message from the CO-HEADS OF SCHOOL
Dear Members of our Saint Gabriel Community,
It is our great honor to welcome you to another exciting year at Saint Gabriel School! As we embark on the 2024-2025 school year, we look forward to partnering with you in the education and formation of your children. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers in their children's lives, and we are committed to working alongside you to provide a strong foundation in academic excellence and Catholic values.
A Catholic education is both a privilege and a blessing. Our students join a legacy of faith, tradition, and lifelong learning, shared by thousands of Catholic school graduates around the world. At Saint Gabriel School, we take pride in helping each student grow into young men and women of integrity, prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Together, we pray for God's guidance as we nurture young hearts and minds throughout this school year.
We are thrilled to serve as co-heads of school and to continue the mission of excellence that defines Saint Gabriel School. Our school is more than a place of learning—it is a close-knit community where students, families, and educators come together in faith, scholarship, and service. We honor the SGS family, staff, and alumni who have built this tradition of excellence and remain dedicated to fostering a school environment where students flourish academically and spiritually.
As we begin this school year, we are excited to provide each student with a well-rounded, faith-filled education that includes a nationally acclaimed Archdiocesan curriculum, STEM initiatives, and project-based learning models. With our exceptional team of educators, we are dedicated to nurturing each child's mind, body, and spirit, equipping them with the tools they need for lifelong success.
Whether you are a returning family or new to our school, we welcome you with open arms and look forward to a fantastic year ahead. May God bless our students, families, and faculty as we work together to make this school year one of growth, discovery, and faith-filled learning.
With gratitude and excitement,
Ruth Ann Schuler & Michael Conlin
Co-Heads of School
Saint Gabriel School
Meet Your Leadership Team
Mrs. Ruth Ann Schuler – Head of School, Preschool – Grade 4
Mrs. Schuler became a part of the Saint Gabriel School family in 2017 as the fourth-grade teacher and brings a wealth of experience in Catholic education. A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Central Connecticut State University, she has dedicated her career to teaching in Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Hartford. She holds a BS-ED in English and an MS-Ed in Reading, with professional certification since 1989. Mrs. Schuler understands firsthand the value of Catholic education, as all four of her children are graduates of Catholic schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Mr. Michael Conlin – Head of School, Grades 5-8
Mr. Conlin has been a lifelong member of the Saint Gabriel/Saint Damien of Molokai parish, where he was baptized, confirmed, and married. Since joining Saint Gabriel School as a middle school teacher in 2004, he has taught social studies, history, geography, religion, and language arts while also leading extracurricular programs such as Student Government and the Yearbook Club. He holds a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) and M.A. in History from Central Connecticut State University and is certified by the State of Connecticut to teach history and social studies. In addition to his passion for teaching, Mr. Conlin is an avid history enthusiast, devoted Notre Dame football fan, and a lover of all things Lord of the Rings.
