Three new principals have joined Arkansas’ Catholic schools this fall.
Christ the King, Fort Smith
• Hometown: Fort Smith
• Education: bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Arkansas Tech
• Educational experience: elementary teacher, Christ the King School, Fort Smith, 19 years
• Educational philosophy: I believe a school should be a safe, nurturing community where high expectations are set for students and staff
• What are the benefits of Catholic education? A faith-filled foundation gives students a strong start toward success.
• Favorite saint: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
• Hobbies: reading, traveling going to the lake with my husband and four sons
St. John, Russellville
• Hometown: Russellville
• Education: bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in educational leadership, Arkansas Tech
• Educational experience: teacher and principal, St. Joseph School, Paris, 10 years; elementary teacher, Scranton, 10 years
• Educational philosophy: I believe it is important to teach the whole child: intellectually, physically and spiritually. All children have the right to learn in a safe, loving, caring environment that is Christ-centered.
• What are the benefits of Catholic education? High academic standards, family involvement and spiritual development of children
• Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.”
• Hobbies: sewing, quilting, cross stitch, woodcrafts, riding four-wheelers
St. Michael, West Memphis
• Hometown: Marion
• Education: bachelor’s degree in social science education, Arkansas State; master’s degree in school counseling, University of West Alabama
• Educational experience: teacher, West Junior High and West Memphis High School, West Memphis, 16 years; teacher and counselor, Avondale Elementary School, Marion, one year
• Educational philosophy: All children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. I will create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential and provide an environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks.
• What are the benefits of Catholic education? One key benefit of Catholic education is that God is always part of the school. Catholic education gives students the opportunity to grow spiritually and academically.
• Favorite saint: St. Lucy
• Hobbies: reading
Please read our Comments Policy before posting.
Article comments powered by DisqusSeniors, whatever storms may come, Jesus will be there
Catholic communities preparing for total solar eclipse
St. Nicholas campaign art winners selected
Catholic school careers lead teachers, staff into faith
Off-duty officers patrol Christ the King in Fort Smith
What the Catholic Church teaches about purpose for work
Three Catholic High seniors sign to discern priesthood
More pastoral appointments announced
I knew in fifth grade Jesus was my best friend
St. Joseph a model of solidarity with immigrants
Two gifts after Jesus’ death: Virgin Mary and Eucharist
Why we have an altar, and not just a communion table
Pope: Wars should be resolved through nonviolence