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

University of Mount Union
B.A. Middle Childhood Education

Philosophy

I believe as a 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

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

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.

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

Philosophy

I am a Westlake High School and BGSU alumni, and this will be my fourth year of teaching music. I was the band director at Sandusky Central Catholic for the past two years, directing the marching band, jazz band, concert bands, and more. I was brought to you all when I married my lovely wife Katie last fall, and we decided to move closer to her work in Stow. Along with music teaching, I am also a local professional trumpet player, a brass technician working with Nordonia High School’s competitive marching band, and an amateur composer/arranger. When I am not working on something music related, you might catch me watching European football (soccer), playing strategy board and video games, or trying local restaurants with my wife.

Philosophy

In this support role, I will function as a facilitator, coach, content resource and robotic teacher. This will entail working in collaboration with the SMS faculty in designing and implementing new and innovative labs and activities, reinforcing teacher’s understanding of STEM concepts, and implementation of teaching techniques to modify the excellent work the teachers are currently doing and to further provide STEM opportunities for our students.