St. Michael’s Academy is a Diocesan school under the leadership of the Bishop of Springfield and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. St. Michael’s is governed by a Board of Trustees. Working with the Leadership Team, they meet eight times a year to ensure the operational vitality of the school and to oversee the implementation of the strategic plan.
Through this three-tiered leadership model, St. Michael’s continues to thrive as the only Catholic elementary school in the City of Springfield.
The 2025-26 St. Michael’s Academy
Board of Trustees
The Honorable Michael K. Callan, Chairperson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court
Ms. Kristie Budrecki, Vice Chairperson
Instructional Leadership Specialist, Mathematics
Springfield Public School System
Mrs. Jill Gagne, Board Secretary
Registered Nurse,
Retired Director Elms College Health Center
Mrs. Laura Dutko, Treasurer
Associate Director,
Financial Planning & Analysis Pratt & Whitney
Mr. William Baker
Retired, Director of Safety and Security
Springfield Public Schools
Mr. Philip J. Callan, Jr., Esquire
Retired, Attorney at Law
Mrs. Maura Cournoyer
Assistant Principal,
Springfield Public Schools
Mr. Anthony Falvo
Statewide Director/Consultant
Youth Intervention and Community Engagement
Mrs. Jessica McCloskey
Specialist,
Department of Secondary and Elementary Education
The Honorable C. Brian McDonald
Retired, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court
Reverend John Miller
Deacon, Mary Mother of Hope Church
Mr. Edward Pikula, Esquire
Chief Legal Counsel,
City of Springfield
Ms. Chiara Sarno
Education Coordinator,
Springfield Department of Parks Buildings & Recreation Management
The Honorable Edward J. McDonough, Jr.- Ex- Officio
Retired, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court
Ms. Ann Dougal, Ex-Officio
St. Michael's Academy Principal
Ms. Maria Wagner, Ex-Officio
Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Springfield
The Board is led by a Board Chair, Board Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. Each board member serves for a term of three years and may not exceed two consecutive terms totaling six years.
