St. Joseph Catholic School, Shreveport, Louisiana


	Susan Belanger - Principal University/Degree(s) University of Hawaii (three years); BA in Elementary Education from Nicholls State University; Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling from Louisiana Tech; Plus 30 Certification Lifetime Louisiana certification in the areas of School Administration, Counselling and Elementary Grades Experience 31 years in education; experience teaching grades K-11 *Professional/Civic Organizations* Phi Delta Kappa, NCEA, NEA Service/Community Involvement: Lay Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church
	*Ourania Mitchell* - Assistant Principal University/Degree(s) BA - English from The College of Charleston, South Carolina MAT from Centenary Certification Louisiana Certificate for English Diocese of Shreveport certification for Elementary Grades Experience Over 14 years educational experience Other Professional Duties Coordinator of the Middle School

	Leslie Adams - Administrative Assistant
	Jill Basham University/Degree(s) B. S. in Elementary Education from La Tech Currently working on a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education Certification Early Childhood Education Experience 10 years in Catholic Schools in Shreveport and Monroe, LA Current Teaching Assignment K5B *Community Involvement/Service* Active member of First Baptist Church of Haughton and teaches middle school Sunday School; Consultant with Southern Living at Home
	Shawn Bernard University/Degree(s) BS - University of Louisiana at Lafayette 12 hours towards Masters Degree in Elementary Education Certification Certified in elementary and secondary education Experience 12 years teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment 5th grade
	Susie Brewer University/Degree(s) Certificate of Studies from Greco Institute, Diocese of Shreveport Certification Level III Catechist Certification from the Diocese of Shreveport Experience 17 years teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment Religion and Liturgies (4th and 5th Grades) *Professional/Civic Organizations* Member of the National Catholic Educational Association *Community Involvement/Service* Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church Member of St. Joseph Church religious education committee Served on Bishop Friend's committee to write the catechetical guide Journey for religious education in our schools.
	Erin Carpenter University/Degree(s) LA Tech University Certification Early Childhood Development @ Northwestern State University Experience 12 years working with preschoolers Current Teaching Assignment K3 Teacher Community Involvement Parishioner at St. Joseph Church
	Joan Creech University/Degree(s) Certification Current Teaching Assignment Librarian
	Taffy Deere University/Degree(s) BA Louisiana Tech University in Education MA + 30 Louisiana Tech University in Counseling/Education Certification Certified in education and guidance counseling Certification in English-Social Studies Experience 33 years in public education system 1/2 year in mother's day out program Current Teaching Assignment K4A
	*Jennifer Donaldson* Education BA from St. Martin 's College in Olympia , Washington with a fifth year in secondary education Working toward Masters of Arts in Teaching for Elementary School (MAT) at Centenary College Current Teaching Assignment 3rd grade Community Involvement St. Joseph parishioner
	Crissy Foster University/Degree(s) BS in Elementary Education from LSU-Shreveport Grades 1 - 8 Certification Lifetime Louisiana Teaching certificate. Highly Qualified Certification for the State of Louisiana Working toward Master's Degree Experience 8 1/2 years teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment 7A Homeroom, 6th and 7th grade Literature, 6th & 8th Grade Science Other Activities at St. Joseph National Junior Honor Society Faculty Sponsor Science Fair Coordiantor JV Cheer Sponsor
	*Jennifer Giordano* University/Degree(s) B.A. from LSU-Shreveport Certification Diocese of Shreveport certification for elementary grades Experience Mrs. Giordano has 9 years' teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment 4th Grade Math and Science *Professional/Civic Organizations* National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
	*Diana Hamiter* University/Degree(s) BFA in Graphic Design from Louisiana Tech University Alternative Certification in K-12 Art from Centenary College Certification Louisiana certification, Level I, in Art grades K-12 Experience Ms. Hamiter has 4 years of experience in art education and 20 years professional experience as a graphic artist. Current Teaching Assignment Art grades 1- 8, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade Computer *Other Professional Duties* Yearbook Sponsor
	Peggy Heacock University/Degree(s) Certification Current Teaching Assignment 6th & 7th English, 8th Language Arts
	Cheryl Hebert University/Degree(s) University of New Orleans Certification ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Gulf States Early Childhood Certification Experience 7 years teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment K5A Aide *Professional/Civic Organizations* Parishioner of St. Joseph Church
	Kristen Helm University/Degree(s) Certification Current Teaching Assignment 6th grade math, 7th grade math and Pre-Algebra, 8th Pre-Algebra
	Rebecca Hodge University/Degree(s) BS in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University Working on Master of Arts in Teaching for Pre-K through 3rd grade at Louisiana Tech Certification Working toward certification in grades Pre-K through 3rd and Math - grades 4 - 8 Experience 12 years teaching experience in the pre-K grades 1 year teaching experience in middle school Current Teaching Assignment K5A *Professional/Civic Organizations* Active member and Sunday School teacher at Springs of Grace Baptist Church Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Member of Louisiana Association of Teachers of Mathematics (LATM
	Pam Hostetler - Administrative Assistant Experience This is Ms. Hostetler's third year in the school. She has worked in the Parish Office for two years. She brings over nine years' experience in office management to her position at SJS.
	Peggy Johnson - Administrative Assistant University/Degree(s) Louisiana Tech - Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Psychology Working toward Master's in Counseling Experience Mrs. Johnson has over seven years of teaching experience, as well as 14 years business office experience concentrated in accounting, finance and bookkeeping.
	Tina Kallenberg University/Degree(s) University of Alabama Certification Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Social Science Experience Ms. Kallenberg has 8 years teaching experience. Current Teaching Assignment 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies *Community Involvement*
	Amy Kubat University/Degree(s) Bossier Parrish Community College Experience Second year in the Kindergarten Village Current Teaching Assignment K5B Aide *Community Involvement* Parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
	Veronica Loper University/Degree(s) B.S. in Business Management-LSUS Teacher Certification in Secondary English-LSUS M.ED-Masters in Supervision in Education-Centenary Certification Teacher Certification in Secondary English Experience Teaching Experience- 6 1/2 years Current Teaching Assignment 4th - 8th Grade PE *Community Involvement* Parishioner of St. Joseph's for 9 years
	Jacqueline Louvierre University/Degree(s) B.A. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette Certification Lifetime Louisiana certification for Elementary Grades Experience Ms. Louvierre has 11 years teaching experience. Current Teaching Assignment 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Religion *Other Professional Duties* Yearbook Sponsor *Professional/Civic Organizations* Mrs. Louvierre is a member of the international ecumenical community known as The People of Praise and is a Lay Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is also a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
	Polly Maciulski University/Degree(s) BA in Journalism/Public Relations from Northeast Louisiana University 1992 Experience Six years as Editor of Diocesan Publications, The Catholic Connection; three years as Editor of The Sowing, including website Current Teaching Assignment K3B Teacher's Aide *Other Professional Duties* Editor of the Parent Bulletin *Community Involvement* Circle 18, St. Joseph Church
	Jeremy McKervey - Technology Coordinator/Network Administrator University/Degree(s) Associates Degree in Electronics from the Community College of the Air Force BA in Computer Science with a minor in English from Texas State University Experience 2 years CSR experience with Dell in Round Rock 4 years experience building/repairing/maintaining PC systems
	Lucy Medvec - Director of Development University/Degree(s) BA in Political Science from University of California Los Angeles Experience 18 years marketing and development *Community Service/Involvement* Member of Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier for 10 years Parishioner of St. Joseph Church for 16 years
	Bridget Nolen University/Degree(s) Louisiana State University and Bossier Parish Community College Certification Completed training in Early Childhood Development @ Northwestern State University - Currently seeking certification Experience 4th year at St. Joseph School Current Teaching Assignment Teacher - K3A *Professional/Civic Organizations* Parishioner of St. Joseph Church for 7 years
	Gwen Paga University/Degree(s) Bachelor of Arts, Cameron University, Lawton, OK Masters in Music, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. Certification Temporary Certification granted by Diocese of Shreveport. State Certification in progress through Centenary College. Experience 5 years teaching various preschool, piano & general music classes; and 20+ years involved in liturgical music ministry and community music projects Current Teaching Assignment Happy Hearts with Kindergarten Village Music, Grades 1 - 8 *Professional/Civic Organizations* Dean of the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of AGO (American Guild of Organists)
	Emily Pasquier University/Degree(s) B.A. in English from LSU-Baton Rouge Certification Louisiana certificate for Elementary Grades Experience 21 years' teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment Second Grade *Professional/Civic Organizations/Community Involvement* Lay Eucharistic Minister for St. Joseph's Church NCEA SACS
	Gloria Patterson University/Degree(s) B.A. from Louisiana Tech Certification Diocesan certification for Religion Experience 18 years of teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment Religion Grades 1-3 *Professional/Civic Organizations* National Catholic Educational Association
	Lori Quigley University/Degree(s) Associate Degree in Veterinary Science for Technician Certification from Northwestern State University Associate Degree in Natural Sciences and Allied Health from Bossier Parish Community College Bachelor's Degree in General Science from Louisiana State University of Shreveport Certification Presently working on Masters in Education at Centenary College Current Teaching Assignment 7th Science, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade PE
	Krista Redmond University/Degree(s) Texas Christian University-BS in Middle School Education (4-8 grades) with a specialization in English and Reading Certification Texas State Certification in English/Reading Grades 4-8 Louisiana State Certification in English/Reading Grades 4-8 Highly Qualified Certification in English and Reading Grades 6-12 for the State of Louisiana Experience 3 years teaching; experience in 6th grade ELA, Reading Coach, 5th grade math/science/social studies Current Teaching Assignment 5th Grade Math and Social Studies, 6th Grade Literature *Other Professional Duties* KJOE Sponsor *Professional/Civic Organizations* Kappa Delta Phi, NCEA *Community Service/Involvement* Parishioner of St. Joseph Dance Team Director at C.E. Byrd High School
	Anne Ridley University/Degree(s) B.A.E. from University of Mississippi Certification Lifetime Louisiana certification for Elementary Grades and Kindergarten Experience Mrs. Ridley has over twelve years of teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment Second Grade
	Eileen Roper University/Degree(s) B.A. Elementary Education, LSU-Shreveport Certification Lifetime Louisiana Certification for Nursery School through Elementary Grades Experience Mrs. Roper has 16 years of teaching experience. Current Teaching Assignment First Grade *Professional/Civic Organizations* Mrs. Roper is a member of the NCEA, A+PEL, and TRSL.
	*Betty Sanchez* University/Degree(s) BA in Elementary Education from "Carmen Serdan" College. (Puebla, Mexico) Certification Certified through the Louisiana NonPublic Schools Commission for Elementary Grades Spanish. Mrs. Sanchez is currently working on her state certification through LSU-S. Experience Mrs. Sanchez has over 17 years of teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment 1st - 8th Spanish
	*Katie Saravia* University/Degree(s) B.S. in Environmental Science - LSUS Certification Alternative Certification Program, 2007-Present, LSUS, Elementary Education Experience After school care assistant, Summer Camp coordinator, private tutor Current Teaching Assignment Third Grade *Professional/Civic Organizations* Louisiana Science Teacher's Association *Community Service/Involvement* Sunday School teacher, grades K-5
	*Christine Sepulvado* University/Degree(s) Associate Degree General Studies Experience Fourth year as an aide in the Kindergarten Village Substitute teacher in Caddo/Bossier Parish Current Teaching Assignment K3A Teacher's Aide
	*Judi Sepulvado* University/Degree(s) BA in Elementary Education /Early Childhood Education from Louisiana Tech University Certification Lifetime certification in Elem/Early Childhood Education for K-8 Experience Miss Sepulvado has 16 years teaching experience. Current Teaching Assignment Fourth Grade
	Sherrie Simpson Experience Mrs. Simpson has over 19 years of experience assisting in kindergarten, lst Grade, Art and P.E. Current Teaching Assignment K4A Aide *Community Service/Involvement* Member of Kings Highway Christian Church
	Claire Taliaferro University/Degree(s) BA from the University of Connecticut M.A. in German/Translation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies Working toward Masters of Arts in Teaching through Centenary College Current Teaching Assignment FOCUS Teacher Experience 1 year 5th & FOCUS, 3 years substitute teaching and 10+ years in pharmaceutical clinical research *Professional/Civic Organizations* Active in Cub Scouts and PSR
	Michelle Wagley University/Degree(s) BA in Elementary Education, LSU-S Certification State of Louisiana Teaching Certificate, grades 1-8 Highly Qualified Teacher Experience 3 years teaching experience Current Teaching Assignment 4th - 8th Computer, 6th Social Studies *Professional/Civic Organizations* Member LACUE, Louisiana Association of Computer using Educators Member NCSS, National Council for the Social Studies *Community Service/Involvement* Parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
	Emily Waites University/Degree(s) B.S. with Honors in Sociology with Music Minor from Presbyterian College Certification Alternative Certification Program, Summer 2008-Present, LSUS, Elementary Education Current Teaching Assignment Learning Center
	Crystal Williams University/Degree(s) B.S. in Elementary Education from Centenary College Certification Louisiana teaching certificate, Level 1 Current Teaching Assignment First Grade Experience 2 years teaching experience *Other Professional Duties* Assists with Student Council
	Jo Amy Wynn University/Degree(s) B.S. from Northwestern State University M.S. from Northwestern State University Certification Lifetime certification for Mathematics and English (Grades 6-12) Current Teaching Assignment 8th Grade Algebra PreK-4 (K4B)