Faculty & Staff

Kathleen Mersman
Principal
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M.Ed. Secondary Education - Texas State University
B.A., International Relations - Penn State University

Father Gerard Alba
Pastor, St. Pius X
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M.Div. - University of St Mary of the Lake
M.Architecture - University of Kansas

Father Bill Bruning
Pastor, Queen of the Holy Rosary
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Joe Walberg
Assistant Principal
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M.A. Ed., Teaching & Learning - Avila University
B.L.L.O. - Baker University
B.G.S. Political Science, University of Kansas

Cheryl Moran
Secretary
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Teresa Padilla
Business Manager
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Dawn Grabs
Enrollment Manager
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Lisa Ruffini
School Nurse
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B.S.N. RN - Avila University

Julie Lynn
Kindergarten
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B.S. in Education / Elementary Ed. - University of Kansas

Jennifer Beech
1st Grade
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - MidAmerica Nazarene University
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Applied Behavior Analysis, KU Edwards Campus

Emily Chisholm
2nd Grade
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B.A. in Elementary Ed. - Benedictine College
Minor: Theology | Concentration: Mathematics
Kansas Seal of Literacy (Dec. 2026)

Sharri Janner
3rd Grade
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B.S.E. in Elementary Ed. - Fort Hays State University
Specialization: Early Childhood Unified
LETRS Seal of Literacy, Kansas Dept. of Ed.

Michael Morrissey
4th Grade
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Jennifer Meisenzahl
5th Grade
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M.A. Education - University of St. Mary

Vanessa Strange
Spanish &
Communications
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Warren Ley
7th Grade Homeroom
Middle School Social Studies & Science
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B.S. Secondary Education- K-State

James Yao
8th Grade Homeroom, Middle School ELA
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Ph.D. Candidate (ABD) History - University of Kansas
M.A. History - Binghamton University (SUNY)
M.A. International Studies - Dartmouth College

Terri Van Dyke
Middle School Mathematics
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M.A. in Math Education - UMKC
B.S. Elementary Ed. - Emporia State

Sherri Berry
Learning Center Specialist
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M.S. Special Education - K-State
B.S. Elementary Education - K-State

Dr. Jayme Crowley
Learning Center
Specialist
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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A. in Physical Education - Northern Arizona University
B.A. in Physical Education - Augustana University (SD)

Peggy Kelly
Enrichment Coordinator
Project Lead the Way - PLTW
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EL Education - Expeditionary Learning
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ESL Certification K-6 - Kansas State
Certification in Launch PLTW

Michael Cook
Computer/Religion
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B.A. - Wichita State
IT training & Development certifications

Michele Kolarik
Art & P.E.
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Christina Kromminga
Music
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Bachelor of Music Ed. - Pittsburg State Uni.
Orff Schulwerk Certified Levels I–III - Baker University

Taylor Urbanek
Band
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B.M.E. Music Education - UMKC

Mariza Cascone
Counselor
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M.A. in School Counseling - Lewis University
B.S. in Elementary Education - DePaul University
Concentration: Middle School English & Social Sciences

Donna Hogue
Preschool Director
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B. A. Music, Vocal - Benedictine
AMI Primary (3-6) Certificate, Association of Montessori Internationale - Avila
Taught Montessori at St. Pius X 1983-2006 and at JPII since then.