Faculty & Staff

Faith, Knowledge and Values ~ Weaving a Tapestry for Life

	Faculty & Staff 2006-2007 Principal│ Mrs. Lesley Harrison - LesleyH@stjoevan.org Mrs. Harrison earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Santa Clara University and a Teaching Credential from California State University. She also has a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from University of San Francisco. Mrs. Harrison taught grades 3 – 6 in a public school environment for six years and was Director of a Gifted Education Program for grades 2 – 6 for four years. She also taught 7th and 8th grade English for six years at Catholic School in San Jose. Mrs. Harrison had five years administrative experience in the Diocese of Portland prior to becoming principal at St. Joseph Catholic School in 2002. Vice-Principal │ Mrs. Kathy Lundy - KathyL@stjoevan.org Mrs. Lundy graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Arts in French, a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Teaching Certificate. She received her Masters in Education: Emphasis in Educational Technology from City University. Mrs. Lundy has served as an Adjunct Professor of French at Gonzaga, a Teacher of French at Holy Names Academy, and a Teacher of History, Religion and PE at Blanchet High School. In 2002, Mrs. Lundy began teaching 7th and 8th grades at St. Joseph Catholic School. She became Vice-Principal in 2005. Kindergarten│ Mr. Frank Koza - FrankK@stjoevan.org Mr. Koza earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Oregon and Master of Arts in Teaching at University of Portland. He began teaching in 1997 at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Portland and came to St. Joseph School in 2001. Kindergarten│ Mrs. Molly Mannenbach - MollyM@stjoevan.org Mrs. Mannenbach attended University of Portland where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education with a Reading Endorsement in 1985. She recently completed her professional certification with the State of Washington. Mrs. Mannenbach has dedicated her teaching career to Catholic education. She began in 1985 at All Saints School in Portland, then taught at Holy Redeemer School in Portland before coming to St. Joseph Catholic School in 2001. Kindergarten Aide│ Mrs. Stephanie O’Connell Mrs. O'Connell attended Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. She worked for seven years at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Portland, Oregon, before she came to St. Joseph School in 2001. Kindergarten Aide│ Mrs. Donna Wright Mrs. Wright attended Catholic schools through college, receiving her teaching degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 1974. She substitute taught at St. Joseph School nearly 20 years ago while her three sons were attending school here. During those years she also taught full time in grades 2 and 4. 1st Grade │ Mrs. Kristin Barbieri - KristinB@stjoevan.org Mrs. Barbieri received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Portland and Master of Arts in Reading from the University of Northern Colorado. She taught for 10 years in the public schools in Oregon, Colorado, Missouri, and Kansas; and was an adjunct faculty member at Clark College for three years. In her teaching career, Mrs. Barbieri has taught all grades kindergarten through eighth with the exception of third. She came to St. Joseph School in 2000. 1st Grade │ Ms. Gwen Gotshall - GwenG@stjoevan.org Ms. Gotshall earned a B.S.C. in Finance from Santa Clara University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Portland. Before teaching, she worked in the human resource and finance fields. Ms. Gotshall student taught at St. Joseph School in 2003 and stepped into teaching 1st grade the following year. 1st Grade Aide │ Mrs. Libby Drapela Mrs. Drapela was active duty Air Force for three years where she was trained and worked as a Cardio-Pulmonary Tech. She continued with this line of work specializing in Echocardiography. After becoming a mother of two, she decided she liked being a mom better! Throughout the years, she volunteered at their school, which eventually turned into a job as an Instructional Assistant at St. Louise School in Bellevue. Mrs. Drapela began working at St. Joseph School in 2004. 1st Grade Aide │ Mrs. Elizabeth Pearce 2nd Grade │ Mrs. Debbie Cestnik - DebbieC@stjoevan.org Mrs. Cestnik is a graduate of Oregon State University and has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in History. She has also taken courses at Portland State University in Special Education for both gifted and remedial needs. She has taught in a variety of public and parochial settings, 1st through 6th grade. Mrs. Cestnik came to St. Joseph School in 2004 as an instructional aide for 2nd grade and enjoyed the experience so much, she obtained her Washington teaching certificate and became one of our full-time teachers in 2005. 2nd Grade │ Mrs. Gina Houser - GinaH@stjoevan.org Mrs. Houser graduated from Desales High School in Walla Walla and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education / Elementary Education from Central Washington University. She completed her Masters in Educational Technology at City University. Mrs. Houser taught Special Education K-6 and Kindergarten for 11 years in the Evergreen School District before coming to St. Joseph School in 1994. At St. Joe’s, she has taught kindergarten, first and second grades. 2nd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Tiffany Kesting Mrs. Kesting earned an Associate of Arts from Green River Community College in Auburn, WA, in 1994. She also completed coursework in early childhood development. Mrs. Kesting has been actively volunteering for St. Joseph Catholic School and Parish since 1999 with the Auction, Sausage Fest, Christian Mother’s Fellowship and MOMS. 2nd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Ursula Moen Mrs. Moen graduated from Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City and worked in delivery room, geriatrics and home health areas and various medical facilities over the years. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, working in the garden and attending the theater. Mrs. Moen began working at St. Joseph School in 2006. 3rd Grade │ Mrs. Sharon Miksch - SharonM@stjoevan.org Mrs. Miksch has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Masters in Teaching from City University. After years of volunteering in a variety of settings including homeless shelters, writing tutoring, and reading tutor for the HOSTS program, she returned to school to earn her Washington teaching certificate. Mrs. Miksch substitute taught at St. Joseph School as well as public schools before becoming a 3rd grade teacher at St. Joe’s in 2005. 3rd Grade │ Ms. Sara Seitz - SaraS@stjoevan.org Ms. Seitz attended University of Portland where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2004. She student taught at Holy Cross in Portland and St. Cecilia in Beaverton. Since she began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2004, she has also coached the track team and attended the 8th grade retreat. 3rd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Nora Fain Mrs. Fain has a certificate in Human Resources from Portland State University and worked for 26 years at Multnomah Education Service District in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Fain began working at St. Joseph School in 2006. 3rd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Carol Gist Mrs. Gist has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Management from the University of Portland. She also participated in the University of Portland Extension Program at the Portland Kultur Center in Salzburg, Austria. Mrs. Gist has worked at Circle of Friends Preschool, Mary Cassatt School of Art for Young Children, Portland Art Museum and Nabisco. She enjoys family time, movies, gardening and baking. Mrs. Gist began working at St. Joseph School in 2006. 4th Grade │ Mrs. Caroline Mentele - CarolineM@stjoevan.org 4th Grade │ Mrs. Mindy Senko - MindyS@stjoevan.org Mrs. Senko attended the University of Portland where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She taught grades 3 and 4 at Holy Trinity, in Beaverton, and grades 1 and 2 at Visitation, in Forest Grove. In 2003, Mrs. Senko began teaching at St. Joseph School, where she now has three children attending. 4th Grade Aide │ Mrs. Eileen Sherrill Mrs. Sherrill has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Portland State University. She worked as a sales representative at Nabisco and as an executive recruiter from home before she became a full-time mom. In her spare time, Mrs. Sherrill enjoys reading, gardening and traveling. After volunteering in various capacities at the School and Parish, Mrs. Sherrill joined the St. Joseph School staff in 2006. 5th Grade │ Mr. Jeff Eastes - JeffE@stjoevan.org Mr. Eastes holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology and a Master of Arts in Teaching from City University. Mr. Eastes began at St. Joseph School as an instructional aide in 2000 and began teaching 5th grade in 2002. 5th Grade │ Mrs. Stephanie Yarne - StephanieY@stjoevan.org Mrs. Yarne earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from University of Idaho. She earned a Masters in Education with emphasis in Reading and Literacy and a Reading Endorsement from City University. Mrs. Yarne substitute taught in Spokane, Portland, and Vancouver and also taught at Sylvan Learning Center. She began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2004. 5th Grade Aide │ Mrs. Delena Polena 6th Grade │ Mrs. Jill James - JillJ@stjoevan.org Mrs. James graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelors in Special Education and earned her Masters in Education from Eastern Washington University. Jill has taught as a special education teacher, substitute, and tutor in Kennewick, Spokane, Tacoma, and Killeen, TX. After taking time off to start her family of three boys, she has worked for 8 years in the Battle Ground School District teaching in the resource room for grades fifth through eighth. She joined the St. Joseph staff in 2006. 6th Grade │ Ms. Kayanne Wilder - KayanneW@stjoevan.org Ms. Wilder earned a Bachelor of Arts from Utah State University with a major in Elementary Education Certified K-8 and a minor in Language Arts. She completed a Masters of Education program with a Reading Endorsement K-12. Ms. Wilder began teaching at St. Joseph School in 1999. 7th Grade │ Ms. Roz Fry - RosalindF@stjoevan.org Ms. Fry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math from State University of New York at Geneseo, New York. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Portland State University. Recently she completed her Masters of Education with a Reading Endorsement K-12 from City University. Prior to coming to St. Joseph School in 2002, Ms. Fry taught at St. Therese and St. Agatha Schools in the Portland area. 7th Grade │ Mrs. Stacie Hunt - StacieH@stjoevan.org Mrs. Hunt earned a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching at George Fox University. She worked as a purchasing agent for 5 years during and after college. After pursuing her masters, Mrs. Hunt taught at Sexton Mt. Elementary in Beaverton, then at Pioneer Elementary in Evergreen. She began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2004. 8th Grade │ Dr. James A. Barbieri - JimB@stjoevan.org Dr. Barbieri earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from University of Massachusetts in 1980; Master in Education from Montana State University in 1984; and Doctorate in Education from University of Northern Colorado in 1992. Prior to coming to St. Joseph School in 2001, Dr. Barbieri has held positions as Coordinator of Housing Operations at University of Portland; Graduate Assistant at University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO; Assistant Dean of Students at Webster University in St. Louis, MO; Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Students at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, KS; and Vice-President of Student Services at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. 8th Grade │ Mrs. Sarah Wellnitz - SarahW@stjoevan.org Mrs. Wellnitz grew up with Catholic Education. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Tigard, Oregon followed by Jesuit High School. She graduated from University of Portland in May 2005 where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Middle School Education with a Mathematics Endorsement. Mrs. Wellnitz began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2005. Art│ Ms. Jenn Larkin - JenniferL@stjoevan.org Ms. Larkin earned a Bachelor of Art in Art: Drawing/Painting/Printmaking from Portland State University and a Masters of Art in Teaching from University of Portland. She worked as a scenic painter on a Disney parade; painted sets and props for the Nike Summit 2004; painted a mural at PSU in the administration bldg; painted a mural at the King County Humane Society; and worked as an editor for NW Print Council (now Pacific Arts NW). Most recently, Ms. Larkin had an art show at Steen’s in the Pearl District. Ms. Larkin began teaching art at St. Joseph School in 2004. Computer Instructor/Technology Coordinator │ Ms. Laura Atkins - LauraA@stjoevan.org Ms. Atkins earned a degree in English from Washington State University with emphasis in Communication and Secondary Education. Previously, she worked as a marketing and website consultant for small businesses and joined the St. Joseph staff in 2005. Library│ Mrs. Katie Prill - KatieP@stjoevan.org Mrs. Prill earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master’s in Educational Technology. She began teaching at St. Joseph School in 1998. Music/Band │ Mrs. Julie Miller - JulieM@stjoevan.org Mrs. Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from University of Portland and a Master of Art in Music Education from Northwestern University. She has experience teaching four years of elementary band in Kent, WA; one year teaching general music at St. John Fisher in Portland, OR; and began in St. Joseph School in 2005. Physical Education │ Mrs. Patty Jayne - PattyJ@stjoevan.org Mrs. Jayne holds a bachelors degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science from Portland State University, as well as a Masters Degree in Physical Education from The Ohio State University. She has taught Health and Physical Education and Exercise Science classes at the high school level and collegiate level. She also spent 10 years as a college volleyball coach assisting at The Ohio State University, and University of Oregon and as a head coach at Pacific University and University of Portland. She began at St. Joseph in 2006. Administrative Assistant │ Mrs. Anne McDonagh - AnneM@stjoevan.org Mrs. McDonagh attended college for 2 years and has worked in the Presidents Office at Washington State University and St. Joseph Parish Office. She also worked at St. Joseph School in the Hot Lunch program for 13 years before becoming the Administrative Assistant in 1998. School Secretary │ Mrs. Sheri Keller - SheriK@stjoevan.org Mrs. Keller began working at St. Joseph School in 1992 after working as a payroll clerk for Portland Public Schools for 7 years and running her in-home daycare for 8 years. At St. Joseph School she has worked as a Learning Center Aide, milk person, recess person, and helped in the office. Development Director │ Mrs. Julie Sumpter - JulieS@stjoevan.org Mrs. Sumpter graduated from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting. For 10 years, she worked as an Accountant and Financial Analyst for Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sumpter has volunteered in many capacities at St. Joseph Catholic School and began as the Development Director in 2005. Events Manager │ Mrs. Courtney Givens - CourtneyG@stjoevan.org As a graduate of Washington State University, Mrs. Givens obtained certification as a Certified Event Planner. She has worked with Multnomah Athletic Club, Hilton Hotels and Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) in Portland, OR, and has coordinated events for such organizations as the Portland Humane Society and the Vancouver Symphony. Mrs. Givens came to St. Joseph School in 2002 where she is responsible for the coordination and planning of the Vancouver Sausage Fest, the School Auction and The St. Joseph School Foundation Wine and Art Show. Pre-Kindergarten Teacher│ Mrs. Kara Prescott Mrs. Prescott has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and has worked at KIRO-TV in Seattle and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation in Portland, in volunteer management and fundraising. Before coming to St. Joseph School in 2007, she taught preschool at Circle of Friends Preschool in Vancouver. She grew up attending St. Joseph parish and has been an active volunteer at the school since 2002, when her two boys became students. Pre-Kindergarten Aide│ Ms. Janet Jagelski Health Room & Extended Care Coordinator│ Ms. Bobbi Harrington - BobbiH@stjoevan.org Ms. Harrington has an Associate of Science degree. She has worked as a firefighter, a medical assistant and in retail management. Ms. Harrington began at St. Joseph School in 1998 as the 7th grade teacher’s aide. She now works in the health room and is also the Director of Extended Care. Cafeteria Manager │ Mrs. Suzy Knight - SuzyK@stjoevan.org Mrs. Knight earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Hawaii Pacific University. She worked for Horizon Airlines and then owned an espresso business before taking time off with her children. Mrs. Knight started working at St. Joseph School in 2001. CYO Athletic Director │ Mr. Phil Kent - cakent11@comcast.net Mr. Kent attended 2 years of college after graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1983. Currently, Mr. Kent is a police officer for the Portland Police Bureau. For three years he was assigned as the Athletic and Recreation Coordinator for the Police Activities League. He coordinated the PAL summer sports camps, National Youth Sports Program, Asian Basketball camp, and implemented the Pop Warner Football program in Portland. Mr. Kent continues to mentor and volunteer in programs targeting underprivileged youth. Mr. Kent has coached basketball at St. Joseph School for the last 4 years and in 2006 was appointed as CYO Athletic Director.
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Faith, Knowledge and Values ~ Weaving a Tapestry for Life

Faculty & Staff 2006-2007

Principal│ Mrs. Lesley Harrison - LesleyH@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Harrison earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Santa Clara University and a Teaching Credential from California State University. She also has a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from University of San Francisco. Mrs. Harrison taught grades 3 – 6 in a public school environment for six years and was Director of a Gifted Education Program for grades 2 – 6 for four years. She also taught 7th and 8th grade English for six years at Catholic School in San Jose. Mrs. Harrison had five years administrative experience in the Diocese of Portland prior to becoming principal at St. Joseph Catholic School in 2002.

Vice-Principal │ Mrs. Kathy Lundy - KathyL@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Lundy graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Arts in French, a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Teaching Certificate. She received her Masters in Education: Emphasis in Educational Technology from City University. Mrs. Lundy has served as an Adjunct Professor of French at Gonzaga, a Teacher of French at Holy Names Academy, and a Teacher of History, Religion and PE at Blanchet High School. In 2002, Mrs. Lundy began teaching 7th and 8th grades at St. Joseph Catholic School. She became Vice-Principal in 2005.

Kindergarten│ Mr. Frank Koza - FrankK@stjoevan.org

Mr. Koza earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Oregon and Master of Arts in Teaching at University of Portland. He began teaching in 1997 at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Portland and came to St. Joseph School in 2001.

Kindergarten│ Mrs. Molly Mannenbach - MollyM@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Mannenbach attended University of Portland where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education with a Reading Endorsement in 1985. She recently completed her professional certification with the State of Washington. Mrs. Mannenbach has dedicated her teaching career to Catholic education. She began in 1985 at All Saints School in Portland, then taught at Holy Redeemer School in Portland before coming to St. Joseph Catholic School in 2001.

Kindergarten Aide│ Mrs. Stephanie O’Connell

Mrs. O'Connell attended Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. She worked for seven years at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Portland, Oregon, before she came to St. Joseph School in 2001.

Kindergarten Aide│ Mrs. Donna Wright

Mrs. Wright attended Catholic schools through college, receiving her teaching degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 1974. She substitute taught at St. Joseph School nearly 20 years ago while her three sons were attending school here. During those years she also taught full time in grades 2 and 4.

1st Grade │ Mrs. Kristin Barbieri - KristinB@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Barbieri received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Portland and Master of Arts in Reading from the University of Northern Colorado. She taught for 10 years in the public schools in Oregon, Colorado, Missouri, and Kansas; and was an adjunct faculty member at Clark College for three years. In her teaching career, Mrs. Barbieri has taught all grades kindergarten through eighth with the exception of third. She came to St. Joseph School in 2000.

1st Grade │ Ms. Gwen Gotshall - GwenG@stjoevan.org

Ms. Gotshall earned a B.S.C. in Finance from Santa Clara University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Portland. Before teaching, she worked in the human resource and finance fields. Ms. Gotshall student taught at St. Joseph School in 2003 and stepped into teaching 1st grade the following year.

1st Grade Aide │ Mrs. Libby Drapela

Mrs. Drapela was active duty Air Force for three years where she was trained and worked as a Cardio-Pulmonary Tech. She continued with this line of work specializing in Echocardiography. After becoming a mother of two, she decided she liked being a mom better! Throughout the years, she volunteered at their school, which eventually turned into a job as an Instructional Assistant at St. Louise School in Bellevue. Mrs. Drapela began working at St. Joseph School in 2004.

1st Grade Aide │ Mrs. Elizabeth Pearce

2nd Grade │ Mrs. Debbie Cestnik - DebbieC@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Cestnik is a graduate of Oregon State University and has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in History. She has also taken courses at Portland State University in Special Education for both gifted and remedial needs. She has taught in a variety of public and parochial settings, 1st through 6th grade. Mrs. Cestnik came to St. Joseph School in 2004 as an instructional aide for 2nd grade and enjoyed the experience so much, she obtained her Washington teaching certificate and became one of our full-time teachers in 2005.

2nd Grade │ Mrs. Gina Houser - GinaH@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Houser graduated from Desales High School in Walla Walla and then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education / Elementary Education from Central Washington University. She completed her Masters in Educational Technology at City University. Mrs. Houser taught Special Education K-6 and Kindergarten for 11 years in the Evergreen School District before coming to St. Joseph School in 1994. At St. Joe’s, she has taught kindergarten, first and second grades.

2nd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Tiffany Kesting

Mrs. Kesting earned an Associate of Arts from Green River Community College in Auburn, WA, in 1994. She also completed coursework in early childhood development. Mrs. Kesting has been actively volunteering for St. Joseph Catholic School and Parish since 1999 with the Auction, Sausage Fest, Christian Mother’s Fellowship and MOMS.

2nd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Ursula Moen

Mrs. Moen graduated from Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in New York City and worked in delivery room, geriatrics and home health areas and various medical facilities over the years. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, working in the garden and attending the theater. Mrs. Moen began working at St. Joseph School in 2006.

3rd Grade │ Mrs. Sharon Miksch - SharonM@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Miksch has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Masters in Teaching from City University. After years of volunteering in a variety of settings including homeless shelters, writing tutoring, and reading tutor for the HOSTS program, she returned to school to earn her Washington teaching certificate. Mrs. Miksch substitute taught at St. Joseph School as well as public schools before becoming a 3rd grade teacher at St. Joe’s in 2005.

3rd Grade │ Ms. Sara Seitz - SaraS@stjoevan.org

Ms. Seitz attended University of Portland where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2004. She student taught at Holy Cross in Portland and St. Cecilia in Beaverton. Since she began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2004, she has also coached the track team and attended the 8th grade retreat.

3rd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Nora Fain

Mrs. Fain has a certificate in Human Resources from Portland State University and worked for 26 years at Multnomah Education Service District in Portland, Oregon. She enjoys gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Fain began working at St. Joseph School in 2006.

3rd Grade Aide │ Mrs. Carol Gist

Mrs. Gist has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Management from the University of Portland. She also participated in the University of Portland Extension Program at the Portland Kultur Center in Salzburg, Austria. Mrs. Gist has worked at Circle of Friends Preschool, Mary Cassatt School of Art for Young Children, Portland Art Museum and Nabisco. She enjoys family time, movies, gardening and baking. Mrs. Gist began working at St. Joseph School in 2006.

4th Grade │ Mrs. Caroline Mentele - CarolineM@stjoevan.org

4th Grade │ Mrs. Mindy Senko - MindyS@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Senko attended the University of Portland where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She taught grades 3 and 4 at Holy Trinity, in Beaverton, and grades 1 and 2 at Visitation, in Forest Grove. In 2003, Mrs. Senko began teaching at St. Joseph School, where she now has three children attending.

4th Grade Aide │ Mrs. Eileen Sherrill

Mrs. Sherrill has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Portland State University. She worked as a sales representative at Nabisco and as an executive recruiter from home before she became a full-time mom. In her spare time, Mrs. Sherrill enjoys reading, gardening and traveling. After volunteering in various capacities at the School and Parish, Mrs. Sherrill joined the St. Joseph School staff in 2006.

5th Grade │ Mr. Jeff Eastes - JeffE@stjoevan.org

Mr. Eastes holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology and a Master of Arts in Teaching from City University. Mr. Eastes began at St. Joseph School as an instructional aide in 2000 and began teaching 5th grade in 2002.

5th Grade │ Mrs. Stephanie Yarne - StephanieY@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Yarne earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from University of Idaho. She earned a Masters in Education with emphasis in Reading and Literacy and a Reading Endorsement from City University. Mrs. Yarne substitute taught in Spokane, Portland, and Vancouver and also taught at Sylvan Learning Center. She began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2004.

5th Grade Aide │ Mrs. Delena Polena

6th Grade │ Mrs. Jill James - JillJ@stjoevan.org

Mrs. James graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelors in Special Education and earned her Masters in Education from Eastern Washington University. Jill has taught as a special education teacher, substitute, and tutor in Kennewick, Spokane, Tacoma, and Killeen, TX. After taking time off to start her family of three boys, she has worked for 8 years in the Battle Ground School District teaching in the resource room for grades fifth through eighth. She joined the St. Joseph staff in 2006.

6th Grade │ Ms. Kayanne Wilder - KayanneW@stjoevan.org

Ms. Wilder earned a Bachelor of Arts from Utah State University with a major in Elementary Education Certified K-8 and a minor in Language Arts. She completed a Masters of Education program with a Reading Endorsement K-12. Ms. Wilder began teaching at St. Joseph School in 1999.

7th Grade │ Ms. Roz Fry - RosalindF@stjoevan.org

Ms. Fry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math from State University of New York at Geneseo, New York. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Portland State University. Recently she completed her Masters of Education with a Reading Endorsement K-12 from City University. Prior to coming to St. Joseph School in 2002, Ms. Fry taught at St. Therese and St. Agatha Schools in the Portland area.

7th Grade │ Mrs. Stacie Hunt - StacieH@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Hunt earned a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching at George Fox University. She worked as a purchasing agent for 5 years during and after college. After pursuing her masters, Mrs. Hunt taught at Sexton Mt. Elementary in Beaverton, then at Pioneer Elementary in Evergreen. She began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2004.

8th Grade │ Dr. James A. Barbieri - JimB@stjoevan.org

Dr. Barbieri earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from University of Massachusetts in 1980; Master in Education from Montana State University in 1984; and Doctorate in Education from University of Northern Colorado in 1992. Prior to coming to St. Joseph School in 2001, Dr. Barbieri has held positions as Coordinator of Housing Operations at University of Portland; Graduate Assistant at University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO; Assistant Dean of Students at Webster University in St. Louis, MO; Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Students at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, KS; and Vice-President of Student Services at Clark College in Vancouver, WA.

8th Grade │ Mrs. Sarah Wellnitz - SarahW@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Wellnitz grew up with Catholic Education. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Tigard, Oregon followed by Jesuit High School. She graduated from University of Portland in May 2005 where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Middle School Education with a Mathematics Endorsement. Mrs. Wellnitz began teaching at St. Joseph School in 2005.

Art│ Ms. Jenn Larkin - JenniferL@stjoevan.org

Ms. Larkin earned a Bachelor of Art in Art: Drawing/Painting/Printmaking from Portland State University and a Masters of Art in Teaching from University of Portland. She worked as a scenic painter on a Disney parade; painted sets and props for the Nike Summit 2004; painted a mural at PSU in the administration bldg; painted a mural at the King County Humane Society; and worked as an editor for NW Print Council (now Pacific Arts NW). Most recently, Ms. Larkin had an art show at Steen’s in the Pearl District. Ms. Larkin began teaching art at St. Joseph School in 2004.

Computer Instructor/Technology Coordinator │ Ms. Laura Atkins - LauraA@stjoevan.org

Ms. Atkins earned a degree in English from Washington State University with emphasis in Communication and Secondary Education. Previously, she worked as a marketing and website consultant for small businesses and joined the St. Joseph staff in 2005.

Library│ Mrs. Katie Prill - KatieP@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Prill earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master’s in Educational Technology. She began teaching at St. Joseph School in 1998.

Music/Band │ Mrs. Julie Miller - JulieM@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from University of Portland and a Master of Art in Music Education from Northwestern University. She has experience teaching four years of elementary band in Kent, WA; one year teaching general music at St. John Fisher in Portland, OR; and began in St. Joseph School in 2005.

Physical Education │ Mrs. Patty Jayne - PattyJ@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Jayne holds a bachelors degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science from Portland State University, as well as a Masters Degree in Physical Education from The Ohio State University. She has taught Health and Physical Education and Exercise Science classes at the high school level and collegiate level. She also spent 10 years as a college volleyball coach assisting at The Ohio State University, and University of Oregon and as a head coach at Pacific University and University of Portland. She began at St. Joseph in 2006.

Administrative Assistant │ Mrs. Anne McDonagh - AnneM@stjoevan.org

Mrs. McDonagh attended college for 2 years and has worked in the Presidents Office at Washington State University and St. Joseph Parish Office. She also worked at St. Joseph School in the Hot Lunch program for 13 years before becoming the Administrative Assistant in 1998.

School Secretary │ Mrs. Sheri Keller - SheriK@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Keller began working at St. Joseph School in 1992 after working as a payroll clerk for Portland Public Schools for 7 years and running her in-home daycare for 8 years. At St. Joseph School she has worked as a Learning Center Aide, milk person, recess person, and helped in the office.

Development Director │ Mrs. Julie Sumpter - JulieS@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Sumpter graduated from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with Emphasis in Accounting. For 10 years, she worked as an Accountant and Financial Analyst for Heartland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sumpter has volunteered in many capacities at St. Joseph Catholic School and began as the Development Director in 2005.

Events Manager │ Mrs. Courtney Givens - CourtneyG@stjoevan.org

As a graduate of Washington State University, Mrs. Givens obtained certification as a Certified Event Planner. She has worked with Multnomah Athletic Club, Hilton Hotels and Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) in Portland, OR, and has coordinated events for such organizations as the Portland Humane Society and the Vancouver Symphony. Mrs. Givens came to St. Joseph School in 2002 where she is responsible for the coordination and planning of the Vancouver Sausage Fest, the School Auction and The St. Joseph School Foundation Wine and Art Show.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher│ Mrs. Kara Prescott

Mrs. Prescott has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and has worked at KIRO-TV in Seattle and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation in Portland, in volunteer management and fundraising. Before coming to St. Joseph School in 2007, she taught preschool at Circle of Friends Preschool in Vancouver. She grew up attending St. Joseph parish and has been an active volunteer at the school since 2002, when her two boys became students.

Pre-Kindergarten Aide│ Ms. Janet Jagelski

Health Room & Extended Care Coordinator│ Ms. Bobbi Harrington - BobbiH@stjoevan.org

Ms. Harrington has an Associate of Science degree. She has worked as a firefighter, a medical assistant and in retail management. Ms. Harrington began at St. Joseph School in 1998 as the 7th grade teacher’s aide. She now works in the health room and is also the Director of Extended Care.

Cafeteria Manager │ Mrs. Suzy Knight - SuzyK@stjoevan.org

Mrs. Knight earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Hawaii Pacific University. She worked for Horizon Airlines and then owned an espresso business before taking time off with her children. Mrs. Knight started working at St. Joseph School in 2001.

CYO Athletic Director │ Mr. Phil Kent - cakent11@comcast.net

Mr. Kent attended 2 years of college after graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1983. Currently, Mr. Kent is a police officer for the Portland Police Bureau. For three years he was assigned as the Athletic and Recreation Coordinator for the Police Activities League. He coordinated the PAL summer sports camps, National Youth Sports Program, Asian Basketball camp, and implemented the Pop Warner Football program in Portland. Mr. Kent continues to mentor and volunteer in programs targeting underprivileged youth. Mr. Kent has coached basketball at St. Joseph School for the last 4 years and in 2006 was appointed as CYO Athletic Director.