Villa Staff
Staff Directory
Faculty and staff can be reached by phone at 513-871-7218, voice mail or e-mail. The phone/voice mail extension is in parentheses, E-mail addresses appear below the name.
Administration
- Ms. Sally Hicks, Principal (1205)
- s.hicks@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., College of Mount. St. Joseph
- M.Ed., College of Mount. St. Joseph
- Administrative Certificate, Xavier University
- Advanced Catechist Certificate
- Principal Level II Catechist Cerficate
- 4th year at the Villa
- Mr. Corey Stoops , Assistant Principal (127)
- c.stoops@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Indiana University
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- Administrative Certificate, Xavier University
- 2nd year at the Villa
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Business Office
- Mr. Bob Koch, Finance and Facilities Director(125)
- 513-871-7218, ext. 125
- r.koch@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Xavier University
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- 4th year at the Villa
- Ms. Brenda McCann, Accounting Assistant (2201)
- b.mccann@stursulavilla.org
Admissions
- Ms. Marta Runnels, Admissions Director (2101)
- m.runnels@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
- 7th year at the Villa
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Development
- Ms. Diane Hopper, Development Director (118)
- d.hopper@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Mount Holyoke College
- J.D., The Ohio State University
- 4th year at the Villa
Ms. Marianne Nishimori, Development Assistant (2203)
- m.nishimori@stursulavilla.org
- 1st year at the Villa
Early Childhood Education
Ms. Rebecca Morena, Montessori Teacher (2012)
- r.morena@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Xavier University
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- 8th year at the Villa
- Ms. Gayle Schwartz, Instructional Assistant (2016)
- g.schwartz@stursulavilla.org
- Early childhood work at Xavier University
- 10th year at the Villa
- Ms. Kathy Handorf, Montessori Program (2102)
- k.handorf@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Xavier University
- M.A. in Montessori Education 6-9, Xavier University
- American Montessory Society Certification
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Jennifer Howland, Instructional Assistant (1169)
- j.howland@stursulavilla.org
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Nancy Combs, Instructional Assistant (1167)
- n.combs@stursulavilla.org
- B.FA, Northern Kentucky University
- M.Ed, Xavier University
- American Montessori Society Early Childhood Credential
- 1st year at the Villa
- Ms. Christine Orr, Instructional Assistant(282)
- c.orr@stursulavilla.org
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Dana Griffin, Montessori Progam (2010)
- d.griffin@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., University of Denver
- M.Ed, Xavier University
- American Montessori Society Certification
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Caitlin Sanders, Preschool Teacher (2229)
- c.sanders@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., University of Cincinnati
- 1st year at the Villa
- Ms. Tricia Scherer, Preschool Teacher (2105)
- t.scherer@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., College of Mt. St. Joseph
- 4th year at the Villa
- Ms. Michelle Stamper, Instructional Assistant (2024)
- m.stamper@stursulavilla.org
- A.S, Shawnee State University
- 7th year at the Villa
- Mr. Mike Magoto, Preschool Teacher and Early Childhood Art Teacher (1170)
- m.magoto@stursulavilla.org
- B.F.A., Texas Christian University
- M.F.A., Texas Tech University
- 5th year at the Villa
Ms. Layne Richardson, Instructional Assistant (1171)
- m.richardson@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., University of Cincinnati
- 2nd year at the Villa
Ms. Abby Johnson, Preschool Teacher(2103)
- a.johnson@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Thomas More College
- 3rd year at the Villa
Ms. Catherine Picton, Kindergarten Teacher (1306)
- c.picton@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Rollins College
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- Basic Catechetical Certificate
- 4th year at the Villa
Ms. Lisa Wolfer, Kindergarten Teacher (1305)
- l.wolfer@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Indiana University
- 5th year at the Villa
Ms. Meg Coogan, Kindergarten Instructional Assistant (264)
- m.coogan@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Russell Sage College
- 28th year at the Villa
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Elementary
- Ms. Holly Heekin, First Grade Teacher (1301)
- h.heekin@sturusulavilla.org
- B.S., Miami University
- Graduate work at Xavier University
- Basic Catechetical Certification
- 3 years as Instructional Assistant
- 12th year at the Villa as a teacher
- Ms. Sara Jeck, First Grade Teacher (1302)
- s.jeck@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Mount St. Joseph
- Graduate work at Xavier University
- Basic Catechetical Certification
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Kate O'Grady, Instructional Assistant (2022)
- k.ogrady@stursulavilla.org
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Diana Horst, Second Grade Teacher (1303)
- d.horst@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., University of Cincinnati
- B.S., University of Cincinnati
- 4th year at the Villa
- Ms. Nicole Cutter, Second Grade Teacher (1304)
- n.cutter@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Elon College
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- Reading Endorsement
- General Catechetical Certification
- 2 years as an Instructional Assistant
- 7th year at the Villa as a teacher
- Ms. Julie Spohr: Instructional Assistant (266)
- j.spohr@stursulavilla.org
- 10th year at the Villa
- Ms. Emily Feldman , Instructional Assistant (1167)
- B.S., Wright State University
- Graduate work at Xavier University
- e.feldman@stursulavilla.org
- 1st year at the Villa
Ms. Lauren Yarnell, Instructional Assistant (1172)
- l.yarnell@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., College of Mount St. Joseph
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Lisa Jones, Third Grade Teacher (1109)
- l.jones@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., College of Mt. St. Joseph
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- Basic Catechetical Certification
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Kathy Finkbeiner, Third Grade Teacher (1110)
- k.finkbeiner@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Ohio State University
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- Advanced Catechetical Certification
- 33rd year at the Villa
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Intermediate
- Ms. Jane McCarthy, Fourth Grade Language Arts and Religion Teacher (1122)
- j.mccarthy@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Xavier University
- Substituted 11 years at the Villa
- 7th year at the Villa
- Ms. Beth McPeek, Fourth Grade Math, Science and Social Studies Teacher (1121)
- b.mcpeek@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Miami University
- M.Ed., DePaul Unversity
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Maureen Phillips, Fifth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher (1123)
- m.phillips@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., College of Mount St. Joseph
- Graduate work at Xavier
- 10th year at the Villa
- Ms. Holly Jackson, Fifth Grade Math, Science, and Religion Teacher (1124)
- h.jackson@stursulavilla.org
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Jacquelyn Berting, Sixth Grade Math, Science, and Religion Teacher (1126)
- j.berting@stursulavilla.org
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Tricia McManiman, Sixth Grade Teacher - Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher (1125)
- t.mcmaniman@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., University of Dayton
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- 7th year at the Villa
- Mr. Martin Beaver, Intermediate Math Teacher - (1108)
- m.beaver@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Ohio University
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Mary Hagedorn, Instructional Assistant (2015)
- m.hagedorn@stursulavilla.org
- University of Cincinnati
- 19th year at the Villa
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Jr. High
- Ms. Andrea Panzeca, Junior High Religion Teacher (1208)
- a.panzeca@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., University of Dayton
- Graduate work at Northern Kentucky University
- 3rd year at the Villa
- Ms. Mary Lyn Blase, Jr. High Language Arts teacher (1222)
- ml.blase@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., College of Mount St. Joseph
- Graduate work at Xavier University
- Ohio Writing Project - Miami University
- 8th year at the Villa
- Mr. Sean Cahill, Jr. High Language Arts Teacher (1221)
- s.cahill@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Ohio University
- M.A., Xavier University
- 12th year at the Villa
- Ms. Jill Moormann, Jr. High Math and Latin Teacher (1207)
- j.moormann@stursulavilla.org
- H.A.B., Xavier University
- M.A., Xavier University
- 25th year at the Villa
- Ms. Marty Rethlake, Jr. High Science Teacher (1209)
- m.rethlake@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Ball State University
- Graduate work at University of Dayton and Indiana-Purdue University
- 11th year at the Villa
- Mr. Tim Rogers, Jr. High Language Arts Teacher (1223)
- t.rogers@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., University of Cincinnati
- Comprehensive Communications, University of Cincinnati
- 13th year at the Villa
- Ms. Maggie Rosch, Math Teacher (284)
- m.rosch@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Lehigh University
- M.B.A., University of North Carolina
- Graduate work at Xavier University
- 1st year at the Villa
- Ms. MaryBeth Schmitz, French - Kindergarten - 8th grade (1210)
- mb.schmitz@stursulavilla.org
- Universite Catholique de l'Ouest, Angers, France
- Universite de Caen, Normandie, France
- B.A., College of Mount St. Joseph
- Graduate work, College of Mount St. Joseph, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Wright State University
- 20th year at the Villa
- Ms. Kayra Fuster, Jr. High Spanish Teacher (1109)
- k.fuster@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico
- M.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico
- Graduate work at Xavier University
- 1st year at the Villa
- Ms. Ellie Wilke, Jr. High Social Studies (1224)
- e.wilke@stursulavilla.org
- A.A., Virginia Intermont College
- B.S., Miami University
- Graduate work at University of Dayton and Xavier University
- 19th year at the Villa
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Specialties
- Ms. Carol Dubois- LEAP (1305)(Learning Enrichment Activities Program)
- c.dubois@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., University of Cincinnati
- M.A., Xavier University
- 27th year at the Villa
- Ms. Carrie Giordano, Music Teacher- K-8th, Guitar, Strings, Band (1246)
- c.giordano@stursulavilla.org
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Debra Barton, PK Music Teacher, Liturgical Music Director, (1166) Choral Director, Hand Chimes Director
- d.barton@stursulavilla.org
- B.ME., Northern Kentucky University
- M.M., University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music
- 2nd year at the Villa
- Ms. Connie Grant, Art Teacher (1260)
- c.grant@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., College of Mount St. Joseph
- 9th year at the Villa
- Ms. Angie Mesiman, Instructional Assistant (2525)
- a.mesiman@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Edgecliff College
- 7th year at the Villa
- Ms. Beth Hake, Physical Education Teacher (1321)
- b.hake@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Xavier University
- M.A., Xavier University
- Red Cross Instructor
- 25th year at the Villa
- Ms. Susan Hall, Librarian (255)
- s.hall@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., University of Cincinnati
- Graduate work at Xavier University and Miami University
- 19th year at the Villa
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Support Staff
- Ms. Jeannine M. Blatt, Nurse (1204)
- j.blatt@stursulavilla.org
- B.S., Wright State University
- Graduate work at Mt. St. Joseph
- 4th year at the Villa
- Dr. Pam Baker Dillion, Ed.D, Director of Pupil Personnel Services (1203)
- p.dillion@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Muskingum College
- M.A., Xavier University
- Principal Certificate (K-12), Xavier University
- Ed.D., University of Cincinnati
- 5th year at the Villa
- Sr. Margie Efkeman,OSU, Counselor (1202)
- m.efkeman@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Edgecliff College
- M.Ed., Xavier University
- 10th year at the Villa
- Ms. Dodd Harrison, Learning Specialist (1003)
- d.harrison@stursulavilla.org
- B.A. Converse College
- Orton Gillingham Training, Miami University
- Graduate work, Xavier University
- 15 years tutoring at the Villa
- 3rd at the Villa as LS
- Ms. Jane Hebbeler, Campus Ministry (1168)
- j.hebbeler@stursulavilla.org
- B.A., Edgecliff College
- Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Enrollee
- Basic Catechetical Certification
- 19th year at the Villa
- Mr. Kent Halaby, Technology Coordinator (1211)
- k.halaby@stursulavilla.org
- B.M Ed., Northern Kentucky University
- M.Ed., Northern Kentucky University
- 2nd year at the Villa
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Administrative Assistants
- Ms. Maureen Wilson, Assistant to the Principal (1201)
- m.wilson@stursulavilla.org
- Ms. Katherine Krieger, Front Office (1200)
- k.krieger@stursulavilla.org
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Auxillary Services
- Ms. Amy Arnold , Reading Specialist (1214)
- a.arnold@stursulavilla.org
- Ms. Becky Hardy , Speech Tue/Thu (1215)
- b.hardy@stursulavilla.org
- Ms. Donna Messerle, Clerk Tue/Thu (1114)
- d.messerle@stursulavilla.org
- Ms. Andrea Patton, Intervention Specialist (1012)
- a.patton@stursulavilla.org
After Care and Summer Camp
Ms. Kristy Thomas, Manor House Athletic Director (2122)
- k.thomas@stursulavilla.org
- 20th year at the Villa
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Maintenance
Mr. Bob Stoops, Maintenance Supervisor (1115)