Meet our Amazing Staff!

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

Daniela Morales
Principal
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Certifications:
Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical K-12
Early Childhood
English as Second Language
Years of Teaching Experience: 24
Specializations: Autism, Positive Behavioral Support, Co-Creator of STOP and Relax Relaxation Curriculum (C)

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

Anna Richardson
Teacher
Degree Fostering Resilience in “At Risk” Children and Youth
Bachelor Degree in Special Education
Applied Educational Psychology M.B.A.
Specialization:
Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical K-12
Years of Classroom Experience
20

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

Kathy McGrath-Ray
Teacher
Master of Education Special Education
Certification:
K-12 Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical
Years of Childcare/Teaching Experience: 24

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

Pat Gray
Teacher Assistant
B.S. Education
Certifications:
Elementary Grades
Years of Childcare Experience: 28

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

Kerry Cook
Transition Coach
Graduate Certificate in Journalism
B.S. Economic History
Certifications:
UMKC-Charting the Lifecourse Ambassador (Pending)

Julie Baalmann
Teacher Assistant
Early Childhood Education
Member of Fragile X Syndrome Center of Missouri
Years of Childcare/Classroom Experience: 25

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

Samantha Ellison
Counselor
Bachelor in Psychology
Years of Childcare/Classroom Experience: 7 years
Working towards Masters Degree in Social Work

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