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.
- 16 of our 24 teachers have earned their Master’s Degree in Education
- 5 additional teachers have over 18 hours of post-graduate work in education classes
- All teachers are required to complete their Catechetical Certification
- All teachers at Holy Spirit School hold current certification as required by the State of Michigan
2026-27 Instructional Staff
- Melanie Francis — Child Development Center Director
- Andrea Berndt — Preschool
- Anna Scalici – Preschool Instructional Aide
- Andrea Bastic – Preschool Instructional Aide
- Stephanie Dolci — Young Fives
- Lisa Kalahar — Kindergarten
- Chelsey Miller — Kindergarten
- Kathleen Houdek — 1st Grade
- Katie Martinez — 1st Grade
- Peyton Tuttle — 2nd Grade
- Kristen Mersino— 2nd Grade
- Paul Debri — 3rd Grade
- — 3rd Grade
- Lizzie Duffy — 4th Grade
- Sarah Butch — 4th Grade
- Claire Phillips — 5th Grade
- Ella Wiersema — 5th Grade
- Elizabeth Liebler — 6th Grade
- Michelle Null — 6th Grade
- Lisa DiGiovanna — 7th Grade
- Meg Hoeft — 7th Grade
- Tom Wisniewski — 8th Grade
- Kelly Clancy — Classroom Teacher/Math Support Teacher
- Melissa Swider — Classroom Teacher/Reading Specialist
- Tanya Kooistra – Reading Specialist
- – School Social Worker
- Rosemary Sweedyk– Academic Support Services
- Erin Gottleber – Academic Support Services
Shared Time Staff
- Samantha Garvey – Art
- Loreal Long – Spanish
- Hannah Perez – Music
- Ron Warner – Computers
- Lauren Wright – Physical Education
2026-27 Administration
- Rev. Mark Peacock – Pastor
- Pat Kalahar – Principal
- Paula Ryan – Assistant Principal
- Terri Kelly – Administrative Assistant
- Laura Russo – School Secretary
- Jessica Newhof – Parish Business Manager
- Rosemary Sweedyk – Athletic Director