St. James Staff

3K: Martha Weber- Early Childhood hrs from San Antonio College plus 136 college credit hours; 20 years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

4KA: Rita Medellin- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education; 15 years teaching experience; 10 years previous Daycare Management experience.

4KB: Dawn Luu-
Child Development Associate, 10 years experience in early childhood education.

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

Kindergarten B: Amanda Crow-
Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake; post-baccalaureate teacher certification program at Texas Lutheran University.

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.

1st: Jamie Shashack-Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Madison University, graduating magna cum laude. 11 years teaching experience, 10 years as the 3k teacher at St.James. 15 years previous experience in early childhood education.

2nd: Michelle Barbee-
Bachelor of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Texas Lutheran University; 1 year teaching experience.

3rd: Mary Gorman-Bachelor of Arts degree from Seattle University plus graduate hours;
received teacher certification from Southwest Texas State University (now T.S.U.);   19 years of teaching experience in Catholic schools; 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: Sharon Frederickson-
M.A. in Catholic School Leadership from St. Mary's University; Bachelor of Science degree with major in Interdisciplinary Studies from SWTSU plus teaching certification; certified for Special Education and elementary; 15 years teaching experience; Level II Religious certification.

6th Homeroom: Richard Granger-
Master of Arts in Religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry from Eastern College; 4-8 Generalist Certification in Post-Bacaraelaute from Texas Lutheran University; 14 years of experience in youth ministry.

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

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; 12 years teaching experience; member of Seguin Oakwood Art League.

Principal: Deanna Sanchez-
Master of Education Degree from Our Lady of the Lake University; Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Our Lady of the Lake University with a minor in Art; certification in Elementary 1st-8th; Certification in Art Kindergarten through 12th Grade; 5 years teaching experience in 2nd Grade; 1 year as Principal at St. James; 10 years of experience as Religious Education Catechist.

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