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GUIDED BY MISSION

Our faculty and staff are the foundation of De Smet Jesuit’s mission—mentors, educators, and role models who guide students in faith, academics, and character. Committed to cura personalis, or care for the whole person, they create a supportive environment where young men are known, challenged, and inspired every day.

WHY WE SERVE

Faculty

Emily Ledbetter

Fine Arts Teacher

Mrs. Ledbetter in art room works with student

"I choose to teach in a Catholic school because each day offers the chance to create a life-giving, faith-filled home for my students. Our school is a family that celebrates academic, spiritual, and personal successes, guiding one another through life’s moments toward our eternal home in heaven."

Kelsey Grimm

Spanish & Campus Ministry

Mrs. Kelsey Grimm standing with two of her students in front of the St. Louis Cathedral at graduation

"I work at De Smet Jesuit because I want to help lead students closer to Christ, as well as provide a supportive environment for students."

Staff

Rob Hutchison

Dean of Academics

Mr. Rob Hutchison speaking to the entire school during their first day assembly

"I serve at De Smet Jesuit to challenge students to go beyond what they think they are capable of achieving. Ultimately, it's about pushing a student to that moment when he realizes he doesn't need us to learn, but we are there to support him in the failures that happen along the way."

Fr. Ronny O'Dwyer

President

Fr. Ronny O'dwyer standing with freshmen outside during Odyssey week events

"De Smet continues to be a place where our prayer, work, and study helps to bring about Jesus' vision of the Kingdom. I serve at De Smet Jesuit to provide a training ground for a new generation of Saints."

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Video created by Jack Shaughnessy ’23, Digital Media class

Mr. Tom Albes

2007
HS English Teacher, Cross Country & Track Coach
MA, Sport and Athletic Administration, Gonzaga University
BS, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mrs. Claudia Anderson

High School Administrative Assistant

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

HS Personal & Academic Counselor
MS, Social Work, Missouri State University

Mrs. Lucy Bauer

MS English Language Arts Teacher
MA, Teaching Program, Webster University
BJ, Journalism, University of Missouri- Columbia

Mr. Alec Bausch

2013
Admissions Counselor
BA, Business Administration- Finance, Illinois Wesleyan University

Dr. Robert Behm

HS Science Teacher
PhD, Chemistry, Washington University
BS, Chemistry, University of Chicago

Mr. Gene Bender

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

Mr. Jeff Berger

1991
HS Business Teacher
J.D., Law, St. Louis University
BA, History, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Kevin Berns

1987
HS English Teacher/Student Media/Yearbook, Mirror & Yearbook Moderator, Bass Fishing Moderator
BA, Media Communications, Webster University
MEd, Integrated Learning, Drury University

Ms. Mary Bialis

Marketing Coordinator
BA, Psychology & Marketing, St. Louis University

Mrs. Samantha Bledsoe

HS Math Teacher
MA, Mathematics, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BS, Electrical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Mr. Adam Boehm

HS 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

Mr. Tom Burr

2007
IT 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

HS Spanish Teacher/Director of Global Education
MEd, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Business Administration, Lindenwood University

Dr. Mike Callahan

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

Mr. Timothy Canavan

HS Math Teacher/Head Baseball Coach
MA, Teaching, Lindenwood University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Sean Cavanagh

HS 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 Systems Engineer
BS, Computer Information Systems, St. Louis University

Mr. John Collins

2016
HS Social Studies Teacher
BA, History, University of Missouri-Columbia

Dr. Drae Cox

HS Science Teacher/Department Chair/Director of Diversity & Inclusion
EdD, Instructional Leadership, Lindenwood University
MA, Education, Lindenwood University
BS, Athletic Training, Lindenwood University

Mr. Mark DeGreeff

MS PE Teacher/Assistant Dean of Student
MA, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Business Administration, Benedictine College

Mr. Matt Delehaunty

Registrar
BS, Business Administration, Missouri State University

Mrs. Kimberly Depke

Parent Club Liaison
BA, Elementary Education, Saint Mary's College

Mrs. Melinda Dillon

Accounting & Payroll Specialist
BS, Business Administration, University of Central Missouri

Mrs. Linda Doherty

HS Learning Consultant/Department Chair
MA, Educational Leadership, Maryville University
BA, Special Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
Certification - Reading Specialist

Mrs. Megan Eisenhour

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

Mrs. Jennifer Erker

MS 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

Mr. Andrew Ficken

2018
MS Theology Teacher/Liturgy Coordinator
MA, Teaching Program, St. Louis University
BA, Theological Studies, St. Louis University

Mrs. Sarah Giannotti

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

Mr. Blake Giles

Custodian

Ms. Jordan Giljum

MS Student Support Specialist
BA, Early Childhood Development and Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Aidan Gillespie

2006
HS Social Studies Teacher/NHS Moderator
BA, University of Notre Dame
MEd, Loyola University-Chicago
MS, St. Louis University

Frank Ginder

Athletic Trainer

Mr. Brian Golka

MS Theology Teacher/HS English Teacher
M.Ed., Education - Secondary Teaching, Creighton University
BA, Theology, Philosophy, History, Rockhurst University

Mrs. Julie Golomski

Spartan Shop Coordinator
BA, Communications, St. Louis University

Mrs. Kelsey Grimm

HS Spanish Teacher/Director of Campus Ministry
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

HS Theology Teacher/Department Chair/Director of Student Activities
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. Kyle Hannan

HS Social Studies Teacher
MA, Teaching, St. Louis University
BA, Psychology, Rockhurst University

Mr. Paul Harris

Grounds Maintenance

Mr. John Hawkey

1996
HS Theology Teacher, Junior Service Director, Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Information Director
BA, St. Louis University
MS, Digital Media, Arizona State
MA, Education - Principal K-12, Avila University

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

HS Special Education Paraprofessional
MA, Physical Therapy, Emory University
BS, Exercise Science, Truman State University

Mrs. Debbie Higgins

HS English Teacher/Editor of the Odyssey Magazine
BA, English Writing & English Literature, Saint Mary's College

Mr. Ryan Hodge

2002
Director of Admissions and Strategic Marketing
BS in Biology, Biological Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Joey Hormberg

2018
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
BSBA, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia

Dr. 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. Jacob Kaiser

HS Science Teacher
MS, Biology, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
BS, Biology, Truman State University

Mr. Daniel Kickham

HS Personal & 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

HS & MS Robotics Teacher
BS, Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Mr. Josh Klein

1997
HS Psychology Teacher/HS PE 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

HS Personal & Academic Counselor
Ed.S., Education, Northwestern Missouri State University
MA, Education, Missouri Baptist University
BS, Education, Missouri Baptist University

Mrs. Laurie Kohler

HS Art 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

HS & MS 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

MS Learning Consultant
MA, Teaching Program, Fontbonne University
BA, Communication, Fontbonne University

Mrs. Emily Ledbetter

HS & MS Art 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

1994
HS Math Teacher/Head Golf Coach
MFE, Mathematics, Webster University
BA, Education, University of Dayton
BA, Mathematics, University of Dayton

Mr. Pat Littleton

1987
HS Math Teacher
MA, Athletic Administration, William Woods University
BS, Math Education, Southeast Missouri State University
BS, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Chad Masters

HS Theology Teacher/Freshmen & Sophomore Service Coordinator
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

MS Social Studies Teacher, History Teacher
MA In Progress, Concordia University Chicago
BS, Education, Missouri Baptist University

Mr. AJ McBride

Graphic Designer
BFA, Commercial Art/Graphic Design, University of Central Missouri

Mr. John Merritt Jr.

HS Social Studies Teacher/Head Football Coach
BA, History/Education/African and African-American Studies, Washington University

Mrs. Shelly Monschein

Development Services and Stewardship Coordinator
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia

Ms. Kelly Moore

MS English Language Arts Teacher
Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program, Language & Literacy Studies, University of Texas-Austin
BS, Education & Psychology, Truman State University

Mr. Nicholas Moramarco

HS & MS Theater Teacher/Department Chair/Theatre Director
MFA, Theatre, Lindenwood University
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College

Mrs. Lisa Mosquera

Assistant Director of Admissions
BS, Paralegal, Minnesota State University

Dr. Pete Musso Ed.D.

1989
Dean of Faculty
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Maryville University
MA, English, University of Dayton
BA, English, University of Dayton

Mr. Mike O'Brien

HS Theology Teacher/Senior Service Coordinator/Head Tennis Coach, 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

Mr. Nick Orf

MS PE Teacher/MS Athletic Director
MA, Education Administration, Southwest Baptist University
BA, Education, Lindenwood University

Mrs. Melissa Palmer

Director of the Spartan Fund
BA, English, University of Maryland

Mrs. Lori Pattison

Special Assistant to President & Principal
BS, Business Administration, University of Illinois-Springfield

Mrs. Sarah Patton

Director of Inclusive Education
MA, Education, Fontbonne University
BS, Communication Science & Disorders, St. Louis University
Minor, Elementary Education, St. Louis University

Mr. Howie Place Jr.

HS Theology Teacher/Retreat Coordinator/Head Ultimate Coach
MA, Theology/Religious Education, St. Louis University
BA, Theology & Economics, Loyola University-Chicago

Mr. Terrance Poe

HS Learning Consultant
BA, Communications, Greenville University

Mr. Kevin Poelker

1998
Principal
MA, Educational Leadership, Maryville University
MS, Sports & Recreation, Ohio University
BA, Philosophy & Religion, Truman State University

Mr. Steve Price

Head Chef, Food Service Consultants
Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University

Mr. Eric Ptolemy

MS Counselor
MA, Counseling, Webster University
BA, Religious Studies and Psychology, Gonzaga University

Mrs. Angie Ridder

MS Math Teacher
BS Education, Saint Louis University
BA, Education, St. Louis University

Mr. Mike Russo

HS English Teacher/Department Chair/Head Track Coach
MEd, Education, University of Notre Dame
BA, English, University of Notre Dame
BA, History, University of Notre Dame

Mr. Jim Saali

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

Mr. Henry Samson

MS Theology Teacher/Department Chair Liason/MS Activities & Campus Ministry
MEd, Learning and Technology, Western Governors University
BA, Education, St. Louis University
BA, English, St. Louis University

Ms. Sarah Schmidt

HS Latin Teacher/Department Chair, International Tour Coordinator
MA, Latin, University of Georgia
MEd, Latin Education, Creighton University
BA, Latin Classics, Creighton University

Mr. Alphonso Scott

MS Student Support Specialist
BA-15, Mass Communications & Political Science, St. Cloud State University

Dr. Andrew Scott

MS Science Teacher, PE Teacher
DC, Doctor Of Chiropractic, Logan University
BS, Biology, Missouri Baptist University

Mr. Riley Scott

MS Social Studies Teacher
MAE, Classics, Truman State University

Mr. Ryan Sextro

2004
HS & MS Computer Teacher/Director of Educational Technology
MS, Learning Technology, Fontbonne University
BS, Computer Science, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Ray Sherrock

HS & MS Music Teacher/Choir Director
BA, Music Education, New Mexico State University
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