Faculty

Dedicated. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few of the words we use to describe the faculty and staff at St. Simon School. Our team of educational experts work tirelessly to engage students in learning and to cultivate an environment structured for academic excellence. Our educators are committed to providing a challenging, well-rounded education that inspires children to reach their full potential.

PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K

Vicki Kestler

Preschool Director

Erika Ibarra

Prekindergarten Teacher

Tanya Schmidt

Preschool Teacher

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE

Nicole Mintz

Kindergarten Teacher

Cindy Aguilar

First Grade Teacher

Caitlin Brown

First Grade Teacher

Jordan Garvey

Second Grade Teacher

Mary Mueller

Second Grade Teacher

Nicki Keating

Third Grade Teacher

Katie Carpenter

Third Grade Teacher

FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE

Tina Rogers

Fourth Grade Teacher

Stephanie Paul

Fourth Grade Teacher

Rachel Hennessey

Fifth Grade Teacher

Jamie Lee

Fifth Grade Teacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE

Jen Tibbils

Sixth Grade Teacher

Becky VanMeter

Sixth Grade Teacher

Robert Passalacqua

Seventh Grade Teacher

Brian Fanger

Seventh Grade Teacher

Lexi Brand

Eighth Grade Teacher

Bryce Rose

Eighth Grade Teacher

MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE

Michael Boennighausen

Math Teacher, Seventh & Eighth

Jennifer Clarke

Math Teacher, Fifth - Eighth Grade

Maria Carroll

Science Teacher, Fourth - Sixth Grade

Sarah DeCarlo

Science Teacher, Seventh & Eighth Grade

Natalie Tachibana

Math Teacher, Fifth - Eighth Grade

Monica Hickam

Math Teacher, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade

SPECIALTY TEACHERS

Susan Anderson

Reading Specialist

Tracy Bettendorf

Librarian

Marcela Bremauntz

Spanish Teacher

Derica Haack

Art Teacher

Tina Lipscomb

Physical Education Teacher

Josh Miller

Athletic Director, Physical Education Teacher

Kayla Wilfong

Music Teacher