Meet our Faculty & Staff
Dr. Andrew Blaski
Dr. Blaski earned his Ph.D. in Ecclesiastical History from the University of Edinburgh and has extensive experience in Catholic and classical education. He has most recently served as Assistant Professor of Theology and Sacred Scripture at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut.
Dr. Blaski’s experience and enthusiasm embody the values of the Chesterton Academy in combining deep learning with a joyful spirit and rich faith.
He, his wife Allie, and their six children reside in the Greater Hartford area.
Headmaster
Rev. Michael Casey
The Rev. Michael T. Casey was born and raised in Waterbury, CT. He is a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo College Seminary in Philadelphia and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Fr. Casey was ordained a priest on May 11, 2013 and the following year remained in Rome to complete a license in moral theology.
Since his return home, Fr. Casey has served at St. James Parish in Manchester, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, and at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. From 2018-2024 he held the role of Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Hartford. He has served as the Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in New Britain since 2018 in addition to serving as chaplain to Central Connecticut State University.
Chaplain
Science & HumanitiesMatteo Perper
Mr. Matteo Perper graduated from Stanford University with degrees in Chemistry and Italian and earned a master’s degree in Modern Thought & Literature. His studies in the natural sciences, literature, and philosophy prepared him to contemplate with students the unity of creation, the order of reason, and the splendor of truth as revealed through both nature and the great works of culture.
Before joining Chesterton Academy, Mr. Perper taught chemistry and coached tennis and squash at The Taft School and worked in Maine as a teaching fellow and counselor at Kieve Wavus Education. He is especially interested in the history of science, classical literature, Catholic education, and the great encyclopedic works of literature that reflect the ordered fullness of God’s creation. For leisure, Mr. Perper enjoys tennis, soccer, hiking, reading, and studying Gregorian chant, which he began learning this past year.
Latin & MathematicsStephen King
Mr. Stephen King grew up in Meriden, CT and has been attending St. Francis of Assisi Parish since 2020. He attended Xavier High School in Middletown before continuing his education at Thomas Aquinas College in Northfield, Massachusetts, where he received a liberal arts education following the Socratic method. It was there that he became passionate about the liberal arts and witnessed the great strength of faith they can foster in others. This sparked a flame in him, especially through conversations with his professors, to pursue a career in Catholic liberal arts education so that he could bring that same flame to others. In his free time, he enjoys studying and discussing philosophy and working out.
Jeannette Leopold
Jeannette Leopold grew up in Connecticut and attended Avon High School. After college, she taught at New Canaan Country School, where she met her husband. She then moved to the Boston area to attend Harvard law school, and worked as a lawyer there for several years before returning to Connecticut to stay home with her children. She's excited to be joining the Chesterton team! In her free time, she likes to write fiction, study theology, and spend time with her family.
Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
Janet Trainer
Business Manager
Communications DirectorKristyn Figbie
Facilities Manager