Their daughter Kaitlyn serving in the United States Space Force and their youngest son Kyle attending the United States Air Force Academy! She loves family hiking, jogging, listening to her favorite podcasts, Boise State Football, and Starbucks dates with her husband. She has been a substitute teacher on and off in her career for a total of 8 years, two of those right here at GCS. Phone. Arnold Damen, S.J., a Belgian missionary to the United States. She began her teaching career in 2017 as a 5th grade teacher at a small private school in San Tan Valley before joining the 5th grade team at CTA Independence in the Chandler Unified School District. Mrs. Ceton was raised in a Christian household and attended Christian schools her whole life. Her favorite bible verse is Phillipians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.. Ms. Hopper has lived all over the United States, but spent most of her childhood right here in Arizona. Prior to this, she was an intern in the NAU Suzuki Strings program, teaching private lessons and helping with group classes for elementary students. Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? 312.421.7124. Deborah Tennison received a Bachelorss Degree from Azusa Pacific University, followed by a fifth-year for her teaching credential in 1996. Since then Peter has taught mathematics and science at the middle and high school levels and has coached baseball and football. Michelle has been married to her husband Josh since 2000 and they have two daughters, Grace and Mercy, who both attend Gilbert Christian Schools. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9. They are planning to visit each state before their oldest son, Tommy, graduates high school in 2024. Enter your search topic below. She has been teaching at Gilbert Christian Schools since 2010. Mrs. Martin and her husband have been married for over 30 years and have three children, Amanda, Nik, and Michael. Kathy also had the privilege and joy of serving as the ASL Director for a Christian dance company, Basileia, for 7 wonderful years. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson currently attend Sun Valley Community Church, while serving in the area of missions. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4. He married his wife, Megan Robinson, in 2010. Mrs. Hallaran is an Arizona native, married for almost 25 years to her husband Scott, and has three beautiful children, McKenna, Olivia, and Jameson. Watching students go from not knowing how to rip tape to taping ankles confidently each year has most definitely been a highlight in her time here. After graduation, she came back to Arizona to teach Kindergarten in Phoenix for 1 year. Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths. Isaiah 2:3. Ms. Dailys greatest joy is serving God; however, she feels very blessed and honored to serve the students and families at Gilbert Christian Schools, too. Join us on April 27th for our 8th annual Giving Day! Amy received her B.S. in Spiritual Formation from Lincoln Christian University. Admiral Callaghan Society Dinner tickets are available! Established in 1949, the Saint Ignatius High School Alumni Association, began with John V. Corrigan '38 elected as the first president. She has been teaching since 2010 and was born and raised in Florida where she learned to swim in the Atlantic Ocean. Following graduation, she completed her post-baccalaureate teaching certification through Ottawa University, in Arizona. while his father attended St.Ignatius High School in San Francisco, CA. Kendall worships the Lord at Rock Point Church. Skip to main content LinkedIn. Tyffany has been a part of our Gilbert Christian Schools staff since 2019 and is excited to be a part of all that God is doing here. Saint Ignatius alumni and current students will be pitching ideas to improve life in Cleveland at Accelerate: Citizens Make Change, a civic pitch competition on February 23, 2023 at the Huntington Convention Center. She loves spending her extra time traveling with her friends and family. She worked with the Phoenix Girls Chorus for 2 years. She continued her education at NAU receiving a MA in Education. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.Ephesians 2:10 NLT. Mrs. Hallaran served as an elementary substitute teacher and Pre-K aide at Gilbert Christian Schools and found herself genuinely enjoying loving, nurturing and guiding preschoolers in particular. 312.421.5900. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix and a B.S. Magnificent Art. She enjoys reading, watching sports, baking, hiking, playing board games, trying different restaurants, and traveling to new places. Drawing its inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Jesuits, we offer a values-oriented and academically challenging curriculum to young men of diverse backgrounds from all over the Washington area. She is excited to be able to point her students to Christ through teaching! Later, she obtained her masters degree in Educational Leadership/Principal Certification at Northern Arizona University. Will Genther 1968-1972. Amy became part of the GCS staff in 2019. She began teaching elementary school in Colorado in 1993. Upon getting his Principal certificate, he became an administrator at St. Pauls before moving on to AAEC South Mountain and AAEC Red Mountain where he was the Principal until 2011. In 2004, he left to establish his own fine art business, Holsinger Fine Art Studio, where he creates fine art for various private clients, businesses, agents, art publishers, and art galleries, nationally and internationally. We began with 38 students and eventually grew to over 600. Christina and her husband Brandon are active members of Mission Community Church along with their six children who all attend Gilbert Christian School. He has given me a passion to work with young people., Mrs. Trinka Henderson is a First Grade teacher at the Greenfield campus. The St. Ignatius Guild is Loyola High School's group of alumni mothers who support Loyola through hospitality, community-building, service and fundraising. She can also play the guitar and has led worship at her church in the past. Coordinator of Social Media. He has two daughters who attended Gilbert Christian Schools and has been a part of our teaching staff since 2016. She delights to make learning interesting and see God glorified in each lesson. Marias love for basketball was fueled by a great coach while playing in Alberta, Canada on the Grade 9 team as an 8th Grade student. Living out 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. gives me strength every single day to share this love with others around me. Since then Mrs. Patterson has been teaching Middle School Social Studies at Gilbert Christian. Madison graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Mathematics. They have two children: Misael and Michelle, and both love to serve in their church as part of the worship team by playing drums and piano. Director of Alumni Relations. Keith and his family attend Calvary East Valley. Most independent schools do not require state certifications or an Education degree, and starting salaries are on average comparable to (or higher than) those of colleges and universities. She attended Phoenix Christian Preparatory Schools from Preschool-12th grade. Mrs. Manley holds a B.A in elementary education she earned from Arizona State University. She also met her best friends there, and even over time, they still stayed close, like family. He has been in the field of education since 2002 and began teaching elementary school at the same school he attended as a child where he taught for a decade in grades from second to fifth. After beginning his career as a graphic designer for Campbell Hausfeld, and later as a graphic designer at Cedarville University in their on-campus public relations department, Mr. Holsinger began teaching Visual Fine Art at Dayton Christian High School in 1997. Please stay tuned for more details. in Foreign Languages from Illinois State University and later an M.A. High School Courses (opens in new window/tab) Technology. in Public Relations. A fun fact about Kendall is that she was a 4 year member of the GCU cheer team, so she loves to stay active in her free time by weight lifting, hiking, skiing, and tumbling if she gets the chance! The Ridgeways attend Redemption Gateway. Fax. Rachel Boylan graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in 2011 with a B.S. Her teaching experiences have been in early childhood strings, middle school outreach band, and elementary through high school orchestra. In 2015, Peter married his lovely wife, Kira. Ellie is married to her wonderful husband Cooper. Breena graduated from Northwest University with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Kathy loved being the SKILLS classroom teacher in a Gilbert elementary school until starting a family of her own. The whole family worships at Sun Valley Community Church where Joanna and Mark have served as mentors for engaged/pre-engaged couples. Her family moved to Arizona from the Buckeye state in the summer of 2018, and she homeschooled her daughters in their year of transition before teaching at GCS. Mrs. Tutty received her B.A. Her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:8, and she would love to share it with you in Spanish: Por lo dems, hermanos, todo lo que es verdadero, todo lo honesto, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo que es de buen nombre; si hay virtud alguna, si algo digno de alabanza, en esto pensad. Filipenses 4:8. Outside of teaching she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and shopping. She is a huge lover of cats! She had been home raising her four children until her last child entered GCS in 2006. 12. Attend an alumni event. In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37. For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith. Joanna met her husband Mark in school and have been friends since 1975. This is my command be strong and courageous! Brophy College Preparatory, a private Jesuit, Catholic school, seeks to educate Men for Others to Serve the World, and to form young men who are intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice qualities of the Jesuit-educated graduate at graduation. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69. Jim also served three years as the childrens pastor at East Valley Bible Church (Redemption Gilbert). There was a romance in the Mathematics Department! We are blessed to serve the Xavier Catholic Schools alumni community in several ways, from welcoming alumni back to Xavier with a variety of special events, assisting individual classes with their reunions, or providing alumni updates in the X, the Xavier Magazine, the monthly alumni newsletter, or on this website!. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20. They have two sons, Benaiah Ackson, who was born in 2015, and Cedar Haddon, who was born in 2019. He has engaged in cross-cultural service for many years. Welcome to SI, from Principal Michelle Nevin Levine. She just completed taking some grad-level English classes through GCU in order to be certified to teach Dual Enrollment. Mrs. Perey has been a part of GCS Staff since 2018. Graphic Design: Camille . Total Students: 1,373. Calling all Southern California residents! Cory's Ride: Program Honoring SI Alum Brings Bikes to Marin Youth, To view pictures of other SI events, click here. We invite you to reconnect when we visit Boston, MA in May. Mrs.Vanni enjoys quiet moments, paint on her hands, the smell of rain before a storm, the sound of waves on the beach, reading a good book, gazing at the stars, and helping someone in need. Ms. Daily currently resides in Gilbert, AZ with her two children and attends Sun Valley Community Church. in Elementary Education with emphases in Science and Structured English Immersion. of St Ignatius High School find and contact you. Vicki and I met and fell in love while teaching at a public high school in the suburbs of Chicago. Then, she graduated from Azuza Pacific University in 2009 with my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. She and her husband have two children, a young adult and a student who attends GCHS. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Nothing brings her more joy than getting to teach what she is passionate about every day while helping students and athletes grow spiritually as well. They have 3 children: Avery, Caden, and Tessa who all attend Gilbert Chrisitan Schools. These ideas along with a strong connection to Jesuit spirituality and . Ellie has been teaching since 2020 and joined the GCS team in the fall of 2021. Before teaching at GCS, Ms. Daily previously taught in Idaho where she completed both her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education and Administration. Our unique alumni network provides considerable connections for networking, mentorship, spiritual development and friendship with more than 18,000 alumni across the world. She is determined to perfect the tasty and delicate French Macaron, and she is getting pretty close! Jenn Wyss attended The University of Illinois where she received her bachelors degree in Elementary Education. We have a few slots left in our SI Alumni Golf Tournament at Lake Merced Golf Club. Saint Ignatius Connections in Boston, MA May 11, 2023. The Shues have two sons and a daughter. St Ignatius High School Alumni. Allison attended Arizona State University and graduated in 2015 with a B.A. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and also attended Northern Arizona University majoring in Business Administration. Kathy is a native to Arizona and has spent her entire life living in the East Valley. with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and minors in English and Bible in 2000. She has been married to her husband, Kyle, since 1993. After moving to Arizona in 2009, Mr. Pasquariello began working in the Washington Elementary District at New Beginnings Academy, the behavior school for that district. Isaiah 55:8-9, For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. It is both an honor and a blessing for my family to be a part of Gilbert Christian School. Ricky has been a part of the GCS teaching staff since 2020. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. And this is not of yourselves but it is the gift of God Ephesians 2:8. He received his Masters in Teaching from City University of Seattle in 2009. She feels so blessed to work in a school where her two passions are combined: serving Jesus and educating the next generation. St Ignatius, Montana 530 followers. Her favorite verse is Ephesians 1:17, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.. Gary Distelhorst is a Director, Alumni Relations & Planned Giving at St Ignatius High School based in Cleveland, Ohio. I know that God specifically called me to Gilbert Christian Schools, a responsibility I do not take lightly. Enter the years that you attended St. Ignatius School. She coaches the robotics team, The Knights of the Lab Table and has led them to the First Tech Challenge World Championships two years in a row. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. She joined the GCS team in 2022. God saved him during his college studies and gave him a desire to reach the nations far and near with the good news of Jesus. Their oldest daughter Addison attends GCS, and their son Benjamin will, once he is old enough to attend. He is well known in the education community as the first lay principal of Saint Ignatius High School; founding president of Saint Martin de Porres High School, Cleveland's Cristo Rey school; and he helped bring Partnership Schools to Cleveland to reenergize four Cleveland elementary schools. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. Hebrews 10:14. Shes been a teacher for 10 years. Home > His mother attended St. Josephs Academy in Prescott, AZ. Noah is a member of the Arizona National Guard and a member of the Mesa Police Force this fall. Sarah has been married to her husband Derek since 2000 and they have two sons. 285 Gibson St Thunder Bay, ON P7A 2 St Patrick High School Alumni. She is married to Shawn Patterson, head of the Security Department at GCS. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31, But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. We are hosting Saint Ignatius Connections in Denver on Thursday, April 13. Blackbaud Login. Matthew raises his four children by himself after being widowed in January 2013 when his wife suddenly passed away. Mr. Ramos attends Christ Church in Gilbert with his daughter. To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8. One is studying Veterinary Medicine and the other is studying Finance. Mrs. Jarrett loves to teach Kindergarten and is looking forward to the opportunity to help her students grow to their full potential. For we are Gods masterpiece. Address: 1911 West 30th St . She then taught Kindergarten at Bright Beginnings charter school in Chandler for 4 years. She fell in love with the marathon and then ultra-marathons, racing frequently until 2017. Please pass along the information to anyone that you may know who graduated from the school. Include graduation dates. Jim Desmarchais is thrilled to be a part of the Christian education at Gilbert Christian School. Kelly and her family is visiting several local churches and is excited to see which church God directs them to as their new home church. Nicole moved from Washington in 2022 with her husband Kelly, daughter Georgiana, son Levi, their quirky dog Irwin and a pet fish named Bob. Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? During her time working in Elementary school, she also worked as a paraeducator in the special education department as well as assisted in the highly capable/gifted program. She enjoys getting to know the students and their families. The main builiding of the prestigious St. Ignatius College Prep at 1076 W Roosevelt is one of 5 existing buildings in Chicago to have survived the Great Fire. Saint Ignatius Connect is an online alumni platform designed to provide resources for our alumni community to network and engage. His wife Kelly, and children Asa and Gavin currently attend Redemption Gateway. Wishing to keep the same school hours/vacations as her children, she became a certified substitute and moved from being a Para-educator to substituting in the Chandler Unified School District. Languages have been a big part of his life: he is fluent in Spanish. Although it was an incredible blessing to home-school, they are thrilled that Janelle now attends Gilbert Christian. Mr. Pasquariello married current GCS teacher Mrs. Pasquariello in 2011. For the 2023 Spring Tour, the Wildcats played three matches in 10 days, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nakatsugawa. When not working with kids or on school-related things, reading, cooking, and watching baseball (Go Red Sox) are some of her favorites. Coach MK has a vast experience in teaching, coaching and youth work. Enter colleges and/or universities attended, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. They are a family who loves the outdoors and escapes the heat to the mountains as often as possible. I desire for my students to be immersed in modeling Gods love as they work diligently through each subject. Joseph received his Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education-History and his Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Chapman University in 1997. She has previously taught 6th grade and now hopes to enable the students at GCS to grow in their love for being active and to appreciate how God has uniquely created each one of us in His own image, for His glory. Allison currently attends Agros Reformed Baptist Church in Gilbert. While staying home with her children, she continued to teach online for a distance learning program. Email and Network Access; Updating Your Password; . He and his wife are parents to a 3-year-old daughter, Rory, and a 10-month-old daughter, Riley. He and his wonderful wife Rebekah have two sons Caleb and Ezekiel who both attend GCS. Enter your college majors and degrees earned. You have the words of eternal life. If you have a recommendation for an alumnus/alumna to be added, please email christine.cesak@ignatius.org. This page lists several tasks families must complete in order to hit the ground running when the 2023-24 school year starts in August, as well as many optional opportunities to meet other SI families and get involved with the community. Psalm 46:1, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. A post shared by St. Ignatius Alumni (@alumnicats). I love assisting families in their search for the best Christian education for their children!! Psalm 43:3 Send me your Light and Truth, let them lead me; let them guide me to your Holy Mountain, to the place where You dwell. Her life is filled with the love from her husband and three boys. Ashlyn has attended Christian schools from kindergarten through college and her favorite subject has always been P.E. Mrs. Jorgensen earned an M.A. Looking for something in particular? in Early Childhood Education with a Special Ed. In 1983, God led me to help start a Christian school in south Orange County. Mr. Dear SI Alumni and Friends, On April 27, 2023, we will be kicking off Giving Day. She is also C.L.I.P. I love the Word and Jesus, so to teach in a Christian school thrills me. Mrs. Brown and her husband Vince attend Desert Springs Church where she serves in childrens ministry and womens ministry as a speaker and Bible study leader. Brian earned his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. Joy currently attends Mission Community Church. I have been married for 15 years and have been blessed with two beautiful girls ages 18 and 12, one of which has special needs. He earned his Masters of Science degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in 1986. (Review photo) Mrs. Jarrett earned her degree in Child Development from Harding University in Arkansas. If Coach MK isnt teaching or coaching you will most likely find her camping, hiking, paddle boarding, enjoying Mimi life, visiting family, or traveling with her husband Gene. St Ignatius High School. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. She has been married since 2004 to her husband, Josh, and they have 3 children together. with a major in Psychology from the University of Dayton and his M.S. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Brooke, since 2013. in Education and a B.A. She completed her student teaching in the Gilbert Public School District and is thrilled to continue her education journey at GCS. She teaches all-day Kindergarten and feels blessed to partner with parents in the education of their children. Joseph was unintentionally named for both of his parents high schools. She also has a golden retriever, a german shepherd and a bunny, and they hope to get chickens and horses soon as well. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys baking. Sarah has lived in Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Arizona. He is a 3rd generation Arizona teacher as both his father and grandmother were teachers at ASU and Globe respectively. Welcome to our parish website! Mrs. Fellows looks forward to directing her Christian beliefs and values through education to encourage the growth of students who embrace Gods wisdom in every subject they study. Mr. Robinson graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2014 with a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education (English). Mona is blessed with a wonderful familyhusband Steve, adult children Brittain and Aubri (new son Ryan by marriage), and precious dachshund Nutmeg. Our programs are designed to celebrate and develop the individual gifts of our students and to assist parents in their efforts to educate the whole child. Mr. Henderson graduated from NAU in 1983 with a B.S. Mr. Jones is very thankful to be part of the GCS team and is thrilled to encourage the next generation of Christian leaders. They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31. Taryn and her family attend Central Christian Church in Queen Creek. Mr. Stow has a B.S. Mrs. McCollum has been a part of the GCS staff since 2020. Saint Ignatius High School mourns the loss of our fellow Men for Others. She and her husband, Chris, have 2 boys: Asa and Gavin. In 2013, Heather moved to Zambia, Africa, where she provided Special Education for elementary school children, as well as coordinated the Special ed. Teaching is her passion and she says it is a gift from God, to pour His life into young lives enabling them to grow spiritually, emotionally and academically. Her students have a unique way of beginning each school day. After completing military service, I worked for Seven-Up Bottling in Tucson for three years. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.. Her family attends Redeemer Bible Church and serves in the Childrens Ministry program. Together, they have 3 sons and 1 daughter. The Saint Ignatius Safety Forces group was formed in 2003, and is open to all alumni and members of the Saint Ignatius community who have been or are a part of first responder units. ALUMNI: Upon graduation, students enter a brotherhood of more than 18,000 alumni living across the world. Saint Ignatius High School participates in both the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Voucher Program and the EdChoice Scholarship Program. I will be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair is white with age. As a family, they attend Rock Point Church and enjoy horseback riding, hiking and family game night. Director, Alumni Relations & Planned Giving at St Ignatius High School. 621 South Selkirk St Thunder Bay, . Teaching children to love reading is one of her passions, and she enjoys sharing and discussing books with budding second-grade readers. Mrs. Hoyle and her husband have been married for over 25 years and have four wonderful children. I earned a BA in Social and Behavioral Science and Elementary Education from Seattle Pacific University with endorsements in K-12 Social Studies and History in 1995, and MS of Education in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University in 2019. The heart of a man heart plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9. Financial support of the Faculty Endowment Fund provides a variety of benefits to faculty and staff including professional development, sabbaticals and continuing education programs. Faith has attended and served at Christ Church Central Phoenix since its launch in December 2020. Mr. Wilson serves currently as the Biblical Worldview Director for the Gilbert Christian Schools district. Health Screening; . Your roots will grow down into Gods love and keep you strong. She loves listening to music, watching movies, being alive outside, and being with her friends and family. An Arizona native, she is blessed to have attended Christian schools her 4th-12th grades and has a passion to be a part of Christian education. Cami graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Dordt College where she majored in elementary education. She holds a bachelors degree in communications from New Mexico State University. Data Library and School Statistical Profile, Faculty Demographic and Qualification Trends, Administration Demographic and Qualifications Trends, Tradationally Under-Represented Minority Trends, Office of Belonging, Equity, and Excellence, Fine Arts Department - SI Graduation Requirement, Financial Assistance Application Timeline, Stanyan St. Do they report to you, Here we are? Located in the heart of southeast Portland, St. Ignatius School is rich and vibrant preK-8 Catholic