Meet Our Faculty
Mr. Gabriel A. Jakubisin, Interim Principal
Masters in Educational Leadership, University of Notre Dame (in progress)
Masters in Theology and Christian Ministry, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Bachelors in Theology and Philosophy, St. Vincent College
Hobbies: time with my wife, three children, and exchange student from China, especially playing board games; reading; learning Italian and Chinese on Duolingo
Mrs. Monica DeDad
Preschool teacher, Room PSA, and Librarian
Bachelor of Health Science- Health Care Administration, Gwynedd Mercy College
Bachelor of Health Science- Clinical Chemistry, Gwynedd Mercy College
Certified Preschool Instructor
Hobbies: reading, pickleball, & spending time
with family
mdedad@school.joanofarc.org
Ms. Karen Eccleston
Preschool teacher, Room PSB
Early Childhood Education,
Owens Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preschool teacher, Sylvania Franciscan Academy
Hobbies: gardening, refinishing old furniture into beautiful treasures
keccleston@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Kimberly Lach
Preschool teacher, Room PSC
Associate of Science, School of Medicine,
Indiana University
Certified Preschool Instructor
Certification in Informational Management
Hobbies: scrapbooking, gardening, & reading
klach@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Jenna Shinaberry
Kindergarten Teacher, Room KA
Bachelor of Science in Education (PreK-3rd), Bowling Green State University
Hobbies: spending time with family, crafting, cooking & gardening
jshinaberry@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Beth Savage
2nd Grade Teacher, Room 2A
Masters of Education, Lourdes University
Bachelor of Agriculture, Ohio State University
Adjunct professor in reading diagnosis for
Lourdes University
Reading Endorsement (K-12), Lourdes University
PreK-3rd Grade Early Childhood Education Licensure & Reading Program, Lourdes University
Hobbies: sewing, painting, & reading
bsavage@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Lori Koepfer
1st Grade Teacher, Room 1A
Masters in Curriculum & Teaching,
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education,
Ohio State University
Hobbies: reading & scrapbooking
lkoepfer@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Brittany Donnelly
4th-5th Grade Teacher, Room 5A
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication,
Saint Mary’s College
Grades 4-9 Middle Childhood License with post graduate degree, The University of Toledo
Hobbies: sports, Notre Dame football, reading & spending time with family & dog
bdonnelly@school.joanofarc.org
Mr. Justin Hummer
6th-8th Grade Teacher, Room 7A
Bachelor in Middle Childhood Education
(Grades 4-9) for Math, Science & Reading,
The University of Akron
Hobbies: youth ministries, sports & outdoor activities
jhummer@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Brittany Cain
6th-8th Grade Teacher, Room 8A
Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Mathematics & Science,
Ohio Northern University
Hobbies: sports & reading
bcain@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Jessie Blazsik
Art Teacher
Bachelor of Fine Arts,
Bowling Green State University
Certified Preschool Instructor
Hobbies: spending time with family, creating jewelry, & enjoying time outside
jblazsik@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Kim Fletcher
Music Teacher
Bachelor of Music Education (Preschool-12th), Bowling Green State University
Hobbies: scrapbooking, kayaking & camping
kfletcher@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Pam Kazmierczak
Band Director
Masters of Music Education,
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Music Education, Miami University
Adjudicator, Ohio Music Education Association
Hobbies: gardening & volunteering at the Toledo Area Humane Society
pkazmierczak@school.joanofarc.org
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Mrs. Stacey Keller
Enrichment Teacher
Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood Education, Lourdes University
Reading Endorsement (K-12), Lourdes University
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband & 3 children, boating, crafting, being outdoors
skeller@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Gina Brundage
School Counselor
Masters of Education in School Counseling Grades K-12,
Bowling Green State University
Pupil Services State Licensure in School Counseling Grades K-12.
Hobbies: spending time with family
counselor@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Susan Padley
Speech & Language Pathologist, ASP
Masters in Speech-Language Pathology,
Bowling Green State University
CCC-SP Certificate from the
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Hobbies: grandparenting, camping, & reading
spadley@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Jackie Terrill
Preschool teacher, Room PSA,
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Instructor, & School Marketing Director
Bachelor of Science, Kent State University
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Certification, Level 1
Certified Preschool Instructor
Hobbies: gardening, scouting, & spending time with family
jterrill@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Bri Staffan
Preschool teacher, Room PSB
Bachelor of Education, The University of Toledo
Hobbies: spending time outdoors with my family, bike rides, & bird watching
bstaffan@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Sara Kendziora
Preschool teacher, Room PSC
Bachelor of Arts in English, Ohio University
Mild to Moderate Intervention Specialist License
Hobbies: reading, cooking, spending time
with family
skendziora@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Amy Switlick
1st Grade Teacher, Room 1B
Bachelor of Education- Early & Elementary Education, The University of Toledo
Hobbies: spending time with family & watching OSU football
aswitlick@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Rebecca Gilsdorf
Reading Intervention Specialist, ASP
Masters of Education, Lourdes University
Bachelor of Science in Education,
Bowling Green State University
Adjunct professor in reading diagnosis for Lourdes University
Reading Endorsement for K-12 and PreK
Lead Teacher
Hobbies: reading, crafting, & spending time with family
rgilsdorf@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Mindy Boellner
2nd Grade Teacher, Room 2B
Bachelor of Science,
Bowling Green State University
Graduate work at Indiana Wesleyan University
Hobbies: watching sporting events, watching ballet, reading, & crocheting
mboellner@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Sandy McKinnon
4th-5th Grade Teacher, Room 4B
Bachelor of Science in Education,
Bowling Green State University
K-8 and Early Childhood Education Certified
Hobbies: camping, boating, reading, & spending time with family
smckinnon@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Stacey Tolbert
4th-5th Grade Teacher, Room 5B
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-8, Miami University
Masters of Education in Reading and Literacy, Walden University
Gifted Training Certification- 60 hours
Hobbies: family time with my husband and four children,
attending my children's soccer games, reading & blogging
stolbert@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Marianne Baker
6th-8th Grade Teacher, Room 7B
Masters of Art in Education,
The University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts in Education,
Bowling Green State University
Lead Teacher
Hobbies: spending time with family
mbaker@school.joanofarc.org
Miss Shoupra Shikwana
6th-8th Grade Teacher, Room 6
Bachelor of Arts in Adolescent Young Adult Education
with a concentration in Integrated Language Arts, Bowling Green State University
Associate Degree in Education,
Owens Community College
Hobbies: Reading, writing, traveling, going to the movie theater
sshikwana@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Jennie Kraus
Spanish Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders,
The University of Toledo
Minor in Special Education,
The University of Toledo
Hobbies: cheering her children on in their sports, & spending time with family
jkraus@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Jen Russell
Physical Education Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education, Heidelberg College
Hobbies: spending time with family
jrussell@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Kelly Kinnee
Math Intervention, ASP
Bachelor of Science in Education,
The University of Toledo
Hobbies: reading and gardening
kkinnee@school.joanofarc.org
Mrs. Terri Stevens
Auxiliary Services Clerk
Bachelor of Education in Physical Education & School Health, The University of Toledo
Hobbies: photography, travel, gardening, & golden retrievers
tstevens@school.joanofarc.org