Welcome to the start of a new school year!

We have completed a successful year following the unification of St. Joseph and St. Mary elementary schools into one system Calvert Catholic Schools. Our first eighth grade class of 48 students graduated with 95% of them going on to attend Calvert High School, as the class of 2012

It has been a wonderful journey, seeing the students respond to their new classmates and in some cases new surroundings was a refreshing view of how adaptable and resilient young people can be. It has been my pleasure to meet and work with so many new students and their families.

It is said that change is easier for the young. This certainly seemed true for the elementary students. The teachers embraced the changes in a positive way and we continue to look for ways to meet students needs with Jesus Christ as our model for learning and behavior.

I have been at principal at St. Joseph School since 1999. I completed my Master's Degree in Education from Heidelberg College in 1996.

I have lived in Tiffin since 1989. My husband Brian is a professor of Education at Heidelberg College and coach of the Men's Soccer team. I have four daughters; Ann teaches at Tallmadge Middle School and was married to Matt Hagedorn this summer, Jennifer is a third grade teacher at St. Brendan's School in Hilliard, Emma is a sophomore at Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland, Laura is a fourth grader at the St. Joseph Campus.

I grew up in Cleveland, and graduated from Magnificat High School. I have three sisters and two brothers. I lived in England for 9 years. While there I taught Phys. Ed. at Gateways School I also coached Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders and Gymnastics.
In my spare time I love to read and travel.