Meet our Amazing Staff!
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Terri O'Daniel
Executive Director
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Certification:
Charting the Life Course Ambassador – UMKC
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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
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Kelly Winter
Event Coordinator/Auction Chair/Nurse
B.S.N
Theology of the Body Institute Graduate
Trauma-Informed Personnel Trainer
Certified Prayer Minister
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Colleen Cantareira
Office Manager
Bachelor of Arts Communications
Charting the Life Course Ambassador – UMKC
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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
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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
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Caitlin Hansen
Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Education
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Janet Barmeier
Social Skills Coordinator
Master of Science, Communication Disorders
Certificate of Clinical Competence Speech Pathology
Special Education Certification K-12 – LD, ED, ID
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Christine Lewis
Teacher
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Certifications:
Certified in Mentally Handicapped K-9
Elementary Education 1-5
Years of Teaching Experience: 20
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Kelsey Heying
Teacher Assistant
B.A. Psychology & Child Development
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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
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Donald Foley
Counselor
Master’s of Social Work
Years working with children: 4
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Anna Richardson
Teacher
Master of Arts in Applied Educational Psychology
Certifications:
Missouri Teacher Certificate, Special Education Mild to Moderate Cross-Categorical K-12
Fostering Resilience in “At Risk” Children and Youth, Webster University
Years of Teaching Experience: 20
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Steve Notestine, Jr.
Writing Teacher
Master of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Certifications:
Certified Teacher
Years of Teaching Experience: 15
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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
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John Houlihan
Teacher
B.S. History
Master of Education Pending
Years of Classroom Experience: 6 years
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Deacon Paul J. Arthur
Religion Teacher
Certifications:
Certified School Psych Examiner K-12
Counselor 7-12
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Gabby Pattrin
Teacher Assistant
Years of Childcare/Classroom Experience: 3 years
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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