Meet Our Staff
Mrs. Vanessa Cendejas – Preschool 3’s & 4’s
Hello! I am Mrs. Cendejas and have been teaching at St. Mary/McCormick since 2022. I have had a lot of experience teaching preschool and elementary school all the way from California, Oregon, and now in Michigan! I really enjoy all the things that encompass my job here at St. Mary/McCormick. The staff is wonderful and loving, the students are helpful and kind, and I think I fit right in!
Mrs. Amy Whitsitt – Lower Elementary
Mrs. Whitsitt loves to read! I love reading books on my own and my favorite part of teaching is reading books to my class! I love going to the theater, especially to see musicals! I have been teaching at St. Mary/McCormick since 2003. My favorite thing about SM/MCA is getting to talk about Jesus and all of the wonderful families that send their children to our school!
Mrs. Stephanie Scandalito – Middle Elementary
I have attended St. Clair County Community College, Eastern Michigan University and Oakland University.
I love American History, reading, and creative crafts such as all kinds of sewing, knitting, and card making. I enjoy projects and crafts in the classroom as well as reading aloud to my students. My favorite aspect of SM/MCA is the family atmosphere.
Mrs. Sue Mahon – Upper Elementary
I am a wife of 22 years and a mom of one son who is grown and flown. I began teaching during high school when I became a catechist and have been involved in sharing my faith throughout my life. I’ve taught students in preschool through adult education in Michigan and during our fourteen years in North Carolina. My last job, before coming home in 2020, was as the Director of Religious Education at our church.
I love to bake and try new recipes. I even have a small cottage business where I sell my baked goods. I’m learning a lot about plants with my flowers and my vegetable garden. I enjoy canning jams, jellies, and other yummy favorites I grew up on. I’ve also taken on refurbishing furniture finds and updating their look. My husband and I enjoy exploring the area, spending time together, and watching a good hockey game. We both love when our son visits or when we can go visit him.
Mrs. Madeline Potter – Middle School
I am Mrs. Potter, I have been teaching at St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy since 2025. I love being a part of this community where faith and learning walk hand in hand. I am excited to share my passion for math and science while helping students grow in confidence.
I attended Aquinas College at the beginning of my college education and the opportunity to develop and nurture the heart and mind through a Catholic education was pivotal to me. I look forward to helping every student recognize their value, discover their strengths, and grow in faith and knowledge.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending quality time with my family. My husband and I have a 1.5 year old daughter as well as my step-children that are 7 and 9 years old. I enjoy reading, knitting, cooking, and staying active. Football is a favorite in our household and we look forward to the season every year.