The dedicated, highly qualified staff of Holy Spirit School prides itself in providing an academically challenging curriculum and assisting each student’s learning endeavor with Differentiated Instruction and a high level of individualized support during, before, and after school.
- 13 of our 20 teachers have earned their Master’s Degree in Education
- 4 additional teachers have over 18 hours of post-graduate work in education classes
- All of teachers are required to complete their Catechetical Certification
- All teachers at Holy Spirit School hold current certification as required by the State of Michigan
2017-18 Instructional Staff
- Melanie Francis – Child Development Center Director
- Andrea Berndt – Preschool
- Kristen Mersino – Young Fives
- Lisa Kalahar– Kindergarten
- Kathleen Houdek – 1st Grade
- Laura Stroh – 1st Grade
- Kelly France – 2nd Grade
- Nikki Kastner – 3rd Grade
- Lizzie Duffy – 4th Grade Homeroom; Social Studies
- Tanya Kooistra – 5th Grade Homeroom; English and Reading
- Maricolleen Covington – 5th Grade Homeroom; English and Reading
- Elizabeth West – 6th Grade Homeroom; Math and English
- Lisa Carlstrom – 6th Grade Homeroom; Math, Science, and Reading
- Michelle Null – 7th Grade Homeroom; Science
- Lisa DiGiovanna – 7th Grade Homeroom; Math and Reading
- Tom Wisniewski – 8th Grade Homeroom; Social Studies and Religion
- Kelly Clancy – Classroom Religion Teacher/Math Support Teacher
- Melissa Swider – Classroom Teacher/Reading Support Teacher
- Sue Gignac – PS & Y5s Library and Spanish – Y5s, Kdg Computers
- Emily Andersen – School Social Worker
2017-18 Administration
- Rev. John Vallier – Pastor
- Pat Kalahar – Principal
- Paula Ryan – Assistant Principal
- Terri Kelly – Administrative Assistant
- Laura Russo – School Secretary
- Daryl Nowicki – Parish Business Manager
- Mark Nawrocki – Athletic Director