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

Chris Welling
Social Studies Teacher

Kelsey Grimm
Spanish & Campus Ministry

Staff
Rob Hutchison
Dean of Academics

Fr. Ronny O'Dwyer
President

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Ms. Nicole Talley
Financial Services Coordinator
MBA, Business, Missouri Baptist University
BA, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
BA, Biology, Missouri Baptist University

Ms. Karen Timmons
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
MBA, University of Chicago
BA, Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia
BA, Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Bryan Traughber
Class of 1997
Teacher/Head Cross Country Coach/Head Track Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
MA - History, History, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, History, Truman State University
BA, History, Truman State University

Mrs. Christine Tseng
Teacher, International Tour Coordinator
MBA, Business Administration, St. Louis University
BS, Finance, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
BS, Finance, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Mr. Doug Waters
Math Teacher
MA, Education, Webster University
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Chris Welling
Teacher
LLM, De Paul University College of Law
JD, St. Louis University
BA, History, St. Louis University School of Law
JD, St. Louis University
BA, History, St. Louis University School of Law

Mr. Joe Wier
Science Teacher
MEd, Educational Technology, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Mr. Chris Williams
Senior Director of Operations
MEd, Educational Leadership, Park University
MEd, Athletics and Activities Administration, William Woods University
BA, Psychology, William Jewell College
MEd, Athletics and Activities Administration, William Woods University
BA, Psychology, William Jewell College

Mr. Kent Williams
Teacher/Head Basketball Coach, Department Chair, Assistant Athletic Director
Masters, Marketing, Missouri Baptist University

Mrs. Susie Zahn
Teacher, Department Chair
MS, Spanish Language Education, NOVA Southwestern University
BS, Biology, St. Mary's University-San Antonio
BS, Biology, St. Mary's University-San Antonio



