I am from Milton, MA., where I studied piano and voice at the New England Conservatory while in high school and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Boston University. My Master’s Degree in Music in Vocal Performance is from Converse College.

I have taught music for more than 20 years and have performed extensively throughout the region.  I am thrilled to be here at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School where children are eager and love to learn.

E-mail me at jroche@stpaulschoolsc.com

John Roche   

Music

Empowering God’s Children… To grow in faith To achieve academic excellence To become strong leaders To serve the community To protect the environment …To be the best they can be!

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I am very proud to be the Principal at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School. This is my ninth year here and it has been a wonderful experience; I have grown and learned so much! We have such a warm and involved school family!

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. My Master’s Degree is in School Administration. 

I taught Special Education classes in Spartanburg’s District 6, then moved to Miami, Fla., where I taught for 18 years and was a principal for five years. For four years I acted as an Educational Consultant to hospitals that served children with psychiatric/psychological illnesses.

I am very happy to be back in Spartanburg. I graduated form Spartanburg High School. Now I am back at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School where I was very active in the Parish CYO and my seven youngest brothers and sisters went to school. 

— Patti Lanthier

E-mail me at

planthier@stpaulschoolsc.com