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HISTORY


Founded in 1957, Saint Henry School is an integral part of the Saint Henry Parish community. School began with 196 students with 2 laywomen and 4 Dominican Sisters in grades 1-8. A kindergarten program was added in 1971. At this time the Home and School Association was also established. Portables were added throughout the 1970's and 1980's to accommodate the tremendous growth in enrollment. Due to this growth, a capital campaign began in the spring of 1993. Ground breaking for this estimated $6M renovation and addition took place on October 24, 1994. On September 5, 1995, students were welcomed back to school in the new Saint Henry School building

HISTORY WALK TIMELINE
 

1920’s-30’s The Rustic Tavern roadhouse restaurant sat in the front corner of Hwy. 70 and Vaughn’s Gap Road.
Early 1950’s Cattle were grazing and horses were roaming on the Goode family farm.
1952 Mr. Henry Neuhoff purchased the Goode family farm. The taxes were $20.00 and went up to more than $300.00.
January 15, 1953 James Gallagher, Jr., Charles W. Geny, Hayes Hartnett, Philip Kerrigan, Jr., Henry Neuhoff, Edward Potter, Jr., Donald Ross, and Arthur D. Woods met with Bishop William Adrian about the need for a church in the west part of town.
December 29,1954 Mr. Henry Neuhoff deeds 16 acres, for a church and school, to Bishop Adrian and the Diocese of Nashville.
April 11, 1955 In the 2 years since the committee had first met the bishop, it had been laying the groundwork necessary to start a parish. The census was completed and it was determined that the parish would include about 225 families. Crabtree and Taylor were the architects chosen by the bishop.
June 10, 1955 Bishop Adrian named Msgr. Joseph Siener pastor of St. Henry.
St. Henry was a German king born in 973 and died in 1024. He built a number of churches and monasteries.
The total cost of the actual church construction was $700,000 of which half had to be collected before construction could start. The school costs were an additional $450,000.
September 1955 Thus far, $400,000. had been raised with an additional $200,000 in an anonymous gift. Common knowledge or at least speculation says that this gift was from Mr. Neuhoff.
April 4, 1956 Ground was broken for the new church and school.
July 21, 1957 Bishop Adrian comes to lay the cornerstone for the church.
August 29, 1957 St. Henry School opens with 196 students registered in grades 1-8. Six classrooms were used with 2 lay women and 4 Domincan Sisters as teachers.
Sister Inez, the first principal, taught 2 grades in one classroom.
On Sundays, the Church was in the school.
April 21, 1958 St. Henry Church was dedicated.
1958 School opened but still lacked some furnishings and equipment. A carnival fundraiser was begun with a spaghetti super in the evening.
1960 Ten rooms were in operation with one being added each year. Enrollment was 292 students.
1961 A Mutual Benefit dinner and drawing became the fun raiser event. Tickets were $100. a piece.
1962-63 A building boom began around St. Henry. Warner Park Valley subdivision, nicknamed Vatican Valley, began development. Nearly 400 homes were to be built, valued from $18,000.-24,000.
Mr. Neuhoff transferred, to the diocese, the deed to an additional 64 acres (south and west of St Henry).
November 1964 The first English Mass was held at St. Henry Church.
1965 Enrollment in the school was 375 students in 13 classrooms. Construction began on 6 additional classrooms, a gymnasium, and a new cafeteria.
1969 The first School Board was formed.
By 1970 More than 400 students were in the school and the parish membership was more than 500 families.
1970’s Almost 600 students enrolled in 19 classrooms and 2 trailers. Five Sisters and more than 20 lay teachers staffed the school.
1971 The Kindergarten was added.
1972 The newly built Parish Center was opened in June of 1972.
1974 The school carnival along with a bazaar was back as the fundraiser.
1975 Tom and Judy Connor were the first presidents of the Association of Parents and Teachers. Five years later the carnival, flea market, and spaghetti supper nets $10,000. which bought the school fresh paint, audio visual equipment, and playground equipment.
1978 The St. Henry School band began.
1970-80 St. Henry Parish grew from 500 families to 1800 families.
January 1991 Father Michael Johnston was announced as the pastor of St. Henry Church.
1992 Plans for renovation and additions to the school were formulated.
February 1993 Fund raising kickoff for the school renovation began.
October 1994 Ground breaking ceremony for the school renovation, which included a new building with 18 classrooms, a new gym, along with the complete renovation of the entire existing building.
September 1995 The new school was dedicated with a special Mass. School opened with 645 students, 38 faculty/staff, and 4 Domincan Sisters.
March 2004 The Journey of Faith church fundraiser kickoff for the building a new church.
November 2004 The groundbreaking ceremony took place for the new Church, Chapel, and Fellowship Hall.
November 2006 Special dedication ceremony with Bishop Choby for the new Church and Fellowship Hall.
February 2008 Groundbreaking for the new library.

PHILOSOPHY

Saint Henry School is a Catholic parochial elementary school. Its philosophy is derived from the application of fundamental Catholic teaching.

The aim and content of our educational program considers not only the child's mind and body but also, and most importantly, his/her immortal soul. To form true and honest Catholic Christians who will live in this world in such a way as to enter the happiness of heaven is surely the aim of Catholic parents who have the first and greatest responsibility for the education of their children. Saint Henry School is committed to supporting this fundamental task of parents through a school program aimed at providing spiritual, educational, social and physical opportunities for students to grow and explore their gifts, talents and responsibilities of service to the wider community.

Aware that the educational process is not simply a human activity, but a Christian journey toward the Triune God, students are encouraged to recognize God in the sacraments, in doing His will, in one another, and in the everyday simple tasks which they perform.

In its efforts for quality education, Saint Henry School strives for excellence in both its students and its faculty. Relying on the grace-filled cooperation of all, Saint Henry School aims to be the kind of school that provides for the Catholic education of the child in every aspect of his/her growth and development.

 

OBJECTIVES

To advance this end, the school is committed to the following:

  1. A Christ-centered atmosphere that fosters a love of the Catholic faith, for life, family, and country should be provided in which each student can learn, achieve, and succeed to his or her potential.

  2. Catholic Doctrine should be modeled and taught daily and permeated throughout the curriculum.

  3. Symbols of Catholicity should be visible and students should be given time to pray communally and privately.

  4. Students should be encouraged to respect differences in culture, creeds, origins, and people because each person is made in God's image.

  5. Students should be prepared for the challenges of the future as well as the duties of good citizenship through the development of character and leadership in order to serve the Church, community, and our country.

  6. The uniqueness and dignity of each student should be valued and a spirit of cooperation, support, and mutual respect among students, faculty members, and parents should exist in order to fully develop the spiritual and educational needs of the student.

  7. A standard of high expectation, a disciplined environment, and quality programs in the academic disciplines and fine arts should be provided to enhance student performance.

  8. A safe environment should be provided in which students are trusted, given responsibility, and encouraged to contribute their ideas for the common good of the school, parish, and society.

  9. Programs of health and safety should be provided, as well as physical activity that encourages fitness, a sense of fair play, and the discipline needed to participate in cooperative play.

  10. Instructional practices should incorporate learning activities that recognize the different learning styles.

  11. Students should receive special services within the limits of the school's resources.

  12. Students, faculty members, parents, and parish community should share the responsibility for the support of the school's mission.

 

DAILY SCHEDULE

  • 7:15-7:45 Students arrive

  • 7:45 First bell

  • 7:55 Opening Prayers

  • 8:00 School Time begins

  • 2:00 Monday Dismissal & Closing Prayers

  • 3:00 Tuesday-Friday Dismissal & Closing Prayers

LUNCH PROGRAM


Students need to eat lunch every day. They may bring a lunch or purchase a hot lunch and/or milk in our school cafeteria. Menus are sent home monthly or click here to view the cafeteria menu on the calendar. The lunch will be a two-week rotating menu. Peanut butter and peanut butter/jelly sandwiches will be available every day.

Lunch tickets (with drink): 5-day - $15.00 daily - $3.25
Drink tickets (milk, lemonade, water): 5-day - $2.50 daily - $ .60
Ice cream: $ .25 or $ .50  
If there is a week with a holiday then lunch ticket: 4-day - $10.00 3-day - $7.50
drink ticket: 4-day - $1.60 3-day - $1.20
You may also purchase a lunch ticket or drink ticket for this school year, but no money can be refunded. 170 lunch tickets = $540.00 170 drink tickets = $90.00

Please send ticket money on Mondays in an envelope marked as follows:

  • Child’s name

  • Child’s teacher

  • Grade

  • Amount.

Menu may vary due to availability of food items.
 

SCHOOL CLINIC

Saint Henry School clinic is staffed with a full-time registered nurse.

Functions of the school nurse:

  • Assist students with known medical needs to function maximally in the school setting

  • Assess students as needed for illness and injury during the school day, then implement care as needed

  • Provide educational programs for students, parents, faculty and staff

  • Coordinate vision and hearing screening annually

The Emergency/Illness form needs to be completed for each student currently enrolled. Please click on the link to fill out Emergency/Illness Form

If a student needs to take medication during the school day – this includes over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol, benadryl, etc – please review the Over the Counter Medication Consent and the Prescription Medication Administration Policy and Form. Click to obtain a copy of the Over the Counter Medication Consent and/or the Prescription Medication Administration Policy and Form. .
 

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

Before School Care is available from 6:45-7:15 a.m. Cost is $1.00 per day per child.
 

AFTER SCHOOL CARE



Our after school care program is held on the campus of Saint Henry School and is operated by St. Mary Villa (356-6336).

The after school care program is available from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. When school is closed, the program is open from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The program is closed Labor Day, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Memorial Day. The program does not close due to inclement weather, but we reserve the right to make alternate arrangements in the event of extreme weather conditions.

There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee per family. All students must be properly registered before attending the program.



Cost for full time students monthly: 1 child - $180.00 2 children - $335.00 3 children - $503.00
  7th and 8th graders - $135.00    
Cost for drop in students: After School Care $12.00 Early Dismissal - $17.00 Full Day Care - $25.00
  There is no multi-child discount rate for drop-in care.    

LATE PICK-UP

Students who cannot be picked up from school at the normal dismissal time (3:00-3:15 p.m.) will be supervised by the teachers in our Late Pick-up Program (3:15-3:50 p.m.). For those who use this service there will be a $2.00 fee per day.

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FACULTY/STAFF INFORMATION
Sue Conley, Assistant Principal

Sue Conley, born and raised in California, moved to Tennessee in the summer of 2006 and joined the Saint Henry School staff. She graduated from Dominican College of San Rafael, where she also received her teaching credential. She has taught a variety of grade levels and has been in administration for the past fourteen years. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys visits to California to visit friends and family members. She believes that being a Catholic educator is a ministry and she feels so blessed to be part of the St. Henry community.
Susie Gilles, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (M/W/F)

 		  
Stephanie Braeuner, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (T/Th)

Stephanie grew up in Mississippi but have been in Nashville for 20 years and feels like a native Nashvillian.  She has a Bachelor's degree in French from Vanderbilt and a Master's degree in Elementary Ed from Peabody (Vanderbilt).  Stephanie began her teaching career at St. Joseph teaching 4th grade for several years before having children.  As her children grew up she began teaching preschool a few days a week at a local church and discovered how much she loves working with four-year-olds and experiencing their boundless energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity.  Stephanie's husband, Joe, attended Saint Henry School when he was young and they have been parishioners at St. Henry all of their married life.  They have raised 4 wonderful children; Will, Hallie, McKenna, and Henry (3 of them attend Saint Henry School).  Stephanie is thrilled to be a part of beginning the Pre-K program.  She firmly believes in the importance of Catholic education and can't imagine a more loving and supportive environment in which to teach than Saint Henry School.		  
Suzanne Armbruster, Pre-Kindergarten Aide

 		  
Kate Riley, Pre-Kindergarten Catechist Teacher

 		  
Debbie Beck, Kindergarten Teacher

Debbie is originally from Belleville, NJ. She graduated from Kean College for Teachers in NJ. Debbie married her high school sweetheart, Warren, and they decided to move to Nashville, TN, where Warren currently works for Vanderbilt University. After spending 14 years home raising their three children, David, Jennifer, and Kathleen, Debbie accepted a position at Saint Henry School. This has been a wonderful adventure for her and her family. Debbie feels that God definitely guided her family to Nashville and has enjoyed her work at SHS.
Kelly Stewart, Kindergarten Aide

Kelly Stewart is a kindergarten aide and has been at Saint Henry School for 9 years. She is also one of the playground monitors and enjoys seeing all of the students every day. Kelly and her husband Tim have 3 boys who all attended Saint Henry. She enjoys knitting, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.
Sally Luton, Kindergarten

Mrs. Luton is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. She received her undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education from Peabody College. She has a master's degree in Special Education. Sally taught Kindergarten and Special Education in the Metro Public Schools. She has been a kindergarten teacher at Saint Henry School for 18 years! She is married to Jim and has 4 daughters (all SHS graduates). Sally loves kindergarten. She wants to give everyone a great school beginning! Sally loves working with Mrs. Millican and Mrs. Beck. On her time off, she likes to read, garden, and travel.
Karen Peltier, Kindergarten Aide

 		  
Dolly Millican, Kindergarten

Mrs. Millican, her husband, Mike, and her five children have been active members at St. Henry Church and School for 19 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Dayton and her Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her interest in teaching began when she volunteered with special needs children in high school. She has taught pre-school, first grade, fourth grade, and special needs children in public and parochial schools in Indiana, California, and Tennessee. Although she has enjoyed all of these experiences, she feels most blessed for the past 16 years to be with the children, families, and fellow teachers at Saint Henry.
Diane DeFreece, Kindergarten Aide

Diane started working at Saint Henry School as a Kindergarten Aide in 1971, the first year of the Kindergarten program. Her children were in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades at that time. “It was so convenient to have the same hours and days off as my children. I love working with the little ones. They are so loving and trusting and so much fun!!”
Kellye Bradley, 1st Grade

Kellye Bradley has taught first grade at Saint Henry for five years. She loves teaching children to read and making them life-long readers. She has a BBA from Memphis State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching form University of Memphis. Kellye has three children, Andrew 18, Lindsey 15, and Dana 8. She has been married to John for 22 years. They moved here 5 1 /2 years ago from Memphis and absolutely love Nashville. Kellye loves teaching at Saint Henry. "There are so many great families here."
Nancy Nolan, 1st Grade

A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Mrs. Nolan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Nancy is a native Nashvillian. She began her teaching career at Saint Edward School. During her 21 years of teaching in Catholic schools, she has taught fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade, and kindergarten. She has been teaching first grade for the past nine years. She enjoys the first graders because “there is no other grade where we can see so much growth”. She is thrilled for every child who learns how to read. Nancy has been married to her husband, Bill, for almost 22 years. They have 3 children, Bridget, Jessica, and Steven. She enjoys reading and playing bridge.
Susan Wesley, 1st Grade

 		  
Lindsey Lynch, 1st Grade Aide

Lindsey is a former Saint Henry School graduate. She started in Saint Henry’s preschool and completed her elementary years at SHS. Lindsey went on to St. Cecilia Academy and completed her education at David Lipscomb University where she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in education. After graduating from college she was hired at Saint Henry and is now in her 6th year. She and her husband Thomas have two wonderful children . . . two future tigers.
Kerry Bradley, 2nd Grade

Kerry Bradley enjoys teaching young children. Her goal is to help each child feel confident in his/her own abilities, learn to work well with others, and feel valued and loved in his/her school community. Kerry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and in Elementary Education. She has received the title of Highly Qualified Teacher and is dedicated to continuing to provide the best for each child she teaches. Kerry taught as a math specialist at St. Bernard Academy for over twenty years before coming to Saint Henry School in 2003. She is married with five children to Patrick who graduated from Saint Henry many years ago. Kerry feels blessed to be at Saint Henry School teaching second grade during this special year as the children prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.
Debby Kiser, 2nd Grade

Debby Kiser loves teaching at Saint Henry School and has been doing just that for 30 years. She is married and has two children, both of whom are Saint Henry graduates. She holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and a Masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University.
Sister Marie Noelle, 2nd Grade

Sister Marie Noelle has always enjoyed working with children. During college while earning her elementary education degree, she discovered the desire that Christ had given to her to belong totally to him and to serve him through teaching. She feels very blessed to be at Saint Henry School teaching second grade. She hopes that this year will be a wonderful opportunity for her and the students to grow more and more in the love of God.
Lucy Armour, 3rd Grade

Lucy received a Bachelor of Science in Education from St. John College (with a minor in theology) and a Masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She has been teaching at Saint Henry School for twenty-one years and taught in the inner city of Cleveland, Ohio, for four years. She also worked as a director of religious education in several parishes. At Saint Henry she has taught on the junior high level and served as vice-principal. Lucy loves working with third graders and challenging them to be the best that they can be! She enjoys reading, gardening, and decorating.
Robyn Biga, 3rd Grade

Miss Biga is a graduate of Saint Henry School ('96) and an alum of Saint Cecilia Academy.  She earned her Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary studies from Middle Tennessee State University.  Robyn is excited to be back in the Catholic community and especially teaching at Saint Henry School.		  
Agnes Zepezauer, 3rd Grade

Mrs. Zepezauer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Edgewood College, a Catholic college run by the Sinsinawa Dominicans in Madison, Wisconsin. She taught at St. Mary's School in Janesville, Wisconsin, until the arrival of her first child. Her family relocated to Nashville in the mid eighties and she began teaching at Saint Henry School when her youngest child was in first grade. Agnes enjoys working with children because of their open, trusting view of the world. Saint Henry is very special to her because of the caring, family-like atmosphere among the students and faculty.
Mrs. Lucy Blair, 4th Grade

Mrs. Blair has a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Tennessee Tech University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University. She attended Catholic schools in elementary and high school and believes very strongly in Catholic education. Lucy has been at Saint Henry School for ten years and has taught first grade, computer, and currently is teaching fourth grade. She enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with her family.
Sandi Elder, 4th Grade

Sandi Elder received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Development and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Middle Tennessee State University. Sandi taught kindergarten and first grade before taking some time to stay home with her four children. Since being with Saint Henry, she has taught first, fifth, and now fourth grade. Sandi has been thrilled that she and her children have attended Saint Henry and she is now able to continue being a part of this wonderful community.
Cindy Gaughan, 4th Grade

Cindy Gaughan is a fourth grade teacher. She graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology. After getting married and being blessed with 2 wonderful daughters, she decided to switch gears and go back to school to pursue her dream of teaching. She graduated from Belmont University with a Masters of Education. She loves coming up with new ideas for the classroom. She can't think of anything she would rather do then to teach the children of Saint Henry School.
Debbie Butner, 5th Grade

As a life long learner, Debbie Butner is entering her fourth year as a teacher at Saint Henry School. She brings with her over ten years experience as an educator in grades one through five. During her teaching career, she has been named an Apple Educator of the Year and nominated by her peers as "Teacher of the Year". She is a Slingerland Multisensory trained instructor and holds a degree in both special education and elementary education. Debbie feels strongly about the importance of experiential learning in the classroom. To that end, she works closely with her co-teachers to provide hands on lessons and activities for every student. She spends part of her summers as an instructor in the Young Scholars program and also enjoys reading and gardening. As a parent, Debbie volunteers her time at Saint Henry School as a supporter for the sports teams and Girl Scouts. She lives in Franklin, with her husband, Clif; their two children, Abbey and Patrick; and their four dogs, Franklin, Sugar, Allie, and Hadley.
Maureen Welsh, 5th Grade

Mrs. Welsh’s interest in education began while her own children were growing up and she was an active volunteer both in school and church. Before long, she became a substitute teacher. She worked in many elementary, middle, and high schools around Williamson County, TN. The experience was a turning point for Maureen; it solidified her love of working with children. She met so many wonderful teachers and closely observed their methods and styles. She was inspired by their expertise and dedication to their students. She decided she would become a licensed teacher. She felt a strong drive to become a part of the community responsible for educating children. Maureen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State University in New Jersey and a Masters in the Art of Teaching from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. “It’s an honor to be a part of the Saint Henry community of teachers and learners where our Lord comes first.”
Sister Mary Therese Brooks, 5th Grade

Sister Mary Therese has graduated from Aquinas College with her degree in elementary education. She has also received a Master's degree in curriculum and development. She is now working toward a Master's degree in health and nutrition. She has taught 2nd and 3rd grade for five years, junior high for two, and 5th grade for two. For two years she had the divergence of cooking for 140 sisters at the Motherhouse and for 20 of them on special diets. She greatly enjoys having creative projects and fun scientific experiments with the children.
Rhea Forte, 6th Grade

As a graduate of Saint Henry herself and 24 years of teaching in the school, Rhea considers Saint Henry a second home. "The influence of outstanding priests and Dominican sisters has played a major role in the person I am. I believe that there is no better faculty or parish family in this country," writes Rhea. She is the oldest of 10 children and has always found working with children to be one of the greatest joys in this world. "I consider it a tremendous privilege and honor to work with the young people of Saint Henry and share our beautiful faith with them. I am most grateful to the good Lord for my vocation as a teacher."
Theresa (Terri) Griffith, 6th Grade Math and Social Studies

Ms. Griffith has been teaching at Saint Henry School since 1980. She is a native of Nashville and attended St. Edward School and Father Ryan High School. Terri received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University and her Master degree from Trevecca University in Elementary Guidance and Counseling. Terri is listed in the 11th education of Who’s Who Among American Teachers & Educators. In addition to teaching math and social studies, Terri has also been involved in numerous extracurricular activities. She has coached cross-country, volleyball, cheerleading, and assisted with the 5th and 6th grade Drama Club. Terri was co-chair for the last two SACS studies at Saint Henry and is currently serving on the Diocesan Curriculum Committee. From her earliest memories, Terri has always wanted to be a teacher. Working at Camp Marymount during her high school and college years confirmed the face that she wanted to work with children. “Teaching at Saint Henry has been a blessing in my life. The children, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and priests that I’ve worked with over the years are truly an example of the Catholic faith community. Watching children grow, not only academically but also spiritually in their love of God and for one another is a gift I receive everyday”, says Terri.

Barbara Hobbs, 6th Grade

Mrs. Hobbs has been teaching for many years, and she still finds her profession as exciting and interesting as it was her first year teaching. She has taught previously at St. Ann and Christ the King before making her way to Saint Henry. She is the mother of five Saint Henry graduates, and she understands first hand the importance of Catholic education. Barbara has been involved in many extra-curricular activities such as cheerleading coach, cross-country coach, Girl Scout leader, Forensics, and 5th and 6th grade drama. She was named as Who’s Who of Tennessee Teachers. She feels she has gained and continues to gain so much from her students. Barbara has a Professional Tennessee licensure in the following levels: grades 1-7 and grades 7-12. She received her Undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her Master degree from Trevecca University. She continues to further her thirst for new ideas in teaching by attending lectures and workshops involving information that would enhance her teaching and benefit her students.
Brian Knoop, Junior High Science

Brian Knoop begins his first year teaching at Saint Henry this year and looks forward to teaching 7th and 8th grade science. Brian is entering his 28th year in education having spent 23 as a classroom teacher and coach at Nashville area schools.  He also served as Principal of St. Edward School for 4 years.  Brian and his wife, Teresa, met at Murray State University 32 years ago and were married two years later, having recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.  They have been blessed with two beautiful children, Christopher and Lauren.  Christopher was called home by God in August of 2004 just prior to his 8th grade year, and Lauren is a sophomore at Father Ryan HS.  In addition to receiving his Bachelors Degree he also has a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from TSU.  Brian enjoys spending time during the summer at professional development institutes and has been fortunate to study at The University of Michigan, Harvard, MIT, The Air Force Academy, University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Washington, and The National Weather Service Training Center.  He has also worked with the National Institute of Health in creating and field testing a curriculum for middle school students on mental health.  Brian enjoys photography, biking (pedal type), traveling and NCAA basketball.  Each March you will find him at some location in the country attending NCAA "March Madness" basketball tournament games.		  
Katie long, 7th Grade English and Literature

Katie Long has a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama and a Masters degree in Education, Administration and Supervision from David Lipscomb University.  She grew up in Nashville in the St. Henry Parish and attended Overbrook School.  Katie has three daughters that attend Saint Henry School.  Katie taught for 7 years at Holy Rosary Academy before having her children.  After substituting at Saint Henry for the past 3 years, Katie is excited to be back in the classroom and proud to be a member of the Saint Henry faculty.		  
Terri Pilon, Junior High Math

Mrs. Pilon grew up in upstate New York on a dairy farm. She attended the State University of New York at Oswego where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. In 1996 she and her husband moved to Nashville. They love the "green" winters!! Terri was the Oneida County Dairy Princess in 1985. However, she won Miss Congeniality at the New York State Dairy Princess Pageant!! Terri’s undergrad degree is in Secondary Education with a minor in Math 7-12. Her graduate degree is in Middle School Curriculum. She played shortstop and third base in softball at college. Terri’s hobbies are reading, golf, and knitting. She loves watching all hockey, but especially the Predators!! But most of all, Terri loves working with the wonderful people at Saint Henry School!
Donna Braniff, 8th Grade English and Literature

Mrs. Braniff graduated with high honors from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education with a specialty in English. She has taught in the Knoxville School System, St. Pius School, and Saint Henry School. She loves working with junior high students. Donna enjoys reading, knitting, going to UT football games, and spending time with her grandchildren. She knows this will be a great year with the 8th grade.
Helen Smith, Junior High Social Studies

Helen Smith received a B.S. from Vanderbilt University in both Human and Organizational Development and Comparative Religion. She also earned a Masters from Vanderbilt in both History and Comparative Religion and minored in Anthropology. She returned to graduate school to receive her teaching certification. She has enjoyed teaching in both the private and Catholic school system in both Tennessee and California for over a decade. Besides learning, she also enjoys hiking and reading about many topics in history.		  
Sister Rosemary O.P., Junior High Religion
Sister Rosemary has been a Nashville Dominican Sister since 1993. She has taught religion to junior high and high school students. Her primary goal is to help each of her students to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. She prays for each of her students by name every day. Sister also brings her rich cultural background into the classroom in such ways as teaching the students to pray in different languages, to design illuminated manuscripts, to sing Gregorian chant, to recognize famous works of sacred art, and to identify the components of sacred architecture. Sister Rosemary has studied at The Catholic University of America, Georgetown University, The University of Saint Mary of Lake, Aquinas College, MTSU, and the Dominican Sisters' Motherhouse.
Mary Beth Green, Art Instructor

 		  
Anna Wagner, Art Assistant

Anna Wagner is in her element now as art assistant. She has a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University with post graduate work in technical drawing. She has always dabbled in arts and crafts until she took on designing and creating stained glass full time. She has now teamed up with the art teacher full time working in a variety of mediums. She has found working with the children in this setting inspirational, challenging, and quite an adventure.		  
Mary Ann Ward, Computer - Grades K-4

Born and raised in Central Illinois, Ms. Ward had her first taste of Tennessee while attending and counseling at Camp Marymount, www.campmarymount.com a Diocesan affiliated summer camp. After 12 years of Catholic education in Illinois, she attended Vanderbilt Peabody College. She received her Bachelor and Master degrees in Health and Physical Education. After over 20 years of teaching physical education, she took on the challenge of starting the computer program for grades K-4. Her love of the children is not only seen through the successes they experience in the classroom but also through the extra-curricular activities she has been involved with through the years such as coaching basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and cross-country, assisting with the Drama Club, and a photography enrichment class. “Saint Henry has a definite sense of warmth and community. The ‘family like’ atmosphere at Saint Henry School makes every workday enjoyable.”
Suzie Gilliland, Computer – Grades 5-8

Suzie Shaninger Gilliland grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. She is a graduate of Father Ryan High School. Mrs. Gilliland attended Middle Tennessee State University and majored in Elementary Education. She continued her studies at Trevecca Nazarene University earning a Masters degree in Administration. Mrs. Gilliland is certified by the state of Tennessee to teach grades K-12. She is designated as a highly qualified teacher as defined by No Child Left Behind. Mrs. Gilliland has been trained and is certified to teach the International Baccalaureate Program.

Mrs. Gilliland began her career teaching Kindergarten. She has taught for 9 years, one year teaching kindergarten and 8 years teaching 5th grade Math, Science, and Social Studies at Bellevue Middle School. This past two years at Bellevue she also ran a math computer lab and taught a technology class. While teaching in the Metro School System, Mrs. Gilliland has been the recipient of various awards. She was awarded the MNPS teacher of the year by her colleagues in 2004. She has won the Sams Club teacher of the year award twice (2003 + 2004) and the Wal-Mart teacher of the year (2005).

Suzie is married to Mike Gilliland. They have two beautiful daughters, Madison and Libby. Madison attends kindergarten at Saint Henry School and Libby is in preschool. She loves spending time with her family. Working at Saint Henry School as the 5-8 computer lab teacher has been a joy for Mrs. Gilliland. Seeing students and parents out in the community is one of the many things Suzie relishes about working at SHS. Moving to Saint Henry School has been like coming home

Patricia (Pat) McCulloch, Librarian

Mrs. McCulloch graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Master of Arts degree in Education with a major in Math. After teaching high school Math while her husband, Larry, was in graduate school, Pat took time off to raise their two daughters and one son and be a volunteer mom at Saint Henry School. Seven years as a volunteer in the SHS library, combined with her love of books and reading, convinced Pat to attend Trevecca Nazarene University and obtain library certification. This is her 21st year as Saint Henry School librarian. and she is excited to have been able to set up the new library. In her spare time she enjoys reading, playing bridge, traveling, and spending time with her family—especially the grandchildren.
Audrey Benneyworth, Library Assistant

Mrs. Benneyworth is in her 12th year as the library assistant at Saint Henry School. She graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mental Retardation. She received her Master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in Special Education. Audrey’s previous teaching experiences include teaching 4th grade, 1st grade, and special education. She loves working in the library and helping students (and teachers) find books and materials. She is blessed to be a part of Saint Henry School. Audrey and her husband, David, have three college age boys.
Miss Erin Higgins, Music Pre-Kindergarten-5

Miss Higgins has always enjoyed working with children. It was an easy decision for her to decide to become a teacher. She recently received her Master’s degree in education from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She studied music education during her Bachelor’s work. Erin attended Saint Henry School and Father Ryan High School, where her love of music was nurtured. Now she is very excited to be back at Saint Henry School to nurture other students’ love and interest in music.
Miss Colleen McCarron, Music 6-8

 		  
Gina Coode, Physical Education - Grades K-4

Having graduated from Saint Henry School ('97), Gina returns to Saint Henry to teach physical education to students in grades K-4.  Gina is a '01 graduate of Father Ryan HS.

  
Jeremy Dison, Physical Education – Grades 5-8

Mr. Dison has a Physical Education degree from Tennessee State University and a Master's of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. He is a native Nashvillian and has attended Catholic schools his entire life. He loves teaching and coaching at SHS. Jeremy spends his free time with his family and enjoys fishing and playing golf.
Claire Gonzalez, Spanish – Grades K-4

Claire has been teaching languages for 15 years. After graduating from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, with a double major in French and Spanish, she taught both languages at Father Ryan High School from 1992- 2000. She completed her Master’s of Education at David Lipscomb University in 1996. She began teaching at Saint Henry School in 2001, where she built curriculum for and implemented the Spanish program. She has felt blessed to be able to introduce language and culture to students at Saint Henry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, reading, and playing tennis.
Through learning language, we learn about culture.
Through learning about culture, we learn respect for others.
Through learning respect for others, we can hope for peace.
Nicole Reed, Spanish – Grades 5-8

Mrs. Reed has graduated with a BA from Hendrix College where she double majored in Spanish and International Relations. She has been learning foreign languages all her life and knows 4 (almost 5!) foreign languages. She enjoys teaching at Saint Henry's very much and is a strong believer in the benefits of a Catholic education.
Mary Ann Sedita, Guidance Counselor

Mary Ann Sedita is the guidance counselor at Saint Henry School. Mrs. Sedita received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mississippi State University. Mary Ann was a guidance counselor in Catholic schools in Mississippi before moving to Nashville 14 years ago. She enjoys working with the students, faculty, and parents of Saint Henry School. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve in a school where the love of Christ is proclaimed in all aspects of daily life. Her two children also attend Saint Henry.		  
Tina Whitley, Director of Resource

Tina Whitley has been in education for thirty years. She graduated from the University of Tennessee earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with certification in Speech and Hearing Education. Tina worked for ten years in the public school system as an itinerant speech therapist. She later completed a Master’s Degree in Special Education. Tina is a graduate of Saint Henry and St. Cecilia Academy. She is a strong believer in Catholic education. She and her husband, Don, have three grown children and a new son-in-law. Their children also graduated from Saint Henry. Tina loves the children that she teaches. She believes that she has a special gift which allows her to help children understand those difficult concepts that are sometimes presented in the classroom.
Amy Killian, Resource - Grades K-3

Amy Killian graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She is certified to teach at both the elementary and secondary levels. Amy’s first teaching assignment was at St. Ann’s Catholic School. She taught Social Studies to grades 5-8, and was a fourth grade homeroom teacher. She has been at Saint Henry for almost 15 years. Amy’s first assignment was teaching computer full-time to students in grades 2-8. She began working part-time after the birth of her third son. She is currently the Resource teacher for students in grades K-3. She enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with her husband and six children. She believes strongly that Catholic education is one of the greatest gifts we give our children.
Lynette Bailey, Development Director

Lynette began as a volunteer at Saint Henry School 21 years ago after moving to Nashville from Louisville, Kentucky. She was a room mother for many years, school board president, and Home & School president for 2 consecutive years. In 1992, Lynette was hired as the school Development Director to lead the newly established development office. Lynette, and her husband, Rick, have two children, Craig and Lisa, who are alumni of Saint Henry School, Father Ryan High School and UT Knoxville.
Denise Thomas, Administrative Assistant

Denise Thomas was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Saint Henry School during her middle school years and then went on to graduate from Father Ryan High School. She has worked various jobs over the years but then was blessed to be able to stay home with her girls. For the last 8 1/2 years Denise was the assistant in the Art Department at Saint Henry and now works in the office as the Administrative Assistant. Denise really enjoys her new job and looks forward to all the new opportunities it will bring. Denise and her husband Sid have been married for 20 years and have three beautiful daughters who have all attended Saint Henry.
Kathy Lawson, Receptionist

Kathy is the receptionist at Saint Henry School and has been for 13 years. She volunteered many hours while her children attended SHS. Prior to coming to Saint Henry she taught at the Bellevue Presbyterian preschool. Kathy is married and has 4 children, all alumni of Saint Henry.
Maureen Burkey, Nurse

Maureen Burkey has been working at Saint Henry as a school nurse since 1995. She grew up in Maryland and attended Catholic schools through college. She has worked as a floor nurse, a clinic nurse, a clinic manager, and a nursing administrator. She has also taught health care in a college setting. She loves working with the children at Saint Henry.
Julie Gild, Drama Coordinator

 		  
Mary Ann Wood, Technical Director

Mary Ann Wood, our Technical Director comes to us with a background of 30 years in Information Technology. She was Director of Data Processing for a major local manufacturing company and implemented all new hardware and software systems in two local plants and two remote locations prior to the year 2000. Since coming to Saint Henry in 2004, thanks to the generosity of the Home and School, she has installed a dual Windows 2003 Server system for the church and school. The network was upgraded from 10mbs to 100 mbs. All pc’s and software have been upgraded to current standards. Interwrite tablets and projector and sound systems have been installed in all classrooms. Mary Ann loves working with the children and teachers at Saint Henry. In her spare time Mary Ann and her husband Bill like to travel. Mary Ann enjoys sewing and knitting for their 4 grandchildren.


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