Saint Katherine of Siena School is proud to be operate under the guidance of a School Board of Limited Jurisdiction.  The purpose of the School Board of Limited Jurisdiction is to promote and advance the mission of the school for the education and instruction of students in assisting them to “reach the fullness of the Christian life.”

This School Board fosters the highest possible standards of academic and religious education for
all students and in collaboration with the Pastor and Principal, provides policy direction to
the school.

St. Katherine of Siena School Board of Limited Jurisdiction is made of up of the following members:

Mark Adelsberger

Currently in my 42nd year in the Mortgage Banking Industry. Presently serving as VP of the Mortgage Division of Firstrust Bank. Formerly served as VP/CFO/Shareholder of Boulevard Mortgage Company. I’ve been a parishioner for 31 years. I’m a Founding Member of the Board of Limited Jurisdiction of SKS. I’m a Board Member of Father Judge High School and formerly served as Board Member and Board Chair of St. Hubert High School. I’ve committed myself to these endeavors as I believe a Parish and School are critical to the success of our Community and the Students who will be the future of our Region. I’m a very proud Father of three strong, accomplished and caring Daughters, two exceptional Grand Daughters and three outstanding Son-in-Laws. 

Al Bichner

I worked for43 years in education serving as: a teacher, assistant principal, middle school principal, high school principal and high school superintendent for the School District of Philadelphia.  Currently, I am retired.  I have been a member of the parish for 20 years also serving as a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Society of St. Katherine's.  I serve on the board because my daughter is a graduate of SKS and I attended Catholic schools from first grade through LaSalle College. I want to pay back the system that educated me.

JASON BUDD

I am in my 28th year of Catholic Education, where I have served as a teacher, a coach, an administrator, and Deputy Secretary.  Currently I serve as a member of the Development Team at Father Judge HS.  I have been a member of St. Katherine's my entire life, almost 50 years, graduating from SKS in 1987.  I received every sacrament here, including Matrimony.  This is my second tenure on the Board.  I was blessed to have served on the original Board of Limited Jurisdiction.  I also enjoyed being a CYO basketball coach and parent.  Catholic schools have, for generations, proven to be the best investment a parent can make for their child, if they want a safe, but academically challenging environment.  Catholic schools in the city of Philadelphia have consistently performed far beyond their competition.  That said, our parents have performed a "double civic duty," in that they have paid their school and property taxes and yet sent their child to a tuition-based school.  They have paid for public schools through their taxes and have not siphoned off any of those resources for themselves.  Through my participation on this Board, I hope to continue to advocate for those parents who are the bedrock of our community, and deserve equitable consideration through tax law and the like.

ROSEMARY CROWLEY

NICOLE DONOHUE

I have held the role of Advancement Director in the Archdiocese for the past 6 years.  Prior to that I worked for a publicly traded retail company for 14 years.  I joined St. Katherine of Siena Parish 11 years ago.  I currently am the Advancement Director at St. Katherines and have been since March of 2018.  I serve of this board becaue a solid education changes the life of the child.  The strong values that are upheld at St. Katherine of Siena, provide a safe learning environment for our students.  We are proud to be known as the Premiere Education provider within the Archdiocese.  I believe our strong school is part of what makes our parish and neighborhood so strong.  

PAT ECKERT
I have spent 35 plus years volunteering and working in schools. The last 20 years I have been working in the financial side of schools in the Office of Management and Budget for the School District of Philadelphia.  I am not a current parishioner at SKS but I know many parishioners who speak highly of the SKS Parish and the School.  I have volunteered at many schools over the past 40-years and look forward to working with SKS.I believe I can share my experience working with schools to add to the SKS Parish and School’s already great accomplishments.

JIM FAGAN

I am a thirty-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department. I retired in January 2004.  I have been in St. Katherine of Siena for 35 years. Both of my grown children are SKS graduates. I began volunteering when they were in grade school (Swim team timer, dance chaperone, etc.). Monsignor Kennedy asked me to join the BLJ due to my previous volunteer experience. I agreed to help because my grade school and parish (Our Lady of Ransom) is no longer in existence. I believe that SKS is a vital part of the Torresdale community and hope that it remains so for many years to come. 

TOM GEISLER
I have spent 13 years in accounting with the Office of Catholic Education and am currently the Assistant Chief Financial Officer.  I have been a member of St. Katherine of Siena for 29 years.  I’m an alum from the class of 2000. Both of my children are current students at SKS. Catholic education is a base for building saints for this life and the next. St. Katherine of Siena is an exceptional school that started me on my journey through catholic school and ultimately into a career in catholic education.

SUE PINE

BOB REPETTO

Bob’s family has belonged to Saint Katherine of Siena Parish for 45 years. His four children are alumni of Saint Katherine of Siena Grade School. Bob is retired after working in the Financial Services Industry for over 40 years. He serves as a volunteer in the rectory assisting the Parish Business Manager with the preparation of Financial Reports for the Pastor and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. During his time in the Parish, he has served on the Parish Council and CYO Board of Directors. He was also a lector for several years. Bob believes that a strong parish school serves as an anchor in our community and is committed to the success of SKS.

COLLEEN SHARP

REGINA TANGHE

Regina is the Principal of SKS School and has worked within the Philadelphia Diocese for 46 years.  She currently serves as a non-voting member of the School Board of Limited Jurisdiction.  I am thankful to this Board for the support and guidance.  On behalf of the students of St. Katherine of Siena School, we are so lucky to have such a strong and effective Board of Limited Jurisdiction.  Their expertise and guidance is an added benefit to the children of our school.  The Board committement and dedication will enable St. Katherine of Siena School to flurish in the years to come.

JOE THIEL

COLLEEN WISLER