| Amy Albi |
| Advancement Database Manager |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: Attended Hesston College |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1995 |
| Hobbies & Interests: self-proclaimed Titanic-fanatic, volunteer for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, antiques |
| "I love the St. Mary's Academy community! I love the people and the students! I love working in a place where you can hear voices of little ones singing songs of praise resounding throughout the hallways...where prayer is not banned, but embraced as part of a typical school day. I love that St. Mary's Academy is a school where God is beckoned and welcomed into our buildings as well as into our hearts." |
| Charlie Arbogast |
| Director of Advancement |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., Frostburg State University |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1997 |
| Hobbies & Interests: basketball, golf, bicycling, tennis, reading |
| "Many of my family members, including my father, have been involved in education and I enjoy carrying on this tradition. I can see a connection between my efforts and the benefits SMA derives as we serve both the SMA community and the greater community we live in." |
| Brian Cole |
| Maintenance |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: Attended Red Rocks Community College |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2006 |
| Hobbies & Interests: antiques, Japanese/Spanish motorcycles, biking, fishing, camping, hiking |
| "I like the people that I work with at SMA. The faculty and staff are wonderful people. The challenge of repairing different things almost daily is fun to me. To be part of a school with so much history is a reminder of how unique it is. I am proud to be a small part of it!" |
| Deirdre Cryor |
| Academy President |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., Haverford College; M.S., Johns Hopkins University |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2006 |
| Hobbies & Interests: Walking my dogs all around Denver! Hiking in the beautiful mountains nearby. |
| "I like the students, staff, parents, alumnae and alumni. I like the traditions and fun things that we do at SMA!" |
| Regina Drey |
| Director of Communications |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., Webster University; M.S.S., University of Denver |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1980 |
| Hobbies & Interests: gardening, reading, museums |
| "I enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of everyone in the community to make SMA a wonderful place for learning." |
| Amanda Dwyer |
| Associate Director of Admissions |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., Trinity College; M.B.A., University of Denver |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2005 |
| Other SMA Activities: Student Worker program |
| Hobbies & Interests: reading, traveling, camping, movies, music and finding great restaurants |
| "As a graduate of SMA, I am very grateful for my own educational experience, which was shaped by incredible teachers and coaches. I love working here because it is truly a remarkable school and I am fortunate to have a role in providing such a strong educational opportunity for students." |
| Louisa Gonzales |
| Business Manager |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., University of Colorado |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2001 |
| Hobbies & Interests: reading, languages, travel, hiking |
| "I like everything at SMA and, especially, every one." |
| Seely Greenberg |
| Admissions Associate |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., South Dakota State University |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2008 |
| Hobbies & Interests: reading, going to the movies and watching my girls grow! |
| "My children attend SMA. I love the wonderful community and the fabulous faculty!" |
| Klaus Hirtler |
| Maintenance |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: completed schooling in Germany |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1991 |
| Hobbies & Interests: gardening |
| "I enjoy working at SMA because of the faculty, staff and students." |
| Curtis Johnson |
| Director of Information Technology |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., University of Wyoming. |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2005 |
| Other SMA Activities: musician for concerts, recitals and musicals. |
| Hobbies & Interests: playing music, snowboarding, cross-country skiing |
| \"The people that I work with are probably my greatest joy at St. Mary\'s Academy. Also, knowing that I have a direct influence on the learning process provides me great satisfaction. The opportunities provided by St. Mary\'s Academy to excel professionally are second to none.\" |
| Bill Kummer |
| Maintenance Director |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: High School |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1990 |
| Hobbies & Interests: hiking, fishing and biking |
| "I like working at SMA because it is ever changing -- the people, the work. It is never boring. I enjoy watching the children grow up and seeing how much SMA has to do with that. There is a true sense of community here." |
| Diana Kummer |
| Receptionist |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., M.A., New Life Christian Center |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1996 |
| Other SMA Activities: always keeping a watchful eye on my home (which is on campus) and the campus. |
| Hobbies & Interests: painting and Bible studies |
| "I like working at St. Mary's Academy because of a pleasant cohesive atmosphere created by genuinely nice people with a common mission. It also doesn't hurt that this is a jewel of a campus set in a great neighborhood with gorgeous scenery." |
| Clare Lovett |
| High School Administrative Assistant |
| Division: HS, Staff |
| Education: B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2000 |
| Hobbies & Interests: Ombudsman for people in long term care settings, Colorado history, cooking, gardening, needlecrafts and being a mother and grandmother |
| "I like working at SMA because I am in daily touch with people from whom I can learn many things." |
| Debbie Miller |
| Payroll/Human Resources |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., University of Houston |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2003 |
| Hobbies & Interests: reading and gardening |
| "Working in the Business Office at SMA, we have the opportunity to work with our customers (teachers, staff, parents and students) face-to-face. Over the years, you develop relationships with your customers that keep the job interesting, brightens the day, and keeps the monotony to a minimum." |
| Anna Modic |
| Events/Annual Fund Coordinator |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., St. Louis University |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2006 |
| Hobbies & Interests: running, skiing, reading and enjoying Colorado |
| "I like a multitude of things about working at St. Mary's Academy but one of my favorite things is the sense of community among everyone who works here and our relationships with students and their families. I also enjoy working in a place where I firmly believe in the values and the institution as a whole." |
| Marcene Murphy |
| Athletic Director, PE Teacher |
| Division: Staff, HS |
| Education: B.S., Baylor University; M.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2006 |
| Other SMA Activities: Varsity field hockey coach, lacrosse coach |
| Hobbies & Interests: camping, hiking, golfing, fly fishing, biking and trail running |
| "The SMA community is a special place to work and to go to school. Teachers and students are respected and able to share their unique ideas, talents and abilities in the classroom, on the playing field, on stage and at a town/faculty meeting." |
| Jackie Neal |
| Advancement Assistant |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: HS graduate |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2006 |
| Hobbies & Interests: |
| "I like working at SMA because of the strong values taught; the fact that diversity is important; the excellent education and the love and guidance that is given to the students. I am very proud to be a part of this campus." |
| Janet O'Halloran |
| Director of Operations |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., B.S., Loretto Heights College; C.P.A. |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2000 |
| Other SMA Activities: Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, Endowment and Buildings and Grounds Committee, Chair of the Tuition Assistance Committee |
| Hobbies & Interests: |
| "I strongly believe in the mission of St. Mary's Academy, and like knowing that I am making a contribution. My SMA colleagues are bright, dedicated and have a true sense of community in supporting each other and the school as a whole." |
| James Parriott |
| Maintenance |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2001 |
| Hobbies & Interests: metal detecting, camping |
| "The character of the people at St. Mary's Academy is exceptional, friendly and helpful, which makes coming to work everyday a pleasure. This is something we need to nurture and stimulate. We are fortunate to have such a positive work environment." |
| Heather Roark |
| Assistant to the President |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., Mount Vernon College; Diploma from Sabine de Mirbeck, Ecole de Cusine de Francais |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1990 |
| Other SMA Activities: Leadership Conference |
| Hobbies & Interests: reading, cooking, gardening and home projects |
| "I've worked for four different school heads! Every day is different." |
| Wyatt Springsteen |
| IT Department |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., University of Wyoming |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2008 |
| Hobbies & Interests: music, guitar |
| "I enjoy working with the staff at St. Mary's Academy. I have been welcomed with open arms since my first day and I am developing lasting relationships with everyone here." |
| Amy Statkevicus |
| Communications Associate |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.A., Goucher College; M.B.A., Regis University |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2007 |
| Hobbies & Interests: spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, gardening, politics, skiing |
| "St. Mary's Academy is a place that feels 'alive' to me in the best sense of the word. I enjoy working at SMA because it is an environment where everyone--students, faculty and staff--is encouraged to learn and to grow." |
| Linda Ticer |
| Director of Admissions |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.A., University of South Alabama |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1978 |
| Other SMA Activities: liaison for the Catholic High School Admissions Committee |
| Hobbies & Interests: |
| "SMA is truly a community. Families, teachers and staff have different religions, ethnic and economic backgrounds but we are all very much a part of this community who work together to achieve the best for the children who attend SMA." |
| Susan Twining |
| Admissions Administrative Assistant |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: HS graduate; advanced level software classes |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2003 |
| Hobbies & Interests: family, travel, golf, home improvement, garding, reading and walking |
| "I love the community at St. Mary's Academy and the feeling of belonging to such a wonderful group of friends, co-workers and SMA families. The time off is wonderful and I really love the work that is involved with my job." |
| Kim Vance |
| Director of Program |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., University of Wyoming; M.Ed., Colorado State University |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 1991 |
| Hobbies & Interests: reading, golf, woodworking and snowboarding |
| "I like working at SMA because of the wonderful students and amazing colleagues. SMA is a vibrant, ever-growing, welcoming community and I feel proud of the multi-faceted (academics, athletics, arts, service, faith) educational experience that we provide for our students." |
| Carolyn Wilson |
| Accounts Payable |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: Attended Dordt College, Community College of Aurora, Regis University and the University of Denver Women's College |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2007 |
| Other SMA Activities: I have attended many of the high school basketball games, cheering on SMA! |
| Hobbies & Interests: watching Rockies baseball, being a grandma to Oakley and Skyley |
| "I like working at SMA because I have interaction with the students, staff and parents, and it feels good to be a part of this wonderful community." |
| Justin Wimbish |
| Database Manager |
| Division: Staff |
| Education: B.S., University of Wyoming; US Army [Commandant's List, US Army Warrior Leadership Course, Nationally Registered EMT - Basic] |
| Started at St. Mary's Academy: 2007 |
| Other SMA Activities: assistant coach for Varsity volleyball |
| Hobbies & Interests: music (singing, guitar playing, production), movies, playing volleyball, computers, web design |
| "I like everything about working at SMA. The opportunity to enhance the educational mission of the school is really rewarding and the faculty and staff are great to work with. The atmosphere around the school is really comfortable and everyone is really cooperative." |
