For inquiries, please call us at 573-335-6772 or email office@notredamecape.org. Faculty emails are located in the Academic Portal.

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Tim Garner, M.Ed. ’93
Principal
Contact Number:
573-335-6772
Title(s):
Principal
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Degrees and Certification: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rockhurst College; Masters of Education in Administration from William Woods University

Professional Memberships: National Association of Secondary School Principals; Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals – Southeast Region; Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association Board of Directors; Diocese of Springfield Cape Girardeau School Board Member; Knights of Columbus; National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: American Legion Teacher of the Year; Missouri State Baseball Coaches Association Groundskeeper of the Year; Notre Dame Athletic Hall of Fame member

2023-2024: 23 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jeff Worley ’88
Assistant Principal
Project Management: Facilities, Technology, Special Projects
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 318
Title(s):
Assistant Principal
Project Management: Facilities, Technology, Special Projects
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Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State; CPR Certification; Google Certified Educator

Professional Memberships:Cape County Campus Security Team; Missouri Center for Education Safety; Missouri Research and Education Network; For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology; National Catholic Educational Association; Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals

Recognitions: Notre Dame Athletic Hall of Fame (2020); Cape Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year (2016); Girls Soccer-Region Coach of the Year (2003, 2004, 2007, 2014)

2023-2024: 29 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Paul Unterreiner ’02
Assistant Principal
Director of Student Affairs: Academics, Attendance, Discipline
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 308
Title(s):
Assistant Principal
Director of Student Affairs: Academics, Attendance, Discipline
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Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State; Master of Arts in Secondary Administration from William Woods University; CPR and First-Aid certified

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

Recognitions: MBCA Class 4 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year

2023-2024: 17 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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JoAnn Barrett
School Accounting
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 314
Title(s):
School Accounting
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Additional Duties: Booster Club Finance

Degree: A.A. from Florissant Valley Community College

2023-2024: 23 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Richard Bohn ’08
Social Studies Department Chair
Boys Cross Country Head Coach
Track & Field Assistant Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 408
Title(s):
Social Studies Department Chair
Boys Cross Country Head Coach
Track & Field Assistant Coach
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Classes: World History; Sociology

Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom 408

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State; Masters of Arts in History from Southeast Missouri State University

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association

2023-2024: 7 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Kirk Boeller ’06
P.E./Health Department Chair
Girls Golf Head Coach
Girls Basketball Varsity Head Coach
Assistant Director of Student Activities
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 420
Title(s):
P.E./Health Department Chair
Girls Golf Head Coach
Girls Basketball Varsity Head Coach
Assistant Director of Student Activities
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Classes: Individual Sports; Team Sports; Sports in Culture; Weight Training

Additional Duties: Senior Homeroom 420

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State; CPR Certified

Memberships: Missouri State High School Basketball Coaches Association; National Catholic Educational Association; SHAPE America

2023-2024: 11 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Meridith Brinkmeyer ’07
Member of Mathematics Department
Girls Volleyball Varsity Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 519
Title(s):
Member of Mathematics Department
Girls Volleyball Varsity Head Coach
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Classes: Algebra; Basic Math; Accounting

Additional Duties: Freshman Class Co-Coordinator; Math Learning Center; Freshman Homeroom 519

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State; CPR Certified

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; Missouri High School Coaches Association; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Recognitions: Notre Dame Athletic Hall of Fame member

2023-2024: 12 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jeremy Burford ’96
Media Coordinator
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 424
Title(s):
Media Coordinator
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Classes: Journalism, Web Broadcasting, Yearbook

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State University

Professional Memberships: Journalism Education Association

2022-23: 6 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Martina Dannenmueller
Administrative Assistant
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 315
Title(s):
Administrative Assistant
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Degrees and Certifications: CPR and First Aid; Youth Mental Health First Aid

2023-2024: 1st year of service to Notre Dame High School

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Doug Dirnberger ’84
Art Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 509
Title(s):
Art Department Chair
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Classes: Art Fundamentals; Drawing I and II; Painting I and II; World Art; Advanced Art

Additional Duties: National Art Honor Society Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Art Education and Master of Arts in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Art Education Association; Missouri Art Education Association; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-2024: 13 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Casey Dodd
School Resource Officer
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 677
Title(s):
School Resource Officer
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Degrees and Certifications: Missouri Police Officers Standardized Training Class A Certification; D.A.R.E Certified; Generalist Instructor for the Law Enforcement Academy

Professional Memberships: Life Member of the NRA; D.A.R.E;

2023-2024: 4 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Joan Dunning ’81
Cafeteria Manager
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 216
Title(s):
Cafeteria Manager
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Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Art; Food Handler Certification from Cape County Health Department; CPR Certified

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Jordan Eastridge ’08
Assistant Director of Advancement for Development Services and Communications
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 312
Title(s):
Assistant Director of Advancement for Development Services and Communications
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Additional Duties: Marketing and Publicity; Social Media Coordinator; Webmaster; Corporate Sponsor Liaison; Ex-officio member of the NDHS Education Fund Foundation; BINGO Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Public Administration from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce

2023-24: 3 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Ben Edwards ’98
Member of the Foreign Language Department
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Pep Band Director
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 423
Title(s):
Member of the Foreign Language Department
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Pep Band Director
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Classes: Spanish I; Spanish II; World Languages

Additional Duties: Spanish Club Moderator; Gaming Club Moderator; Senior Homeroom 423

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in English from Truman State; Certified Duolingo Instructor; Trained Rosetta Stone Educator

Professional Memberships: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-2024: 18 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Laura Edwards
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 409
Title(s):
Member of the Communication Arts Department
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Classes: Advanced English I, College Composition I, College Composition II

Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom 409; Quill and Scroll Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Arts in English from Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Arts in English from Truman State University

2023-24: 3 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Rev. Colby Elbert
Chaplain
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Chaplain
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Kyndal Fadler
Member of the Social Studies Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 406
Title(s):
Member of the Social Studies Department
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Classes: American History; History of American Women; Geography

Additional Duties: Freshman Class Co-Moderator; Freshmen Homeroom 406; STUCO Co-Moderator; History Club Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University

2023-2024: 3 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Meg Garner
Assistant Director of Advancement for Enrollment Management
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 x310
Title(s):
Assistant Director of Advancement for Enrollment Management
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Additional Duties: Student Ambassadors Coordinator

Degrees and Certification: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Master of Arts in Community Counseling; Teacher Certification; Catechist certification

2023-2024: 16 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Tammy Graham
Administrative Assistant
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 311
Title(s):
Administrative Assistant
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Additional Duties: Online Ticket Sales Coordinator

2023-24: 12 years of service at Notre Dame High School

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Alex Graves ’09
Learning Consultant
Girls Basketball JV Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 302
Title(s):
Learning Consultant
Girls Basketball JV Head Coach
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Additional Duties: Sophomore Class Co-Coordinator

Degrees and Certification: Bachelor of Science in History from Truman State University; Master of Arts in Special Education from Truman State University

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: Notre Dame Athletic Hall of Fame member (2020)

2023-24: 5 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jeff Graviett
Athletic Director
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 116
Title(s):
Athletic Director
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State; Master of Arts in Administration from William Woods University; CPR and First Aid Certified

Professional Memberships: Missouri State High School Baseball Association; Missouri State High School Softball Coaches Association; American Baseball Coaches Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Missouri Interscholastic Administrators Association; National Interscholastic Administrators Association

Recognitions: Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) Hall of Fame – 2019; Missouri Baseball Coach of the Year – 2009; Notre Dame Athletic Hall of Fame member; Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame member – 2018

2023-2024: 24 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Josh Green ’15
Member of the Social Studies Department
Member of the Business Department
Scholar Bowl Varsity Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 407
Title(s):
Member of the Social Studies Department
Member of the Business Department
Scholar Bowl Varsity Head Coach
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Classes: American History; Business Law; Psychology; Missouri History

Additional Duties: Sophomore Co-Coordinator; Sophomore Homeroom 407; FBLA Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Arts in Educational Leadership specializing in Catholic Education from Saint Louis University

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; National Council for the Social Studies; National Business Education Association; American Political Science Association; Midwest Political Science Association; National Council for History Education

2023-2024: 6 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Mary Beth Green ’11
Member of the Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 507
Title(s):
Member of the Science Department
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Classes: Freshman Physics; Advanced Physics

Additional Duties: Freshman Homeroom 507; Robotics Team Coach; Archery Team Coach

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Professional Memberships: American Physics Society; American Association of Physics Teachers; National Science Teachers Association; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-24: 9 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Alexana Gremaud
School Counselor
Girls Volleyball Varsity Assistant Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-3701 ext. 4
Title(s):
School Counselor
Girls Volleyball Varsity Assistant Coach
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Additional Duties: Counselor for classes graduating in even years; Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Team; Peer Helpers Co-Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Psychology and a Minor in Educational Studies and Analysis from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; M.A. in K-12 School Counseling from Southeast Missouri State University; National Certified Counselor (NCC); CPR and First Aid Certified

Professional Memberships: American School Counselor Association; Southeast Missouri School Counselor Association (SEMOSCA)

Recognitions: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) 2022 National Certified School Counselor Award

2023-2024: 4 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Mary Ha ’72
Foreign Language Department Chair
Member of the Mathematics Department
Scholar Bowl JV Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 520
Title(s):
Foreign Language Department Chair
Member of the Mathematics Department
Scholar Bowl JV Head Coach
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Classes: Honors Geometry; Honors Spanish II; Spanish III/IV/V; AP Spanish Language and Culture, French III; AP French Language and Culture

Additional Duties: Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Moderator, Societe Honoraire de Francais Moderator

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State; Master of Arts in Natural Sciences from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese; American Association of Teachers of French; National Catholic Educational Association; American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

2023-2024: 38 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Laura Halter
Director of Student Life
Contact Number:
335-6772 ext. 302
Title(s):
Director of Student Life
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association

2023-24: 14 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Ruth Ann Hester ’86
School Counselor
Contact Number:
573-335-3701 ext. 3
Title(s):
School Counselor
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Additional Duties: Counselor for classes graduating in odd years; Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Team and Coalition; Friends of Mercy Moderator; Peer Helpers Co-Coordinator; Students Against Destructive Decisions Moderator; Seasons of Giving Moderator; Project Prom Planning Team

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State; Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling; National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor; CPR and First Aid Certified

Memberships: American Counseling Association; American School Counselor Association; Missouri School Counselor Association; Southeast Missouri School Counselor Association; National Catholic Educational Association; National Council of Catholic Women; Birthright Board Member

2023-2024: 9 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jim Hindman
Band Director
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 203
Title(s):
Band Director
Member of the Fine Arts Department
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2023-24: 32 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Valarie Hulshof
Director of the Media Center
Reading Specialist
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 301
Title(s):
Director of the Media Center
Reading Specialist
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Additional Duties: Federal Programs Coordinator; Friends of the Library Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Concordia University, NE, Masters in Education-Reading Specialist from Concordia University, NE.

Professional Memberships: IRA (International Literacy Association), ALA (American Library Association), YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)

2023-24: 3 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Justin Keusenkothen ’14
Member of the Theology Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 518
Title(s):
Member of the Theology Department
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Classes: Theology III

Additional Duties:  Junior Homeroom 518; St. Joseph’s Club Moderator; Campus Ministry

Degrees and Certifications:  B.A. in Theology and Youth Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville

2023-2024: 6 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Lenny Kuper
Mathematics Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 522
Title(s):
Mathematics Department Chair
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Classes: Honors Algebra II; Pre-Calculus; Calculus; Statistical Reasoning

Additional Duties: Liturgical Music; Math Learning Center

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Masters in Teaching from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; National Association of Pastoral Musicians; National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: Cape Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year (2014); Notre Dame PAVA Hall of Fame Member

2023-2024: 48 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jerry Landewe ’88
Member of the Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 502
Title(s):
Member of the Science Department
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Classes: Anatomy & Physiology; Advanced Biology; Astronomy; Physical Science

Additional Duties: Science Club Moderator; Senior Class Co-Coordinator; Senior Homeroom 502

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southeast Missouri State; Master of Natural Science from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Science Teachers Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Board of Directors of Astronomical Association of Southeast Missouri

Recognitions: Recipient of “the Right Stuff” Award-Space Academy for Educators (2013)

2023-2024: 27 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Annita Layton
Communication Arts Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 404
Title(s):
Communication Arts Department Chair
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Classes: English I, III and IV

Additional Duties: Senior Class Moderator; Senior Homeroom 404

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State; Catechesis Certification-Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau; CPR Certification

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; National Council of Teachers of English; Missouri Area Teachers of English; Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association

Recognitions: Who’s Who Among American Teachers

2023-2024: 26 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Ryan Long ’11
Member of the PE/Health Department
Member of the Business Department
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Track & Field Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 101
Title(s):
Member of the PE/Health Department
Member of the Business Department
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Track & Field Head Coach
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Classes: Weight Training; Art Fundamentals; 3D Design; Introduction to Photoshop

Additional Duties: Junior Class Co-Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State; National Archery in the Schools Program Certified; CPR Certified

Professional Memberships: Missouri State Teachers Association; National Catholic Educational Association; SHAPE America

Recognitions: Rhodes Teacher of the Year (2018)

2023-2024: 12 years of service to Notre Dame High School
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Josie Menz
Member of the Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 505
Title(s):
Member of the Science Department
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Classes: Sophomore Biology

Additional Duties: Senior Class Coordinator; Senior Homeroom 505; Student Council Co-Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; NSTA Membership

2023-24: 7 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Robert Michael
1:1 Technology Coordinator
Member of the Business Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 402
Title(s):
1:1 Technology Coordinator
Member of the Business Department
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Classes: Robotics; Computer Science; Information Technology

Additional Duties: Robotics Team Coach

Degrees and Certifications: B.S in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2

2023-24: 5 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Amanda Mueth
Director of Counselors' Office
School Counselor
Contact Number:
573-335-3701 ext. 2
Title(s):
Director of Counselors' Office
School Counselor
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Additional Duties: A+ Coordinator; Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Team ; AP Coordinator; Dual Credit Coordinator;

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary Education from Southeast Missouri State; M.A. in School Counseling from Southeast Missouri State; National Certified Counselor

Professional Memberships: American School Counselor Association; Missouri School Counselor Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling

Recognitions: 2017 SEMOSCA Secondary School Counselor of the Year

2023-2024: 19 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Amy Neal ’12
Member of the Business Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 501
Title(s):
Member of the Business Department
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Classes: Foods I; Foods II; International Foods; Life Skills; Clothing Construction; Housing and Interior Design; Child Development

Additional Duties: FCCLA Adviser; Junior Class Co-Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: Family and Consumer Sciences Secondary Education and a Masters of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Professional Memberships: Missouri Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association; Board of Education for MoEFCS

2023-2024: 2 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Deana Pecord
Member of the P.E./Heath Department
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Dance Team Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 613
Title(s):
Member of the P.E./Heath Department
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Dance Team Head Coach
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Classes: Freshman P.E.; Tap Dance; Social Dance; Jazz; Individual Sports; Team Sports

Additional Duties: Choreographer of the Spring Musical; Craft Show Organizer; PAVA Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: Certification through Dance Masters of America, Teachers Training School; CPR, First-Aid, and AED Certified

Professional Memberships: Dance Masters of America, Inc, Chapter 21-St. Louis Dance Teachers Association; Missouri Dance Team Association; National Catholic Educational Association; USA Cheer; SHAPE America

2023-2024: 23 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Renee Peters
Member of the Mathematics Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 403
Title(s):
Member of the Mathematics Department
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Classes: Geometry; Advanced Math; Business Math

Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom 403; NHS Moderator; Math Learning Center

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary Ed. from Western Illinois University; M.S. in Education Administration from Illinois State University; CPR certified

Professional Memberships: Missouri State High School Basketball Coaches Association; National Catholic Educational Association; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Recognitions: Cape Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year (2017)

2023-2024: 14 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Matt Rowland
Member of the Mathematics Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 521
Title(s):
Member of the Mathematics Department
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Classes: Algebra II; Algebra III; College Algebra

Additional Duties: Math Learning Center; Junior Homeroom 521

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Business from Blackburn College; M.A. in Mathematics from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-2024: 21 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Angela Schaefer
Science Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 506
Title(s):
Science Department Chair
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Classes: Chemistry; Advanced Chemistry

Additional Duties: Substance Abuse Prevention Team Chairperson; Students Against Destructive Decisions Moderator; Freshman/Senior Lock-In Coordinator; Project Prom Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Ed. from Southeast Missouri State; Masters of Arts in Natural Science from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Science Teachers Association; Science Teachers of Missouri; National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: Diocese of Springfield-Cape Distinguished Teacher of the Year (2015); Blessed John Duns Scotus Award for excellence in Franciscan Education in the discipline of Science (2017); McDonald’s Teacher of the Year (2021)

2023-2024: 35 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Ryan Schweain
Business Department Chair
Member of the Social Studies Department
Boys Soccer JV Head Coach
Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 418
Title(s):
Business Department Chair
Member of the Social Studies Department
Boys Soccer JV Head Coach
Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach
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Classes: Current Events; Computer Applications; Economics

Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom 418

Degrees and Certifications: B.A. in Communications from Missouri Baptist University

Professional Memberships: Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association; National Soccer Coaches Association of America; National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: Girls Soccer Region Coach of the Year (2013); Missouri State High School Association Girls Soccer Coach of the Year (2017 & 2019)

2023-2024: 10 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Ellen Seyer
Fine Arts Department Chair
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Director of Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Mixed Chorus and Men's Choir
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 203
Title(s):
Fine Arts Department Chair
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Director of Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Mixed Chorus and Men's Choir
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Classes: AM Men’s Choir, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Communications, Treble Choir, Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus

Additional Duties: Encore Club Moderator; Tri-M Honor Society Moderator; Vocal Director for Spring Musicals

Degree: B.A. in Education from Fontbonne College; M.A. in Education from Southeast Missouri State; Masters in Music Education from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Association for Music Education; Missouri Music Educators Association; American Choral Directors Association; Missouri Choral Directors Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Speech & Theatre Association of Missouri; National Council of Teachers of English

Recognitions: Apple for the Teacher Award-Encore Federated Music Club; Missouri Choral Directors-Outstanding District Director; National Society of High School Scholars Recognition; Member of Notre Dame’s Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame

2023-2024: 31 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Mallory Siebert ’10
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Assistant Softball Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 405
Title(s):
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Assistant Softball Coach
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Classes: English II; Advanced English II; Junior Comp

Additional Duties: Freshman Homeroom 405; Assistant Softball Coach

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Williams University; CPR certified

Professional Memberships: Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association; National Council of Teachers of English; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-24: 8 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Kim St. Cin
Counselors' Office Manager
Contact Number:
573-335-3701 ext. 1
Title(s):
Counselors' Office Manager
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Additional Duties: International Student Coordinator

2023-24: 16 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Emily Steimle
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Member of the Math Department
Member of the Science Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 425
Title(s):
Member of the Fine Arts Department
Member of the Math Department
Member of the Science Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
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Classes: Acting 1; Technical Theatre Practicum; Business Math; English 3/4; Earth Science

Additional Duties: Backstage Blue Moderator; Thespian Honors Society Moderator; Fall Play Director; Spring Musical Director; Chess Club

Degrees and Certifications: Masters in Business Administration

2023-24: 2 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Sarah Strohmeyer
Director of Campus Ministry
Theology Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 517
Title(s):
Director of Campus Ministry
Theology Department Chair
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Classes: Theology IV

Additional Duties: Summer Mission Trip Coordinator; Kairos Retreat Director; Franciscan Volunteer Program Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. from Maryville University; M.A. in Religious Education from Loyola University; Master Level Catechist Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

Recognitions: VFW Teacher of the Year (2012); Cape Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year (2017); Diocesan Teacher of the Year (2018)

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association

2023-2024: 23 Years of Service to Notre Dame High School

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Rev. Alexander Sutachan
Chaplain
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Title(s):
Chaplain
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Gail Timpe
Member of the Theology Department
Member of the Family and Consumer Science Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 422
Title(s):
Member of the Theology Department
Member of the Family and Consumer Science Department
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Classes: Theology II; Ecumenism; Child Development

Additional Duties: Sophomore Class Co-Coordinator; Women in God’s Service (WinGS) moderator; Students for Life moderator; Sophomore Homeroom 422

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Special Ed. from Quincy University; Master of Arts in Religious Education from Felician University

Professional Memberships: Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children; National Association of Special Education Teachers; National Catholic Educational Association

2023-2024: 8 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Matt Vollink ’97
Member of the Theology Department
Member of the Social Studies Department
Boys Soccer Varsity Head Coach
Girls Soccer Assistant Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 515
Title(s):
Member of the Theology Department
Member of the Social Studies Department
Boys Soccer Varsity Head Coach
Girls Soccer Assistant Coach
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Classes: Theology I; Philosophy

Additional Duties: Freshman Homeroom 515

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. from Quincy University; CPR certified

Professional Memberships: Missouri State High School Soccer Coaches Association; National Soccer Coaches Association; National Catholic Educational Association

Recognitions: Notre Dame Athletic Hall of Fame member; Quincy Top 25 Players

2023-2024: 22 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Bonnie Westrich ’77
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 316
Title(s):
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
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2023-2024: 21 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Scott Wilson
Head of Maintenance
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 415
Title(s):
Head of Maintenance
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Amy Worley ’90
Member of the Foreign Language Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 421
Title(s):
Member of the Foreign Language Department
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Classes: Spanish I; French I; French II; ESL; Introduction to Foreign Language

Additional Duties: French Club Moderator; Freshman Homeroom 421

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Ed. from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: American Association of Teachers of French; American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese; National Catholic Educational Association; American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Recognitions: Missouri Outstanding Beginning Teacher Award (1996)

2023-2024: 24 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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