ST. MARY'S - Key Persons
Angela Bennett is an auxiliary Secretary through Marietta City Schools and has worked with St. Mary Catholic School since 2005. She is married to Brian and has three children, all of whom graduated from St. Mary Catholic School. Angela is a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Angela has been married to her husband, Rick, for 28 years. The have two children, Nathaniel and Brittany. She lives in Beverly and is a Marietta native. Angela has an Associates degree from Washington State and Bachelors from Ashford University. She received her license in Special Education from Notre Dame College and has a Masters of Education with a reading instruction specialty from Ohio University. Angela has taught for almost ten years and has returned to St. Mary after a brief job in the public school system.
Bri Moore has Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Morehead State. She has a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Nova Southeastern University. Bri was a teacher for nine years and previously worked with us at St. Mary before taking a hiatus to raise her two boys who now attend St. Mary. She is also in her 4th year of teaching future educators through WVUP.
Cathy Rauch is the 2nd grade and Technology teacher. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from The Ohio State University. She has taught grades K, 1, 2, 3 in Columbus, Cleveland, and Marietta. She currently teaches Technology to grades K-8. Cathy is married to David Rauch with four daughters. She is a lifelong member of St. Mary's Church and an alumni /8th grade graduate of St. Mary Catholic School. She is the director of Rcia, helps with Vbs, and fish fries. Cathy enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and playing piano.
Dr. Dean Hirschi joined St. Mary Catholic School as the Middle School Science Teacher for the 2022-2023 Academic year. Dr. Hirschi has a Ph. D in Physics from the University of Kansas. He currently teaches at St. Mary Catholic School in the mornings and teaches at Washington State where he teaches physics and astronomy and has for 25 years plus. Dr. Hirschi is married with two children, a son who is a Social Worker and a daughter who is a Mechanical Engineer. He enjoys reading, listening to music, exercise and watching tv. His goal is to develop a love/appreciation for Science and to enjoy it as much as he does. Welcome Dr. Hirschi!
St. Mary Catholic School welcomes Elizabeth Tokodi as Principal. She is an alumni of St. Mary Catholic School, Parkersburg Catholic High School, and graduated with an Elementary Education degree with a special Ed certificate K-12. She has her MBA from the Kellar Graduate School with a specialization in Healthcare Management. She enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters Mary and Annie, coaching their sports, running, reading and cooking. Ms. Tokodi looks forward to preparing our students to be leaders in their faith, their communities and Church.
Emily McCutcheon begins her 3rd year with St. Mary Catholic School this year. She started out as the Kindergarten teacher last school year (permanent sub when Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Smith was out on medical leave) and finished the year as the PE teacher. Emily graduated from Muskingum University with a degree in Elementary Education and has an Associate degree from Washington State. She is active in her Church and community and is excited to welcome her Kindergarten students this year!
Erin Wojcik has been at St. Mary for many years in many roles. She has found that Pre Kindergarten is her love and she does a fabulous job with the transition year that the Pre-K environment provides. She has a B.S. in Organizational Management and an A.S. in Accounting. Mrs. Wojcik loves to see the creative and developing minds of the Prekindergartners as they go through this important year of transitional Kindergarten.
Jaime Cunningham is transitioning to 5th grade for the 2023-2024 Academic year. She has a Bachelor's of Art in Education with a Reading Endorsement from Marietta College and a Master's in Education with a Gifted Intervention Specialist license from Muskingum College. Jaime worked for the Washington County ESC as a gifted intervention specialist for one year, and then went to work for Warren Local Schools for 14 years. During her years at Warren Local, she was the Gifted Intervention Specialist for grades 3-8, taught 3rd Grade, and served as the Coordinator of Gifted Services. Jaime is a graduate of St. Mary Catholic Elementary and Parkersburg Catholic High School. She is married to Ben Cunningham and has three children, Kenzie, Matthew and Carson who attend St. Mary Catholic School.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- St. Mary School Treasurer
Jenny Altenburger is the St. Mary School Treasurer. She graduated in 1992 from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Upon graduation, she worked for almost 10 years with the State Auditor's Office before being a stay-at-home mom for several years. Jenny's family moved to Marietta in 2009, and she began working at St. Mary Catholic School in 2010. She's married to Andy Altenburger and has three children; Jill, age 22; Matt, age 19; and Morgan, age 15. Jenny enjoys attending athletic events, spending time with family, and just being a busy mom!
John Ontko is the music and band teacher. He received his B.M. degree in Music Education from Capital University in Columbus, OH in 1991. He received a M.M. in Trumpet Performance from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN in 1994. John is a 1981 graduate of St. Mary Catholic School where he began to play trumpet in 5th Grade with the school band. While in 7th grade, he began playing organ for masses at (then) St. Mary Church. While attending Warren Local HS, he participated in Band, Choir, and Handbell Choir, at the same time continuing to play organ at St. Mary's and a local church. John has taught at St. Mary Catholic School since 1994. Teaching General Music for pre-school-4th grade, Instrumental Music for 5th-8th grades, and Handbells for 5th-8th grades. In November of 1994, he also began the job of Music Director/ Organist for St. Mary Church (now the Basilica) where he plays for masses each weekend, plans the liturgies, and directs the Basilica Choir, Handbell Choir, and Cantors.
Mrs. Kim Kytta is St. Mary Catholic School Preschool 3 teacher. Mrs. Kytta has two sons, Hayden and Tyler. She has taught preschool for over 16 years and uses a blended curriculum approach to reach all of her students. She is an active member of the St. Mary Parish community and St. Mary School is lucky to have her. Mrs. Kytta also provides the after school care at St. Mary Catholic School. More information on after school care is available by calling the school office at 740-374-8181.
Melissa Corcoran is the Speech teacher. She graduated from the Ohio State University in 2007 with a Master's degree in speech language pathology. Melissa has served in hospital, clinic, and school settings. Before serving at Saint Mary, she worked in the Belpre City School district. She enjoys singing and spending time with her husband, three boys, and her daughter.
Mrs. Birge is transitioning to 8th grade homeroom and English/Literature teacher for the Junior High at St. Mary Catholic School for the 2023-2024 Academic year. Melissia graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade for nine years before staying at home with her three children, Alex, Zack and Madylin, who will all be attending St. Mary Catholic School. Melissia spent the last two years teaching a preschool and a private church school in the Texas Panhandle. Melissia received the Golden Apple award for her outstanding teaching and dedication to her students.
Mrs. Becker joined St. Mary Catholic School in 2022 as the aide in the PreK classroom. She has a love of working with kids and has volunteered over the years with Marietta City Schools mentoring and helping students learn to read. She has 3 adult children. Two daughters, Bailey and Sydney, a son, Griffin and his girlfriend , Luisa. Meredith loves to listen to music and enjoys live concerts, traveling and going to trivia. She enjoys sewing and has been sewing since she was 9 years old! Her goals as the second PreK teacher is to make her class fun while learning and preparing the students to move on to Kindergarten the following year.
Ally is thrilled to be joining St. Mary Catholic School this year as our "utility player"/teachers aide. Ally is currently taking classes in Early Childhood Education at Washington State. She has previously worked within childcare and has been a volunteer for previous elementary schools and children's ministry programs. She is married to Tyler and they have 2 children, Ethan and Penelope who both attend St. Mary Catholic School. The Barnhart's' stay very active with football, cheerleading and soccer. When they have a slow day, they enjoy spending time together outdoors. Ally hopes to prepare herself for her desired career as an elementary school teacher and looks forward to utilizing her education and skills that she is learning at St. Mary to thrive as an educator. Welcome Ally!
Amy has a Bachelors in Science from Wilmington College. She taught preschool her senior year of college and followed as a manager/owner of a family business for multiple years. Amy took a hiatus to stay home with her daughter and returned to work at St. Mary in food service and she has since wore numerous hats within the school! Mrs. Huck will be teaching TAG to 1st-4th grade students in the mornings and will be the Junior High Social Studies teacher in the afternoon.
Mrs. Kaitlin Hollister is a 2012 Marietta College graduate with a degree in Education. She is beginning her 3rd year of teaching at St. Mary Catholic School and previously was an Intervention Specialist with Warren Local Schools for 9 years prior. She is married to Scott and they have two children, Barrett who is in 1st grade and Emma who is in PreK. Mrs. Hollister enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and watching sports. Her goals as a teacher are to help her students grow as learners and in their faith. She is a true believer in kindness and respect and wants her students to know and believe that they can do hard things.
Mrs. Lacey Worthington is a graduate of Fort Frye High School and a 2015 graduate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville with a mathematical and science education degree. She also has her Masters in Education from Franciscan and is certified to teach math grades 7-12 and special ed grades K-12. She has previously taught math at Fort Frye grades 7-12 and was a elementary math and science teacher for Parkersburg Catholic Elementary grades 4-6. Lacey is married to Daniel and they have 3 children. Lacey enjoys running, working out and horses. Her goal as the 6th grade math teacher is to help the students become the best versions of themselves while enjoying learning.
What lucky students at St. Mary Catholic School to welcome Mrs. Offenberger as the new technology teacher! Mrs. Offenberger has been a long time part of the St. Mary family with all 3 of her children (Katy, Austin and Logan)and her husband (Scott) all being St. Mary alumni. Mrs. Offenberger graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors degree of Science Industrial Design. She founded Kaslo Design in 1988 to provide creative solutions such as web sites, logos, brochures, social media and marketing materials for growing business. Her company still thrives today and Lora is happy to share her wealth of technology with our school/students! She enjoys being with her family, boating, camping, gardening and anything creative! Her goals as a teacher at St. Mary Catholic is to teach the students about the many facets of technology and how it will apply to all of their current and future goals. She looks forward to challenging the students with their typing skills and preparing them for their educational days ahead related to technology!
Mrs. Shawna Linscott was born in Charleston, WV and grew up in Konna, WV. She attended Ripley, WV schools through High School. She attended Barton College in Wilson, NC, a small Liberal Arts School where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Studio Art, with a concentration in drawing and photography. She has volunteered for St. Mary Catholic School for 7 years in various capacities prior to teaching Art part time in 2017. Her daughter, Sophia will be in 6th grade at St. Mary Catholic School.
St. Mary Catholic School is pleased to welcome Mrs. Yvonne Huck to our teaching staff, teaching 6th & 7th grade Religion. Mrs. Huck has her Associates Degree from Marietta College and Basic, Advanced and Professional certifications from the Diocese of Steubenville. She is the current Catechetical Leader at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, serves as the Youth Director and has led two groups of teens to the World Youth Days. She also serves as the CCD Coordinator and the RCIA Director as well as leading the Cheerful Cherubs and Vacation Bible School. This busy mom of 6 was happily married to her husband of 40 years before his passing in 2015. She has 23 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and her special needs sister who lives with her. In her free time, Mrs. Huck enjoys horseback riding, walking, Fort Frye football, the Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals. Her goals for her students are to bring the teaching of our Catholic Faith in a time and culture where it is desperately needed. She hopes to have them grow deeper in their faith journey and become the best version of themselves. We are blessed to welcome Mrs. Huck!
St. Mary Catholic School is excited to offer ASL to our students. Our students will be learning from the best as Ms. Burke is deaf and is excited to share her beautiful language with our students Preschool 3 - 8th grade. Ms. Burke graduated from Marietta High School, Washington County Career Center , Washington State Community College and WVUP with her Bachelor degree in Early Childhood education. She has a 9 year old daughter Emersyn and a new Shep puppy named Minnie. Ms. Burke enjoys travel, reading, movie nights and time spent with family and friends. She looks forward to teaching students ASL and hope to incorporate some history and cultural education on ASL with the older students. She wishes to be a change in the world and be a positive role model for students at St.
Mya is a 2018 graduate of Fort Frye High School and a 2021 graduate of Washington State with her LPN and a 2022 graduate with her Associate's in Applied Science of Nursing. She is married to Issac Huffman and has previously worked as a LPN at Waterview Pointe, a nursing home in Marietta. Her passion is to work with children and she was drawn to the nursing position at St. Mary Catholic School where she has been the Junior High Volleyball coach and is currently the Technology teacher at the school two days per week as well as the nurse 5 days per week. Mya enjoys shopping, spending time with family and friends, playing with her dog Molly and watching and coaching sports. Her goals at St. Mary Catholic School is to teach the students the importance of a healthy lifestyle and to respect the human body and it's systems and to educated students on the human body. Welcome Mya!
Mrs. Kern received her BA in Elementary Education from Kent State University and her Masters degree from Walden University with a specialization in reading. She recently retired from Frontier Local Schools after teaching for 35 years. While teaching at Frontier, she taught 7th/8th grade, 4th grade, 1st grade and as a reading specialist/coach for the State of Ohio for 7 years. Neva is married to Mike and they reside in Marietta. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing the piano, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Neva is very passionate about helping her students discover a love for learning through an environment that focuses on creativity, curiosity and kindness. Neva gives credit to her mom and the St. Mary Catholic sister Delores and Mrs. Normand for instilling the love of learning.
Savannah Huck joined the St. Mary Catholic School family in 2022 as the second 2nd grade teacher. She is transitioning to 4th grade this school year. Mrs. Huck graduated with her B.S in Elementary Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has two years of experience as a school based behavior specialist with Life and Purpose and taught 1 year at Parkersburg Catholic Elementary teaching Religion and Social Studies. She is married to Terren Huck and they has two daughters and a dog. Savannah enjoys shopping, cake decorating, crafting and being with her family and friends. Her goals as a teacher at St. Mary Catholic are to teach the whole child, academically, emotionally and spiritually.
Job Titles:
- Athletic Director
- Teachers Aide and Athletic Director
Mrs. Loken begins her 3rd year with St. Mary Catholic School transitioning to a Full time position this year as well as taking on the role of Athletic Director for St. Mary Catholic School. She will be an All School teachers aide providing an extra set of hands throughout the day to any and all who need her. Sharon is married to Curt and they have 2 dogs, Dozer and Welder and she is a member and Eucharistic minister at The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. She enjoys the role of teachers aide and the rewards that it provides her daily.
Miss McCutcheon is our Preschool 4 teacher for St. Mary Catholic School. Stephanie has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Washington State and her Bachelors degree from Marietta College with an Endorsement in 4 & 5 year olds. Stephanie has 8 years of experience in the Preschool setting. She loves spending time with her 2 sisters, likes to read, music and crafting. She looks forward to welcoming her students and enjoys watching them work to their full potential and develop the love of learning!
Tammi has been with St. Mary Catholic School in many roles. She started as a sub within the school in 2010, transitioned into the school secretary role from 2012-2014 and has been the Marketing And Community Relations Director since the position was created in 2015. Tammi lives in Marietta with her two daughters Emilee and Gabrielle, who are both St. Mary Catholic School Alumni. She graduated from Ohio University in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services.