St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

Faculty Friday: Spotlight Series - Miss Quiñones

No stranger to Miami, Miss Q grew up in Coral Gables, but her family is from Ecuador. A graduate of St. Philips and Ransom Everglades, she ventured off to the cold to study Finance at Boston University. But even after her success in Finance, Miss Q couldn’t help but reflect on how even as a child, she enjoyed helping other kids learn, and as she got older, she loved babysitting and helping friends study for tests. Her love of teaching brought her to St. Thomas 20 years ago. She began her journey as a first grade teacher before moving upstairs to fourth grade, where she’s been ever since! Miss Q received her Masters in Education at the University of Miami, where she became a diehard Hurricane fan. An integral part of the St. Thomas community, her favorite thing about STEPS is her colleagues.

When asked about the fourth grade, Miss Q describes it as “fun, exciting, and a time where students learn responsibility.” She hopes her students leave her class with “a love of reading” and the desire to “go above and beyond in everything they do.” Outside of the classroom, Miss Q is quite the chef and baker. Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because of how much she likes to cook! When she’s not practicing ballet or traveling, you can find Miss Q with her cat Snowy and her dog, Cutie. If she could have a superpower, it would be to fly - so she could travel any time she wanted!
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Faculty Friday: Spotlight Series - Mrs. Timpone

A native Floridian, Mrs. Timpone developed a passion for teaching from a young age. As a teenager, she taught ballet, tap, and baton at a dance studio and worked as a summer camp counselor and vacation Bible school teacher. She found joy in helping children and knew she
wanted to pursue a career in education. Her initial interest was in teaching high school biology and anatomy. However, while earning her master's degree, she was a substitute teacher for younger students and realized how rewarding it was to watch their curiosity and intrigue. She loved how they lit up when they made new discoveries! She joined St. Thomas as a parent in 2002 and was offered a teaching position shortly after. Throughout her two decades, she has taught second and fourth grades and transitioned into science seven years ago to help revamp the STEM/Science curriculum. When asked what her favorite thing is about St. Thomas, she confidently said, “the closeness of our community - the strong bonds between teachers and students, colleagues, and families.”

Mrs. Timpone wants to ensure her preschool through first-grade students become critical thinkers and problem-solvers while developing a passion for science. Her creativity and energy make science fun, engaging, and exciting for our younger learners. Mrs. Timpone enjoys scuba diving, snorkeling, and boating with family and friends when not at St. Thomas. She also spends time with her children (and St. Thomas alumni) Austin ‘09 and Bryan ‘11 and their three dogs. Mrs. Timpone earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Science, a Minor in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida.
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5K + Fun Run

Run for a cause! For the 11th year, St. Thomas and Breakthrough Miami are partnering to raise funds to benefit deserving students and provide them access to quality education. Join us for a family-fun day featuring a 5K run through the streets of Coral Gables and Pinecrest, followed by a Race Fair on Finneran Field. This event brings back beloved alumni students, families, and neighbors who are looking to spend a morning as a community celebrating a great cause. Interested in joining? Lace up your tennis shoes and register here!
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Aloha, St. Thomas

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, our school campus will be transformed into a Carnival inspired by the amazing islands of Hawaii! From 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. we will have amazing food, fun games, great rides, and entertainment for children of ages 0 to 99 to enjoy. Our Carnival will feature many of our favorite event staples and also new and exciting experiences for all. Aloha, St. Thomas is open to the public. Tickets are available here, along with more information about the event. We look forward to spending this fun filled day with our community!
Mahalo!
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Faculty Friday: Spotlight Series - Mrs. Diaz-Delgado

Although Mrs. Diaz-Delgado began her teaching career nearly 20 years ago, it was before then that she fell in love with showing children how to make connections with learning and exploring. At only 15 years old, she was an assistant teacher for her church’s religious education program, and that sparked a passion that would eventually turn into her career. Her first teaching job was at the Children’s Creative Learning Center at FIU, where she developed her teaching philosophy. From there, she moved to public education, where she gained experience teaching Kindergarten - Fifth grade and even Spanish. She joined St. Thomas three years ago, and what she most loves about the school is being able to incorporate spirituality in education. “I believe in developing the ‘whole child’ and valuing each student individually. Learning should be a discovery process, engaging and interactive,” said Mrs. Diaz-Delgado. When asked to describe first grade, she defined it as fun, loving, and sometimes messy! If there is one key takeaway, she wants them to learn this year is the “Power of Yet,” anything is possible if they persevere!

Mrs. Diaz-Delgado is the daughter of two Cuban immigrants and has lived in Miami her entire life. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from FIU and a Masters in Reading Education from Nova Southeastern University. She is the proud mother of two teenage daughters who currently attend Ransom Everglades and three furbabies that she adores. She has been married for eight years to a fellow teacher who works at a special needs school. Her favorite pastime involves anything outdoors: camping, bike riding, kayaking, or simply reading on the beach. Being in nature “fills her cup!”
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