill as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for the baseball team. Now, Young is entering his third year as JPII’s head baseball coach. He belongs to St. Mary’s Parish in Mansfield, MA.