GUIDING THE JOURNEY
Our Middle School team blends the experience of seasoned Jesuit educators with the expertise of proven middle school teachers who are deeply committed to our mission. Together with staff who serve both middle and high school, they ensure students benefit from the full strength, tradition, and community of De Smet Jesuit.
Middle School Faculty & Staff
Lucy Bauer
Titles:
English Language Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
MA, Teaching Program, Webster University
BJ, Journalism, University of Missouri- Columbia
BJ, Journalism, University of Missouri- Columbia
Departments:
English, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Lauren Book
Titles:
Middle School Administrative Assistant
Degree(s):
BS, Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
Departments:
Principal's Office, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Jim Burshek
Titles:
Middle School Chaplin
Degree(s):
MA, Divinity, Regis College, Toronto School of Theology 1975
BA, Classics, St. Louis University 1969
BA, Classics, St. Louis University 1969
Departments:
Campus Ministry, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Jennifer Erker
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degree(s):
MA, Educational Technology, Lindenwood University
BA, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Secondary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Departments:
Science, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Meghan Ferrara
Titles:
English Language Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
MAT, French Language and Literature, Foreign Language Education, Webster University
MA, Reading and Literacy, Webster University
MA, Reading and Literacy, Webster University
Departments:
English, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Andrew Ficken
Class of 2018
Titles:
Theology Teacher
Degree(s):
MA, Teaching Program, St. Louis University
BA, Theological Studies, St. Louis University
BA, Theological Studies, St. Louis University
Departments:
Campus Ministry, Theology, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Sarah Giannotti
Titles:
Math Teacher
Degree(s):
MA, Education, Lindenwood University
BA, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
BA, Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Departments:
Mathematics, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Frank Ginder
Titles:
Athletic Trainer
Departments:
Nurse, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Julie Golomski
Titles:
Spartan Shop Coordinator
Degree(s):
BA, Communications, St. Louis University
Departments:
Bookstore, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
William Griesemer
Class of 2021
Degree(s):
Xavier University
Departments:
Admissions, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Ryan Hodge
Class of 2002
Titles:
Director of Admissions and Strategic Marketing
Degree(s):
BS, Biological Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Departments:
Admissions, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Joey Hormberg
Class of 2018
Titles:
Admissions Counselor
Degree(s):
BSBA, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia
Departments:
Admissions, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Joe Kilmade
Titles:
Dean of the Middle School
Degree(s):
Master of Education, University of Notre Dame
MA, University of Notre Dame 2010
BA, Villanova University 2006
MA, University of Notre Dame 2010
BA, Villanova University 2006
Departments:
Administration, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Clinton King
Titles:
Technology Teacher and Robotics Coach
Degree(s):
BS, Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Departments:
Science, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Blake Korte
Titles:
Instrumental Music Teacher
Degree(s):
BA, Music Education, Eastern Illinois University
Departments:
Fine Arts, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Jen Laspe
Titles:
Learning Consultant
Degree(s):
MA, Teaching Program, Fontbonne University
BA, Communication, Fontbonne University
BA, Communication, Fontbonne University
Departments:
Learning Center, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Emily Ledbetter
Titles:
Teacher
Degree(s):
BA, Art Education, Fontbonne University 2011
Departments:
Fine Arts, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
D'Antay Mayes
Titles:
History Teacher
Degree(s):
MA In Progress, Concordia University Chicago
BS, Education, Missouri Baptist University
BS, Education, Missouri Baptist University
Departments:
Social Studies, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Nicholas Moramarco
Titles:
Teacher, Theatre Director
Degree(s):
MFA, Theatre, Lindenwood University
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College
BA, Theatre and Russian, Beloit College
Departments:
Fine Arts, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Lisa Mosquera
Titles:
Assistant Director of Admissions
Degree(s):
BS, Paralegal, Minnesota State University
Departments:
Admissions, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Ronny O'Dwyer
Titles:
President
Degree(s):
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
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
Departments:
President's Office, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Nick Orf
Titles:
Physical Education Teacher and Middle School Activities Director
Degree(s):
MA, Education Administration, Southwest Baptist University
BA, Education, Lindenwood University
BA, Education, Lindenwood University
Departments:
Athletics, Physical Education, Student Activities, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Sarah Patton
Titles:
Director of Inclusive Education
Degree(s):
MA, Education, Fontbonne University 2005
BS, Communication Science & Disorders, St. Louis University 2000
Minor, Elementary Education, St. Louis University 2000
BS, Communication Science & Disorders, St. Louis University 2000
Minor, Elementary Education, St. Louis University 2000
Departments:
Inclusive Education, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Eric Ptolemy
Titles:
Counselor
Degree(s):
MA, Counseling, Webster University
BA, Religious Studies and Psychology, Gonzaga University
BA, Religious Studies and Psychology, Gonzaga University
Departments:
Counseling, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Vicki Rhomberg
Titles:
School Nurse
Degree(s):
MS, BSN, Nursing, Webster University
Departments:
Nurse, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Angie Ridder
Titles:
Teacher
Degree(s):
BS Education, Saint Louis University
BA, Education, St. Louis University
BA, Education, St. Louis University
Departments:
Mathematics, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Henry Samson
Titles:
English Teacher, Department Chair, Liturgy Coordinator
Degree(s):
MEd, Learning and Technology, Western Governors University 2017
BA, Education, St. Louis University 2010
BA, English, St. Louis University 2010
BA, Education, St. Louis University 2010
BA, English, St. Louis University 2010
Departments:
Campus Ministry, Theology, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Andrew Scott
Titles:
Science Teacher, PE Teacher
Degree(s):
DC, Doctor Of Chiropractic, Logan University
BS, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
BS, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
Departments:
Science, Physical Education, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Riley Scott
Titles:
History Teacher
Degree(s):
MAE, Classics, Truman State University
Departments:
Social Studies, Physical Education, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Ray Sherrock
Titles:
Teacher/Choir Director/Library Resources, Department Chair
Degree(s):
BA, Music Education, New Mexico State University 1988
Departments:
Fine Arts, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Email:
Nicole Talley
Titles:
Financial Services Coordinator
Degree(s):
MBA, Business, Missouri Baptist University
BA, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
BA, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
Departments:
Finance, Admissions, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
Spiro Trifonas
Titles:
Director of Facilities Services
Degree(s):
AA, Applied Electrical, South Tech
Departments:
Maintenance, High School Faculty-Staff, Middle School Faculty-Staff
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