Position:
Secretary

Education:
Graduated from Cleveland High School

Experience:
Secretary for 15 years with the City of St. Louis
Travel Agent for 3 years
Cafeteria Manager 15 years at St. Michael the Archangel
Aftercare Director for 2 years at St. Michael the Archangel
Secretary for 4 years at St. John the Baptist

Hobbies:
Spending time with my family and going to Cardinal Baseball games.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
From the day I started here, everyone was so friendly and helpful. There is a true family feeling here at Christ the King.

Position:
Learning Consultant

Education:
B.S. in Early Childhood Education, UM-St. Louis
M.Ed. in Special Education, UM-St. Louis

Certifications:
Missouri Lifetime Certification: Early Childhood Education & Special Education

Experience:
Ritenour School District
Parents as Teachers
Francis Howell School District
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Special School District of St. Louis County

Interests:
I love spending time with my family & friends, cooking/baking, traveling, music and attending sporting events.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
From the very moment I walked through the doors of the parish and school, I felt welcomed. The staff, students and families have been simply amazing at working together to provide the best educational, social and spiritual learning experiences for all at CKS. I am very excited to work with a parish school family that embraces this concept!

Position:
Kindergarten Teacher

Education:
I have a B.S. in Elementary Education from Lindenwood University. I also have my Associate's Degree from Florissant Valley Community College in Child Care.

Certifications:
I am certified to teach Birth to Grade 3.

Experience:
I have taught pre-school for 19 years. I also substitute taught all grades at St. Sabina in Florissant. I was the Curriculum Coordinator for a pre-school in O'Fallon Mo.

Hobbies:
I enjoy being at the Lake of the Ozarks. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, Jim, my daughter, Katelyn, and our friends and family. Watching my daughter play volleyball is another favorite of mine. In my spare time I love taking pictures.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
It has always been a dream of mine to teach in the Catholic School. I am very excited to call Christ the King home! I always look forward to doing what I love: TEACHING!

Position:
1st Grade Teacher

Education:
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University.
I have a Master’s degree in Special Education from Webster University.

Certifications:
I am certified to teach from Birth to Third grade.

Experience:
I have previously worked as a teacher in a daycare and as teacher in Christ the King's PreSchool.

Hobbies:
I enjoy being with my family and friends, reading, and shopping!

Why I Enjoy CKS:
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming at CKS! I look forward to returning to my teaching assignment in Grade One! I love first grade!

Position:
3rd Grade Teacher

Education:
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Lindenwood University in 2003. Also, I have a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix, which I received in 2011. I am currently working on a Master's in Reading Specialty from Liberty University.

Certification:
I am certified to teach grades 1-6.

Experience:
I taught fifth grade at Saint James the Greater from 2006-2016. After 10 years in one grade, I moved to third grade at Saint James the Greater, and I taught one year of that grade. In 2017-2018, I taught first grade at Saint James the Greater. I moved to first grade, so I did not teach my daughter. My final year 2018-2019, I moved back to where my heart is----in third grade. I was at Saint James the Greater for 13 years.

Hobbies:
When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my children and my husband. I also enjoy reading and traveling when I can. Finally, I enjoy shopping.

Why I enjoy CKS?
I enjoy teaching students who have a zest for learning! Also, CKS felt potentially like a school where I could thrive as a teacher, and include students who have the eagerness to learn, as I to teach.

Position:
5th Grade Teacher

Education:
I graduated Magna Cum Laude at Harris Stowe State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Social Studies.

Experience:
I have taught first, second, fifth and sixth grades - all in Catholic Schools. After 6 years at Resurrection of our Lord, the school closed and I was fortunate to follow my students to St. John the Baptist. And now God has called me to CKS!

Hobbies:
I enjoy reading, swimming, hiking, biking and camping with my five children.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
I cherish being a part of the diverse and accepting family of CKS.

Position:
7th Grade Homeroom, Grades 6-8 Science, Grades 7 & 8 Math

Education:
Missouri Teaching Certification
Masters Degree in Biology, University of Missouri, St. Louis
BS Degree in Animal Science and Animal Ecology, Iowa State University

Experience:
8th Grade Science
College-level Biology
English and Computers to young adults and children in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Hobbies:
Vegetable gardening, swimming, ice skating, seeing musicals live, volunteering and spending time with her sons, Tommy and Andrew.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
I am very excited to be back teaching in a Catholic community and to be part of the Christ the King family!

Position:
8th Grade Homeroom, Religion, English, and Social Studies Teacher
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
6th Grade Literature and English Teacher

Education:
I have a B.A. in History from Fontbonne University

Certifications:
Lifetime Teaching Certification - State of Missouri.

Experience:
Over 25 years of teaching experience in the St. Louis Archdiocese

Hobbies:
Reading, history, music, folk craft, travel, sports, politics, hiking and cooking

Why I Enjoy CKS:
As a life-long booster of University City, I am thrilled to be a part of the Christ the King community. Our children are our most precious resource and I look forward to helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Position:
Teaching Assistant Grades 1-3

Education:
B.S. Special Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis

Certification:
Special Education MR K-9 and regular education

DASH and STEM certified

Paul VI Religious Institute

Experience:
30 years of teaching experience

10 years St. Stephen Protomartyr School, (grade 3--5 years and grades 6, 7, 8--5 years)

20 years Our Lady of Sorrows School (grade 3--10 years and grade 2 and the sacraments--9 years; elementary art -- 1 year)

Hobbies:
I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 boys and daughter-in-law and dog! I love walking, reading, riding bikes and scrap-booking with friends.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
I enjoy working with the children and faculty at Christ the King School. I am excited that my love for teaching will continue with such a wonderful and diverse school.

Position: Teacher’s Aide

Education:
I have a B.S. in Education from Harris Stowe State University with an emphasis in Language Arts and Social Studies.

Experience:
I had been a substitute teacher for Christ the King Catholic School and for the University City School District since 2000.
I have taught and tutored low-income women for a local organization called Women in Charge.

Hobbies:
I enjoy playing golf, gardening, and completing crossword puzzles.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
Christ the King School (CKS) embraces diversity and realizes the potential of all children. As a parent of a child who attended CKS for nine years, I have seen firsthand the dedication and commitment put forth for the success of each child.

Position:
Teacher Assistant

Education:
B.S. in Elementary Education
M.A. in Education with special emphasis in Reading

Certification:
Special Reading, Elementary Education 1-8 Missouri Career CPC

Experience:
Served as Reading Specialist and classroom teacher
Served as Learning Consultant 2017-2019
Presently private tutor struggling students

Hobbies:
Enjoy biking, hiking the moderate trails in Missouri, spending time with my mother, friends and relatives, photography when time allows, and my new hobby of knitting!

Why I Enjoy CKS:
As a new hire, I can’t wait to discover all the facets of Christ the King School. I am eager to jump in and be a part of the school community. I imagine my list of statements supporting why I like the school will be rather long come the end of the year.

Position:
Technology Teacher and Coordinator for All Grades

Education:
Undergraduate: Central Missouri State University (UCM) B.S.Ed. Physical Education and Health … minor Family and Consumer Science
Graduate: University of Missouri St. Louis(UMSL) M.Ed. Elementary Education
Ph.D. in Teaching-Learning…with emphasis areas including Educational Technology, Physical Education and Curriculum

Experience:
UMSL: PHY ED 3465, Physical Education Activities for the Elementary School from 2010-present
Riverview Gardens School District: Family and Consumer Science, Physical Education, and Health at RGCMS from 1977-2010
Assistant coach for Basketball and Volleyball… Head Coach Track and Field 1978-present
StL.Archdiocese (St Engelbert and Holy Rosary Schools) K-8 in various classrooms in from 1974-1977

Hobbies:
Sports (Playing, Coaching, and Refereeing), Reading, and anything Technology related

Why I Enjoy CKS:
Teaching has always been my passion, since first grade when my teacher asked us to stand and introduce ourselves and tell what we wanted to be when we grew up. After teaching in the public sector while raising my family for the past 33 years, I look forward to returning to my roots, teaching in a Catholic school, specifically Christ the King, with its cultural diversity and unique learning environment. I always think of my students as my own kids, and include Christ the King students to this list of "my children!"

Position:
Music Teacher/Coordinator Religious Education

Certifications:
Music Director - St. Louis Archdiocese
Coordinator Religious Education - St. Louis Archdiocese
Lay Minister - St. Louis Archdiocese

Education:
Bachelor and Master Degrees in Music Education, Webster University

Experience:
35 years of teaching in the St. Louis Archdiocese at various schools
Experience as a parish liturgist

Hobbies:
Reading, exercise

Why I Enjoy CKS:
I enjoy the warm, caring environment created by parents, staff and students. This is a joyful place to be!

Position:
Physical Education Teacher K-8th Grades

Education:
B.S. Education, UMSL

Certifications:
Teaching P.E. K-8th Grades

Experience:
3 years teaching P.E., K-8th grades at St. Peter Catholic School, St. Charles. Many years coaching K-8th grade boys and girls soccer and girls basketball CYC teams.

Hobbies:
Flower and herb gardening, scrap-booking family photos and reading

Why I Enjoy CKS:
I am so happy to be a part of Christ the King family.

Position:
Spanish Teacher

Education:
I graduated from Truman State University with my BA in Spanish.

Experience:
I taught Spanish for two years at DaySpring Academy, preceded by three years of teaching with STL Spanish.

Hobbies:
I love to dance! I grew up taking ballet, jazz, and tap, and I’m currently learning more Latin dances such as salsa and bachata. I also love board games and reading.

Why I Enjoy CKS:
It’s amazing to be part of such a welcoming Catholic community as Christ the King!

Position:
Art Teacher, Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Education:
BA, Double major in Art History and Classical Civilization
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

MA, History of Design, Decorative Arts, and Material Culture
Bard College, New York, NY

Experience:
I have been teaching Art to Kindergarten through 8th grade students at Most Sacred Heart School (MSH) in Eureka for the past two years, and continue to do so on days I am not at CTK. In addition to Art, I also teach Enrichment to grades 1-8 at MSH. Enrichment is a theme and project based learning opportunity for topics not typically covered in the traditional curriculum. Previous general themes have included the History of Childhood and Architecture and Design. For the eleven years prior to my entrance to the classroom, I was at home raising my five children. These five people have given me more experience than I have received in my professional positions at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the New York Public Library, and the National Gallery of Art combined!

Hobbies: I am a very active person who enjoys long walks up steep hills in the literal and figurative! And, I am always reading.

Why I enjoy CTK:
I am energized by urban environments and the location of CTK is certainly that. I look forward to collaborating with the faculty, absorbing their wisdom, and sharing my passion for art, architecture and design with my young students.