5th Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies I began my career at St. Joseph in 2017. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means that it is my responsibility to foster a community that is respectful of everyone and everything. It also means that I create learning opportunities that will help my students achieve academic excellence.

5th Grade Math & Science ajarrett@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 2020. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means that my role is more than that of a traditional teacher. I am charged with also guiding my students through their spiritual and social development.

6th Grade Math & Science llinares@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 2020. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means that as a teacher at St. Joseph, I will have the opportunity to help students grow spiritually and academically, as well as help them to develop an increased sense of social responsibility.

6th Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies I began my career at St. Joseph in 2024.

5th-8th Enrichment Math Special Services Coordinator kratliff@sjfay.com I have been a St. Joseph substitute teacher, parent and volunteer since 1991. I joined the professional staff in 2012. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means respecting others and community service will naturally lead us to Christ. This path to Christ means striving to do my best to academically motivate and challenge my students.

7th-8th Language Arts mhightower@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 1999. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means we are given the opportunity, through God’s grace, to embrace each day with the opportunity to spread God’s love and be the person He wishes us to be.

7th-8th Math & Social Studies cwelcher@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 2011. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement explains exactly why I love to teach. It states the reasons we are all here on this earth and what we all need to strive for on a daily basis.

7th-8th Science & Social Studies ewragg@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 2004. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means that I strive to academically challenge our students while also directing them to become stewards of the Earth. Spiritual growth and education are the paths to making a better world.

7th-8th Social Studies preynolds@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 2022. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means doing my best to make the students into well-rounded adults.

8th Religion youthminsitry@sjfay.com I began my career at St. Joseph in 2014.

7th Grade Theology of the Body epohlmeier@sjfay.com I began teaching Theology of the Body at St. Joseph in 2021. To me, the St. Joseph Mission Statement means helping students realize their dignity as a son or daughter of God and as made in His image and likeness. Guiding students to a deeper understanding of this truth will help them live a life of truly loving and serving others.