Meet our Administrative team
PrincipalEducation M.A., Literacy & Language Arts/Elementary Education, Loyola Marymount University B.A., Communication and English/Creative Writing, The University of Arizona Georgia Certification in K-12 Education Leadership (Tier-1), Early Childhood Education P-5, Middle Grades 4-8, Middle Grades Language Arts 4-8, and Middle grades Social Studies 4-8 California: CLEAR K-8 Credential Professional Development Orton-Gillingham, Gesell Developmental Readiness, Executive Function, The Growth Mindset, Professional Learning Communities, Collins Writing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work Experience Mrs. Lowry loves to work with students of all ages and is passionate about educating the whole child. She has worked in the field of education for over 20 years, the past seven of which have been at Christ the King. Melissa has worn many hats at CKS including curriculum coordinator and teacher. Prior to joining CKS, she was the principal of a K-8 Catholic elementary school in California and has also taught early childhood and elementary school. Melissa is the co-author of Answer Keys: Teacher Lesson Plans for Successful Parenting (Bright Sky Press) and is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops. Melissa lives walking distance from the Cathedral of Christ the King with her husband, Mac, two children (one at CKS and one at Marist), and two dogs, Ms. California and Mickey. |
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ASSISTANT PrincipalNick Saporito
nsaporito@christking.org Education M.Ed., Middle Grade Language Arts and Mathematics, Mercer University B.S., Marketing, The Pennsylvania State University Georgia Certification in Middle Grades 4-8 Language Arts and Mathematics Work Experience Originally from Queens, NY, Mr. Saporito attended Catholic school from grades K to 12, first at Most Precious Blood School and later at Archbishop Molloy High School. He began his teaching career at St. Margaret Catholic School in Middle Village, NY, teaching sixth grade. After relocating to Atlanta, he accepted a fifth grade position at Christ the King School in 2006, where he has been up until now, serving one year as the interim Assistant Principal in 2012. In that time, Mr. Saporito has acted as National Junior Honor Society Moderator, and as the faculty chairperson for Catholic Schools Week, Veteran’s Day, and Black History Month. In 2011, he was selected as Christ the King’s Archbishop’s Education Award winner. He and his wife, Holly, have three kids who attend or have attended Christ the King. |
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Curriculum Coordinator
Whitney Wright
wwright@christking.org
Education
M.Ed., Reading Instruction, University of West Georgia
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Georgia College and State University
Georgia Certification in P-5 Elementary Education (Level 5), Reading Specialist (P-12)
Professional Development
Orton-Gillingham, Google Educator Level 1 and Level 2 Certification, Handwriting Without Tears Certification
Endorsements
Academic Coaching, ESOL (P-12), Gifted In-Field, Mathematics (K-5), SST Coordinator, STEM Coordinator, Reading (P-12)
Work Experience
Mrs. Wright loves to work with students and is passionate about creating a joyful environment for all learners. She has worked in the field of education for 8 years, the past two of which have been at Christ the King. Whitney has always felt a calling to work in the field of education. Prior to curriculum coordinator, Whitney created and fostered the Academic Extension program at CKS. Prior to joining CKS, she has taught elementary school at both private and public schools in the Atlanta area. Whitney lives in Smyrna with her husband, Geoff.
wwright@christking.org
Education
M.Ed., Reading Instruction, University of West Georgia
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Georgia College and State University
Georgia Certification in P-5 Elementary Education (Level 5), Reading Specialist (P-12)
Professional Development
Orton-Gillingham, Google Educator Level 1 and Level 2 Certification, Handwriting Without Tears Certification
Endorsements
Academic Coaching, ESOL (P-12), Gifted In-Field, Mathematics (K-5), SST Coordinator, STEM Coordinator, Reading (P-12)
Work Experience
Mrs. Wright loves to work with students and is passionate about creating a joyful environment for all learners. She has worked in the field of education for 8 years, the past two of which have been at Christ the King. Whitney has always felt a calling to work in the field of education. Prior to curriculum coordinator, Whitney created and fostered the Academic Extension program at CKS. Prior to joining CKS, she has taught elementary school at both private and public schools in the Atlanta area. Whitney lives in Smyrna with her husband, Geoff.
Resource coordinator
Kathy Littlefield
klittlefield@christking.org
klittlefield@christking.org
Education
M.Ed., Administration and Leadership, Marymount University
M.Ed., Reading, University of Virginia
B.S., Elementary Education and Sociology, University of Massachusetts
Professional Development
Association of Curriculum and Development, member, International Reading Association, member, International Dyslexia Association, member, National Catholic Education Association, member
Work Experience
For 25 years, Mrs. Littlefield has worked in Catholic education. She began her education career in the Arlington diocese (Virginia) as a 5th and 6th grade classroom teacher. After receiving her masters in education in reading, Mrs. Littlefield was a reading specialist for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Her love of Catholic education inspired her to obtain a masters in education for Catholic leadership and administration at Marymount University. Mrs. Littlefield was the principal at Queen of Apostles School in Alexandria, Virginia, for four years before relocating to Atlanta. She was a resource teacher at Christ the King before moving into her current role as the Resource and Curriculum Coordinator. She is a parishioner at Christ the King and is happy to be part of the Christ the King School community.
M.Ed., Administration and Leadership, Marymount University
M.Ed., Reading, University of Virginia
B.S., Elementary Education and Sociology, University of Massachusetts
Professional Development
Association of Curriculum and Development, member, International Reading Association, member, International Dyslexia Association, member, National Catholic Education Association, member
Work Experience
For 25 years, Mrs. Littlefield has worked in Catholic education. She began her education career in the Arlington diocese (Virginia) as a 5th and 6th grade classroom teacher. After receiving her masters in education in reading, Mrs. Littlefield was a reading specialist for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Her love of Catholic education inspired her to obtain a masters in education for Catholic leadership and administration at Marymount University. Mrs. Littlefield was the principal at Queen of Apostles School in Alexandria, Virginia, for four years before relocating to Atlanta. She was a resource teacher at Christ the King before moving into her current role as the Resource and Curriculum Coordinator. She is a parishioner at Christ the King and is happy to be part of the Christ the King School community.
Coordinator of Religious Education
Emily Williams
emilywilliams@christking.org
emilywilliams@christking.org
Education
M.A., Augustine Institute, Masters in Theology
B.A., Benedictine College, Theology, Psychology, Minor in Philosophy
Professional Development
Certified Catechist for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Work Experience
Emily Williams has been formed by Catholic Education since preschool. She attended a parish grade school and an Archdiocesan high school in her home diocese of St. Louis. Immediately after graduating college, she spent four years serving as a Catholic missionary serving several diocese in parish youth ministry. As a youth minister, she has developed and implemented dynamic and orthodox curricula suited to each unique community she served. With over seven years of full time experience coordinating liturgies, retreats, service events, and religious education classes for young people, she is excited to serve the CKS school community.
M.A., Augustine Institute, Masters in Theology
B.A., Benedictine College, Theology, Psychology, Minor in Philosophy
Professional Development
Certified Catechist for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Work Experience
Emily Williams has been formed by Catholic Education since preschool. She attended a parish grade school and an Archdiocesan high school in her home diocese of St. Louis. Immediately after graduating college, she spent four years serving as a Catholic missionary serving several diocese in parish youth ministry. As a youth minister, she has developed and implemented dynamic and orthodox curricula suited to each unique community she served. With over seven years of full time experience coordinating liturgies, retreats, service events, and religious education classes for young people, she is excited to serve the CKS school community.
scHOOL Counselor
Rosalyn Nicpon
rnicpon@christking.org
rnicpon@christking.org
Education
M.A., Social Service Administration, University of Chicago
B.A., Psychology/Sociology and Spanish, Kalamazoo College
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Work Experience
Mrs. Nicpon has dedicated her life to serving children and families, and to empower youth of all ages to be the best they can be. Born and raised in Chicago, she worked with youth and families as a therapist and coordinator of youth outreach services and developed programs for high school students to empower them to achieve their best. After moving to Atlanta, she has served on the Board of Community Connections foster care agency, served on leadership in her children’s schools, chaired the International Families Committee, served as a Committee Chair and Assistant Cubmaster of her son’s Cub Scout Pack, and is a Level I and II trained catechist for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She also served as the first social worker at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. She and her husband Carl have two sons and also have their golden doodle Lily.
M.A., Social Service Administration, University of Chicago
B.A., Psychology/Sociology and Spanish, Kalamazoo College
LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Work Experience
Mrs. Nicpon has dedicated her life to serving children and families, and to empower youth of all ages to be the best they can be. Born and raised in Chicago, she worked with youth and families as a therapist and coordinator of youth outreach services and developed programs for high school students to empower them to achieve their best. After moving to Atlanta, she has served on the Board of Community Connections foster care agency, served on leadership in her children’s schools, chaired the International Families Committee, served as a Committee Chair and Assistant Cubmaster of her son’s Cub Scout Pack, and is a Level I and II trained catechist for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She also served as the first social worker at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School. She and her husband Carl have two sons and also have their golden doodle Lily.
