Our teachers are skilled, faith filled professionals who bring deep knowledge into school life. We model lifelong learning—continually improving, sharing what we learn, and guiding students as they discover passions and build skills. As a faith based school, we approach our students with a holistic approach focused on developing the "whole person" (mind, body, spirit) for a life of leadership and service. We emphasize academic rigor, critical thinking, moral formation, and social justice, thereby forming students who strive for excellence and to find God in all things.

Meet the Team!

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Our Staff

School Leadership

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Tim Kasprzak
Principal

Student Support Staff

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Sierra Cruz
6th Grade Homeroom

Middle School Social Studies

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Krystal Hayes
Spanish Teacher

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Cynthia Naumann
K5 Educational Assistant

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Susan Spiegelhoff
K4 - 2nd Grade Educational Assistant

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Jennifer Bass
Grade 3 -8 Learning Resource Teacher

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Terri Czerwinski
Administrative Assistant
Tuition/MEC/Lunch/Safeguard

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Jackie Hilber
Librarian

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Gale Niemczynski
3rd Grade Teacher

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Laura Stachnik
5th Grade Teacher

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Susan Blaha
Administrative Assistant
Admissions

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Jesse Duwe
Physical Education Teacher
Athletic Director

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Kelly Kuhl
Music Teacher & Chorister’s Director

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Riley Pospisil
7th Grade Homeroom

Middle School Science
Project Lead the Way

Specialists

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Penny Steinke
K5Teacher

Visit my class website!

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Michelle Bublitz
K4 Teacher

Primary Staff

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Mariah Gerringer
Art Teacher
K4 Educational Assistant

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Paulette Leahy
8th Grade Homeroom

Middle School Math

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Jenny Ryan
Grades 3-5 Educational Assistant

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Middle School Staff

Rachele Wehr
4th Grade Teacher

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Fr. Jerry Herda
Pastor

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Anita Buxbaum
1st Grade Teacher

Intermediate Staff

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Katie Hahn
Guidance Counselor

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Anne Luebke
Director of Curriculum & Assesment
K - 2 Learning Resource Teacher

Early Childhood Staff

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Elaina Spencer
2nd Grade Teacher