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Holy Cross School Administration

Angela Budzinski, Principal (pictured at right)
Angie has worked in the field of education for 23 years and has been with Holy Cross for the past 12. She holds a B.S. from Beloit College, and a M.S. from Indiana University. In 2002, Angie was named the Diocesan Principal of the Year and was then nominated for National Principal of the Year.

Joyce Simko, Assistant Principal & 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science
Joyce has spent all but one of her 27 years in education at Holy Cross School. She earned her BS from Indiana State University and her MS from Indiana University. In 1998 she received the prestigious Diocesan Light of Learning Award. For the past three years she has conducted summer workshops for teachers at Saint Mary's College.

Gloria Kucela, Office Assistant
Gloria, a mother of one former and one current Crusader, is the newest addition to the office staff.

Jeanine Szabo, Administrative Assistant
A 19 year veteran at Holy Cross School, Jeanine received her BA from Indiana University.

Faculty

Stephanie Allen, Junior High English
This year is Stephanie's fourth year at Holy Cross. She holds a degree in Elementary Education from Saint Mary's College.

Janie Burgh, 4th Grade
Janie has taught for 7 years, the last 4 at Holy Cross. She holds a BA from Thiel College in Greenville, PA in communications. She also has her teaching certification from Fitchburg State in Fitchburg, MA and has completed her Master's degree in Education at Cornerstone University.

Barb Echard, Junior High Reading
Barb has taught at Holy Cross for 14 years (Language Arts and Computer)  and holds a B.A. from Purdue University.

JoAnn Goepfrich, 1st Grade
JoAnn has 18 years of teaching experience in Catholic Schools, plus this year will be her fifth at Holy Cross. She has a Master's degree in Elementary Education from IUSB.

Kristy Holland, Pre-Kindergarten
Kristy taught for 8 years in a Montessori school before coming to Holy Cross where she has taught for the past 12 years. She received training from the Midwest Montessori Training Center at DePaul University.

Debbie Hudak, School Counselor
Debbie is in her 14th year at Holy Cross. She received her B.A. from Purdue University and an MS from Indiana University, South Bend.

Stefani Jedrzejewski, 3rd Grade and Computers
Stefani has spent the past 11 years teaching at Holy Cross. She earned her BS from Indiana University.

Diane Klee, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Religion and Spanish
For 16 years Diane has taught at Holy Cross. She received her BA in Theology from Saint Mary's College and is currently working on her Masters from Notre Dame. Diane received the Diocesan Light of Learning Award in 2001.

Kathy Kowalski, 2nd Grade
For 25 years Kathy has educated the minds and hearts of Crusader students. She received her BA from Nazareth College.

Melissa Manier, 2nd Grade
Melissa is in 7th year teaching second grade at Holy Cross. Previously, Melissa taught Early Childhood music to our students. She holds a BS in Education from Indiana University, South Bend.

Colleen O'Brien, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Colleen has taught at Holy Cross for 11 years. She earned a BA in Elementary Education from Saint Mary's College and a MS in Secondary Education from Indiana University, South Bend.

Susan Paeplow, Physical Education
Susan is in her 15th year at Holy Cross. She received her BA from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN.

Jennifer Sosinski, 5th Grade
Jennifer has been in education for the past 25 years, including 14 years with Holy Cross. She earned her BS from Elmhurst College.

Jennifer Sweazy, Art
Jennifer has taught at Holy Cross for 7 years.  She has a BA from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Jode Szymarek, 5th Grade
Jode has 17 years of experience teaching in Catholic Schools.  Jode has a BS in Elementary Education from IUSB.

Julie Van Meter, Music
This is Julie's second year at Holy Cross. She recieved her BA degree from Saint Mary's College.

Mary Wishmeier, Kindergarten
A 26 year veteran of education, with 20 years at Holy Cross, Mary received her BS from Ball State University and her MS from Indiana University.
 

Stephanie Allen, Junior High English
This year is Stephanie's fourth year at Holy Cross. She holds a degree in Elementary Education from Saint Mary's College.

Janie Burgh, 4th Grade
Janie has taught for 7 years, the last 4 at Holy Cross. She holds a BA from Thiel College in Greenville, PA in communications. She also has her teaching certification from Fitchburg State in Fitchburg, MA and has completed her Master's degree in Education at Cornerstone University.

Barb Echard, Junior High Reading
Barb has taught at Holy Cross for 14 years (Language Arts and Computer)  and holds a B.A. from Purdue University.

JoAnn Goepfrich, 1st Grade
JoAnn has 18 years of teaching experience in Catholic Schools, plus this year will be her fifth at Holy Cross. She has a Master's degree in Elementary Education from IUSB.

Kristy Holland, Pre-Kindergarten
Kristy taught for 8 years in a Montessori school before coming to Holy Cross where she has taught for the past 12 years. She received training from the Midwest Montessori Training Center at DePaul University.

Debbie Hudak, School Counselor
Debbie is in her 14th year at Holy Cross. She received her B.A. from Purdue University and an MS from Indiana University, South Bend.

Stefani Jedrzejewski, 3rd Grade and Computers
Stefani has spent the past 11 years teaching at Holy Cross. She earned her BS from Indiana University.

Diane Klee, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Religion and Spanish
For 16 years Diane has taught at Holy Cross. She received her BA in Theology from Saint Mary's College and is currently working on her Masters from Notre Dame. Diane received the Diocesan Light of Learning Award in 2001.

Kathy Kowalski, 2nd Grade
For 25 years Kathy has educated the minds and hearts of Crusader students. She received her BA from Nazareth College.

Melissa Manier, 2nd Grade
Melissa is in 7th year teaching second grade at Holy Cross. Previously, Melissa taught Early Childhood music to our students. She holds a BS in Education from Indiana University, South Bend.

Colleen O'Brien, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Colleen has taught at Holy Cross for 11 years. She earned a BA in Elementary Education from Saint Mary's College and a MS in Secondary Education from Indiana University, South Bend.

Susan Paeplow, Physical Education
Susan is in her 15th year at Holy Cross. She received her BA from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN.

Jennifer Sosinski, 5th Grade
Jennifer has been in education for the past 25 years, including 14 years with Holy Cross. She earned her BS from Elmhurst College.

Jennifer Sweazy, Art
Jennifer has taught at Holy Cross for 7 years.  She has a BA from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Jode Szymarek, 5th Grade
Jode has 17 years of experience teaching in Catholic Schools.  Jode has a BS in Elementary Education from IUSB.

Julie Van Meter, Music
This is Julie's second year at Holy Cross. She recieved her BA degree from Saint Mary's College.

Mary Wishmeier, Kindergarten
A 26 year veteran of education, with 20 years at Holy Cross, Mary received her BS from Ball State University and her MS from Indiana University.
 

Librarian

Gail Dukes
10 years of experience with Holy Cross School Library and currently attending Indiana University, South Bend for her degree in Early Childhood Education and African-American History.
Gail Dukes
10 years of experience with Holy Cross School Library and currently attending Indiana University, South Bend for her degree in Early Childhood Education and African-American History.
Early Childhood and Primary Aides

Rhonda Golubski, Kindergarten
Rhonda has assisted at Holy Cross for the past 11 years.

Vicki Haney, Kindergarten
Vicki assists our students with her 16 years of experience.

Cheryl Jobe, 1st, & 2nd Grades
Currently in her 9th year as an aide to Holy Cross School, Cheryl is also working toward her degree in Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech.

Kim McClain, Preschool aid
Kim has assisted at Holy Cross School for the past 13 years.

Patty Myers, Lunchroom/Recess aid

Rhonda Golubski, Kindergarten
Rhonda has assisted at Holy Cross for the past 11 years.

Vicki Haney, Kindergarten
Vicki assists our students with her 16 years of experience.

Cheryl Jobe, 1st, & 2nd Grades
Currently in her 9th year as an aide to Holy Cross School, Cheryl is also working toward her degree in Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech.

Kim McClain, Preschool aid
Kim has assisted at Holy Cross School for the past 13 years.

Patty Myers, Lunchroom/Recess aid

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