Meet our Amazing Staff!

Terri O'Daniel
Executive Director
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Certification:
Charting the Life Course Ambassador – UMKC

Kathy Puettmann
Principal
Master of Arts in School Administration and Supervision
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Certifications:
Missouri Principal
Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical K-12
Learning Disabled K-9
Behavior Disorder K-9
Elementary Education 1-8
Years of Teaching Experience: 31
Specializations:
Special education program development
Neurodivergent Teens
Processes and procedures for special education
SPIRE Reading
Curriculum development for unique learners

Ann Dunn
Nurse/Business Manager
Registered Nurse

Colleen Cantareira
Office Manager
Bachelor of Arts Communications
Charting the Life Course Ambassador – UMKC

Maggie Fitzgerald
Teacher
Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education
Certifications:
Elementary Education (1-6)
Special Education (K-12)
Working towards Math Specialist Certification
Guided Reading
Wilson Reading Specialist
Years of Teaching Experience: 9

Katy Hodge
Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Theater
Associates in Business Studies
Certifications:
Provisional Teaching Certificate in Special Education
IBCD Biblical Counseling and Care Ministry Certification in Progress
Years of Childcare Experience: 20
Specialization: Children’s Ministry, STEPS Mentor, CPR, Child Safety

Caitlin Hansen
Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Education

Christine Lewis
Teacher
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Certifications:
Certified in Mentally Handicapped K-9
Elementary Education 1-5
Years of Teaching Experience: 20

Kelly Winter
Event Coordinator/Auction Chair
B.S.N
Theology of the Body Institute Graduate
Trauma-Informed Personnel Trainer
Certified Prayer Minister

Kelsey Heying
Teacher Assistant
B.A. Psychology & Child Development

Lyndsey Hartmann
Teacher
Master of Education Early Child Special Education
Certifications:
Special Reading – K – 12
Early Childhood Education – B-3
Elementary Education 1-6
Mild/mod Cross Categorical K-12
Early Child Special Education B-3
Years of Teaching Experience: 10

Steve Notestine, Jr.
Writing Teacher
Master of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Certifications:
Certified Teacher
Years of Teaching Experience: 15

Julie Baalmann
Teacher Assistant
Early Childhood Education
Member of Fragile X Syndrome Center of Missouri
CPI Certified
CPR Certified
Years of Childcare/Classroom Experience: 28

John Houlihan
Teacher
B.S. History
Master of Education Pending
Years of Classroom Experience: 6 years

Deacon Paul J. Arthur
Religion Teacher
Certifications:
Certified School Psych Examiner K-12
Counselor 7-12

Gabby Pattrin
Teacher Assistant
Majoring in Intercultural Learning
Minor in Leadership – in Process
Years of Childcare/Classroom Experience: 3 years

Tara Curran
Classroom / Office Assistant
Former Academy of St. Louis student
Marquette High School
Years working with children: 7
Volunteers at Holy Infant PSR assistant catechist andHoly Infant Vacation Bible School

Lucy Baalmann
Teacher Assistant

Kimberly Ojile
Transition Coach
Bachelor of Science Special Education, Elementary Education
Master of Education – Special Education
Graduate Hours in Strategy Training and Professional Development
Years working with children: 40