Staff

Education

Cuyahoga Community College
Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education

Philosophy

I believe play is so important. I encourage the children to use their imagination and their creativity while learning the skills that will lead them to the next level. Come and visit our wonderful facilities.

Education

Cuyahoga Community College
Associate Degree, Early Childhood Development

Philosophy

We provide a happy, safe, nurturing environment where your child can grow emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually. We share experiences in all Early Learning Content Standards set by the State of Ohio. Our staff offers over 30 years of teaching experience. Visit and grow with us.

Education

Cleveland State University
BS in Early Childhood Education

Baldwin Wallace College
Graduate Courses

Philosophy

Teaching at St. Mary is a great joy and privilege for me! My Catholic faith is very important to me and I love sharing that faith with my students. I enjoy teaching young children because everything is so new and exciting to them.

I believe in encouraging them to explore and experience the world around them and to help them love learning. I think it is important to nurture all aspects of their development including physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual. Young children have an enormous capacity to love and I try to help them realize the great love God has for them and how they can share that love with others I believe a kindergarten classroom should be filled with questions, ideas, experiments, solutions, wonder, excitement, faith and joy.

Education

University of Dayton
Magnum Cum Laude Honors in Early Childhood Education

Philosophy

I aim to create an atmosphere that promotes curiosity and determination. I encourage my students to ask questions, to learn from their mistakes, to be creative and to take risks. Each student’s success is celebrated, and they are inspired to be the best they can be. My classroom is a place where students feel important, are respected, and believed in. Teaching is a passion of mine and together I hope we can work collectively and communicate with one another to allow your child to reach his/her potential.

Education

Cleveland State University
B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Philosophy

I am so happy to be teaching second grade. It is a special year as your children grow closer to Jesus and prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. I hope that each student will enjoy coming to school and feel loved in our classroom. Each day will be a new adventure in learning and I can’t wait to see the children grow in their Catholic faith and academic knowledge.

Education

Cleveland State University
BS in Biology

Baldwin Wallace University
Master's in Education

Philosophy

I strive to make my classroom not just an open and accepting space, but also one that fosters creativity and independent thinking. School is not just an institution to learn facts and figures, dates and names, but it is a place that teaches students how to think for themselves. How to think logically, how to think critically and how to think expansively. I tell my students "You were all born with 747s in your heads, our job as educators is to teach you how to fly them."

Education

Baldwin Wallace University
Bachelor Degree

Notre Dame
Teaching Certification

Philosophy

I believe that a teacher is morally obligated to enter the classroom with only the highest expectations for each and every student. I aim to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the classroom everyday so I can inspire the students to learn these traits and live their lives accordingly.

Education

University of Mount Union
B.A. Middle Childhood Education

Philosophy

I believe as a middle school teacher it is important to be a positive influence on the minds and hearts of my students. I want to teach them to learn, explore, challenge and grow. I want them to be kind and caring and I hope I lead them by example to live a good moral life. I know that as they grow older they may not remember the formulas I have taught them but I hope they do remember to be a good person.

Education

Kent State University
B.A. in Psychology

Notre Dame College of Ohio
Teaching Licensure

Philosophy

I strive to promote a classroom atmosphere filled with positive learning experiences. I also encourage opportunities for social growth with a loving rapport toward my students. I emphasize open and meaningful communication as a tool in the educational process. Above all, I feel that development of faith is crucial and at the root of the catholic school experience.

Education

Baldwin-Wallace College
B.S. in Social Studies and Language Arts

Cleveland State University
Master’s in Education

Philosophy

I entered St. Mary School as a student teacher fourteen years ago, and I have been here ever since. I believe that it is my calling to help every child in my class to achieve to be a learner and not a student. The difference for me is that a student attends class and listens. A learner is an active participant in their own education, never says no to a question, and attempts to think through problems before giving up.

Education

Ohio University
M.S. in Recreation and Sports Science

Baldwin-Wallace
B.A. in Physical Education and Athletic Training

Philosophy

I am so excited to be a part of St. Mary School. Physical Education gives students the opportunity to experience fun and learn how to be physically active for a lifetime. Students are able to increase skills and knowledge through a variety of activities. Physical Education teaches students more than just games and being physically active. It teaches them valuable life skills such as respect, teamwork, leadership and goal setting. I am looking forward to seeing the students progress and keep making healthy choices. “A day without laughter is a day wasted” -Charlie Chaplin