St. Patrick School Staff

Principal: Amy McClain amy.mcclain@saintpat.org (812) 232-2157

School Secretary: Laura Myles laura.myles@saintpat.org (812) 232-2157 I have been the school secretary since 2006. I am married and have one child. My son David attended St. Patrick School from preschool to eighth grade and now attends Wabash College. I enjoy working at St. Patrick and the students smiles make each day a joy. This school is truly a special place to work.

Pre School: Kymberli Payonk kymberli.payonk@saintpat.org Class website I am so excited to be teaching St. Patrick's youngest "Saints and Scholars"--the preschool children! Every day is an adventure when it is spent with such loving, energetic, and eager students. I am blessed to be surrounded by the wonderful children, parents and staff of St. Patrick School. I earned my degree in education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and taught in the suburbs of Chicago and in Baton Rouge, Louisiana before settling here at St. Pat's. My family joined St. Patrick Parish when we moved to town in 1994. My husband, Richard, and I are very proud of our two children. Our son attended St. Patrick School from preschool through eighth grade and our daughter is still here at St. Pat's. I enjoy getting to know the families of my preschool students and I do my best to get them involved here at St. Pat's because it is such a wonderful community. Once you become part of the St. Pat's "family," you'll never want to leave! Cori Carney cori.carney@saintpat.org Class website Hi! My name is Cori Carney. I am excited to be the all-day preschool teacher at St. Patrick School. Educational Background: I attended Indiana University where I received a bachelor's degree in Primary Education (K-3) with an Ealy Childhood minor. Upon completing my 4 years at IU, I earned my master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University. Teaching Experience: I taught Kindergarten in the Vigo County School Corporation for 13 years at Sugar Grove Elementary School. My day consisted of two half day programs (a morning class and an afternoon class.) I started teaching at St. Patrick School in the Fall of 2010, with the opening of the new all-day preschool program. Family: I am happily married to my husband, Pat, whom I ironically met in 1st grade at St. Patrick School. We grew up being best of friends all through our years at St. Patrick School and beyond. We have both been life long members of St. Patrick Church. We have three daughters, each of whom attended St. Patrick School. Family is my greatest treasure...God blessed me with a wonderful one!

Kindergarten: Ellen Hughes ellen.hughes@saintpat.org Class website My name is Ellen Hughes and I teach Kindergarten at St. Patrick School. I have been married to my husband, Justin, since July of 2006 and we have two beautiful little girls. Cecelia is 3, and Emma was born this last November. It's a bit of an understatement to say that we've had a busy year! Cecelia is very excited to be going to preschool this year with Miss Kymberli! For fun, I like to garden, make home improvements, swim, and ride my quad. I would love to sit down and read a book someday, but for right now I'll settle for teaching your child how to read! I attended Washington Catholic Schools, grades K-12, and graduated from Indiana State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I love my family, faith, and career. This is my sixth year teaching Kindergarten at St. Patrick School and I look forward to many more years.

1st Grade Amy Plant amy.plant@saintpat.org Class website My husband Jesse and I have two daughters who attend St. Patrick School. I enjoy reading, gardening and painting. This is my 15th year teaching, but my 8th year teaching at St. Patrick School. I teach first grade, but have taught fourth, fifth and sixth grades too. Teaching first grade is a joy! The children learn so much in that one year! I love teaching at St. Patrick because I enjoy sharing my faith with the children. The families of St. Patrick are top-notch! Emily Mauer emily.mauer@saintpat.org Class website Hi! My name is Miss Emily Mauer. I am very excited to be teaching 1st grade this year! I am orginally from Greensburg, IN but have lived in Terre Haute for the past 14 years. While in Terre Haute I attended St. Patrick School and Terre Haute North Vigo High School. I graduated in May from Ball State University in Muncie, IN with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. I am very happy to be returning to St. Patrick School to start my teaching career. When I am not teaching I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, baking and playing volleyball.

2nd Grade Sarah Wallace sarah.wallace@saintpat.org Class website I teach 2nd grade here at Saint Patrick School. I am a graduate of Indiana State University, with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Computer Literacy endorsement. My husband Joey and I have one son, Trey, who is also a student at Saint Patrick. One of the most special things for me about teaching at St. Patrick is that I am a graduate. I teach my 2nd graders in the classroom I was once a 2nd grader in! I have so many wonderful memories of my time here as a student, and I now feel so blessed to be adding to those memories as a teacher and parent. My husband and I feel so strongly about the quality, well-rounded education that our son is receiving. His education is so important to us and we feel that Saint Patrick meets his individual academic needs as well as reinforcing the values and character traits we emphasize at home. It is my pleasure and a joy to be a part of this school and parish community that has been a "home away from home" to my family and I for four generations! Kelsie Kanouse kelsie.kanouse@saintpat.org Class website My name is Miss Kanouse and I am a second grade teacher at St. Patrick. I just recently graduated from Franklin College and I am very excited to be starting my career at this school. I am originally from Mooresville Indiana and I am new to the area. I really enjoy cooking, reading and keeping up a healthy lifestyle. I think that the staff and families of St. Patrick have been very welcoming and helpful in my coming to Terre Haute and Saint Patrick. I am very excited about this year since second grade is such a big year for our students. Being a part of a Catholic school, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to instill such great values into the students. Being able to share my faith with the staff, families and students at this school helps me to grow, in a positive way, everyday.

3rd Grade Amy Miller amy.miller@saintpat.org Class website I am a third grade teacher at Saint Patrick School. I graduated from Purdue University in 2009 with a Elementary Education Degree and a Reading Specialty License. I am excited to call St. Pats my school, the students are GREAT and the parents are the best! I have had numerous experiences in the classroom both at Purdue; through student teaching, which was in a first grade classroom at St. Mary Cathedral Catholic School in Lafayette, and also through other educational positions, including using the RTI assessment methods as an Interventionist at Miami Elementary in Lafayette. I teach Science and Social Studies to both third grade classrooms. I am excited to introduce the students to inquiry science and meaningful learning. My husband Bret and I enjoy spending time with our dog, Angus, and exploring the outdoors as much as we can! I love to read, write, and spend time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to many more years at St. Patrick School! Lisa Eilbracht lisa.eilbracht@saintpat.org Class website My name is Mrs. Lisa Eilbracht, but I commonly go by Mrs. E. (Eilbracht is a difficult German name to pronounce, and somehow Mrs. E. has just stuck!) I am a graduate of St. Mary of-the-Woods College and I attribute my years there, teaching 6 years at Sacred Heart School in Terre Haute, and now my 7th year here at St. Patrick's, for the deep love I have for Catholic education. My main goal for each of your children is to develop that same love for learning in a caring, respectful, and stimulating environment. I am looking forward to working with you to make this a successful year for your child.

4th Grade Patty Mauer patty.mauer@saintpat.org Class website I am currently the fourth grade teacher at St. Patrick School. I have been teaching in Catholic schools my entire career and love the opportunity to share my faith with the students who enter my classroom. My husband, Larry, and I have four wonderful children. Each attended and graduated from St. Patrick School. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love to camp, watch a good volleyball match, root on the Boilers, and get out for an early morning run (or walk). This will be my seventh year in 4th grade and look forward to many more years in Catholic education.

5th Grade Sabrina Truxal sabrina.truxal@saintpat.org Class website I am a fifth grade teacher here at Saint Patrick. I have truly enjoyed my time spent here teaching. I love the family feel of this community. My children will soon be students here! I am a 1998 graduate of Indiana State University and have been in some aspect of education since that time.

Middle School Annie Mascari annie.mascari@saintpat.org Class website I teach Language Arts to middle schoolers at St. Patrick School. I am a 2009 graduate of Indiana State University where I received my teaching degree along with a reading minor. I attended Catholic schools for eleven years and LOVED it. Because of this, I told myself that I would one day be a teacher at a Catholic school. My family and I are members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Terre Haute. When I am not at school, I enjoy anything outdoors, running, watching/playing sports, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends. Katie Aimone katie.aimone@saintpat.org Class website I am thrilled to be back home again in Indiana and teaching at St. Patrick School. I am one of nine children who all attended St. Patrick School. I am a Purdue graduate, taught at St.Patrick School many years ago when I was known as Miss Kelly, and after teaching in Chicago and Syracuse, New York, I am back to St. Patrick teaching middle school math. My husband Chris and I have two sons, Charlie and Michael. Scott Enneking scott.enneking@saintpat.org Class website I am a 2009 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Social Studies Secondary Education. For my second year at Saint Pat's I will be teaching Middle School Social Studies and 5th grade Religion

Art Maria Nickels maria.nickels@saintpat.org Class website I am a life long resident of Terre Haute. I reside with my husband, Jeff, and two children, Jordan and Carmen. I have a MS degree from ISU and began teaching Art at St. Patrick School in 2002. My hobbies include: painting, crafts, gardening, traveling, tennis, basketball and being with friends/family. I love to watch the children's creativity and art abilities progress throughout the year(s).

Physical Education and Middle School Health Cynda Osborne cynda.osborne@saintpat.org Class website I am the physical education teacher at St. Patrick School. I chose wisely, because I love being involved with your children and watching them grow up from kindergarten through eighth grade. I also wear many other hats at school such as middle school health teacher, cafeteria bookkeeper, student council sponsor and middle school social coordinator.

Resource Teacher Dallas Wright dallas.wright@saintpat.org I have been the resource teacher at St. Patrick School for five years. Prior to holding this position, I spent eleven years as a classroom teacher. My husband, John, and I have three daughters. The older two are students at St. Patrick. We appreciate the extraordinary education they receive and the strong morals and values that are impressed upon them. We consider ourselves lucky to be a part of the St. Patrick family.

Music Brian Ingram brian.ingram@saintpat.org

Middle School Religion Lora Bent lora.bent@saintpat.org Class website

Librarian and Computer Lab Tammy Kikta tammy.kikta@saintpat.org Class website I began as librarian at St. Patrick School in the fall of 2008. I attended Indiana State University and have taught in the libraries at New Palestine Elementary School and Owen Valley Middle School. My husband, Pete, and I have two children, Kamryn and Karsyn. We are proud to be members of the Saint Patrick Parish Community.

Science Susan McDowell susan.mcdowell@saintpat.org Class website I am a native of Terre Haute. I graduated from Terre Haute North in 1983 and from Saint Mary -of the- Woods in 1987. I have taught for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for 18 years. I teach science for grades 4-8. We use a hands on inquiry approach to science learning. I truly believe that St. Patrick school is a wonderful environment for children to grow as saints and scholars. I feel very blessed to be here.