Faculty & Staff - De Smet Jesuit

Mr. Tom Albes

Class of 2007

English Teacher, Cross Country & Track Coach

MA, Sport and Athletic Administration, Gonzaga University
BS, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Dave Balint

Director of Information Technology

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

Mrs. Laura Bauer

School Counselor

MS, Social Work, Missouri State University

Mrs. Lucy Bauer

English Language Arts Teacher

MA, Teaching Program, Webster University
BJ, Journalism, 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. Kevin Berns

Class of 1987

Teacher, Mirror & Yearbook Moderator, Bass Fishing Moderator

BA, Media Communications, Webster University

Ms. Mary Bialis

Marketing Coordinator

BA, Psychology & Marketing, St. Louis University

Mr. Adam Boehm

Math Teacher, Department Chair

BS, Mathematics, St. Louis University
BA, Russian Studies, St. Louis University
MA, Mathematics, University of Missouri St. Louis

Mr. Dave Boland

College Advisor

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

Mrs. Lauren Book

Middle School Administrative Assistant

BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mrs. Carmen Bowman

Teacher, International Tour Coordinator

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

Mr. Tom Burr

Class of 2007

IT Senior Systems Engineer

De Smet Jesuit High School

Rev. Jim Burshek S.J.

Middle School Chaplin

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

English Teacher

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

Mrs. Christine Chapo

Senior Director of Institutional Advancement

BA, Communications, University of Kansas

Mr. Jarrod Cobb

IT Senior Systems Engineer

BS, Computer Information Systems, St. Louis University

Dr. Drae Cox

Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Science Department Chair

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. Melinda Dillon

Director of Finance

BS, Business Administration, University of Central Missouri

Mrs. Linda Doherty

Learning Consultant

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

Mrs. Megan Eisenhour

English Teacher

MA, English, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BS, Middle and Secondary English Education, Southeast Missouri State University

Mrs. Jennifer Erker

Science Teacher

MA, Educational Technology, Lindenwood University
BA, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Ms. Kate Evola

Administrative Assistant – Inter-department

Associates Degree, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mrs. Meghan Ferrara

English Language Arts Teacher

MAT, French Language and Literature, Foreign Language Education, Webster University
MA, Reading and Literacy, Webster University

Mr. Andrew Ficken

Class of 2018

Theology Teacher

MA, Teaching Program, St. Louis University
BA, Theological Studies, St. Louis University

Mrs. Sarah Giannotti

Math Teacher

MA, Education, Lindenwood University
BA, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Aidan Gillespie

Class of 2006

Social Studies Teacher, NHS Moderator

BA, University of Notre Dame
MEd, Loyola University-Chicago
MS, St. Louis University

Mrs. Julie Golomski

Spartan Shop Coordinator

BA, Communications, St. Louis University

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

Mr. Alex Hall

Theology Teacher, Department Chair

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, St. Louis University
MS, Digital Media, Arizona State

Mr. Peter Heithaus

Human Resource Advisor

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

Mr. Kurt Heumann

VP Administration/CFO

BA, Vanderbilt University
MBA, Webster University

Mrs. Anne Hiers

Special Education Paraprofessional

MA, Physical Therapy, Emory University
BS, Exercise Science, Truman State University

Mrs. Debbie Higgins

English Teacher, Editor of the Odyssey Magazine

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. Joey Hormberg

Class of 2018

Admissions Counselor

BSBA, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Rob Hutchison

Dean of Academics

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

Mr. Lamour Johnson Jr.

Maintenance Technician

Ranken Technical College

Mrs. Tawny Kesner

Math Teacher

MA, Math Education, Webster University
BA, Math Education, Brigham Young University

Mr. Daniel Kickham

Personal and Academic Counselor

MA, Counseling, Lindenwood University
BS, Psychology, Missouri State University
AA, Crowder College

Mr. Joe Kilmade

Dean of the Middle School

Master of Education, University of Notre Dame
MA, University of Notre Dame
BA, Villanova University

Mr. Clinton King

Technology Teacher and Robotics Coach

BS, Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Josh Klein

Class of 1997

Teacher/Head Soccer Coach

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

Mrs. Kim Koenig

Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives

MA, Public Administration, St. Louis University
BA, Psychology, St. Louis University
BA, English, St. Louis University

Mr. Calvin Kohler

Personal and Academic Counselor

Ed.S., Education, Northwestern Missouri State University
MA, Education, Missouri Baptist University
BS, Education, Missouri Baptist 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

Mr. Blake Korte

Instrumental Music Teacher

BA, Music Education, Eastern Illinois University

Mrs. Becky Lane

Director of Special Events

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

Ms. Jen Laspe

Learning Consultant

MA, Teaching Program, Fontbonne University
BA, Communication, Fontbonne University

Mrs. Emily Ledbetter

Teacher

BA, Art Education, Fontbonne University

Mr. Peter 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. Chad Masters

Teacher/Coach

M.Ed. Educational Leadership, University of Missouri
MA, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. D'Antay Mayes

History Teacher

MA In Progress, Concordia University Chicago
BS, Education, Missouri Baptist University

Mr. John Merritt Jr.

Head Football Coach and Teacher

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

Mr. Matt Mohan

Class of 1982

Teacher, Parent Club Liason

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

Mrs. Shelly Monschein

Development Services and Stewardship Coordinator

BS, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Nicholas Moramarco

Teacher, Theatre Director

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

Mr. Brad Morley

Class of 2015

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

BS, Park, Recreation, and Sport, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mrs. Lisa Mosquera

Assistant Director of Admissions

BS, Paralegal, Minnesota State University

Dr. Pete Musso Ed.D.

Class of 1989

Dean of Faculty

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

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Theology Teacher, Head Tennis Coach, Senior Service Projects, 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