Parents
 
 
 
 
 
St. Mike's is truly a community. We have the greatest teachers and staff that show their love to the children all while providing superior education. 

 

 
ST. MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL TEACHERS & STAFF
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St. Michael is blessed with an incredible, talented teaching staff, support team and administration. Beyond their specialized degrees in Education and teaching certifications, nearly 50% of our teachers hold Masters degrees. Additionally, many hold endorsements as Math Specialists or Reading Specialists. Our teachers  collaborate to build progressive curriculum, benefitting from each other’s experience, education, expertise and excitement. Perhaps even more importantly, they care deeply. They are the very heart of the classroom.              

We employ a Director of Teacher Development & Professional Learning who educates and energizes our staff, who in turn educate and energize our students through innovative teaching techniques.

Differentiation is key for learning, and we take it beyond the classroom when students work with our dedicated Learning Resource Specialist and Enrichment Teacher, so your child  gets just what he or she needs to succeed. 

Our teachers are accessible and want to help. Please contact a teacher directly any time with questions or concerns, or even if you just want to let them know they are appreciated!   

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Principal
Mr. Adam Ferguson 
                              
Pastor
Fr. Dan Hoehn  
School Administration
Mrs. Lisa Los 
Resource Teacher
Mrs. Chris Bailey
School Counselor
Mrs. Donna Kozica
 
School Office
Mrs. Kristen McGrath
 
School Office
Mrs. Karen Cook
 
Outreach & Marketing
Mrs. Laura Gnorski
School Nurse
 
Facilites
Mr. Carlos Gomez
 
             Preschool
         Mrs. Tricia Liss
 
 
Preschool
Mrs. Meg Orsinger 
  
 
 Preschool
Mrs. Judi Fuller 
 
 
Kindergarten
Mrs. Gina Estkowski
 
 
Kindergarten
Mrs. Lisa Keough
 
First Grade
Mrs. Janet Ray
 
First Grade
Mrs. Jennifer Steib 
 
 
Second Grade
Mrs. Mandy Hansen
 
 
Second Grade
Mrs. Karen Gabriel
 
 
Third Grade
Mrs. Renee Bess
 
 
 Third Grade
Mrs. Ann Angelone 
  
 
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Cherie Green 
  
 
 Fourth Grade
 
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Kim Brown
 
Fifth Grade
Ms. Kathy Scholz
 
 
 Sixth Grade
Jr. High Religion
Mrs. Tracy Ede 
 
 
 
 
Sixth Grade
Jr. High S.Studies
Mrs. Gina Versaskas
 
 
 
 
Sixth Grade
Jr. High Science
Mrs. Katy Zaremba 
 
 
 
 
Seventh Grade
Jr. High Math
Mrs. Lisa Baier
 
 
 
 
Eighth Grade
Jr. High Language Arts
Mrs. Peggy Flynn
 
 
 
 Eighth Grade
Jr. High Language Arts
 Junior High & 5th Grade
Math
Mrs. Martha Hennessey 
Specials Courses
Art
 
Specials Courses
Spanish
 
Specials Courses
Technology
Ms. Margaret Ryan
Specials Courses
Mr. Bill Cashin
Specials Courses
Gym
Mr. Jim Wolf
 
Specials Courses
Library
Mrs. Lisa Palasek
           
Specials Courses
Music
Mrs. Julie Petrando
         
 

 



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Every teacher we've had has been wonderful...Mrs. Gabriel in particular has achieved Hero Status in our home for the kindness and warmth she provided to our kids on a daily basis.


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Seeing how much effort and care Mrs. Bess and Mrs. Kozica have provided my daughter has meant so much to us and has helped her become the best possible person/student in so many ways.


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Seeing the level of dedication people like Mrs. Los display on a daily basis - and doing so with spirit - is just incredible.


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Having someone like Mr. Cashin around, whose family has been deeply involved with St. Mike's for nearly 50 years - is another testament highlighting how much this school means to so many people.


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Mrs. Kozika and Mrs. Bailey have supported my daughter during difficult times to get her to a good place mentally and continue to be there for her. I also would credit her current and past teachers for knowing my daughter well enough to know when she needed that extra hug.


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I also want to recognize Mrs. Stieb, my child's teacher. In just two months our child has made tremendous growth in his reading skills and she is to credit for this! Mrs. Stieb has provided clear expectations for our child while also nurturing his love of learning. At a time when school could be a place where learning and interacting may not be as exciting, I see the opposite with our child. He is progressing, making friends, and he loves his teacher and school!


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When I needed support and guidance in helping my daughter navigate a challenging situation, Mrs. Angelone was there for me. She provided her perspective, shared some advice and offered to do whatever she could to help.


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In the first grade, Mrs. Ray awarded my daughter the Archangel Award. When I spoke to Mrs. Ray, the things she said about my daughter brought me to tears. In such a short amount of time, Mrs. Ray had gotten to know my daughter so well and saw such goodness in her. I will never forget it.


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Would like to commend all of the school nurses (past, present, and substitutes) for their health skills and kindness.


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My boys absolutely love Mr. Wolf. Gym days are my boys favorite days. They don’t come home without utter joy and excitement from their time with “ Mr. Wolf”.


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Mrs. Bailey has had a significant impact on my older child who needed some extra support in the early grades. She helped my child grow academically but also with her self confidence and independence at school. She is now getting As and Bs and loves learning.


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