Faculty & Staff - De Smet Jesuit High School

Mr. Dave Balint

IT Director

BS, Computer Science, Webster University
AS CNT, Ranken Technical College

Mr. Harold Barker

Director of Athletics

MS, Athletic Administration, Ohio University
BA, Biology, Washington Unversity

Dr. Mariette Baxendale

Teacher, Department Chair

PhD, Biology, St. Louis University
MS, Research-Biology, S.t Louis University
BS, Biology, Rockhurst University

Mrs. Carrie Becher

Communications Manager

BJ, Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Spanish, University of Missouri-Columbia

Dr. Robert Behm

Teacher

PhD, Chemistry, Washington University
BS, Chemistry, University of Chicago

Mr. Gene Bender

Teacher

MA, Teaching/Educational Technology, Webster University
BS, Electrical Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Mr. Rob Bergman

Class of 1993

Teacher, Writing Lab Supervisor

MLA, Language Arts, Washington University
BA, English, Rockhurst University
BA, Education, Rockhurst University

Mr. Kevin Berns

Class of 1987

Teacher, Mirror & Yearbook Moderator

BA, Media Communications, Webster University

Mr. Adam Boehm

Teacher, Department Chair

BS, Mathematics, St. Louis University
BA, Russian Studies, St. Louis University

Mr. Dave Boland

College Advisor

ME, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Philosophy, Cardinal Glennon College Seminary

Mrs. Carmen Bowman

Teacher, International Tour Coordinator

BA, Spanish Literature, Saint Louis University
BA, Education, St. Louis University

Mr. Tom Burr

Class of 2007

IT Systems Engineer

De Smet Jesuit High School

Rev. Jim Burshek S.J.

Director of Mission/Teacher, Campus Ministry

MA, Divinity, Regis College, Toronto School of Theology
BA, Classics, St. Louis University

Mr. David Cabrera

Teacher/Director of Global Education/Tennis Coach

MEd, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Business Administration, Lindenwood University

Dr. Mike Callahan

Teacher

PhD, Philosophy & Film, St. Louis University
MA, Media Literacy, Webster University
BA, Theology, St. Louis University

Mr. Timothy Canavan

Teacher/Head Baseball Coach

MA, Teaching, Lindenwood University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Sean Cavanagh

Teacher

MLA, Language Arts, Washington University
BA, Philosophy, Fordham University

Mr. Jeff Cernicek

Class of 1992

Senior Director of Development

BS, Marketing/Advertising, Missouri State University

Mr. Jarrod Cobb

IT Systems Engineer

BS, Computer Information Systems, St. Louis University

Dr. Drae Cox

Director of Diversity/Teacher

EdD, Instructional Leadership, Lindenwood University
MA, Education, Lindenwood University
BS, Athletic Training, Lindenwood University

Mr. Mark DeGreeff

Assistant Dean of Students/Teacher

MA, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Business Administration, Benedictine College

Mr. Matt Delehaunty

Registrar

BS, Business Administration, Missouri State University

Mrs. Linda Doherty

Learning Consultant

MA, Educational Leadership, Maryville University
BA, Special Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
Certification - Reading Specialist

Mrs. Kelsey Grimm

Director of Campus Ministry/Teacher

Graduate Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Creighton University
MA, Teaching, Lindenwood University
BS, Linguistics, Truman State University
BA, Spanish, Truman State University

MS, Educational Leadership, Creighton University
Graduate Certificate, Catholic School Leadership, Creighton University
BA, Religious Studies, Loyola University-New Orleans
BA, Spanish, Loyola University-New Orleans
BA, Philosophy, Loyola University-New Orleans

Mr. Paul Harris

Grounds Maintenance

Mr. John Hawkey

Class of 1996

Teacher, Junior Service Projects, Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Information Director

BA, Theology and Catholic Studies, Saint Louis University
MS, Digital Media, Arizona State

Mr. Peter Heithaus

Human Resource Advisor

MEd, Counseling, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, English, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Michael Herrmann

Teacher/part time

MEd, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BS, Biology, Missouri State University

Mrs. Debbie Higgins

Director of Communications

BA, English Writing & English Literature, Saint Mary's College

Mr. Ryan Hodge

Class of 2002

Director of Admissions and Strategic Marketing

BS, Biological Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Rob Hutchison

Teacher/LaCrosse Coach/Freshman Soccer Coach/NHS Moderator

MA, English, St. Louis University
MS, Biology, St. Louis University
MS, Educational Leadership, Creighton University
BS, Pre-Med, University of Notre Dame

Mr. Evan Jenkins

Class of 2013

Teacher

BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Josh Klein

Class of 1997

Teacher/Head Soccer Coach

MS, Sports Psychology, Florida State University
BA, Psychology, Rhodes College

Ms. Lisa Knabe

Teacher, Sophomore Service Projects

MA, Religious Education, St. Louis University
BA, Education, Eastern Illinois University

Mrs. Kim Koenig

Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives

MA, Public Administration, Saint Louis University
BA, Psychology, Saint Louis University
BA, English, Saint Louis University

Mrs. Laurie Kohler

Teacher

MA, Fine Art, Webster University
BS, Fine Art, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Mr. Chris Kohring

Assistant Treasurer

BS, Business Accounting, University of Phoenix

Mrs. Becky Lane

Director of Special Events

BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas
CPR/AED Certified, Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Maria Lang

Assistant Director of Admissions

BA, Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis
BA, Spanish, University of Missouri - St. Louis

Mrs. Emily Ledbetter

Teacher

BA, Art Education, Fontbonne University

Mr. Pete Lenzini

Dean of Students

MA, History, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
BA, History, Vanderbilt University

Mr. Dan Likos

Class of 1994

Teacher/Head Golf Coach

MFE, Mathematics, Webster University
BA, Education, University of Dayton
BA, Mathematics, University of Dayton

Mr. Pat Littleton

Class of 1987

Teacher

MA, Athletic Administration, William Woods University
BS, Math Education, Southeast Missouri State University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Fritz Long Jr.

Teacher

MA, Academic Leadership, Saint Louis University
BA, Psychology, Creighton University

Mr. Joe Massman

Teacher/ASC

BA, English, Notre Dame
Supplementary Major, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, Notre Dame
Diploma, Rockhurst High School

Mr. John Merritt Jr.

Head Football Coach and Teacher

BA, History/Education/African and African-American Studies, Washington University

Mrs. Collin Miller

Director of Personal Counseling

MA, Counseling, Webster University
BA, Human Services, Fontbonne University

Mr. Matt Mohan

Class of 1982

Teacher/De Smet Depot Bookstore Manager

BA, History, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BS, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Nicholas Moramarco

Teacher, Theatre Director

MFA, Theatre, Lindenwood University
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College

Mr. Pat Morris

Class of 2006

Director of Alumni Engagement

MBA, Business Administration, Washington University
BA, Journalism, University of Denver

Mrs. Lisa Mosquera

Admissions Counselor

BS, Paralegal, Minnesota State University

Dr. Pete Musso Ed.D.

Class of 1989

Asst. Principal for Curriculum & Instruction

Ed. D., Educational Leadership, Maryville University
MA, English, University of Dayton
BA, English, University of Dayton

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Teacher/Head Tennis Coach, Department Chair/Senior Service Projects

MA, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Philosophy, St. Louis University

Rev. Ronny O'Dwyer S.J., Ed.D.

President

MA, Divinity, Boston College
Ecclesial Degree, Boston College
MA, Philosophy, St. Louis University
MA, Catholic Educational Leadership, St. Louis University
BA, Philosophy, The Catholic University of America
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Policy, Vanderbilt University

Mrs. Sarah Patton

Learning Consultant

MA, Education, Fontbonne University
BS, Communication Science & Disorders, Saint Louis University
Minor, Elementary Education, Saint Louis University

Mrs. Audrey Penberthy

Personal and Academic Counselor

MEd, Education & School Counseling, Stephens College
M.Ed, Psychology, Stephens College

Mr. Kennedy Phillips

Teacher

BHS, Health & Exercise Science, Regis University
Minor, Physical Education, Regis University

Mr. Scott Phillips

Class of 1988

Head Chef

Mr. Howie Place Jr.

Retreat Coordinator/Teacher/Ultimate Frisbee Coach

MA, Theology/Religious Education, St. Louis University
BA, Theology & Economics, Loyola University-Chicago

Mr. Terrance Poe

Academic and College Mentor

BA, Communications, Greenville University

Mr. Kevin Poelker

Class of 1998

Principal

MA, Educational Leadership, Maryville University
MS, Sports & Recreation, Ohio University
BA, Philosophy & Religion, Truman State University

Mrs. Brenda Reinsfelder

Financial Services Coordinator

BA, Accounting, Lindenwood University

Mr. John Reyes

Class of 1994

Teacher/Sophomore Soccer Coach

BS, Biology, Western Illinois University

Mrs. Jen Rothermich

Assistant to the Principal

BA, Communications, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Mike Russo

Teacher/Director of Student Activities/Head Track Coach

MEd, Education, University of Notre Dame
BA, English, University of Notre Dame
BA, History, University of Notre Dame

Mr. James Saali

Teacher

MA, Teaching, Webster University
BSE, Spanish, University of Central Missouri

Mr. Henry Samson

Teacher, Department Chair, Liturgy Coordinator

MEd, Learning and Technology, Western Governors University
BA, Education, St. Louis University
BA, English, St. Louis University

Ms. Sarah Schmidt

Teacher, International Tour Coordinator

MA, Latin, University of Georgia
MEd, Latin Education, Creighton University
BA, Latin Classics, Creighton University

Mrs. Terri Schuchmann

Assistant Treasurer

Mr. Charles Scott

Custodian

Associate, Grace Christian College

Mr. Ryan Sextro

Class of 2004

Director of Educational Technology/Teacher

MS, Learning Technology, Fontbonne University
BS, Computer Science, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Ray Sherrock

Teacher/Choir Director/Library Resources, Department Chair

BA, Music Education, New Mexico State University

Mrs. Liz Snopek-Vegovisch

Personal and Academic Counselor

MA, Social Work-Clinical, University of Missouri-Columbia
MA, School and Guidance Counseling K-12, Lindenwood University
BS, Mass Communication, Southeast Missouri State University

Mr. Tom Sothers

Teacher/Spartan Association Moderator/Scholar Bowl Coach, Department Chair

MLA, Washington University
BA, History, St. Louis University
BA, Education, St. Louis University

Mr. Michael Talken

Director of Data Systems and Learning

MS, Educational Technology, University of Missouri, St. Louis
BS, Biology, Rockhurst University
BA, Political Science, Education, Rockhurst University

Mr. Bryan Traughber

Class of 1997

Teacher/Head Cross Country Coach/Head Track Coach, Assistant Athletic Director

MA, History, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, History, Truman State University