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I am happy to say that I am a SMCS alum (2009)!

I attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language. After graduating from UW-Madison, I taught English in a rural community in the Dominican Republic and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I then came back to Wisconsin to get my English Education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

I have been teaching English at SMCHS since the fall of 2015 and have loved my experience being back in a Catholic education setting.

My husband and I were married in 2015. We love to travel and spend time with friends and family. I spend most of my free time running or playing/watching sports of any kind.

If you are around SMCHS enough, you will see me on the soccer field where I help out as an assistant coach.

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I am originally from Darboy, Wisconsin and attended Catholic schools for my entire education. I went to Holy Spirit Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from St. Mary Central High School in 2010. I received two degrees, one in Mathematics and the other in Elementary Education from St. Norbert College in 2014.

In the fall of 2014, I joined the math department at SMC, where I teach primarily Algebra II and Math Fundamentals. I also assist with the Math team and coach Forensics. It is a privilege to return to my alma mater and share the joy of learning and faith I received with others. Having attended Catholic schools I know the rewards you receive through life lessons, spiritual guidance, and the excellent camaraderie obtained by attending a school that values faith and education together.

Currently, I live in Neenah with my husband, Troy, our two dogs, and two cats. I enjoy sitting down with a good book and also watching movies. In the summer I enjoy camping and bike riding, but in the winter I love to go sledding and build snowmen. I look forward to another fantastic year!

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I am the SMCS Fine Arts Director as well as the Drama Director of co-curricular productions for the high school and community theater troupe.

I attended St. Mary Elementary, Seton Catholic Middle School, and am a 2011 graduate of St. Mary Central High School. After receiving my BFA from the College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point, I proudly returned to SMCS. Being part of a faith based, educational community has played a tremendous role in my life and I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with the students of SMCS.

I started theater in 2001 and have had experience as a director, stage manager, production manager, technical director, actor, designer, technician, and the list goes on. Being involved with a variety of fine arts programs provided me with many life skills and valued experiences.

Please contact me with any questions, comments or suggestions!

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I teach German and ESL at SMCHS, and serve as the World Languages Department Chair. I am also the advisor for the German Club and provide resources and information to students for the Wisconsin DPI Global Education Achievement Certificate. I started teaching German part-time at SMC in 2007. We now have five levels of German, including CAPP German (dual college credit class through UW-O), and I also teach ESL for our growing number of international students who need some extra practice with their English language skills. It is exciting to be an integral part of their development and life as they seek their education here in the United States. Their host families, the SMC staff and the new friends they make here are all so important to their success.

I grew up in a small town in South Dakota where everyone knew everybody else; I was lucky to be able to be involved in lots of extracurricular activities and feel part of a small, close community, very similar to the St. Mary Catholic Schools. After earning my B.A. in German Education at South Dakota State University, I received the Delta Phi Alpha (German Honor Society) National Award and a DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) one-year study scholarship to the University of Augsburg in Germany. Subsequently, I earned master’s degrees in German and in Applied Linguistics from Indiana University, then was selected to teach English to German students for a year in Munich, Germany through the Fulbright Commission. In 2017, I was chosen by the American Association of Teachers of German (along with 8 other U.S. German teachers) to attend a special international two-week seminar in Austria. It was an energizing experience, to learn and work with German teachers from all over the world! Studying and working overseas has broadened my perspective of the world and taught me to be more open to differences in other cultures. I have enjoyed taking several different educational trips with students to help them grow in their own understanding of German-speaking cultures.

After teaching in public schools in Illinois and Ohio for 11 years, I taught middle school German at St. Francis Xavier Middle School and adjunct university courses in German at Marian University. Every year, I attend one or two world language conferences or workshops in order to keep up with new trends in language acquisition and provide my students with a variety of activities to motivate and encourage them. Deutsch ist der Hammer!

The students learning German at SMC enjoy a special camaraderie. Every year, they look forward to various cultural events, like Spaghettieis (spaghetti ice cream), making Lebkuchenhäuser (gingerbread houses) and traveling in December to the German Christkindlmarket in Chicago. In the spring, SMC is the host school for the NE Wisconsin Regional German Speaking Contest for grades 7-12; German students can also participate in the UW-Madison German Day, with competitions in poetry, music, skits and charades. The SMCHS World Language Department also offers a long weekend trip in the spring for all students interested in attending the Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota.

I met my husband, John, when we were both teaching high school in Illinois, and we have one son, who graduated from Northwestern University in mechanical engineering. We enjoy traveling and spending time with family.

SMC offers great opportunities to any student who is interested in getting involved in any aspect of high school life. After teaching in Catholic education now for several years, I really appreciate how service and faith can be woven into our academics and school life each day.

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I received my Bachelor of Music degree with honors from Lawrence University in Appleton in December of 2007. During my time at Lawrence, I enjoyed performing as a member of the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble.

My teaching career began in 2008 at Holy Spirit School in Darboy, where I spent seven years as the Director of Bands. During these years, I led students in grades four through eight, offering performance experiences in the Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble settings.

Since 2015, I have served as the Director of Bands for St. Mary Catholic High School as well as the 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band Director for St. Mary Catholic Middle School. As we begin each new year, I greatly enjoy being a part of the SMCS family and am honored to lead this growing band program into the future.

When I am not teaching, I truly enjoy being active and spending time with my family. My husband Michael and I live in Appleton with our two dogs, Lily and Archer, and our three feline friends, Winston, George and Christopher. Together, we enjoy being outside, walking, running, cycling, swimming and gardening.

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I graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI with a Major in Mathematics and Minor in Secondary Education in the Spring of 2004.

I have been teaching high school math since the fall of 2004. I will be teaching Pre-Algebra, Geometry, and Honors Algebra II at SMCHS. I truly love teaching math and feel like I am the luckiest person to be able to call this my “job.”

When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband, Alex, and I have three beautiful children. Seneca was born in September 2012, Blake was born in April 2014, and Max was born in April 2019. They keep us busy but have blessed us beyond words.

I look forward to working with your children!

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As a youngster I attended Immaculate Conception grade school in Milwaukee, and my parents moved to Appleton in the 78 which allowed me to attend St. Bernadette through grade eight. In 1986, I graduated from Appleton East High School. From there I attended UW – Fox Valley in Menasha. After earning an Associate’s degree, I transferred to UW – Milwaukee where I pursued a Bachelor’s of Arts degree majoring in English. Following that I attended both UW – Oshkosh and UW – Green Bay where I earned credits in education, eventually a teaching certificate, and a Wisconsin license. In 2000, I completed a Master’s of Arts degree from Marian University with a focus on Educational Technology. My teaching career began in 1995.

Generally over the summer I focus on preparing for the AP and CAPP courses by attending either the Advanced Placement Summer Institute at UW – Madison or enrolling in graduate courses at UW – Oshkosh.

Currently, I live in Appleton with my wife, three children, and Goldendoodles – Bailey & Ollie. Scouting occupies many hours with both Boy Scouts and Venture Crew. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, playing guitar, and running. I have completed the Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon three times, Fox Cities Marathon numerous times as a pacer, and the Eagle River Marathon.

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¡Muy buenas! My name is Caitlin Fritsch and I have been a Spanish teacher for SMCS since 2010. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2010 with a degree in Spanish Education, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Education. I have enjoyed continuing my education by taking classes in technology and attending world language conferences, seminars, and workshops to improve my teaching techniques and strategies as a language teacher.

In my free time, I love to run, and spend time with my family. One of our favorite things to do is walk our dog together! We also love to go up north and fish, bike, swim, kayak, make S’mores around a campfire, and watch outdoor movies on the projector! I also enjoy traveling and have gone to places such as Spain (to study abroad), Costa Rica (with SMCS students!), Mexico, Puerto Rico, France, and many islands in the Caribbean.

I am thrilled to be at SMCS for another amazing year! It is wonderful to see such well-rounded and kind-hearted students come into my classroom. Being in a faith-filled school is a major factor in helping students grow to be caring, loving, intelligent, faithful adults and I am so happy to be a part of it!

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns!

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My role is to assist the School Counselor by scheduling appointments, coordinating scholarships, arranging for college representatives to visit SMCHS, coordinating Rotary luncheons, writing the Guidance newsletter and coordinating testing. I worked in corporate Marketing and Training for 9 years before staying home to raise my two sons. I joined SMCS in December of 2011.

My favorite part of working here can be seen on the wall across from the front office “Be it known to all who enter that Christ is the reason for this school”.

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I have been in Campus Ministry and high school education since 1985 when I graduated with a BA in Religious Studies and a certification in youth Ministry from Cardinal Stritch University.

I teach 9th grade Theology which covers the Sacred Scriptures, Theology of the Body, the Mission of Jesus and prayer. I also teach 11th grade Morality. I believe in making Religion class engaging as well as informative and I teach to the heart as well as the head. My students practice various forms of prayer in order to discover what most connects them to God.

I enjoy camping, canoeing, embroidery and long, deep talks with good friends. I have a dog named Cooper who is so big he has been misidentified as a bear, and a cat named Obie. I have a passion for Native American culture and Spirituality, concern for the environment, and teenagers!

Gail Hawley’s philosophy of Catholic Education:

As a Religious Educator I consider myself to be more than a classroom teacher. I consider myself to be a minister of the unconditional love of Jesus Christ, a companion on the journey of faith of youth, and a facilitator of learning in and outside the classroom. Learning the faith is a task that must engage the heart and soul as much as the mind.

I am passionate about creating a safe environment for faith sharing and community building in the school at large and in my classroom. Young people’s faith is deeply personal and evolving so it is essential they feel secure enough to express both their faith, questions and doubts. It is my goal to meet each individual where they are at on their spiritual journey and invite them to explore and discover the beauty of their own soul and to grow in their relationship with God.

I believe that faith is more “caught” than “taught” so I make a point to witness to my own growth in faith in various ways. I take a multiple intelligences approach to prayer experiences, engaging the heart, body, mind, and soul in order for the students to discover a variety of ways to connect to the Divine.

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I have a BA in chemistry from Lawrence University. I have taught at SMC since 1995. Over the years I have taught over 10 different courses over my tenure at SMC. Chemistry has been the one constant course over my career. I am the Science Department Chair. I handle Student Council duties with Mrs. Peterson as well.

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I have been part of St Mary Catholic Schools since the Spring of 1999 when I became part of the coaching staff for the track team. After that season I was able to procure a job within the school system as a high school social studies teacher. Since that time many things have changed except for the fact that I still enjoy being part of a system in which faith, academics, and extra curricular activities can be combined.

Within the high school, I teach all grade levels primarily working with freshmen and then select electives to the other grade levels. Class names have changed over the years, but my core aspects are world history, geography, and psychology. Each class is unique, but thematically they relate to our world and how it functions based on people and decisions past and present.

I have also coached many different sports within the high school community including boys and girls track, girls volleyball at all levels, and girls basketball at the freshmen and varsity levels. I was lucky enough to be part of State trips for my track athletes and State in 2008 and 2009 for the girls basketball team. Each of those memories are amazing and I feel blessed to have been part of all experiences.

I graduated from Flambeau High School in Northwest Wisconsin and then attended Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. While there I participated all four years in the basketball and track programs.

Today, I still enjoy athletics although watching and coaching high school athletics is more my speed. I also enjoy traveling with my husband, Jack, and his children. We hope to some day see every Major League Baseball Stadium! Wish us luck!

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My name is Mrs. Opsteen-Van Dyke, or Mrs. OVD, as the students call me. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, earning a degree in Elementary Education 1-8 and English 1-9. I have been teaching freshmen English and religion at SMCHS since 2014. Prior to joining the SMCS family, I taught English, literature, and religion at the middle school level for ten years and second grade for three years. All of my teaching experience has been in Catholic education because I believe I have been called to share my faith with the many students who have passed through my doors. I am blessed to be part of the SMCS Catholic community as I strive to show what faith in Christ can do in one’s life. In addition to classroom teaching, I am also able to share my faith and love of music by co-leading and accompanying the liturgical choir for school Masses.

When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my family—my husband, Jon, and my daughter, Emmaline. As a family we are active in St. Paul Catholic Church in Combined Locks, where we lead a young adult choir called Joyful Noise. Additionally, we enjoy camping, hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing. And perhaps one of our favorite things to do is to travel around the Great Lakes, visiting lighthouses. To date, we have seen over 220 lights of the Great Lakes!

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My name is Marilyn Peterson. I am a math teacher at St. Mary Catholic. I attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a major in mathematics and a minor in physics. I have taught since 1983 and I began at SMCHS in the fall of 2007. I am married and have three adult children, one boy and twin daughters. In my spare time I love to read and cook. I teach Honors Geometry, Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus I and II, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC. I am an advisor for the Math team, and the Senior Moderator. I also have implemented practice sessions for ACT for the students at SMCHS. I think SMCHS is a wonderful place for both students and staff. For students the smaller class sizes allow you to work closely with your classmates as well as teacher. Also there are many opportunities to participate in a variety of activities. For staff the closeness I feel with my students and coworkers really makes a family atmosphere.

My philosophy on education is very simple. I want to challenge students and watch them grow to their full potential. I want to take students at different levels and see them develop together for the betterment of each individual. I want to teach students in a way that has some straightforward instruction but that also gives students room to grow and expand on their own learning. In other words, it is not just about learning math it is much more about life lessons. I also feel that as an educator, it is important not only to help the students that you are teaching, but also give them direction to help others. Participating in community service projects allows you to connect more with the community outside of SMC. I also enjoy my students and everything they have to offer. I want students to know that even when there is a struggle there is always a way to fix the problem. Everybody can learn, sometimes you have to work harder at a concept. It is not about what you don’t know; it is about what you are going to do when you have a problem. No matter what, you have the power to make change.

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Hello, my name is Peter Post. I attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse where I completed my Bachelor of Science Degree in 2003 and my Master of Science Degree in 2013. My area of study was in Exercise and Sport Science, and I have teaching licenses in Pre-K through grade 12 in Health Education, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education.

I teach Health Education and Physical Education classes at St. Mary Catholic High School. These classes include Health Education, Personal Fitness, Individual Sports, Team Sports and Weight Training. I have been involved in Catholic Education since 2005, and I have had the opportunity to teach at elementary, middle and the high school level.

What I enjoy most about St. Mary Catholic Schools is the ability to help our students create a lifestyle that promotes faith, academics and service to others. I also take great pride providing our students with learning experiences that will directly promote their quality and quantity of life. Our graduates will experience high levels of success in all that they take on in life.

Some unique life experiences that I bring to the learning environment are my 8 seasons as a professional water skier and stuntman for Sea World and Six Flags theme parks. I have had the opportunity to travel and live in California, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Taiwan while performing shows for thousands of park guests. These experiences make their way into the classroom as I teach students to set goals, develop a work ethic, work respectfully with others and plan for a successful future.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and skiing with my wife Colleen and our 3 children Ashton, Gavin and Audra. Our favorite places to travel for these activities are La Crosse, WI, Marquette, MI and Vail, CO.

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I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Business Administration with dual majors in Accounting and Finance. In August of 2017, I completed my Master of Science in Education – Teaching and Learning Degree from Concordia University.

I spent four years working as a Tax Analyst for Kimberly-Clark Corporation before switching career paths to become an educator. I began teaching in 2007. I’m excited to be teaching Personal Finance, Accounting, and Intro to Business here at St. Mary Catholic High School.

Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three young daughters.

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2000 with a dual degree in regular education and special education certification for PK-3 and a minor in math. I continued my education with a Masters of Library and Information Science graduating in 2008 from UW Milwaukee. I started teaching in the system in 2000 at the Kindergarten level for St. Margaret Mary. I also taught Pre-K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now travel to all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at the high school. I also have two sons one in elementary and the other in middle school. We enjoy scouting as a family, camping and watching movies together. We also enjoy travel, but don’t get to enjoy it as much as we would want.

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I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Broad Field Science Major, and a Biology/Life Science Minor. I taught school in Quinhagak, Alaska for a year, and then substitute taught in Minnesota, and Wisconsin. I have been with St. Mary Catholic High School since 2015. It is a blessing and joy to work here at SMCHS!

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Hello all!

I grew up in Manassas, Virginia and lived there for most of my life. I spent many days at the Manassas Battlefields learning about the Civil War with my dad and many other days in Washington DC taking in all the sites and museums that there are to offer.

After graduating high school, I attended Northern Virginia Community College where I earned an Associate’s in Fine Arts and an Associate’s in General Studies. I transferred to Brigham Young University – Idaho in 2012 where I majored in Art Education. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Art Education and a minor in History Education in 2014. I spent the next year subbing until I was offered a job at Rigby Middle School where I taught Science, Social Studies, Outdoor Survival, Leadership, and Creativity for one year. After that year, I moved to Colorado where I subbed again. While in Colorado, I became certified in Social Studies. We moved to the wonderful state of Wisconsin in the summer of 2017 where I began teaching here at St. Mary Catholic High School.

I met my husband while in college and we were married shortly after I graduated college from BYU-I in 2014. We have enjoyed hopping around the states, but we are happy to be living here in Wisconsin! We rescued a Mountain Cur Hound named Jake in the summer of 2017 and he has quickly become quite the energetic member of our family. When I’m not teaching or planning lessons, I enjoy going on adventures with my husband, camping, crafting/painting, going for walks, playing board games, and reading.

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I have been a member of the St. Mary Catholic community since 2004 when I was hired to coach the girls’ and boys’ tennis teams. A position in the Social Studies Department opened up in the fall of 2005 and I was thrilled to become the United States History and Government teacher at SMC.

Throughout my tenure at St. Mary Catholic, we have worked hard to expand academic opportunities for students by introducing a number of new classes in the Social Studies Department. In my time here, I have taught a variety of classes across the history, political science, economics, journalism and law disciplines. These areas overlap and intertwine in a manner that allows for interdisciplinary study that is beneficial for both the teacher and students alike.

My goal in the classroom is to create an environment that is both educational and fun; simultaneously challenging and entertaining. Since the vast majority of my students are upperclassmen, we are looking to raise the bar academically, putting everyone in a position to think deeper and better in preparation for their post-high school lives.

I have been a resident of beautiful Northeastern Wisconsin my entire life, having graduated from Appleton East High School and earned by BA in History from St. Norbert College in De Pere.

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The greatest adventure in life is one lived in complete abandon to Jesus Christ, for He is NEVER a boring Messiah!

I received my Masters Degree in Theology from Marquette University in 2008, and my B.A. in Interpersonal Communications from Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL in 1991. I have been teaching Theology at St. Mary’s Catholic High School since 2014 and have taught university students at the UW-Oshkosh Newman Center for the Diocese of Green Bay from 2009 to 2013. I am experienced in teaching the Catholic faith to all age groups, from teenagers, college and young adults, and mature adults as well since 1996. Before 1996, I was a Protestant minister from 1991 until I converted to the Catholic faith and joined the Catholic Church in 1996. I am married to my dear wife, Kris, and have two sons Benjamin, who married to Lena, and Bryan, who is married to Trudy. Ben and Lena have been blessed with four children, Elizabeth, Jacob, Francesca, and Jonathan…so yes, my wife and I are grandparents!

The driving force in my teaching is that I work with Jesus, Who is THE teacher; my task is to assist Him in His topics of choice and methods!

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After graduating from SMC in 2009, I attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I graduated in 2014 with my degree in Physical Education and Health Education, along with certification in Adapted Physical Education. From 2014-2016, I taught high school physical education and coached tennis, basketball, and soccer at Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh.

When I was pursuing my teaching degree, I knew I wanted to work in a Catholic School because I had such a positive and memorable experience in the SMCS system as a student. God works in truly wonderful ways and I am so blessed and grateful to be teaching here. SMCS helped shape me into the person I am today, so this teaching position is a dream come true. I hope to have the same positive impact on the lives of my students as my teachers did for me.

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I am very happy to continue my professional career with St. Mary Catholic Schools. Being a 1981 graduate of St. Mary Central High School (after attending St. Mary elementary School) I have always valued Catholic education. Because of that, I went on to St. Norbert College where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. Fall of that year I began teaching at St. Gabriel School in Neenah. In my nine years there, I taught second, sixth and fifth grades, all subjects.

I left Catholic Schools for one year to finish my graduate work at UW-Oshkosh where I received a Master’s of Science degree in School Counseling, graduating in 1995. I was hired that fall at St. Mary School in Greenville where I spent five years as the school principal. In those five years, I married Brent and we were blessed with two children, Claire and Bryce. A desire to have my summer free to be with my children led me to leave that position, after-which I spent two years as a Campus Minister and religion teacher at another Diocesan School.

Finally, in 2002 I came back to our school system when I was hired as the middle school guidance counselor and campus minister. That is the position I continue to have today. I am truly blessed to work in such a strong faith filled environment. I see the benefits as both an employee and as a parent, choosing to send my own children through the system.

My family loves to spend time together sharing vacations with extended family members, celebrating holidays, taking walks, playing games and watching Packer games.

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I grew up in Menasha and have been a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish. I’m a product of Catholic Education and an Alumnus of St. Mary Catholic High School. I have a Bachelors of Science in Education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Masters in Education from Marian University, 2015. I have always worked in Catholic Education and have been a part of the SMCS family since 2001. My husband John and I have three beautiful children that have all been educated in the St. Mary Catholic Schools. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, knitting, camping and being sustainable.

I believe in the significant advantages that a Catholic School education can offer students and their families.

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I received my Bachelor of Music degree with honors from Lawrence University in Appleton in December of 2007. During my time at Lawrence, I enjoyed performing as a member of the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble.

My teaching career began in 2008 at Holy Spirit School in Darboy, where I spent seven years as the Director of Bands. During these years, I led students in grades four through eight, offering performance experiences in the Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble settings.

Since 2015, I have served as the Director of Bands for St. Mary Catholic High School as well as the 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band Director for St. Mary Catholic Middle School. As we begin each new year, I greatly enjoy being a part of the SMCS family and am honored to lead this growing band program into the future.

When I am not teaching, I truly enjoy being active and spending time with my family. My husband Michael and I live in Appleton with our two dogs, Lily and Archer, and our three feline friends, Winston, George and Christopher. Together, we enjoy being outside, walking, running, cycling, swimming and gardening.

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I graduated from University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 1972 with a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education with a major in English and a minor in mathematics. I continued my education at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and completed an elementary certification in 1989. In 2015 I completed the certification for Math Intervention from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.

I began my teaching career at St. Mary Grade School in 1973 where I taught 6th grade for two years and 4th grade until the birth of my oldest son in December of 1975. I returned to teaching in 1989 at Seton Catholic Middle School where I taught until the school became St. Mary Catholic Middle School. During that time I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade algebra, pre-algebra, general math, language arts, and religion. Currently I am teaching 6th grade math and religion at St. Mary Catholic Middle School.

I have been married to my husband Michael since 1972. We are the the proud parents of four children: Nathan, Jessica, Becky, and David. All four graduated from St. Mary Grade School, Seton Catholic Middle School, and St. Mary Central High School. They have given us the gift of six grandchildren.

The importance of teaching in a Catholic school was brought home to me when the towers went down in 2001. As the students and I watched in horror as the story unfolded, we as a classroom were able to join together in prayer for victims and families. It brought strength and purpose to all of us plus emphasizing the power of prayer to the students.

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I have been teaching at St. Mary Catholic Middle School since 2007. I taught science at Seton Catholic Middle School when it first opened in 1989 and remained at Seton until I became a stay at home mom in 1992. I teach seventh grade and eighth grade science classes. I am certified to teach PLTW Medical Detectives and Energy and the Environment modules which are incorporated within the 7th and 8th grade science classes. I truly value the opportunity to integrate my Catholic faith in my teaching and love being part of a faith-filled community.

I graduated from St. Norbert College with a major in biology and a secondary education license. I also completed some graduate level work at Marquette University with an emphasis on neurobiology.

I enjoy spending time with my family. I’m married to my college sweetheart, Bill. My oldest daughter Elizabeth is a graduate student at University of Illinois Chicago, my daughter Jennifer is a high school choir teacher, and my son, Ben, is a student at UW Oshkosh. I enjoy traveling and spending time at our cottage on Lake Poygan. I volunteer as a church pianist and high school catechist for Holy Spirit parish where I also serve on several committees.

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My love of St. Mary Catholic Schools started with my children’s experiences in the school system. I was so fortunate to become a Learning Specialist at St. Gabriel’s, St. Mary’s and the middle school. I received Bachelor’s degree in 1993 from UW-Oshkosh and my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 1998 from UW-Oshkosh. Since graduating, I have taught in the Oshkosh, Neenah and Appleton School Districts teaching Special Education.

Not only do I have the opportunity to be a staff member, but I also am lucky enough to coach cross country and track focusing on the middle school but supporting the high school as well. I am passionate about encouraging students beyond the classroom to be their best.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my husband and spending time with my three children. I continue to share my time and talents with SMCS as needed through Booster Club, fundraising, Zephyrfest and more! I teach fitness classes at the YMCA and hope to see you there! I am blessed to share my talents through my involvement at church.

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I am proud to be an instructor in the St. Mary Catholic Schools. I have degrees in Art, German and Education. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. I am a veteran, teaching in Catholic schools for 30 years. I also have taught in museums, technical colleges, and galleries. I have taught all ages from preschoolers to 80 year olds. I am the Art instructor and German instructor in the new St. Mary Catholic Middle School. I taught at Seton Catholic Middle School for 19 years.

I attended catholic schools for grade school and high school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. My parents and family promoted the importance of faith in education. I am blessed to be a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish. I am active in the music ministry at St. Margaret Mary Church. I enjoy volunteering and promoting the wellness of the communities around me by sharing my time and artistic talents.

My husband Walter and I are the parents of Steward, Elizabeth and Alexander. All our children attended Catholic schools and we are proud of that. Catholic education was important to us for the development of the total person.

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I received my B.S. degree in History and Secondary Education from U.W.-Milwaukee with a French minor in 1973. I added a Broadfield Social Sciences degree for grades 6-12 from U.W.-Oshkosh in 1988. I am a teacher consultant through the National Geographic Society, and have attended classes throughout the U.W. System, including Madison, Platteville, Eau Claire, Superior, and Green Bay.

I’ve taught in Catholic schools at the middle school level since 1974, first at Thorp Catholic Schools (2 years), St. Gabriel’s in Neenah (13 years), Seton Catholic Middle School in Menasha (26 years), and finally winding up at St. Mary Catholic Middle School.

I’ve been married to Bernadette since 1974 and together we brought 3 children into the world: Stefan, Krystyna, and Adam. We also are blessed to have Ronin, our only grandchild, living close by in Appleton. We are active members of St. Gabriel Parish in Neenah; if you are fellow parishioners, you’ll recognize Bernie and me among the regular Scrip sellers after Sunday Masses. I also am a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Winnebago Countywide Crimestoppers.

I’m involved with the Global Outreach program which works with Catholic exchange students from Eastern and Central Europe to train them to become dynamic Catholic servant leaders back in their countries. Each year, between 20 and 25 students are selected to attend a Catholic high school for one year in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Nebraska while becoming a member of their host family and parish. Besides serving on the board, I have had the opportunity to lead a summer trip and camp every July for eleven out of twelve years to Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.

I believe that teaching in a Catholic school is a ministry. I believe that God has called me to share my gifts and talents in a classroom where students and teachers are encouraged to share their faith with each other, and then to challenge each other to live that faith in the world.

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I received my B.S. degree in Sociology and Military Science from U.W.-River Falls in 2009. I completed my Masters in Secondary Education- Broadfield Social Studies with an emphasis in Reading and Special Education for grades 5-12 from University of Maryland-University College in 2016.

I’ve started my career in education in 2011 at Brewster Middle School working primarily with 7th grade Science and Social Studies on Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. In 2018 I moved to Kentucky where I continued at Warren East High School with Freshman and Juniors. Finally, I have made my way to St. Mary Catholic Middle School as the 6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher! The 2018-2019 school year will be my first year in Catholic Education.

I’ve been married to Scott since 2009 and together we brought 3 children into the world: Matthew, Henry, and Annabeth. We are recent transplants to the Oshkosh area after leaving Green Bay and Wisconsin for the past 9 years following military duties. My husband retired with the U.S. Marine Corps in 2016 and while I am currently in the U.S. Army Reserves. We are new members of St. Jude the Apostle in Oshkosh and can’t wait to become more active members within our church. My children have followed my footsteps in receiving a Catholic education (St. Matthew’s School in Green Bay, WI) and will be attending St. Gabriel’s Elementary School. I love that I will be able to combine my love of God, Education, and Children.

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Hi all! I’m Meghan McCarville and I have been teaching 7th grade Language Arts at St. Mary Catholic Middle School (formally Seton) since 2014.

I got my bachelor’s degree in English from UW-Oshkosh and went back to get my teaching certification through Marian University.

In my free time, I love to be with family and friends. In the summer, I like to be outside. I enjoy camping, fishing, golfing, running, and gardening. In the winter, you can usually find me inside reading a good book by the fire. I’m also a dog lover! My family has two Labrador Retrievers.

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I graduated from University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh with a Bachelors in Secondary Education, majoring in Broadfield Social Science and minoring in Economics.

I started teaching at Seton in 2013 and I teach Social Studies and Religion for 7th grade.

When I am not working at school or at the candy shop I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love to travel as much as I can afford to. 🙂 I enjoy reading; some of my favorites are Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, and Harry Potter!

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Mr. Sawall started teaching Band in 1993 for St. Mary Catholic Schools. He currently is the Elementary Band Director, 6th Grade Band, and Jazz Band Director as well as 7th Grade General Music teacher. He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Youngstown State University and his Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. He is married and has two beautiful daughters who attend school in Appleton. When Mr. Sawall is not teaching he performs professionally for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Mr. Sawall values Catholic Education and has the enjoyed working with the students and staff throughout his tenure.

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2000 with a dual degree in regular education and special education certification for PK-3 and a minor in math. I continued my education with a Masters of Library and Information Science graduating in 2008 from UW Milwaukee. I started teaching in the system in 2000 at the Kindergarten level for St. Margaret Mary. I also taught Pre-K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now travel to all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at the high school. I also have two sons one in elementary and the other in middle school. We enjoy scouting as a family, camping and watching movies together. We also enjoy travel, but don’t get to enjoy it as much as we would want.

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I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a degree in Marketing. I earned my teaching license through Marian College and I have completed Technology course work through Fox Valley Technical College. I have been with TCCES/SMCS since 2005 teaching grades k-12. I am an active member of St. Gabriel Parish and I truly believe that Christ is the reason for our schools.

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I am the SMCS Fine Arts Director as well as the Drama Director of co-curricular productions for the high school and community theater troupe.

I attended St. Mary Elementary, Seton Catholic Middle School, and am a 2011 graduate of St. Mary Central High School. After receiving my BFA from the College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point, I proudly returned to SMCS. Being part of a faith based, educational community has played a tremendous role in my life and I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with the students of SMCS.

I started theater in 2001 and have had experience as a director, stage manager, production manager, technical director, actor, designer, technician, and the list goes on. Being involved with a variety of fine arts programs provided me with many life skills and valued experiences.

Please contact me with any questions, comments or suggestions!

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When I began my teaching career in a Catholic school in De Pere, Wisconsin, I started on a professional educational journey that would build on my own Catholic school background and take me to both Catholic and public educational settings.

I received my undergraduate degree in education and special education from UW-Eau Claire. I followed that with a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from UW-Superior. Additionally, in 2008, as an administrator representing one of the five largest school districts in Wisconsin, I received Master Educator certification as I participated in a fellowship on Urban School Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University.

Following eight years as a Catholic school teacher in De Pere and five years as a Catholic school principal in the La Crosse Diocese, I moved to a principal’s position in the Green Bay Area Public Schools. After 20 years in administration in Green Bay, my wife and I decided that it was time to move back to my Catholic school roots. I became the principal at St. Mary Catholic High School in 2009, and now the director of educational services. I am thrilled to be able to bookend my career with Catholic school positions even though my many years of public school administration not only provided me with solid professional growth but also showed me firsthand the needs of students attending our urban schools today.

Personally, I am a product of Catholic schools, both elementary and high school. My wife and daughter both went one better and graduated from Catholic colleges as well, St. Norbert College and St. Mary’s University of Minnesota respectively.

I am the proud grandfather of two, a granddaughter and a grandson. I continue to wonder how my daughter can be so “old” and how she can have children of her own when I remain so young (at heart).

Please contact me with any comments or suggestions. That’s how we’ll all continue to grow together in Faith, Academics, and Service!

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Business Manager for St. Gabriel Parish and Food Service Administrative Asst. for SMCS since 2003. Graduated from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame IN in 1982 with BA in Finance.

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I grew up in Fond du Lac where I attended St. Mary Springs. Having my office at SMCHS reminds me of how lucky I was to attend Catholic schools. I have fond memories of traveling to Menasha as our Ledgers took on the Zephyrs.

I met my husband Peter when I attended University of Wisconsin Stevens Point studying communications. We moved to Neenah in 1995 where I have worked in different human resource and marketing capacities. I joined our schools as director of admissions in 2007 and have since transitioned to director of communications. We have had the fortune of our two college aged daughters graduating from our system and our son attends St. Mary Catholic High School.

As a parent, volunteer and as an employee, I am proud to be a part of this wonderful community!

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I grew up in Two Rivers, WI working at the family hardware store (Suettinger’s Hardware) until getting in at the Kewaunee Nuclear Plant where I ended up working for 20 years until the unfortunate closure of the plant.

My work experience at the plant started off with 6 years of armed nuclear security until I was fortunate enough to get a job for the remaining 14 years within the plant as a Nuclear Process Computer & Cyber Security Specialist. I worked in a specialized group of 4 people (the “smoke and mirrors dept.”) that maintained all of the critical network infrastructure, servers, computers, and digital equipment that was used by the control room operators and security groups to monitor and maintain safe 24/7 operation of a nuclear facility.

After the nuclear plant closed I decided to get out of the IT field for a while building up my hobby business of making neon signs eventually moving to Appleton in 2013. Upon realizing working from home sounds great, it actually gets pretty boring so I started temping for Sys Admin/Network Engineer jobs through TekSystems at several businesses around Green Bay and Appleton eventually ending up at St. Mary Catholic Schools in the role of Systems Network Administrator.

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I started my employment with TCCES in 2001 working within Food Service. A few years later I joined the Early Childhood staff at St. Gabriel School as a Pre-Kindergarten Aide.

My husband and I got married in De Pere, WI where I was born and raised. Our two children attended St. Gabriel and Seton schools. I have many fond memories of the wonderful teachers and staff at both schools while they were enrolled in Catholic education.

My favorite activities when I am away from the classroom is spending time outdoors; biking, skiing, walking and traveling. On the weekends I enjoy going to our family cottage in Waupaca.

I am proud to be a member of the SMCS staff and St. Gabriel Parish. I hope I can contribute to school families a sense of caring and warmth that so many teachers have brought to my family many years ago.

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I teach 3^rd grade at St. Mary Catholic Schools, St. Gabriel Campus. I graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a major in political science and a minor in French. I spent several years after college in the manufacturing and insurance industries. I earned my teaching certification in special education with an emphasis in emotionally disturbed children from UW-Oshkosh. I obtained my elementary education certification from Marion College in Fond du Lac. I spent several years substitute teaching as well as working with children with emotional disturbances at the middle school level before joining St. Mary Catholic Schools.

I enjoy playing baseball, hunting and fishing with my family. My wife and I have two wonderful sons.

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Catholic education has been and continues to be an important part of my life. I’ve been blessed to teach for many years in our Catholic schools and I have served as a principal since 1999 in schools throughout our diocese.

I received my undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and my graduate degree from Marian University in Educational Leadership.

Working in a Catholic school and system with fantastic, dedicated teachers and staff that work hard every day to provide a quality Catholic education for our students is truly a joy!

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I received my Physical Education Degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and have been teaching physical education at St. Mary Catholic Schools – Elementary Campuses since 1987. I have also assisted with reading, math, and computer instruction when needed and served as the elementary athletics coordinator for many years.

I am originally from Manawa, WI and a member of St. Patrick’s Parish-Lebanon. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with family, golfing, walking, reading, and following the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badger Basketball team.

It is a privileged to be part of SMCS staff and faith community. I have enjoyed many years of teaching and working with your children. Being able to share my faith and love of God with the students makes it that much more rewarding.

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I have been an Elementary Counselor since 1990. Prior to coming to St. Mary Catholic Schools, I served Neenah Joint School District for 22 years. I have also worked as a Music Therapist, Music Educator and a Fraternal Director for a life insurance association. I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University Conservatory, a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am blessed to be a part of a school community that nurtures and supports a faith filled education.

My husband, Joel and I have raised three wonderful daughters. I enjoy playing violin in quartets and trios with my musician friends, practicing Pilates, gardening and reading

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I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with two majors in Elementary Education and Special Education, EC-EEN. I later went on to get a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UW-Oshkosh. I began teaching at St. Gabriel Elementary in 2009 and had four previous years of teaching experience in Neenah public schools. My husband and I got married at St. Gabriel Parish and have twin daughters, Kaitlyn and Marissa and a son, Conner. Ever since our children began school at St. Gabriel Elementary, we were amazed at the welcoming and kind support of staff and families and I am now blessed to be part of that staff. In my free time I enjoy reading, shopping, and spending time with my family.

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I am glad to have joined the Saint Mary Catholic High School Family. I have lived in the area all of my life. I graduated from Neenah High School in the class of 1979 with Honors. Since graduating I have worked in the Administrative Assistant field in various offices and raised a family. I have two adult sons and a daughter. I live with my daughter and husband on the family dairy farm.

I am excited to be around all of your children, it will keep me young.

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Mr. Sawall started teaching Band in 1993 for St. Mary Catholic Schools. He currently is the Elementary Band Director, 6th Grade Band, and Jazz Band Director as well as 7th Grade General Music teacher. He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Youngstown State University and his Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. He is married and has two beautiful daughters who attend school in Appleton. When Mr. Sawall is not teaching he performs professionally for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Mr. Sawall values Catholic Education and has the enjoyed working with the students and staff throughout his tenure.

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2000 with a dual degree in regular education and special education certification for PK-3 and a minor in math. I continued my education with a Masters of Library and Information Science graduating in 2008 from UW Milwaukee. I started teaching in the system in 2000 at the Kindergarten level for St. Margaret Mary. I also taught Pre-K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now travel to all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at the high school. I also have two sons one in elementary and the other in middle school. We enjoy scouting as a family, camping and watching movies together. We also enjoy travel, but don’t get to enjoy it as much as we would want.

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I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Chicago, a Master of Education degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an extended licensure program in Cross-Categorical Special Education from Cardinal Stritch University. I hold licenses in regular and cross-categorical elementary education, as well as early childhood regular education. I began my teaching career in 1993, and I have always taught at Catholic schools. In 2010, after ten years at home with my own children, I joined the staff at St. Gabriel. I taught Preschool for seven years, and moved to Kindergarten in 2018.

My husband and I have three children, and we have lived in Neenah since 2005. Our children attended Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten at St. Gabriel. I have always felt a strong sense of community in our St. Mary Catholic Schools–among the staff, parents, and students–and I believe it is what makes our schools a great place to be.

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I started my position with Extended Learning in the fall of 2013. I am a graduate of Lakeland University and have been blessed to work in Early Childhood Education since 1998.

My husband and I have 3 children. Our daughter attends St. Mary Catholic High School. Our family enjoys attending sporting and fine arts events, vacationing and spending time with our dogs.

I enjoy helping children develop their individual God given gifts and talents. I appreciate the values and strong sense of community that a faith based school provides.

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Hello, I am Heather Gruber and have been teaching at St. Margaret Mary since 2017. I have a degree in Child and Family Studies from UW-Madison and earned my elementary education license in Milwaukee. I taught in Milwaukee Public Schools for 6 years after which I decided to stay home with my children. During that time my husband and I moved back to Neenah, where we both grew up.

I am a graduate of the Catholic school system having attended St. Gabriel, Seton, and St. Mary Central. I am thrilled to be able to work within the system that helped form my faith and prepare me academically for life.

In my free time I enjoy being with my husband, three children, and dog. I also enjoy gardening, camping, and being outdoors doing almost anything.

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Hi, my name is Holly Bekkers and I’m a pre-Kindergarden teacher at the St. Margaret Mary campus.

I have always had a passion for working with people, especially little ones. I attended U.W. Oshkosh for Psychology, working as a therapist for children with Autism. I did in home based therapy and worked as a special needs aide in the Appleton Area School district for a several years. During that time, I also attended Northcentral Technical College. I earned an American Sign Language certificate and lots of great experience working with children of differing abilities. I went back to work as an aide in the Xavier system in 2008. It was there that I found how much I loved parochial pre-school! So I attended Fox Valley Technical College, earning an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children in and out of school settings since 1995.

I live in Appleton and have been married to my husband, Ken, since 2001. We have 3 growing boys, all attending Catholic schools. We are active members of St. Joseph’s parish. It has always been important to us to acknowledge our faith in all aspects of our lives. For us, Sunday just wasn’t enough. We wanted our children to grow up in a faith based community and able to freely express their gratitude to God during school and extra-curricular activities. Having worked in both public and private schools has given me a good perspective of the difference a faith based community of learners can make! I take comfort in knowing that love for God is being shared throughout my children’s day. We understand the sacrifices it may take to attend a parochial school, but have never regretted our decision.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and your children. I am also grateful to be a part of this exciting new experience for them.

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My name is Lyndsey Bergstrom. Teaching is my passion! I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Marian University. I have taught middle school grades 6, 7, and 8 at Seton Catholic Middle School. I taught 3rd grade at Hatfield Elementary and 4th grade at Hughes Elementary, both located in Justin, Texas. I also have taught 5th grade at Saint Mary Elementary school. I am very excited to be at Saint Margaret Mary Elementary school this year teaching 3rd grade.

I enjoy decorating, creating projects, shopping, traveling, organizing, gardening, walking, being active, and spending time with my family and friends. I am married to a wonderful man that went through the SMCS school system. I am blessed with a loving family.

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Hello, I am Sherry Boris and I have been with SMCS for many years as a parent, volunteer, substitute teacher, and full time teacher. I have been teaching 4th grade for 5 years. I hold a BS in English and graduate certification in Elementary Education. Teaching in a Catholic school has been rewarding for me in that I have been able to grow in my faith journey along with my students. I find value in all that they teach me!

As members of St. Margaret Mary Parish, my husband and I have enjoyed being part of the active faith community. We have been married for 35 years and have two adult children. Our daughter is working on a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, in St. Paul, MN. Our son works for a marketing firm in Milwaukee and is blessed to have a black lab puppy, Tucker, whom he adores!

In my free time, I enjoy being with family, visiting friends, traveling, biking, baking, and reading. I am especially attracted to anything historical and want to share my love of history with students.

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Hello, my name is Tina Fairweather and I am the Principal at the SMCS, St. Margaret Mary Campus. I am graduate of both UW Stevens Point and UW Superior and have worked in education since 1996.

My family consists of my husband Ben and our two sons, Michael and Luke. Our children attend St. Mary Catholic Schools and we are members of St. Margaret Mary Parish. Our family enjoys sports of all kinds and you will find us most evenings at a baseball field or basketball court.

I attended Catholic grade school in Green Bay, WI and I am passionate about the quality education and strong values that Catholic education provides for our children.

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Hello, my name is Beth Hawkins and I am an Administrative Assistant Part-Time here at St. Margaret Mary School. I truly love being a part of this school and have been for the past 8 years.

I am married to Mark Hawkins and we have just celebrated 35 years of marriage this past May. We have two daughters, Mandy 28 who lives in Green Bay and works for a company called RGL and is an Account Executive in Logistics. Our youngest daughter Sammie is 22 and attends Fox Valley Tech. She just completed a three month Internship at a Grizzly Bear Sanctuary in Bozeman, Montana. Both of our daughters are SMC alumni.

As most people who know me I am huge animal lover. I have a Yellow Lab named Tucker, a German shepherd named Koda and three cats.

My prior work history before I came to work for the school was that I had worked for Glatfelter Paper Company, a/k/a Bergstrom Paper Company for 25 years as a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator. After the Paper Mill closed I started my own business in downtown Neenah called Hawkins Olde Tyme Sweet Shoppe in 2005. I sold old time candy, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and all kinds of fun things.

Both my husband and I have always felt that having a Catholic education was not only important to our family, but also a privilege to have.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, and cross stitching. I also like to be outdoors whenever possible and am usually up for any type of fun outdoor activity.

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“My name is Paige Jeffers, and I am a 3K Aide at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School. I love being able to work with preschoolers and watch as they grown and learn throughout the school year!

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and dog! I love being active and enjoy playing in sports leagues throughout the year with my husband! Prior to this I worked as a paraprofessional at a middle school.

I am currently in school pursuing a degree in Education! Being raised Catholic I am excited to work in a Catholic School and share my faith with others! I am excited to be apart of this amazing community!

In my spare time I enjoy going on walks with my family, reading, watching movies, and being outside. A new hobby we have picked up is disk golf!

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I am currently the reading specialist at the SMCS St. Margaret Mary campus. I completed my undergraduate work at St. Norbert College. I have a graduate degree in reading instruction from Aurora University. I also have a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction in ESL from Concordia University of Chicago. I have worked in the field of education since 2005 in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

My family and I reside in Neenah and are members of St. Margaret Mary parish. Our oldest child currently attends St. Mary Catholic Schools. We enjoy spending time outdoors in all seasons and traveling together.

I strive to instill a lifelong love of reading in all students.

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Hello, my name is Karen Langdon and I received my Early Childhood Education Degree from UW – Stevens Point.

I have taught Kindergarten at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School since 1984.

My husband Rick and I have two grown daughters . . . Brooke who is married to Shane and has a daughter, Zaylee and Kristi who is married to Jamie and has a son, Orric.

In my free time I enjoy golfing, scrapbooking, reading, crocheting / knitting and babysitting for my grandchildren.

Being a product of Catholic education, it was always my intention to teach in a Catholic school. It has been an absolute joy to share my faith with my students over the years. I am extremely delighted when a past student baptizes and enrolls their own children in our school, and I have the privilege of teaching a second generation!

One of my favorite and most humbling teaching memories is during a Religion lesson when we were reflecting on the bible passage from Luke 24:13-35 – On the Road to Emmaus. I asked each student to share the name of someone in whom they find Jesus? As expected, most students mentioned mom, dad or grandparents. Then one student answered, “You, Mrs. Langdon. I see Jesus in you.”

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I received my Physical Education Degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and have been teaching physical education at St. Mary Catholic Schools – Elementary Campuses since 1987. I have also assisted with reading, math, and computer instruction when needed and served as the elementary athletics coordinator for many years.

I am originally from Manawa, WI and a member of St. Patrick’s Parish-Lebanon. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with family, golfing, walking, reading, and following the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badger Basketball team.

It is a privileged to be part of SMCS staff and faith community. I have enjoyed many years of teaching and working with your children. Being able to share my faith and love of God with the students makes it that much more rewarding.

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I have been an Elementary Counselor since 1990. Prior to coming to St. Mary Catholic Schools, I served Neenah Joint School District for 22 years. I have also worked as a Music Therapist, Music Educator and a Fraternal Director for a life insurance association. I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University Conservatory, a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am blessed to be a part of a school community that nurtures and supports a faith filled education.

My husband, Joel and I have raised three wonderful daughters. I enjoy playing violin in quartets and trios with my musician friends, practicing Pilates, gardening and reading

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Hello! My name is Miranda Nikolai and I teach first grade at St. Margaret Mary! I worked in Early Childhood and have been teaching since 2014. I have my Associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Fox Valley Technical College. I continued my education at UW Oshkosh and I also have my Dual Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Special Education birth-age 8 and Regular Education K-6.

I grew up on a farm in Hortonville and continue to live in Hortonville now with my husband, Kyle and two children, Russell and Haelyn. We also have a black lab named Boone. I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, 4-H, being on the farm, and being outdoors. My family and I belong to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Greenville where I have been a member my whole life and attended grade school there through eighth grade. I am so excited, happy and blessed to be a part of this wonderful Catholic school system and faith community!

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Mr. Sawall started teaching Band in 1993 for St. Mary Catholic Schools. He currently is the Elementary Band Director, 6th Grade Band, and Jazz Band Director as well as 7th Grade General Music teacher. He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Youngstown State University and his Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. He is married and has two beautiful daughters who attend school in Appleton. When Mr. Sawall is not teaching he performs professionally for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Mr. Sawall values Catholic Education and has the enjoyed working with the students and staff throughout his tenure.

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My name is Cathy Schlieter and I am a pre-kindergarten teacher at the Margaret Mary Campus. I am graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha Wisconsin with majors in Biology and Psychology. After moving back to the Fox Valley area, I attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. There, I received my Education degree for early childhood through middle childhood.

My husband Kurt and I met in college. We have one son Andrew. Our family enjoys musical and theater activities. Traveling together has always created fun adventures for us. I enjoy reading, crafting, cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors.

I have worked in Catholic schools since 2007. I have taught kindergarten, fifth grade, and substituted at a variety of levels. Catholic education offers our children strong values in addition to a quality academic experience. Thank you for sharing your children!

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2000 with a dual degree in regular education and special education certification for PK-3 and a minor in math. I continued my education with a Masters of Library and Information Science graduating in 2008 from UW Milwaukee. I started teaching in the system in 2000 at the Kindergarten level for St. Margaret Mary. I also taught Pre-K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now travel to all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at the high school. I also have two sons one in elementary and the other in middle school. We enjoy scouting as a family, camping and watching movies together. We also enjoy travel, but don’t get to enjoy it as much as we would want.

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I am excited to be at Saint Margaret Mary School and part of the staff of SMCS! God certainly has guided me on an amazing adventure so far in my life. I am appreciative of every test of faith and dream come true. I am a 24-year Surgical Technician veteran of the Operating Room. I have worked in Providence (Rhode Island), Naples (Florida), and most recently at Theda Clark specializing in everything from Open Heart to Trauma and helping to deliver babies via c-section in OB. I have witnessed enough miracles to fill a large book and am thankful for being able to have lived my dream. I was able to serve God and His people in the saddest to the most joyful of circumstances.

I am the Mom of two great kids. Joshua is 17; a junior at Neenah High School. He plays Varsity football, baseball, and is in show choir. Katherine is 15; a sophomore at Neenah High School. She is in Drama, musicals, and a part of show choir. Both kids are involved in Youth Missionary trips through St. Margaret Mary Parish and are looking forward to serving in more missionary trips. I am also the Mom to some furry creatures I spent years saying “no!” to having ~ a special needs rescue dog, Lilly. Two elderly cats, Boo and Abbey; plus, two kittens, Tommy and Hope.

I’m currently working on my Human Service and Counseling degree at UW-Oshkosh. I also teach Religious Ed at Saint Margaret Mary. I have been very devoted to Blessed Mother since I was a young girl. I carry my rosary with me daily. My family roots in the Church are deep and am proud of my Catholic faith. I’m a product of the elementary Catholic school system dating back to the tail end days of mimeograph machines, which for you young people is the mid 1980’s. I am proud to be part of SMCS to serve God, our students, teachers and families!

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I have been with SMCS since 2003 and moved up to 5th Grade at St. Margaret Mary Campus in 2016. Prior to that, I taught Pre-K, Afternoon Kdg. First Grade, Second Grade Reading and Math, and Fourth Grade. I hold a B.S. in Elementary Ed. with a Minor in Environmental Ed. from UW- Stevens Point. I have taken additional coursework in technology, science, math, and language arts. I am passionate about teaching STEM and am excited to be a part of our Project Lead The Way program and Green and Healthy School Initiative. I am a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish and have been active as a catechist for 4th, 7th, and 9th grade. My husband Jason and I enjoy spending time outdoors camping, biking, and kayaking with our three adult children.

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I grew up in Brillion, Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Stevens Point. I have taught at St. Margaret Mary since 1991, and have mostly taught second grade. I am married and have two children who are currently attending school at St. Mary Catholic Schools.

I never thought that I would be a teacher at the same school for such a long time! I feel it is because the students and their families have made my job such an enjoyable experience over so many years! The parishes and the families are very supportive of the teachers in this school system. I feel blessed to be able to talk about Jesus, my Catholic faith, and to be able to pray with my students every day. The community of students, parents and staff at the St. Mary Catholic Schools is a very special one and I am proud to be a part of it!

In my free time I enjoy watching my children play sports, cooking, reading, crafting and taking walks.

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I am Evelyn Zimmerman, and I am a Pre-K teacher aide at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School. Working with preschoolers brings me great joy! I love to get to know the children and to see them learn and grow throughout the school year!

Prior to moving to Wisconsin, I worked in public relations for 17 years in Pennsylvania, mainly for a hospital/health system. Then, I was blest to be able to be at home with my children for 12 years.

In the spring of 2016, I was hired as a teacher aide in the fourth-grade class at St. Gabriel School. During the next two school years, I worked as a Preschool aide at St. Mary Elementary School.

I love being part of a Catholic school system where I can share my love of Jesus and talk about my faith.

My husband, Kevin, and I have two daughters who have greatly benefited from their St. Mary Catholic Schools’ education. My hobbies include reading, walking and spending quality time with family and friends.

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I grew up in Neenah and attended St. Mary Elementary and I am so excited to be working in the school that I went to. I graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha in 2015 with an Educational Studies major and a dual minor in Early Childhood Development and Adaptive education.

From April 2015 to January of 2018 I worked in an Early Learning Center, in a preschool room. During this time, I was in school for my teaching license. I received two licenses in Special Education and Elementary grades. I have spent time in schools in Waukesha mostly with Kindergarten and first grade classrooms. I have been teaching since 2018.

My favorite book to read is, “The Day the Crayon’s Quit” by: Drew Daywalt. In my free time I enjoy running, reading and spending time with my family. During the summers I love to go boating or just being outside.

Catholic school is important to me because I can openly talk about my faith with others. I received a SMCS Catholic Education and it was important to me to hear others beliefs and it gave me the opportunity to build positive relationships in my life.

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My name is Jeanne Griffith and I am the Preschool and Extended Learning teacher at St. Mary Elementary. I have been teaching her since 2013. I previously taught Kindergarten at St. Mary Elementary prior to raising my family. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.

I am married to my husband Jim. We are both graduates of SMC. We have 10 children and 2 grandchildren. Our 4 oldest children are also graduates of the SMCS system and 6 are currently attending Saint Mary Catholic Schools.

My faith is very important to me and that is why I chose to teach in a Catholic school system. I want to spread my love of Jesus and share my Catholic faith with the children.

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I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Education.

I have been teaching second grade in Catholic schools since 1987. I have been teaching second grade at St. Mary’s since 1989.

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I received my Physical Education Degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and have been teaching physical education at St. Mary Catholic Schools – Elementary Campuses since 1987. I have also assisted with reading, math, and computer instruction when needed and served as the elementary athletics coordinator for many years.

I am originally from Manawa, WI and a member of St. Patrick’s Parish-Lebanon. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with family, golfing, walking, reading, and following the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badger Basketball team.

It is a privileged to be part of SMCS staff and faith community. I have enjoyed many years of teaching and working with your children. Being able to share my faith and love of God with the students makes it that much more rewarding.

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I have been an Elementary Counselor since 1990. Prior to coming to St. Mary Catholic Schools, I served Neenah Joint School District for 22 years. I have also worked as a Music Therapist, Music Educator and a Fraternal Director for a life insurance association. I earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University Conservatory, a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota and a Masters degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I am blessed to be a part of a school community that nurtures and supports a faith filled education.

My husband, Joel and I have raised three wonderful daughters. I enjoy playing violin in quartets and trios with my musician friends, practicing Pilates, gardening and reading

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I completed a Bachelor of Science in Education in special education early childhood from UW-Eau Claire, and an early childhood regular education certificate from Viterbo University. I hold licenses in both special education and regular early childhood education.

I began my teaching career in 1995, and I have taught in several early childhood environments. This includes early intervention, 3-6 special education early childhood, Head Start and Pre-kindergarten. I had the privilege to be home with my children for ten years. I returned to the classroom in 2010. This year I am serving St. Gabriel’s in the capacity of a teacher assistant.

My husband and I have three children and we have lived in Neenah since 2000. Our children attend SMCS and we enjoy watching their sporting events. We can often be found cheering them on at volleyball, football, soccer, track and basketball.

In my 10 years as a teacher, two years have been in Catholic education. I value our school community because I love growing and learning about my faith with students. I love the family atmosphere at SMCS and the opportunities our students are given to serve one another and our larger community.

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Mr. Sawall started teaching Band in 1993 for St. Mary Catholic Schools. He currently is the Elementary Band Director, 6th Grade Band, and Jazz Band Director as well as 7th Grade General Music teacher. He received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Youngstown State University and his Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. He is married and has two beautiful daughters who attend school in Appleton. When Mr. Sawall is not teaching he performs professionally for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Mr. Sawall values Catholic Education and has the enjoyed working with the students and staff throughout his tenure.

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2000 with a dual degree in regular education and special education certification for PK-3 and a minor in math. I continued my education with a Masters of Library and Information Science graduating in 2008 from UW Milwaukee. I started teaching in the system in 2000 at the Kindergarten level for St. Margaret Mary. I also taught Pre-K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now travel to all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at the high school. I also have two sons one in elementary and the other in middle school. We enjoy scouting as a family, camping and watching movies together. We also enjoy travel, but don’t get to enjoy it as much as we would want.

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I graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2010 with a double major in Elementary and Special Education. After graduating, I went to Northwest Technical College to get my associates degree in Early Childhood. I have had multiple teaching positions since graduating. They include 3rd grade, elementary special education (1st thru 5th grade), 7th grade reading, and preschool. I have been a part of St. Mary Catholic Schools since 2014 where I started in preschool and then moved up to 3rd grade the following year.

Besides teaching, I love to go to Zumba classes! I got certified to be an instructor during the summer of 2016. I also enjoy tutoring students to help them become successful in their academics, reading, camping, taking walks, and spending time with my family and friends.

Since being a part of St. Mary Catholic Schools, I have enjoyed increasing children’s faith and teaching them about how great God is. I look forward to being able to continue this again this school year!

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