Board of Trustees

Hannah Brink

Chair

Hannah Brink first joined Angelus Academy as a student, attending Angelus from 5th to 8th grade. Her late father, Michael Allman, served as Chair of the Board of the Trustees, and her mother, Sally Allman, is a longtime member and former Director of the Women’s Apostolate to Youth (WAY). After graduating with her degree in Early Elementary Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Hannah returned to Angelus to serve as the 3rd grade teacher for six years. She then earned her Master’s degree from Creighton University in Independent School Leadership and served as the Assistant Head of School for one year. Hannah and her husband, Daniel, now live in Fredericksburg. The Brinks have three children. Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge from her own education and professional experiences as well as a unique passion for the Angelus Academy mission. She is honored to serve as the current Board Chair. The Brinks are parishioners at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fredericksburg.

Betty Jo Lash

Vice Chair (and Director of School Mission)

BettyJo Lash, a member of the Women’s Apostolate to Youth (WAY), is a graduate of Swarthmore College (BA in Psychology) and Harvard University, Graduate School of Education (M.Ed. in Counseling). An educator for over 35 years, BettyJo has served Angelus Academy as: Director of School Mission, Admissions Director, Division Principal, Assistant Principal, teacher of Religion, Computers, Little Messengers, Art, and Drama. She is the recipient of the St. John Bosco Award, given to those who have selflessly served the mission of Catholic education and led others in the spirit of St. John Bosco. She has also held positions at Harvard University, Pomona College, Georgetown University, and Sleepy Hollow Preschool. BettyJo and her husband Jon are blessed with four children, who have all attended Angelus Academy, and four grandchildren. They are parishioners of St. John the Baptist in Front Royal, Virginia.

Jomy Methipara

Treasurer

Jomy Methipara and his wife Jeslyn have four children and have been a part of Angelus since 2021. Jeslyn is an active room parent and volunteer for Angelus. The Methiparas are active parishioners of an Eastern rite church called St. Jude Syro Malabar Catholic Church in Chantilly. Jomy and Jeslyn have held leadership roles for parish and diocesan high school, college and young adult ministries for over twenty years, as well as speaking roles for numerous youth and young adult retreats and conferences. Jomy currently teaches Theology of the Body to the 10th grade catechism class at St. Jude. Jomy grew up in the Chicagoland area before moving to Northern Virginia in 2010.

Professionally, Jomy is a business attorney who advises entrepreneurs, business executives, and general counsel on corporate and securities law matters such as corporate formation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and efforts to raise capital. Jomy is also well experienced in intellectual property law matters. Jomy represents clients including Fortune 500 companies, startup companies, technology companies, and individual inventors before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Jomy earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor from University of Illinois at Chicago John Marshall Law School. For many years, Jomy has held strong interests in and provided various contributions to Catholic education and administration. Jomy and Jeslyn are blessed to be a part of and serve the Angelus community.

Christa Hurley

Secretary

Christa Hurley grew up in Northern Virginia and attended elementary and high school in the Diocese of Arlington. After earning her degree in Elementary Education and History from the College of William and Mary, she taught for three years in a Diocesan elementary school. Christa has been a member of the Women’s Apostolate to Youth since college. She and her husband, Sean, have six children who have all attended Angelus Academy. Christa taught seventh and eighth grade Religion at Angelus in its early years. She was involved in the Angelus Academy Mother’s Sodality and assists with the annual Gala and other volunteer efforts within the school. The Hurleys are parishioners at Queen of Apostles Church.

Caroline Duffy

Head of School

Caroline Duffy joins Angelus Academy as Head of School after an 11-year tenure as a theology teacher and the Department Chair at Bishop Ireton High School. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Caroline earned her B.A. in History/International Studies from Immaculata College, where she played basketball in addition to being involved in student government and campus ministry. She began teaching elementary school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia while also coaching at her alma mater. Presented with an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream, Caroline spent a year as a mission volunteer in Bánica, at the Diocese of Arlington’s parish in the Dominican Republic. Upon her return to the United States, she worked as a campus ministry intern at George Mason University while earning her Masters in Theology at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family, where she was taught by Dr. Robin Maas, founder of WAY and Angelus Academy. Most recently, Caroline earned a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from Marymount University. She has spent the last 25 years either teaching theology or working in campus ministry. Caroline is a parishioner at St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria.

Erin Jensen

Faculty Liaison

Erin Jensen earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Mary Washington College and a Virginia Collegiate Professional License for Secondary Mathematics Education grades 6 through 12. She taught middle school math in Fairfax County Public Schools for seven years before her children were born. At that point she stepped back from teaching to enjoy her children’s early years at home with them. Since 2014, she’s been part of the Angelus family when her oldest enrolled as a Little Messenger. In 2023, she began teaching at Angelus Academy where she enjoys making math enjoyable for students. In 2026, she joined the Board of Trustees as the teacher liaison, serving as a positive communication link between the hardworking faculty and the trustees. Erin and her family are parishioners of St. Raymond of Peñafort Catholic Church.

Members of the Board

Maria Ammirati

Maria Ammirati has been a part of the Angelus Academy family since almost the beginning. She taught fourth grade and was the office administrator as well as helping with kindergarten assessments, standardized testing, NAPCIS certification, library, and a host of other things to keep the building running. Maria is a graduate of the Catholic University of America where she earned a degree in Elementary Education and attended Dowling College for Reading Education and Computer Science. She was born and raised in New York where her family was active in their home parish, attended Catholic schools, spent a lot of time outside, and at the beach. She has worked in retail management and customer service and was once a licensed massage therapist. She is a member of St. Raymonds parish. Maria has worked for the Arlington Diocese for 20 years and currently works at Basilica of St. Mary’s in Old Town. The mission is the reason she joined and stays a part of the Angelus Academy family.

Joseph Cautero

Joe Cautero brings more than 30 years of professional experience and a strong record of service in both military and civilian leadership. A 1995 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Joe spent 22 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve before continuing his career as a commercial aviator. He is currently a Captain with Southwest Airlines. Joe first supported the Board as a member of the Finance Committee in 2023 and became a full trustee in 2024. He is also an active volunteer in the school community, returning each spring to teach the fifth-grade “Adopt A Pilot” program, inspiring students through hands-on lessons in aviation and leadership. In recognition of his commitment to the school, he received the St. Joseph award for outstanding volunteer service. Joe and his wife, Christina, are proud parents of five boys—all of whom have attended Angelus Academy—which deepens his long-standing connection to the community and its mission. They live in Springfield, VA, and have been parishioners at St. Raymond of Peñafort Catholic Church since 2011.

Jennifer Lawler

Jennifer Lawler, a member of the Women’s Apostolate to Youth (WAY) since 2005, served on the WAY Council for many years as both secretary and treasurer. She is a graduate of George Mason University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Since 2001, she has been involved as a parent, resource room assistant, preschool aide, and general volunteer at Angelus Academy. She and her husband have three children, all of whom attended Angelus Academy – an experience that has had a lifelong impact on their family. They are parishioners of Holy Spirit parish in Annandale.

Julie Maimone

Julie Maimone has been teaching at Angelus Academy since 2002. Her primary responsibilities are teaching advanced Latin and religion/faith formation to 8th graders, but over the years she has also taught Latin and religion to all middle school classes; music, cursive handwriting, and Greek/Latin roots to the lower grades; and she has been the teaching assistant for kindergarten and the Little Messengers program. She has her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Composition from George Mason University. She has also completed certificate programs in Scripture, History, Catechetics, the Catechism, and Philosophy through the Institute of Catholic Culture. Julie is a founding member and current Director of the Women’s Apostolate to Youth (WAY). All four of her (now adult) children attended Angelus Academy. Her favorite thing about teaching at Angelus Academy is the way in which all disciplines—not just religion classes—point the children toward God. She is a parishioner at Saint Leo the Great in Fairfax.