OUR TEACHERS & STAFF

Mrs. Heidi Miller

Principal

At Saint Mary School since: 2023

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Mrs. Lisa Nemeth

School Secretary

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Mrs. Danielle Lee

Pre-K 3 Teacher

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Aaron Forrest

Mr. Aaron Forrest

Pre-K 3 Teaching Assistant

At Saint Mary School since: 2022

Key experience: Student teacher in kindergarten at Saint Mary School

Education: UW-Whitewater (Education) – in progress

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: Every student is unique and an absolute joy to work with. Thank you, parents, for sharing them with us!

Mr. Orion Schroeder

Pre-K 3 Teaching Assistant

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Suzanne Henning

Mrs. Suzanne Curley

Pre-K 4 Teacher, Art Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 2021

Key experience: Lead teacher for the preschool program at Shepherd’s Heart Daycare (Janesville), director of the after-school program and kindergarten/first grade aide at St. John Vianney (Janesville)

Education: UW-Platteville (Agriculture), currently studying Elementary Education

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: We are a family!

Connie Gregerson

Mrs. Connie Gregerson

Kindergarten Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 2021

Key experience: Kindergarten teacher (Albany Schools, Southwestern Schools), Principal (Albany Schools), Charter School Coordinator (Albany Community Middle School), Gifted and Talented Coordinator (Southwestern School), 2nd grade teacher (Southwestern School)

Education: UW-Stevens Point (Elementary Education, minor in Psychology), Silver Lake College (Educational Administration), St Mary’s University (Administration, Curriculum and Instruction)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I love teaching the wonderful students at Saint Mary School. The families are warm and welcoming. Saint Mary School has a very family-like community. Teachers here care deeply for students and families. Families support their school and their teachers!

Christy Olson

Mrs. Christy Olson

1st Grade Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 1992

Key experience: Initial educator mentor, cooperating teacher, unit leader

Education: UW-Whitewater (Elementary Education, minor in Spanish)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I love our student prayer partners and the family atmosphere.

Joy Kirchoff

Mrs. Joy Mitchell

2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 2021

Key experience: Para-professional in the Saint Mary School P4J program

Education: UW-Whitewater (Elementary Education, minor in Social Studies)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I love the family-school-community partnership and collaborative energy.

Katie Wurtz

Ms. Katie Wurtz

4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Technology Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 2016

Key experience: 4th and 5th grade teacher and 3rd grade math teacher (Brother Dutton, Beloit), 2nd and 4th grade teacher (Discovery School, Glendale, AZ), cheer coach, yearbook advisor, Student Council coach, distance learning coordinator, technology manager

Education: Edgewood College (Elementary Education, minor in Science Teaching)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I love teaching and being here at Saint Mary. I love coming to work every day and being with these incredible kids. They bring me joy and I love watching them develop and discover who they are as the year passes.

Mr. Pat Anderson

Music Teacher

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Peter Larson

Mr. Peter Larson

Physical Education Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 2021

Key experience: Head coach and instructional aide at Westside Christian School (Sioux Falls, SD), personal trainer and fitness center manager

Education: Augustana College (Exercise Science). Certified in first aid and CPR. Holds ACE certification for health/fitness professionals.

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: How it feels like a family! Our staff and community provide a great environment for learning and growth.

Ana McMahon

Mrs. Sofia McMahon

Spanish Teacher

At Saint Mary School since: 2020

Key experience: Grew up in Mexico, nurse aide at Mercy Hospital

Education: UW-Whitewater (Arts and Sciences), Western Governors University (Elementary Education – in progress)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I love the friendly and kind environment and the way that I am treated like family. I also love the enthusiasm that the students have for learning!

Mrs. Jan Bier

Librarian

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Ms. Mary Kaye Derouin

School Counselor

At Saint Mary School since: 2019

Key experience: Social worker (Rock County), educator (School District of Janesville)

Education: University of Northern Iowa (Education), UW-Whitewater (Emotional Behavioral Disabilities)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: The staff at Saint Mary School reminds me of a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.

Very Rev. Eric Neilsen

Priest

Rev. Vincent Racanelli

Priest

Rev. Matthew Pearson

Priest

Rev. Rick Heilman

Priest

Sr. Mary

Sister
Dan Villapando

Mr. Danny Villalpando

Lunch Program Coordinator

At Saint Mary School since: 2021

Key experience: Deputy, Rock County Sheriff’s Office

Education: Northern Illinois University – DeKalb (Science Education coursework), Blackhawk Technical College (Police Academy)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I like the community. It offers a great educational experience for the students in an inviting, faith-based institution. It’s kind of like a family! It’s an honor to work for Saint Mary School, and guide such great kids!

Mrs. Morehart

Strings

Mrs. Weirich

Band
Lindsey Peck

Ms. Lindsey Peck

Before & Aftercare Coordinator

At Saint Mary School since: 2016

Key experience: P4J aide

Education: Blackhawk Technical College (Child Care Services)

Favorite thing about Saint Mary School: I’ve had the privilege of working with such an amazing staff, as well as students and their families, over the years. It is such a blessing watching these kids grow and to be able to be an encourager in their lives.

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