Our Faculty & Staff

- Sandra Ford, Principal
  
  Bachelors in Education, Eastern MI University
  
  I have been in Catholic Education for 20+ years. The favorite part of my ministry is helping kids see their way over the bumps in their lives through the lens of the Gospel. I am honored to be a part of the St. Joseph Community! God is doing great things here.
- Fr. Gary Koenigsknecht, Pastor
  
  BA in Philosophy and Catholic Studies - University of St. Thomas & St. John Vianney College Seminary
  
  Masters of Divinity - Sacred Heart Major Seminary
  
  Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology - Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome through the faculty of SHMS
  
  Jesus calls us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, and soul, and our neighbor as ourselves. St. Joseph helps our students and families do just that! Watching our students grow in knowledge and love is such a privilege for me as a priest.
- Sherry Mick, Preschool Lead Teacher
  
  Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Learning Disabilities - University of Detroit Mercy
  Minor in Science
  
  I feel that the smiles on the children’s faces and the laughing voices are a visible sign of community faith and love here at Saint Joe’s.
- Kath Champion, Preschool Lead Teacher
  
  Where else would you find an eighth grader taking the time to walk to class with a kindergartener? St. Joseph Catholic School has an unique environment where everybody matters to someone. No one is ever alone.
- Anne Fox, Kindergarten
  
  Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH)
  Focus on Montessori Education (ages 6-9)
  
  Masters of Education - Miami University (Oxford, OH)
  Focus on Math and Science.
  
  When we begin each day with the St. Joseph School Pledge we all say "I am a child of God." This phrase is woven into every action we take and every choice we make throughout the day. God is our center and the reason we are here together at school.
- Pam Austin, Kindergarten
  
  Early childhood education is a passion and I am so blessed that I have been able to teach children for the last 20 years! I have a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University with an Early Childhood Endorsement. I earned my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis University.
  There are many things to love about St. Joe's. The small class sizes allow me to build very special relationships with each student. I also love that Fr. Gary is so involved in the school, seeing his dedication and interaction with the students is wonderful.
- Lora Mullally, First Grade
- Christine Bourbonais, Second Grade
  
  Bachelors of Science in Education, with an Early Childhood endorsement and a Masters Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Educational Leadership.
  I am happy to serve in the community of St. Joseph Catholic School and church.
- Angelique Chopp, Third & Fourth
- Bernadette Menard, Fifth & Sixth Grade
- Suzanne Penn, Seventh & Eighth Grade
  
  BA English - Marygrove CollegeMinor in Social Science
  
  MS - Dual Concentration- Concordia University - Ann Arbor
  Educational Leadership and Administration
  Curriculum and Instruction
  
  Here at St. Joseph Catholic School, I have the privilege to work with a warm, loving, faith filled group of students, parents, and staff who care about each other like family. In my opinion, there isn't a better place to work or worship.
- Peggy Gerrits, Middle School Math
- Colleen Drouillard, Secretary
  
  St Joseph School and Church has been a part of me for most of my adult life. The words that come to my mind when I think of St. Joe’s is family, faith, and love. A wonderful place to learn, develop, and grow. A place I will always call home!
- Renee Mavron, Secretary
  
  The joy of going to work and being part of a faith filled and loving community of staff, students and their families is heartwarming and a wonderful blessing to be part of. St. Joe’s is definitely a place where the seed of faith is nurtured and encouraged to grow.
- Sarah Helmkamp, Foodservice