St. James Staff

3K: Jamie Shashack-Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Madison University; 7 years teaching experience; previous experience in day care, Sunday school, and substitute teaching.

4KA: Rita Medellin- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education; 10 years teaching experience; 10 years previous Daycare Management experience.

4KB: Martha Weber- Early Childhood hrs from San Antonio College plus 136 college credit hours; 20 years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

Kindergarten A: Cynthia Reininger- Bachelor of Science degree from SWTSU; certified in Early Childhood Education; 25+ years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

1st: Christina Belicek- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from SWTSU plus teacher certification; Dean's List 99-03; some experience working with Special Needs children; 3 years teaching experience.

2nd: Shelley Marek- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from SWTSU with teacher certification; graduated Cum Laude; specialization in Early Childhood; 4 years teaching experience.

3rd: Mary Gorman-Bachelor of Arts degree from Seattle University plus graduate hours; 16 years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

4th: Paula Soukup- Masters Degree in Special Education & Early Childhood from SWTSU; Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Texas Lutheran University; Alpha Chi Honor Society; certifications in Elementary 1st-8th, Elementary Reading 1st-8th, Early Childhood PK & K, and Special Education PK-12th. 13 years teaching experience

5th: Joanne Witschorke- Master of Education w/major in Elementary Education; certified elementary and Gifted & Talented from SWTSU; Bachelors Degree earned at Texas Lutheran University; Dean's List; 20+ years teaching experience

6th Homeroom: Sharon Frederickson- Bachelor of Science degree with major in Interdisciplinary Studies from SWTSU plus teaching certification; certified for Special Education and elementary; 10 years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

7th Homeroom: Brenda Allen- Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Louisiana; concentration in Mathematics; 11 years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

8th Homeroom: Jim Weber- Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A & M University; M.A. in Catholic Schools Leadership from St. Mary's University; 17+ years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification. 

4-8 PE/Athletic Director: Stacy Foster- 3 years experience as Athletic Director; 5 years experience as Assistant Coach for Basketball, Volleyball, & Track & Field

K-3 PE: Dru Goulart- Specialized Instructor certification; previous experience as Teacher's Aide; Religious Education teacher for parish; serves as Booster Club Manager

Drama: Chana Finch- Specialized Instructor certification; 5 years experience as Director of One-Act Play for PSIA

Spanish: Cristina Martinez- Specialized Instructor certification; 4 years experience teaching Spanish; bilingual aide

Art/Music: Karen Baize- Bachelor of Arts degree from Delaware State University; major in Art; teacher certification; 8 years teaching experience; member of Seguin Oakwood Art League.

Principal: Janice Jessen- Masters of Education/Speech Communication from SWTSU with teacher certification; 14 years experience as principal; 11+ years management experience; advanced coursework at St. Mary's University.