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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 education interests include literature, speech & writing, as well as E-Learning. My husband and I were married in 2015. We love to travel and spend time with friends and family.

I am happy to say that in June 2020, we welcomed a baby boy into our family and we love being parents! 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 helping out in the fitness center or 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 Algebra I, Algebra II, and Math Fundamentals. I also assist with the Math team, am the head coach of the Forensics team, assistant coach of the Softball team, and serve as the Freshman Class Moderator.

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 cat. 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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Hello, I am an alumni of SMCS graduating in 1995. I have bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in urban and regional studies. I worked in my families construction business until 2011 when I began work for UWO in maintenance. I started working at St Mary’s in 2016 and I am very happy to be here.

I am married to my wonderful wife Jenny and I have three children; Ben, Katherine, and Hannah. They are all enrolled in SMCS and love their school.

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I started teaching German part-time at SMCHS in 2007. We now have five levels of German, including CAPP German (dual college credit class through UW-O), and I also sometimes teach ESL for our growing number of international students. I am currently the World Languages Department Chair, the German Club Advisor, the coordinator for the SMCHS Global Scholars Program through the Wisconsin DPI, and the Sophomore Class Advisor.

I grew up in a small town in South Dakota; I earned my B.A. in German Education at South Dakota State University. Before and after graduate school at Indiana University, I studied and taught in Germany and Austria for over two years through scholarship programs. Living overseas really taught me to be more appreciative of differences in other cultures. I have enjoyed taking several educational trips with students to help them grow in their own understanding of German-speaking cultures. My family loves to travel, too! The students learning German at SMCS enjoy a special camaraderie. Every year, they look forward to various cultural events, like Spaghettieis (spaghetti ice cream) or the German Christkindlmarkt in Chicago.

There are various opportunities to use German outside of class, too; we host the NE Wisconsin Regional German Speaking Contest, students can participate in the National AATG German Exam, German Day at UW-Madison (with several competitions) or even attend the Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota. Our newest challenge for the students is the chance to earn the Certificate of Global Competence through our Global Scholars Program.

SMCHS offers great opportunities to any student who is interested in getting involved in any aspect of high school life, whether it’s academics, sports, clubs, service or faith activities.

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Pamela Barnhill has been the Director of Bands for St. Mary Catholic Middle and High School since 2015. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Lawrence University in 2007 and has been teaching and performing in the Fox Valley ever since.

Mrs. Barnhill loves to make the band classrooms of SMCS high energy, positive places to learn and make music together and enjoys giving her students the opportunity to experience many different ways to create music.

When not teaching, Mrs. Barnhill enjoys spending time with her husband Michael and their two dogs, Lily and Archer. She is a dedicated triathlete and even spent 12 years skating with our local roller derby league.

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I have been a math teacher at SMC since 2016 and have loved every minute of it. I graduated from Carthage College with a major in Mathematics and a minor in secondary education.

I have been married to my husband since 2010 and we have three beautiful children; Seneca (2012), Blake (2014), and Max (2019).

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Heather is starting her tenth year teaching high school, and her second year at SMC. Mixed in with high school, she also has college teaching experience cumulative of five years. She earned her Masters in Chemistry from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Heather enjoys spending quality time with her family. She loves to be outside in the sunshine when the weather is warm. Summer is the best, and the hotter the better! Heather and her family moved to Wisconsin in 2019 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They hope that soon they will adjust to the northern winters here.

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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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I am the Registrar at SMCHS. 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 teaching Theology at SMCS since 2004 and have been in youth ministry for 35 years ever since I studied Theology and Youth Ministry at Cardinal Stritch College. Walking the faith journey with teenagers is my passion. Currently I teach Apologetics, Prayer and Relationship, Suffering and Death, Theology of the Body and Morality.

I have a Great Pyraneese/Golden Retriever mix named Cooper who is a gentle giant of a dog. I enjoy camping, hiking the Ice Age Trail, Swimming, embroidery and deep talks with anyone interested in delving into the mysteries of life and death.

My only goal in life is to always follow the will of God. Sometimes He doesn’t make that known until the 11th hour!

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I have been teaching at SMC for more than 2 decades after having graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton. I have taught over a dozen different courses at SMC in both the math and science departments although now I am strictly in the science department focusing on the physical sciences including Science 9, Chemistry and AP Chemistry. I am the administrator of PowerSchool for the high school for both students and teachers side.

In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, baking and crafting (cross stitch and felt kit projects). My goals for this year are to become proficient in split classroom teaching using my cart I have named Bob.

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I am originally from Weyauwega, WI. I graduated from St. Norbert College in 2017 with a degree in Physics. In the fall of 2017, I joined the science department, where I primarily teach physics and engineering.

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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 directing 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 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Kimberly/Darboy where we share our musical gifts with our parish family. Additionally, we enjoy camping, hiking, biking, geocaching, and snowshoeing. We also are passionate about traveling to national parks and Great Lakes lighthouses. To date, we have seen nearly 300 lights of the Great Lakes! Our love of the outdoors has led to some exciting volunteer opportunities including working at checkpoints for sled dog races and joining the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands with whom we work to preserve the natural resources and lighthouse stations on the islands located off the tip of Door County.

As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” In addition to grammar and theology, I hope my students leave my classroom having learned this lesson from me.

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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 Exercise and Sport Science, and I have teaching licenses in Pre-K through grade 12 in Health Education, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. In addition, I have been involved in SMCS leadership since 2018, and I recently completed my Administrative Leadership program through Silver Lake College in June 2020.

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 and staff with learning experiences that will directly promote their quality and quantity of life. Our graduates experience high levels of success in all that they take on in their lifetime.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and skiing with my wife Colleen (Coughlin Class of 1995) and our 3 children Ashton, Gavin, and Audra. Our 3 children attend St. Mary Catholic Schools, and this year I will have a student at all 3 educational levels. When we are not in schools, we enjoy time as a family traveling and exploring. Our favorite places to travel for outdoor activities include many locations throughout Wisconsin especially Lake Michigan water front, Michigan’s UP, and all of the rocky mountain states.

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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 also teach technology classes at some of the elementary schools. 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 4K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now take care of the library for all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at Carroll University in the Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. I also have two sons, one in the middle school and one in the high 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 graduated from the University of Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 2003 and worked as the Learning Specialist at St. Mary Catholic High School from 2005 until 2017. I then continued my education at Concordia University graduating with a Master of Education – School Counseling in 2018 , at which point I returned to St. Mary Catholic High School and am now one of the school counselors.

I live in Appleton with my husband and two dogs, Jack and Zoey. We love to travel the world and enjoy many different outdoor activities.

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My name is Dean Verstegen and I have been coaching at SMC since 2004 and teaching since 2005. I teach a variety of Social Studies courses in the areas of history, government, economics, and law. I teach sophomores through seniors and work closely with SMC’s Juniors as their Class Moderator. I’ve also organized and run a number of clubs and activities at SMC, including Mock Trial and the Chess Club. After coaching the Zephyr tennis team for 14 years, I have now joined the coaching staff for the SMC Golf Team. Both are sports I enjoy immensely and frequently enjoy in my free time.

I believe that a student’s experience should be challenging, engaging, and enjoyable. Students should learn class content, prepare for the next level in their educational or occupational lives, and–most importantly–learn how to think about the world around them.

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Jessica Wagner moved to the Fox Valley from New York City where she was an avid performer and teaching artist with organizations such as The Metropolitan Opera, Broadway Bound Kids, and Christian Youth Theatre (CYT). She has a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from Belmont University, a Bachelor in Music from The Boston Conservatory, and is completing her Master of the Arts in Education from Saint Mary’s University this year.

Jessica has taught and directed theatre productions and musical concerts for a variety of groups across the country as well as internationally. Her life’s passion is training up the next generation of artists to make an impact in the performing arts industry (and the influence it has on the world) for the glory of Christ.

She and her husband, Kyle, help lead their church youth group and are in the process of becoming foster parents. They also enjoy going hiking with their dog, Bravo in their spare time!

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Hi, I am Lucy Wang, the Mandarin teacher at SMCS. I have been a Chinese teacher since 2006. I graduated from Tianjin University of Commerce in 1988. I have enjoyed continuing my education by taking classes in technology and attending world language conferences, and workshops to improve my teaching techniques and strategies as a language teacher.

In my free time, I like to Dance, biking and spend time with my family. One of my favorite things to do is practice piano and violin with my children! It is blessed to see all the happy faces rounded and kind-hearted students come into my classroom everyday. I am full of patience to teach them to become a fluent mandarin speaker, and helping them reach their goals. I am so happy to work with them.

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

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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!

For fun, my wife and I LOVE to do day trips, going places we’ve never seen, and taking chairs and beverages and spontaneously picnic somewhere…anywhere!!! My hope for you and your family is to discover the great, GREAT joy in Jesus!!!!

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. I have been employed by SMCS since 2016, teaching Physical Education and Health Education at the middle school and coaching girl’s tennis at the high school.

Sports are one of my greatest passions, so I will often be found in the stands cheering on our Zephyrs athletes. In my free time, I enjoy being active in sports, such as volleyball, soccer, and snowboarding, and spending time with my wonderful family and friends.

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I graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1981 and then I attended St. Norbert College where I earned a BA degree in elementary education. Afterwards I taught for nine years at St. Gabriel school. I left that position to finish my graduate work at UW Oshkosh where I earned my MSE in school counseling. After five years as a school principal and two as a religion teacher, I found my way back to the SMCS system, when I was hired as the middle school counselor and campus minister in 2002.

My husband Brent and I have two children, Claire and Bryce. They both went through St. Gabriel, Seton (St. Mary Catholic Middle School) and graduated from SMCHS in 2015 and 2018. As a family, we continue to be active members of St. Gabriel Parish.

I love my work at the middle school and look forward to endless possibilities of helping our students stay healthy, happy and to grow in faith!

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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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Hello, I am an alumni of SMCS graduating in 1995. I have bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in urban and regional studies. I worked in my families construction business until 2011 when I began work for UWO in maintenance. I started working at St Mary’s in 2016 and I am very happy to be here.

I am married to my wonderful wife Jenny and I have three children; Ben, Katherine, and Hannah. They are all enrolled in SMCS and love their school.

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I have been married to my wife Kim for 13 years and we have 6 children – 5 boys and 1 girl ranging from 1-12 years old. I am excited to be teaching math at the middle school this year. My hobbies include running and playing basketball, reading, playing cards, and lawn games with family and friends. I love my Catholic faith and am excited to share my passions with my students this year.

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Pamela Barnhill has been the Director of Bands for St. Mary Catholic Middle and High School since 2015. She received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Lawrence University in 2007 and has been teaching and performing in the Fox Valley ever since.

Mrs. Barnhill loves to make the band classrooms of SMCS high energy, positive places to learn and make music together and enjoys giving her students the opportunity to experience many different ways to create music.

When not teaching, Mrs. Barnhill enjoys spending time with her husband Michael and their two dogs, Lily and Archer. She is a dedicated triathlete and even spent 12 years skating with our local roller derby league.

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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 and we have three adult children, Elizabeth, Jennifer, and Ben. I enjoy traveling and spending time at our cottage on Lake Poygan. I also love to read, cheer on many Wisconsin sports teams, and play the piano! I am an active member of Holy Spirit Parish where I volunteer in the music ministry.

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¡Hola! Me llamo Señorita Coenen. I teach Spanish. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point with a Spanish teaching degree. While attending the University, I studied abroad twice, both times in Spain.

I have been at St. Mary Catholic Schools since 2016. I teach mostly at the Middle School, but have taught everywhere from grade 3 through High School Spanish.

I have also traveled to the Dominican Republic through a school trip with students and look forward to doing so again!

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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 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. I also created a Montessori Preschool that is still grounded in the principals in which it was developed.

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 Valley Athletics and hope to see you there!

I am blessed to share my talents through my involvement at church especially with Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine Prom. I continue my love of UW-Oshkosh by sitting as an Executive Board Alumni Member.

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I’m excited to join the SMCS team in the 2020-2021 school year. In addition to serving as the St Mary Catholic Middle School Administrative Assistant, I am also mom to two boys working their way through St Gabriel Elementary. Along with my husband Karl, and our dog Penny, our family loves to go camping!

We Homburgs are thrilled to be part of the SMCS family and looking forward to growing in faith and knowledge together.

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I have been an Art and German instructor in many educational places and age levels from pre-school to 80+ year old individuals. I have taught in technical schools, art galleries, at conventions and mostly have been involved in Catholic Education. I am an artist and singer. I love sharing my gifts to enhance the lives of others.

My husband, Walter and I have been blessed with three children, 2 children in law and one grandson. Our family has been blessed with outstanding catholic educations!

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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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Mrs. Plemon attended UW-River Falls and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Broad Area English Education. She is certified to teach secondary English Language Arts. Mrs. Plemon is an active member and serves on the board for the Wisconsin Council Teachers of English.

Mrs. Plemon enjoys teaching 8th grade Language Arts at St. Mary Catholic Middle School. When she’s not teaching, Mrs. Plemon likes spending time outside with her family and neighbors.

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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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My name is Dave Sawall. I have taught Band for St. Mary Catholic Schools since 1993. I currently teach the 6th Grade Band and the Jazz Band at St. Mary Catholic Middle School and I am also the Band Director at all three elementary schools.

I perform for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at Fox Cities PAC .

I have two daughters, Claire and Chloe who are studying Music Education at U. W. Eau Claire. I enjoy seeing them for their performances in Eau Claire with my wife, Julie Ann.

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I also teach technology classes at some of the elementary schools. 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 4K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now take care of the library for all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at Carroll University in the Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. I also have two sons, one in the middle school and one in the high 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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Hi, I am Lucy Wang, the Mandarin teacher at SMCS. I have been a Chinese teacher since 2006. I graduated from Tianjin University of Commerce in 1988. I have enjoyed continuing my education by taking classes in technology and attending world language conferences, and workshops to improve my teaching techniques and strategies as a language teacher.

In my free time, I like to Dance, biking and spend time with my family. One of my favorite things to do is practice piano and violin with my children! It is blessed to see all the happy faces rounded and kind-hearted students come into my classroom everyday. I am full of patience to teach them to become a fluent mandarin speaker, and helping them reach their goals. I am so happy to work with them.

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

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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 was a 2012 graduate from Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh. I went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in 2017 at UW-Oshkosh. I majored in journalism with a writing/editing and public relations double emphasis.

After college, I became the editorial assistant for the Northwestern. I lived in Oshkosh for the first 25 years of my life before I moved to Austin, TX in 2019 for a year. I moved back to the area when the CO-VID quarantine began. I wrote alumni feature articles for the Lourdes Academy marketing department in 2020 until I accepted the alumni and community coordinator position at SMCS.

Outside of work, I try to spend my time with family and friends, playing/watching sports and basically anything outdoors during summertime. While I was completing my undergrad at UW-Oshkosh, I played and coached football for Coach Cerroni. I was fortunate enough to be the head middle school football coach at Lourdes Academy from 2017-19. I look forward to the next coaching opportunity, as it is an easy way for me to give back to the sport and teach kids important life values.

I am thankful to be able to join the SMCS community. I am eager to learn about the people that make SMCS such a special place. The opportunity to create new relationships with alumni excites me the most about this position.

It is a privilege for me to be involved in a community that is based on a Catholic education, something I was fortunate enough to receive, as well. Thank you for accepting me into the SMCS family!

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I love serving to help SMCS live out the mission to inspire students. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing families become part of the SMCS story. Lives are changed because of their presence here. Getting to engage with donors is also rewarding. Helping them match their passion with the needs of the system never gets old! My wife and I have six children. All of them are current students, two in HS, two in MS and two at St. Gabriel Elementary. Our family stays busy with all the co-curriculars our children enjoy. We also camp as a family and love being in nature. When we aren’t hiking or playing sports the family enjoys board games and card playing.

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I grew up in Mesa, Arizona where I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy. My husband and I have been married since 1996 and have three children. I have worked in accounting for over 25 years, starting right out of high school. My first full time position was with the Arizona Auditor General’s Office in their Accounting Services Division. While working there I supervised school district audits, maintained the charter school accounting manual, developed the charter school annual report and budget forms, and worked on other special research projects. I have experience with many types of companies as I have worked in the public sector, government sector, and also the non profit sector.

We have had the pleasure of living in several different states in the last 20 years. We relocated to Wisconsin in 2007 for my husband’s job and moved to Neenah in 2013. We love living in the Fox Valley! I know it sounds crazy but we prefer the 4 seasons here in WI to the very hot summers in AZ!

We have one son in college, our daughter attends Neenah High School, and our youngest son will attend SMCS at the high school this year as a freshman. When we aren’t working we enjoy watching our daughter play basketball, our youngest son play soccer and basketball, spending time at our camper in Montello, and playing games.

I joined SMCS as the Director of Business Services in August 2019. I oversee all accounting, payroll, food service, and IT services. You can look for me in the Business Office at the High School.

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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 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 4K 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 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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Happy to be a Zephyr! I work in the Business Office and have been with St. Mary Catholic Schools since 2004. I help families with tuition, assistance and Scrip.

My husband and I have 2 beautiful girls who attend SMCS and we belong to St. Gabriel Parish. We enjoy filling our family time with hiking, camping, cooking and mini golfing.

God’s blessings!

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Hi! I’m Susan Zabel. I attended grade school (K – 8) in Weyauwega- Fremont. My family then moved to Appleton and I attended high school at Appleton East. After high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin – Fox Valley obtaining my Associate Degree in Business. After obtaining my Associate Degree, I worked for Community First Credit Union in the Accounting department for 2 years. During my time at Community First, the credit union was struck by lightening and the main computer was totally disabled as well as all 3 locations (Richmond St., Appleton, Oneida St., Appleton and Forest Ave., Neenah). It took 3 days to get all locations and systems operational. Shortly after this event, I decided to go back to school. I attended Fox Valley Technical College obtaining my vocational diploma in Computer Operations. After graduating from Fox Valley Tech, I worked full time for the United Way of Neenah-Menasha as their Accountant and Network Administrator.

When I started with the United Way, their accounting was still done on columnar pads, ledger cards and with a typewriter, although the typewriter was electric. Yeah, they were totally manual. No spreadsheets or anything computerized. Well, I’m not working harder, so my first order of business was installing their first PC network so we could work smarter. I was able to upgrade that initial installation, doubling the number of network users, before accepting a second shift (4:30 PM to Midnight) job opportunity with Integrity Mutual Insurance Company in Appleton. While working full time at Integrity in their computer center, I attended the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh part-time and obtained my Bachelor of Business Administration degree. My emphasis was Accounting and I graduated with cum laude honors.

After finally completing my Bachelor’s degree in 15 years, I briefly worked for TEAM Wisconsin in Kaukauna (currently Casper Truck Equipment) before moving on to work for the City of Neenah. I worked as the Account Clerk and then the Accounting Supervisor of the Water Utility. After my position was downsized from the City of Neenah, I worked for Sturm Foods in Manawa as a Cost Accountant and Analyst. After Sturm Foods was purchased by Treehouse Foods, my position was again downsized and I was lucky enough to return to my roots here in Neenah by accepting the role of Accountant and Payroll Administrator with St Mary Catholic Schools.

Now I have to confess, I could have skipped the City of Neenah and Sturm Foods detours by accepting a part time role with the former Twin Cities Catholic Education System (TCCES), but what fun would that have been? I got here anyway! Nineteen years later, God said “this is where I need you to be.” So, here I am! He lead me here twice and the second time I had no excuse. So, I shall serve Him and SMCS for as long as He allows me to and I am able. Go Zephyrs!

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Hello, my name is Amanda Young and this is my third year teaching for the St. Mary Catholic Schools system. I currently teach 4th grade at St. Gabriel. I graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 2012.

After high school I attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. I graduated from UW Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

When I am not at school I enjoy reading, cooking, and taking my dog for walks.

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Hello! I am very excited to be a part of the SMCS community. Truly it feels as though I have never left because I am a 12 year student of St. Mary Catholic Schools! After graduating from the high school, I attended college at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where I obtained my degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Language Arts. I currently teach 5th grade at St. Gabriel Elementary and love it!

Outside of teaching, I love reading, watching movies, walking around my neighborhood, and spending time with my family! I hope to continue enjoying my career and life with my husband and daughter!

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I was born and grew up from the Philippines. I have a Bachelor’s degree in music Education. I came to the United States back in 2001 to attend a graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point. I have a Master’s in Music Education with a major in Vocal Pedagogy.

I love everything about music, I play and sing at church, I also love composing my original music. I love to dance and choreograph as well. I currently teach General Music at all 3 elementary campuses K-5. I have 5 kids, a daughter and four boys. I also have 2 dogs, their names are Marco and Polo.

My hobbies are posting videos on my YouTube channels (I have 3 different channels). Besides being a school teacher, I also give private lessons for voice, guitar, ukulele, and drum set. I also work in retails and I work for Scheels located at the Fox River mall in Appleton. My future goal is to become a College professor and teach those that would like to be a music teacher.

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My name is Sue Coenen and I was hired by TCCES (now SMCS) in 2001. Several years later I joined the Early Childhood team at St. Gabriel School in 2007. I have worked cooperatively with the summer program, after-school care lead, extended learning lead and currently as a 4K aide.

The activities I enjoy outside of the classroom are biking, golfing, pickleball, walking and skiing. Spending time with my husband and family at our cottage is also a priority through the summer months.

I am proud to be an employee of St. Mary Catholic Schools and a member of St. Gabriel Parish. I hope to contribute to our students a sense of caring and warmth as many of the teachers in the system have brought to my children several years ago.

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Hi! My name is Michaela Erickson and I am new to the Fox Valley area. I grew up in Madison WI, but I was actually born in Green Bay! Go Packers!

I enjoy being active outside: biking, kayaking, swimming, hiking or just going for a walk. I also love spending time with my family and friends, especially playing with my nephews and niece.

I am currently taking classes at Fox Valley Technical College to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am hoping to be a preschool teacher!

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Since I was a little girl I have always had a passion for working with children and helping others. My career path has taken my in a couple different directions where I have always had the opportunity to help others, and in the past couple years I have had the opportunity to work with children in a special education role. I find it to be most rewarding when we are using our God given talents to help others and am blessed to now be part of the St. Mary’s team working at St. Gabriel’s in Learning Support.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband and son. We are a big board game family and enjoy our weekend family game nights! I enjoy staying physically active go on many walks with our dog, enjoying nature and the community we live in.

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I teach 3rd 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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My name is Emily Langlois and I am the first grade teacher here at St. Gabriel Elementary. I currently live and went to grade school in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. I graduated from Northern Michigan University in December of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. After student teaching and graduation, I was a substitute teacher for six months. I am excited to start my second year here at St. Gabriel Elementary.

In my free time, I enjoy coaching dance. I also love reading, hiking, cross country skiing, golfing, baking, and spending time with family and friends. I love working alongside the rest of the St. Gabriel staff. I am driven to instill a passion for learning in all my students so they can become life-long learners.

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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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Hi, my name is Tina Olsen. I have been teaching at St. Gabriel Elementary since 2009. I am currently the second grade teacher, but also taught kindergarten. Before having my own kids, I taught 4 years in the Neenah Public Schools as a kindergarten teacher. I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a double major in both Elementary Education and Special Education, EC-EEN. I also went on to receive my Masters at UW-Oshkosh in Curriculum and Instruction.

My husband, Chad, and I got married at St. Gabriel Parish in 1997. We have three wonderful children. I have twin daughters, Kaitlyn and Marissa (2001) and Conner (2004). My children went to St. Gabriel Elementary and St. Mary Middle School. In my free time I love to read. I also enjoy baking and cooking new recipes for my family. My husband and I love to kayak and hike at state parks.

I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in middle school. I love working with students and sharing my joy of learning with them. It is a very rewarding job and I love being part of such a great school.

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I am a parent of two St Mary Catholic High School Graduates: Qiuting Liu in 2015 (International Student) and Mollie Olson 2018.

I live on a dairy farm in Larsen with my husband of over 20 years. Qiuting is now a graduate of UW Madison and Mollie is attending UW Madison.

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My name is Dave Sawall. I have taught Band for St. Mary Catholic Schools since 1993. I currently teach the 6th Grade Band and the Jazz Band at St. Mary Catholic Middle School and I am also the Band Director at all three elementary schools.

I perform for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at Fox Cities PAC .

I have two daughters, Claire and Chloe who are studying Music Education at U. W. Eau Claire. I enjoy seeing them for their performances in Eau Claire with my wife, Julie Ann.

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My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I also teach technology classes at some of the elementary schools. 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 4K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now take care of the library for all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at Carroll University in the Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. I also have two sons, one in the middle school and one in the high 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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After spending time as an exchange student to Montevideo, Uruguay while I was in high school, I graduated with a degree in Spanish and Journalism from UW-Madison. I have continued to travel, usually with some or all of my 9 children. Six of my kids still live at home so between kids, their friends, and cats and dogs, we have a busy household. All my kids attended St. Mary Grade School, Seton, and a few attended St. Mary Catholic High School.

I have been at St. Gabriel for 5 years and really enjoy seeing students grow and change. The staff is a wonderful, positive, caring group. I am looking forward to more adventures and travel in the next few years (especially more trips to Washington DC to visit my granddaughter!).

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Hello! I began my employment at St. Gabriel as an Early Childhood Aide. Currently, I enjoy the role of the Extended Care Provider. I hold a Secondary English degree, but after raising my three children, I’ve found that the early years of childhood have captured my heart and my creativity thus leading me to a career in working with that age group. Along with working with children, I enjoy traveling with my husband and family, Broadway musicals, and photography.

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My name is Christopher Binder and I am beginning my 10th year of teaching. I have taught at the elementary level for 4 years and also taught at Fox Valley Technical College for just over 5 years. I also have been involved in digital marketing having spent over seven years creating social media and online ad campaigns for Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson and Michels Corporation.

I’m married and have two children, ages 12 and 6. We’re a dedicated hockey family as my son plays year round. We enjoy traveling to his games and tournaments. We also have a small dog named Jonas, but he doesn’t get to come along. When I’m not traveling for hockey I enjoy practicing guitar, playing board and video games, jogging, reading and relaxing whenever possible.

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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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I was born and grew up from the Philippines. I have a Bachelor’s degree in music Education. I came to the United States back in 2001 to attend a graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point. I have a Master’s in Music Education with a major in Vocal Pedagogy.

I love everything about music, I play and sing at church, I also love composing my original music. I love to dance and choreograph as well. I currently teach General Music at all 3 elementary campuses K-5. I have 5 kids, a daughter and four boys. I also have 2 dogs, their names are Marco and Polo.

My hobbies are posting videos on my YouTube channels (I have 3 different channels). Besides being a school teacher, I also give private lessons for voice, guitar, ukulele, and drum set. I also work in retails and I work for Scheels located at the Fox River mall in Appleton. My future goal is to become a College professor and teach those that would like to be a music teacher.

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Hi, I am Mrs. Bekkers. I currently teach Preschool. I love introducing children to their first school experience.

I went to school for Psychology, American Sign Language, and Early Childhood Education. I find all of these come in handy in the classroom! I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

I have been married since 2001 and have 3 boys. We are active participants in our parish and believe strongly in Faith based education. I feel very blessed to be a part of the SMCS community!

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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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I graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus with a major in Administrative Assistant Studies with a minor in Business Administration.

I like to go for walks and spend time with my family. Also, I love to go out to eat, bake and watch television shows with my daughter.

I am currently a Pre-K Classroom Aide at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School. I enjoy working with the kiddos very much.

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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 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 many years and have two adult children. Our daughter and her husband live in St. Paul, MN, where she works as an Occupational Therapist. Our son, and his new wife, live in Wauwatosa where he works as a marketing specialist. Both of my children, and their spouses, love dogs and each have a puppy of their own!

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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Hi, I am Sara Davis. I have been teaching at St. Margaret Mary since 2018. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Alverno College and my teaching license from Wisconsin Lutheran College. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, were I attended Catholic schools through college.

I am married and have three daughters. When I have free time, I spend it with my family outside on our hobby farm or hiking and camping. I also enjoy reading, learning new skills, and cooking (eating).

Please feel free to email me anytime.

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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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I have 8 awesome kids, I enjoy being outdoors, and I like cooking all kinds of foods.

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I’m Hailee Gross, the new office assistant at SMM Elementary School! I am so excited to have started this job because I am actually going to school to be an elementary school teacher with a double major in special education.

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I work at St. Margaret Mary as a Preschool Aide.

My husband and I live in Appleton with our dog! I enjoy being active and in my free time enjoy running, playing golf, and playing volleyball with friends!

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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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My name is Donna Liddy and I’m a preschool aide at St. Margaret Mary elementary school. I have worked with kids of all ages for 7 plus years, the past 3 years at SMM. It is a highlight of my day to see them smile! In my free time I love to spend time with my husband, our two daughters, and our dog Elvis. I also enjoy crocheting and taking our dog for long walks as a family.

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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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Hi, my name is Abby McDonald. I started teaching Extended Day and After School Care at St. Margaret Mary in 2019. I taught early childcare for 9 years before coming to St. Margaret Mary. I love watching children develop new skills that will be useful for the rest of their lives! I am married to my best friend, Jeremy. We have two dog children and their names are Bella and Minnie. In our free time we love to go out to my parent’s farm and help with all of the animals. I am excited to help your child grow in faith and education.

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(920) 729-4565 ext. 115

I am the learning specialist at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School. I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2000 from UW-Eau Claire in Special Education. I have taught special education in Amery, Ripon, and Little Chute. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and two children.

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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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In 2017, I retired from a career I loved: teaching children in general and special education. I also enjoyed teaching summer school enrichment classes (STEM and stage plays) for several years. I have many fond memories of attending and graduating from St. Margaret Mary Elementary School years ago. I am looking forward to getting to know the children at SMM as an After School Care Provider this year.

My interests include traveling, reading, riding my electric bike, and taking aqua Zumba classes. I enjoy spending time with friends and family which includes nine wonderful nieces and one nephew. I am also a great aunt to five girls and one boy-all under four years old!

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Hello, my name is Brittany Powers and I am a 4th grade teacher at St. Margaret Mary Elementary. I have two bachelor degrees from UW-Oshkosh. One is in Human Services and Leadership and the second is in Elementary Education. I really enjoy working with children and was a preschool teacher and aide at a children’s center in Menasha, WI for several years before becoming a 4th grade teacher. I have lived in Appleton, WI for most of my life and absolutely love the Fox Cities area. In my free time I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the great outdoors at my cottage in Three Lakes, WI. I also enjoy taking my 3 English Golden Retrievers, Melanie, Gilmour, and Stella on walks around town. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to work and be apart of the SMCS community. As a teacher, my goal is to create a fun and inviting learning environment for all of my learners!

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(920) 727-0279 ext. 174

My name is Dave Sawall. I have taught Band for St. Mary Catholic Schools since 1993. I currently teach the 6th Grade Band and the Jazz Band at St. Mary Catholic Middle School and I am also the Band Director at all three elementary schools.

I perform for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at Fox Cities PAC .

I have two daughters, Claire and Chloe who are studying Music Education at U. W. Eau Claire. I enjoy seeing them for their performances in Eau Claire with my wife, Julie Ann.

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After high school I went to Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin. I enjoyed science and decided to major in Biology and Psychology. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree, I worked for the Agriculutural Department for the federal government in the state of Wisconsin. After marrying my husband Kurt, we returned to the Waukesha area where I worked for Carroll College.

During our 15 years in Waukesha we were blessed with a son, Andrew. Our next move brought us back to the Fox Valley Area. Our son was in elementary school when I went back to school at UW-Oshkosh for Early Childhood/Elementary Certification. I taught in the Catholic Schools in Oshkosh before I came to Saint Margaret Mary in 2011 to teach 4K.

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(920) 722-7796 ext. 265

My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I also teach technology classes at some of the elementary schools. 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 4K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now take care of the library for all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at Carroll University in the Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. I also have two sons, one in the middle school and one in the high 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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(920) 729-4565 ext. 121

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 am currently an Instructional Aide for Kindergarten at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School. Our family also co-owns and operates Simple Simon Bakery in Appleton, where you can find me in summers and on some evenings during the school year decorating cakes! I have three beautiful children and enjoy spending time watching them in their extra-curricular activities as well as camping, enjoying and exploring the beautiful world the Lord has created!

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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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Hello! I am a teacher aide at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School. Working with elementary students brings me great joy! I love getting to know the children and seeing 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 blessed 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, followed by two years as a Pre-K aide at St. Margaret Mary 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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My name is Melanie Burton. I have been an employee of SMCS since 2017. I am a graduate from the SMCS system; I graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 2011. After high school, I went to Carroll University for college. My degree is in Early Childhood Education.

In my free time I enjoy running, hiking, camping, reading, and playing with my new puppy. Her name is Kona and she is a labradoodle!

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Hello! My name is Miss Loderbauer. I have been teaching 5th grade at St Mary Elementary since 2019. In May that year, I graduated from UW-Green Bay with majors in Elementary Education and Spanish. I am from Appleton, Wisconsin and attended Catholic schools until college. I attended St. Mary Central High School (now St. Mary Catholic) so I am very familiar with the school system and am so fortunate to be a part of this school community! Catholic education is very important and it has had an amazing impact on my life. I have a very close-knit family, consisting of my parents, an older brother and sister, and their spouses. We enjoy spending time together, especially playing board games! During my free time, I love to travel, do photography, watch movies, read, and spend time with my friends and family.

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My name is Jeanne Griffith and I am the Preschool 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 6 grandchildren. 8 of our children are also graduates of the SMCS system and 2 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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Don Meier has worked with food service over 12 years. He enjoys attending sports games and works with SMCS vex robotics teams. He is also an SMCS alumuni.

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I was born and grew up from the Philippines. I have a Bachelor’s degree in music Education. I came to the United States back in 2001 to attend a graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point. I have a Master’s in Music Education with a major in Vocal Pedagogy.

I love everything about music, I play and sing at church, I also love composing my original music. I love to dance and choreograph as well. I currently teach General Music at all 3 elementary campuses K-5. I have 5 kids, a daughter and four boys. I also have 2 dogs, their names are Marco and Polo.

My hobbies are posting videos on my YouTube channels (I have 3 different channels). Besides being a school teacher, I also give private lessons for voice, guitar, ukulele, and drum set. I also work in retails and I work for Scheels located at the Fox River mall in Appleton. My future goal is to become a College professor and teach those that would like to be a music teacher.

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Administrative Assistant at St. Mary Elementary

I grew up in Mexico and moved to Wisconsin when I was 11 yrs old. Graduated Menasha High School and did my Early Childhood Education at FVTC and UWO.

I’m married to my husband Salvador and we have three boys Max, Alex and Aldo.

My Hobbies: love to watch my boys play soccer and also enjoy baking and cooking. I am passionate about my job, I am very happy to be part of the SMCS family.

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I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Education. I have been teaching 2nd grade at St. Mary’s Elementary since 1989. In my free time I enjoy reading, swimming, baking, creating artwork and spending time in nature.

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Hello Zephyrs! I am the Pre-K Aide at St. Mary Elementary. I enjoy working with our Pre-K class as we learn, play and explore subjects together. The growth of our students over the school year never ceases to amazing me! I wear many hats while at school, so you will also see me walking with students in the mornings, in the cafeteria, or on the playground. I enjoy engaging in conversation with all our students at St Mary Elementary.

I have two children that have attended SMCS from Early Education to High School and have had a wonderful experience and education. We have felt blessed to be able to share our faith with others in a supportive loving school community.

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I graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2014 with a Health Promotion and Wellness degree and worked in the wellness industry for two years. I then went back to UW-Oshkosh in 2016 to complete my degree in Elementary Education (PK-6), as I love working with young children. I grew up in the Fox Cities and got married in June of 2016 in Appleton, WI. I have a brother, sister, 1 niece and 4 nephews.

I currently live in Neenah, WI with my husband and miniature golden retriever named Mazie who we love dearly. A few special interests of mine include cooking, baking, running, gardening, arts and crafts, decorating, collecting various children’s books and spending time with my friends and family.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Wellness Promotion and therefore am a disciplined fitness activist and enjoy working out, eating healthy and all aspects of living a healthy lifestyle. Having attended Catholic schools from elementary-high school, I know the benefits of receiving a Catholic education. Catholic Schools strive to create a special bond among students, the home, the school, and the church, so that all share the strong sense of community. This is what I love about Catholic schools and want to be a part of instilling my faith in young children.

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I have a passion for teaching and making learning fun! I have spent 15 years as a classroom teacher in grades K-4th, all at catholic schools. I graduated from St. Norbert with an Elementary Education Degree (preK-6) and a minor in Adaptive Education, then obtained my Masters in Education for Curriculum and Technology.

When I first graduated college in 2001, I taught Kindergarten for two years at St. Mary Elementary, and then moved out of the area. In 2018, my life brought me full circle as I returned as a teacher and as a parent to SMCS, and I couldn’t be happier. My two children love SMCS! My role as a Reading Support Teacher is a perfect mix of working with students and collaborating with teachers. My goal is to build confidence and a love for reading and writing in each of my students.

As a family, we enjoy boating, fishing, camping and biking.

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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-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 also attended Concordia to get my gifted and talented teacher and coordinator license. I have had multiple teaching positions since graduating. They include 3rd grade, elementary special education (1st thru 5th grade), 7th grade reading, preschool, and gifted and talented teacher/coordinator. 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. I currently teach the gifted and talented students in the Aquinas Program and absolutely love it!

Besides teaching, I love to travel! The best places I have been to are Costa Rica, Paris, and London. I also enjoy reading, being out in nature, 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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I graduated from Marian University. I recently worked at St. Mary Elementary in 3rd grade. Before that I worked at St John Sacred Heart Catholic School teaching a variety of grade levels as well as Art from grades 3 through 8. I am now the Virtual Learning Coordinator for grades K through 5.

I enjoy helping student grow in both knowledge and faith. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to do that through our virtual setting.

With God’s assistance we can do great things together.

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I am the current principal for St. Mary Elementary. I received my administrator license and director of curriculum and instruction license from Viterbo University. My credentials include a masters degree from UW-Oshkosh in regular and special education, an undergraduate degree in communicative disorders (specializing in Speech Pathology) from Marywood University, with 16 years teaching experience as a special education teacher for the Menasha Joint School District. My husband and I are both the product of Catholic School education and have 3 daughters that attend SMCS.

As a family we enjoy spending time outdoors, camping, and exploring with our 3 dogs. Our children love to sing and play in sports, specifically soccer and volleyball, so we have a great time going to watch their games and performances. I love to relax with a good book, take in nature, and watch my children grow.

Professionally, I am passionate about providing a safe place for students to flourish within our schools. We have much to offer and I look forward to partnering with our community to help our students affect our world in a positive way.

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I love sharing my passion of early childhood education with SMCS. I have a BS in Education Early childhood special education and then added early childhood regular education (Birth to age 8) to my license in 2010. I believe in lifelong learning and I keep up to date with many staff developments. I have a special interest in incorporating ideas often used in occupational therapy and conscious discipline. I like to go boating with my family and can be found cheering my kids on from the soccer and volleyball bleachers.

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My name is Dave Sawall. I have taught Band for St. Mary Catholic Schools since 1993. I currently teach the 6th Grade Band and the Jazz Band at St. Mary Catholic Middle School and I am also the Band Director at all three elementary schools.

I perform for Broadway Shows and Celebrity Acts at Fox Cities PAC .

I have two daughters, Claire and Chloe who are studying Music Education at U. W. Eau Claire. I enjoy seeing them for their performances in Eau Claire with my wife, Julie Ann.

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(920) 722-7796 ext. 265

My name is Trisha Schneider. I am the system librarian for SMCS. I also teach technology classes at some of the elementary schools. 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 4K and Preschool at the St. Margaret Mary Campus before I took over the system position in the library. I now take care of the library for all five campuses.

My family consists of my husband, Matt, and our three children. My daughter, the oldest, is at Carroll University in the Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. I also have two sons, one in the middle school and one in the high 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 have been an educator in the Fox Valley area since 1997. I was a substitute teacher for a variety of districts for 3 years, then taught various grades at Holy Spirit School in Kimberly/Darboy for 16 years, and have been at SMCS since 2018 in 4th grade at St. Mary Elementary. I have two sons, Wyatt and Ben. Wyatt attends UW-LaCrosse for History Education and Ben is at Ft. Benning, Georgia at Army Basic Training.

My husband is an Outagamie County K-9 Deputy and has almost reached retirement for the US Army reserves. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, sewing, gardening, walking our dogs, and kayaking in my free time. We also have a black lab named Tug who is a hunting dog and great family dog.

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My name is Nicole Stumpf. This is my first year as the school counselor at St. Mary Elementary. I graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2010 with a double major in Psychology and Spanish. I continued my education with a Master of Arts in Counseling degree with a specialization in K-12 school counseling from Lakeland University in 2014. I come to SMCS with 3 years of school counseling experience along with years of non-profit work.

My family consists of my husband Christopher, two children, and a bearded dragon. We enjoy swimming, exploring Wisconsin, and board games as family. In my free time I love all kinds of crafts, reading, and playing piano.

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As a learning specialist, I am blessed to work with children in 4K-5th grade and collaborate with an amazing team of teachers in my dream role at St. Mary Elementary. Through my undergrad and graduate studies in education at the UW-Whitewater and Augustana College, online professional development, and parenting our four SMCS students, I have learned that it is great to make mistakes and find the positives in everything!

When I’m not dreaming up new ways to make learning fun and relevant for my students, I enjoy being with family especially biking, hiking, playing games, and eating ice cream.

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