Who is Behind JPGMA?
We have assembled some truly committed individuals that share a common passion and drive to acheive greatness for a truly Catholic education.
Board of Directors

Rob Hencken
Chairman

Bernadette Goyette
Director

Mark Rohlena
Director

Paul Jalsevac
Director
Advisory Board

John Mavretich
Member

Marie Mavretich
Member
Marie Mavretich is the proud mother of five children. She has a masters degree in clinical psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences and she worked in a variety of school settings and private practice before staying home full time. Marie is thrilled to help advance JPGMA’s mission as the Parent Liaison.

Meg Jalsevac
Member
Meg Jalsevac is thrilled to be joining the staff at John Paul the Great Montessori Academy as School Administrator. Meg graduated with an Associates degree from Christendom in 2003 and earned her BA from the University of Massachusetts – Boston in 2008. Previously, Meg has worked as Event Coordinator for the Public Relations Office of Christendom College, as an Administrative Assistant in the Executive office of Ave Maria Foundation and as the Administrator for LifeSiteNews-U.S. Meg and her husband Paul have been married since 2003 and are blessed with 6 children. The eldest three are excited to be attending John Paul the Great Montessori Academy in its inaugural year.

Sharon Hickson
Member

Mary Zirkle
Member
I am Mary Zirkle, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and the Founder and Clinical Director of Two Hearts Catholic Counseling, a position I have held for twenty years. Two Hearts Catholic Counseling is a branch of the Winchester Community Mental Health Center, founded in Miami, Florida. Additionally, I am the Catholic Counselor of Sacred Heart Academy and Christendom College. As the Clinical Director of Winchester Community Mental Health Center, Inc. I am responsible for an integrative team of Medical Doctors, Psychiatric Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners, Therapist, Social Workers, and pre-graduate students.
I earned a Master’s in Counseling from Florida International University in April of 2000. During the initial sixteen years of my career, I worked with Catholic couples. For the last four years, I have studied and served, almost exclusively, children who have suffered severe trauma.
I have been privileged to work with children, adolescents, couples, and families, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. As a counselor, working with God’s grace and faith-filled Christians is an honor, and a sure path to healing. Two Hearts Catholic Counseling is a ministry and gift, which I truly treasure.
Outside of the office, I am a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. I enjoy outside activities and family adventures. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this new and exciting journey with the staff of John Paul the Great Montessori Academy.
Students
After School programs
Staff Members
Years Established
Get In Touch
Location: Front Royal, VA
Telephone: (540) 550-7524
Email: info@jpgma.org
School Hours: M-F 8:30am-3:15pm
Non-Discriminatory Policy
John Paul the Great Montessori Academy adheres strictly to a policy of non-discrimination, and no child will be refused admission on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin.