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HISTORY |
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 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. In August 2008, a Pre-Kindergarten program
was added.
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 Dominican 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. |
August
2008 |
A new
Pre-Kindergarten program was added. |
Summer
2009 |
A new
playground was installed. |
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PHILOSOPHY |
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 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.
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OBJECTIVES |
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To advance this end, the school is
committed to the following:
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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.
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Catholic Doctrine should be modeled
and taught daily and permeated
throughout the curriculum.
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Symbols of Catholicity should be
visible and students should be given
time to pray communally and
privately.
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Students should be encouraged to
respect differences in culture,
creeds, origins, and people because
each person is made in God's image.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Instructional practices should
incorporate learning activities that
recognize the different learning
styles.
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Students should receive special
services within the limits of the
school's resources.
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Students, faculty members, parents,
and parish community should share
the responsibility for the support
of the school's mission.
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DAILY SCHEDULE |
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7:15-7:45 Students arrive
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7:45 First bell
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7:55 Opening Prayers
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8:00 School Time begins
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2:00 Monday Dismissal &
Closing Prayers
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3:00 Tuesday-Friday
Dismissal & Closing Prayers
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LUNCH PROGRAM |
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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. The
lunch will be a two-week rotating menu. Peanut
butter and peanut butter/jelly sandwiches will be
available every day.
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Lunch tickets (with drink): |
5-day - $17.50 |
daily - $3.75 |
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Drink tickets (milk, lemonade, water): |
5-day - $3.00 |
daily - $ .65 |
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Ice cream: |
$
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If there is a week with a holiday then lunch ticket:
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4-day - $14.00 |
3-day - $10.50 |
2-day -
$7.00 |
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drink ticket: |
4-day - $2.40 |
3-day - $1.80 |
2-day - $1.20 |
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You may also purchase a lunch ticket or drink ticket
for this school year, but no money can be refunded.
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180 lunch tickets = $630.00 |
180 drink tickets = $108.60 |
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Please send ticket money on Mondays in an envelope marked as
follows:
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Child’s name
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Child’s teacher
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Grade
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Amount.
Menu may vary due to availability of food items.
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BEFORE SCHOOL CARE |
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Before School Care is available from 6:45-7:15 a.m. Cost is
$1.00 per day per child.
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AFTER SCHOOL CARE |
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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 $25 non-refundable registration fee per family.
All students must be properly registered before attending
the program.
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Cost for full time students monthly: |
1 child - $180.00 |
2 children - $335.00 |
3 children - $503.00 |
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7th and 8th graders - $135.00 |
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Cost for drop in students: |
After School Care $12.00 |
Early Dismissal - $17.00 |
Full Day Care - $25.00 |
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There is no multi-child discount rate for drop-in
care. |
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LATE PICK-UP |
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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. |
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Susie Gilles,
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (M/W/F)
Susie
is a graduate of St. Joseph School and
Father Ryan High School. She received a
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from
Tennessee Tech and then began traveling with
her husband, David who served in the Navy.
She later earned a Master's degree in Early
Childhood Education from Old Dominion
University in Virginia. She has taught
kindergarten, second grade, and preschool.
She has three older daughters and one
younger daughter, Margaret, who attends St.
Henry School. Susie is so excited to be
part of the Catholic Pre-K program at Saint
Henry. She feels blessed to spend her day
with these precious four-year old children
who are so thrilled to learn.
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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. |
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Suzanne Armbruster,
Pre-Kindergarten Aide
Suzanne Armbruster is the 5-day
Pre-Kindergarten Aide.
This year she will
teach the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to the
Pre-K and Kindergarten
classes. She graduated from Middle
Tennessee State University in 1991 and has spent
more than 8 years in the preschool setting as both
aide and teacher. Suzanne spent a year working at
St. Catherine Catholic Preschool in the Atlanta
area. After two years in Georgia, Suzanne, husband
Gerry and children Gerry, Mary, and John Peter feel
so blessed to be back in the St. Henry community.
“It is such a great responsibility and privilege to
teach in a Catholic school – there is nothing like
it.” When not at SHS with the Pre-K “Tiger Cubs”,
Suzanne enjoys tennis, reading, and watching her
children play soccer. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Karen Peltier, Kindergarten Aide
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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. |
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Debbie Callahan, Kindergarten Aide
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Kellye Bradley, 1st Grade
Kellye Bradley has taught first grade at Saint Henry
for seven 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 20, Lindsey 16, and Dana 10.
She has been married to John for 24 years. They
moved here 7 1 /2 years ago from Memphis and
absolutely love Nashville. Kellye loves teaching at
Saint Henry. "There are so many great families
here." |
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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. |
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Susan Wesley, 1st Grade
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sister John Agnes, 2nd Grade
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.” |
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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 science education. She has
taught 2nd and 3rd grade for five years, junior high
for two, and 5th grade for three. 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.
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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." |
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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. |
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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. |
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Brian Knoop, Junior High Science
Brian is entering his twenty-ninth year in education
this August, and his second at Saint Henry. He has
spent twenty-four years as a classroom teacher at
Nashville area schools such as Christ The King
School, St. Bernard Academy High School, University
School of Nashville, St. Bernard Junior High,
Overbrook School and Pope John Paul II High School.
During his tenure as a classroom teacher he has
also coached at the middle and high school levels
for some of those years. He also has served as
Principal of St. Edward School for four years.
Brian and his wife Teresa met
at Murray State University thirty-three years ago
and were married two years later, having recently
celebrated their thirty-first wedding anniversary.
Teresa is employed at The Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer
Center and directs a program that provides
information about clinical trials, second opinions,
and special procedures related to cancer.
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 eighth grade year, and Lauren is a
junior at Fr. Ryan.
In addition to receiving his
Bachelors Degree from Murray State University, he
also has a Masters Degree in Administration and
Supervision from Tennessee State University. Brian
enjoys spending time during the summer at
professional development institutes and has been
fortunate to study at The University of Michigan,
Harvard, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of
Technology), The Air Force Academy, University of
Hawaii at Hilo, University of Washington, and The
National Weather Service Training Center and
Michigan State University. 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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sister Maria Kolbe, Junior High Religion
Sister Maria Kolbe grew up in New Jersey and
Virginia. She is a convert to the Catholic Church
and entered the convent in 2001. She graduated from
Aquinas College with a Bachelor’s degree in
Education after student teaching with Terri Griffith
in 6th grade. Sister Maria Kolbe is now
studying for a Master’s degree in Theology. In
addition to teaching at Saint Henry School, she has
taught in New Orleans and St. Louis, Missouri. Her
four years of teaching have been in Jr. High
Religion. She says about teaching, “I love teaching
Religion because God gives me the grace and
opportunity to lead children to encounter Christ.
Pope John Paul II sums up what I try to do in my
classroom in this address to youth: ‘Young people!
It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of
happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else
you find satisfies you; He is the beauty to which
you are so attracted…it is He who urges you to shed
the masks of a false life…It is Jesus who stirs in
you the desire to do something great with your
lives.’”
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Mary Beth Green, Art Instructor
Mary Beth received her Bachelors in Fine Arts
from Middle Tennessee State University, where she
double majored in Art Education and Studio Art. She
enjoyed teaching Art at Christ the King School for
five years, after which she worked as Administrative
Assistant to Father Mark Hunt at Father Ryan High
School. She is a recent graduate of Aquinas College
with a Post Baccalaureate Degree in Elementary
Education. Mary Beth is happy to be back to her
first love – teaching Art - and working with the
wonderful children, faculty and staff at Saint Henry
School. She sees the Art classroom as a place for
students to grow in self-confidence as well as in
knowledge and appreciation for Art. Mary Beth is
the proud mother of one daughter, a graduate of
Father Ryan High School, now a freshman at Sewanee:
The University of the South. |
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Caroline Ratchford,
Art Aide
Caroline grew up in Maryland and moved to Nashville
in 2006 with her husband Scott and their two
children who attend Saint Henry School. This
is Caroline's first year at Saint Henry. She
has worked as a teacher's assistant at Oak View
Elementary School and has taught 5th grade religious
education at St. Philip Church in Franklin,
Tennessee. Caroline is excited to be here and
is looking forward to helping your children with the
appreciation of art.
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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.” |
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Mrs.
Gilliland, Computer – Grades 5-8
Mrs. 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.
She and her husband, Mike, have two beautiful
daughters. 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 she relishes
about working at SHS. |
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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. Pat
became SHS librarian in 1987 and very much enjoys
the new library completed in 2008. In
her spare time she enjoys reading, playing bridge,
traveling, and spending time with her
family—especially the grandchildren. |
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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. |
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Miss Rachel Burkey, Music 6-8 and K-4 Spanish
Rachel is a graduate of Saint Henry School (’00) and
St. Cecilia Academy. She completed her
Undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University
in Baltimore, MD, where she received a Bachelor of
Arts in German language and literature. In addition
to her German studies, she also devoted much of her
studies to other languages, such as Italian and
Spanish. Rachel has also studied piano under Randall
Faber, creator of the Faber Piano Series, and has
spent much time studying voice around the country.
Last semester, she was privileged enough to begin
her teaching career at St. Cecilia Academy teaching
physics and college algebra. She is so thrilled and
blessed to be embarking on a new adventure at Saint
Henry. “I truly believe that the education that
children receive when they are young puts an
indelible mark on who they become. It is an honor
to be a part of these children’s lives and to share
in their journey of Faith.”
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Gina Coode,
Physical Education - Grades K-4
Ms. Coode is a graduate
of Saint Henry School ('97) and an alum of Father
Ryan HS. She received a Bachelors degree from
the University of Tennessee and is currently working
towards a Master's degree in elementary education.
Gina has helped coach various sports teams at SHS
over the past few years. She is very excited
to be back at SHS!! She knows the value of
catholic education and is proud to be on the staff. In her free time, Gina enjoys
spending time with her family, especially her niece
and 2 nephews. She also enjoys spending time
at the lake, being outside, and traveling. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 in 1993. 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. Mary Ann and her
husband Chris have two children. |
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Audrey Benneyworth, Director of Resource
Mrs. Benneyworth has taken on a new role as Director
of Resource, her field of training. She served
12 years 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 is blessed to be a part of
Saint Henry School. Audrey and her husband, David,
have three sons. |
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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. |
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Lynette Bailey, Development Director
Lynette began as a volunteer at Saint Henry School
23 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. |
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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 21 years and have three
beautiful daughters who have all attended Saint
Henry. |
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Kathy Lawson, Receptionist
Kathy is the receptionist at Saint Henry School
since 1994. 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.
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Mary Roushdi, Nurse
Mary is a graduate of
Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing. The majority of her 22 year
career has been in the Emergency Department.
Mary and her husband, Tony, have five children; 3
who attend Saint Henry School, one at Father Ryan
High School and the oldest at UT. Mary feels
blessed to join the Saint Henry staff and looks
forward to helping keep our children as healthy and
safe as possible. |
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Julie Gild,
Drama Coordinator Julie
Gild, an alumnus of Saint Henry, is married and has
three children currently attending the school. Our
Drama Coordinator started in Community Theater at
the age of ten. She continued developing her
dramatic skills during her years at Father Ryan
(both on and off the stage). She went on to college
graduating with a BS in Marketing and a minor
Economics but stayed involved in the performing
arts. Over and above the many stage productions
Julie has done with college, Repertory and
Professional Theatre Companies, she brings with her
experience in live television, national brand
television commercials, made for TV movies, leading
rolls in national touring companies, Viacom
productions, Opryland costuming, musical theater,
pantomime and gymnastics, stage combat training and
theatrical make up training. She is excited to be a
part of the Saint Henry family and looks forward to
carrying out the Spiritual mission while helping
students to realize the talents God has given each
of them. |
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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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