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  • Jennifer Augustyn

    Attendance/ Receptionist

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.S. in Business Management, Emphasis in Human Resource Management, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1994

    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2019

  • Mike Bailey

    Assistant Principal
    Non-Departmental
    Administrator
  • Oliver Bantam

    Assistant Principal / Director of IT

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.S. in Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007
    M.S. in Secondary Education Administration, Creighton University, 2012

    Started teaching, 2007
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Non-Departmental
    Administrator
  • Tom Bauer

    Business & Computer Technology

    Subjects:
    Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) I
    Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) II
    Advanced CAD Design & Manufacturing

    Education:
    B.S. Design Engineering Technology, 1985
    B.S. Secondary Education, 2008
    M.S. Educational Technology '2016
    M.S. School Leadership, (working on)

    Started teaching, 2002
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2002, 2016

    Computer Technology
    Faculty
  • Elly Benin

    Theology

    Subjects:
    Theology 10
    Theology 11

    Education:
    B.A. English Education, Illinois State University, 2008
    M.A. Theology, Augustine Institute, 2014

    Started teaching, 2009
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2021

    Theology
    Faculty
  • Kristi Berger

    Director of Communications

    Professional information:
    B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communications, University of Iowa, 1996

    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2017

    Advancement
    Staff
  • Deacon Tim Bloomingdale

    Director of Admissions

    Subjects:
    Activities:
    Student Council Sponsor

    Education:
    Bachelor of Science in Education 1990, University of Nebraska Omaha
    Master of Science in Secondary Education 1997, University of Nebraska Omaha
    Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Creighton University

    Started teaching, 1990
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2011

    Non-Departmental
    Staff
  • Abbey Brockhouse

    Science

    Subjects:
    AP Chemistry
    Physics
    Biotechnology I
    Biotechnology II

    Activities:
    Biotechnology Research Club, Sponsor
    HOSA, Co-sponsor

    Education:
    B.S. in Molecular Genetics & Immunology, University of Toronto, 1989
    M.S. in Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, 1993
    Secondary teaching certificate in Natural Sciences, Creighton University, 2012

    Started teaching, 2012
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Science
    Faculty
  • Andrew Brooks

    Social Studies

    Subjects:
    American Government
    AP US History
    Psychology
    World History

    Social Studies
    Faculty
  • Taryn Clatanoff

    Vice President of Finance
    Non-Departmental
    Administrator
  • Molly Conway

    Fine Arts

    Subjects: Art Foundations
    Stained Glass
    Printmaking

    Activities:
    National Art Honor Society Sponsor

    Education:
    B.A. in Studio Arts, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2009
    M.A. in Education, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2015

    Started Teaching, 2011
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Fine and Performing Arts
    Faculty
  • Kari Cronican

    Mathematics

    Subjects:
    Honors Algebra I
    Honors Algebra II

    Activities:
    Chess Sponsor
    Esports Coach
    Science Quiz Bowl Coach
    Science Olympiad Coach

    Education:
    B.S. in Education, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1988
    M.A. in Curriculum, Peru State College, 1999

    Started teaching, 1989
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 1998

    Mathematics
    Faculty
  • Danielle Crotty

    English Teacher

    Subjects:
    English 9
    World Literature

    English
  • Bill Cunningham

    World Languages - Spanish

    Subjects:
    Honors Spanish II
    Spanish III

    Activities:
    Assistant Coach, Boys Soccer

    Education:
    M.A. Creighton University, 1978
    M.S. University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1987

    Started Teaching, 1982
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2017

    World Languages
    Faculty
  • Damon Day

    Strength and Fitness, FlightLine, Sports Health Teacher, Baseball Coach

    Subjects: FlightLine
    Strength and Fitness
    Sports Health

    Health/Physical Education
    Faculty
  • Kristen Deane

    School Counseling

    Subjects:

    Professional information: Education:
    B.A. English, University of Illinois-Springfield
    M.A. Teaching, College of Saint Mary

    Started teaching, 2015
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Guidance
    Faculty
  • Johnna Eck

    Fine and Performing Arts

    Subjects:
    Art Foundations
    Honors Art Foundations
    AP Drawing
    AP Design
    Painting
    Honors Painting
    Drawing
    Honors Drawing

    Education:
    B.F.A.in Drawing and Painting, Creighton University, 1985
    M.F.A. in Drawing and Painting, University of Chicago,1987
    B.S. in Art Education, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1990

    Started teaching, 1990
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2001

    Fine and Performing Arts
    Faculty
  • David Emanuel

    Mathematics, Industrial Technology

    Subjects:
    Geometry
    AP Statistics
    Beginning Statistics & Trigonometry

    Activities:
    Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

    Education:
    B.S. in Mathematics and Math Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1996
    M.S. in Science and Math Education, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2014

    Started Teaching, 1996
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2009

    Mathematics
    Faculty
  • Keith Engelkamp

    Science
    Science
    Faculty
  • Jane Fenner

    Activities Assistant

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.A. in Elementary Education, Creighton University, 1991

    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2019

    Non-Departmental
  • Christine French

    Campus Minister

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Activities:
    Angels Prayer Group

    Education:
    B.A. from The George Washington University, 2010
    M.A. in Theology from the Augustine Institute, (2023 expected)

    Alumna, Class of 2006
    Started teaching, 2010
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Campus Ministry
    Staff
  • Brent Goetzinger

    Speech, Journalism, Character Skills, Drama

    Subjects:
    Speech
    Journalism
    Character Skills
    Drama

    Activities:
    Head Coach of Speech
    Director of One-Act
    Director of Spring Play

    Education:
    B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2011
    M.A., Creighton University, 2013
    M.Ed., Creighton University, 2013

    Started Teaching, 2013
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Character Skills
    Faculty
  • Kathy Guinane

    Success Study Hall

    Subjects:
    Success Study Hall

    Education:
    B.S. in Speech/Language Pathology from Kearney State College
    M.S. in Speech/Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas, Callier Center for Communication Disorders
    36 additional graduate hours - UNL, UNO, Dana College and several others

    Started teaching, 1984
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2016

    Non-Departmental
    Faculty
  • Elizabeth Hajek

    Guidance Office Administrative Assistant

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.A. Elementary Education, California State University Sacramento, 1985

    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2012

    Guidance
    Staff
  • Colleen Halpin

    Theology

    Subjects:
    Theology 12
    Senior Studies

    American Studies
    AP U.S. History

    Activities:
    Co-Leader, SkyHawks for Life

    Education:
    B.S. Mathematics, University of Notre Dame, 2018
    M.A. Theology, University of Notre Dame, 2020

    Started Teaching, 2018
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2021

    Theology
    Faculty
  • Pat Haney

    Mathematics

    Subjects:
    Geometry
    College Algebra

    Activities:
    Head Freshman Football Coach
    Assistant Track Coach

    Education:
    B.S. in Mathematics, United States Naval Academy
    M.S. in Education, Old Dominion
    M.A. for Math Teachers, University of Nebraska-Omaha

    Started Teaching, 2012
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2014

    Mathematics
    Faculty
  • Marnie Holm

    Science Teacher

    Subjects:
    Physics
    Introduction to Chem/Physics

    Activities:
    Science Olympiad
    QuizBowl

    Professional information: Education:
    B.S. in biology, South Dakota State University
    Minors in chemistry and secondary education

    Started teaching, 2000
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2022

    Science
    Faculty
  • Seth Hytrek

    Science Teacher

    Subjects:
    AP Biology
    Honors Biology
    Investigative Forensics

    Science
    Faculty
  • Kate Jiron

    Theology Teacher

    Subjects:
    Theology 10
    Honors Theology 11

    Education:
    B.S. in Psychology, Kansas State University, 1998
    M.A. in Theology, Augustine Institute, 2018
    M.A. in Education, Creighton University, 2020

    Started Teaching, 2019
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2019

    Theology
  • Kyle Jurgens

    Mathematics

    Subjects: Honors Geometry
    Algebra I
    Pre Algebra

    Activities:
    Head Coach, Boys Basketball

    Education:
    B.A. in Mathematics, Nebraska Wesleyan
    M.A. Administration, Concordia University

    Started teaching, 2005
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2013 (coaching), 2015 (teaching)

    Mathematics
    Faculty
  • Donn Kasner

    Activities Director/ Assistant Principal

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.A. University of Northern Iowa
    M.A. Peru State University
    M.A. Doane University

    Started teaching, 1999
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2017

    Non-Departmental
    Administrator
  • Julie Kerkman

    English Teacher

    Subjects:
    English 9
    World Literature

    Professional information: Education:
    BA in secondary education and English, Dana College, 1997
    MS.Ed. in curriculum and Instruction/Instructional technology from Peru State College, 2000
    Ed.D. in educational leadership from College of St. Mary, 2017

    Started teaching, 1997
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2022

    English
    Faculty
  • Nancy Kirker

    Accounting Assistant

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.S. in Accounting, University of Missouri - Kansas City

    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2006

    Non-Departmental
    Staff
  • Kevin Kleinsasser

    Mathematics Department Chair

    Subjects:
    Honors Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry
    AP Calculus AB
    AP Calculus BC

    Education:
    B.S. in Mathematics Education, Southwest Minnesota State
    M.A.T. in Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Started Teaching, 1983
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 1994

    Mathematics
    Faculty
  • Joe Koneck-Wilcox

    Character Skills Department Chair

    Subjects: Character Skills

    Activities:
    Esports, Co-Coach
    Board Game Club

    Professional information:
    Education:
    B.A. in Theology from Creighton University, 2010
    M.A. in Theology from Creighton University, 2012
    M.Ed. in education from Creighton University, 2012

    Started teaching, 2010
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2012

    Character Skills
    Faculty
  • Ruth Kros

    Character Skills, Social Studies

    Subjects:
    AP Psychology
    American Government
    Holocaust Awareness
    Senior Studies

    Education:
    B.S. in Personnel Management, Northwest Missouri State University, 1985
    M.S. in Counseling, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2005
    B.S. in Secondary Education, Peru State College, 2007

    Started teaching, 1998
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2006

    Social Studies
    Faculty
  • Laura Larson

    Director of Alumni Relations
    Alumni Relations
  • Jacque Liebentritt

    Reception
  • Angie Lohaus

    Vice President of Advancement
    Advancement
    Administrator
  • Mandi Marcuccio

    English Teacher

    Subjects:
    World Literature
    American Literature
    Advanced Placement English: Language and Composition

    Professional information: Education:
    B.A. in English from Creighton University, 2004
    M.A. in English from University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2006
    M.Ed. in secondary education from Creighton University, 2008
    M.S. in educational administration and leadership from Creighton University, 2018

    Started teaching, 2006
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2022

    English
    Faculty
  • Mary Meyer

    Social Studies (Department Chair)

    Subjects:
    AP U.S. Government
    Senior Studies

    Education:
    B.S. in Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, University of Nebraska-Omaha 1985
    M.S. in Political Science, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2008

    Started teaching, 1987
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2001

    Social Studies
    Faculty
  • Rob Meyers

    Principal

    Subjects:
    N/A

    Education:
    B.A. History, Creighton, 1992
    M.S. Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2000

    Started teaching, 1993
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 1994

    Non-Departmental
    Administrator
  • Jeremy Moore

    President
    Non-Departmental
    Administrator
  • Sharon Neal

    Advancement Administrative Assistant, Database Specialist

    Professional information:
    B.S. in Business Management
    Associate's Degree in Accounting

    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2013

    Advancement
    Staff
  • Nelly Kakish

    Foreign Language - French

    Subjects:
    French I
    French II
    Honors French II
    French III
    Honors French III
    French VI
    Honors French VI

    Professional information: Education:
    B.A. in modern languages, major in French and minor in Spanish, Yarmouk University in Jordan
    Teaching license in French as a foreign language, Lyon Lumière 2 in Lyon, France

    Started teaching, 2021
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2022

    World Languages
    Faculty
  • Mark Newcomer

    Head of Maintenance and Building & Grounds
    Non-Departmental
    Staff
  • Leigh Officer

    Foreign Language - Spanish

    Subjects:
    Spanish I
    Spanish II

    World Languages
    Faculty
  • Dan Ossowski

    Science

    Subjects:
    AP Physics I
    AP Physics II

    Education:
    B.S. in Environmental Science, Creighton University, 2004
    Teaching License, Bemidji State

    Started Teaching, 2012
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2021

    Science
    Faculty
  • George Paulchak

    Mathematics Tutor
    Mathematics
    Staff
  • Brian Peska

    Social Studies

    Subjects:
    American Studies
    AP U.S. History

    Activities:
    Associate Head Coach, Wrestling

    Education:
    B.A. in Social Sciences in 2019

    Skutt Catholic Alumnus, 2014
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2019

    Social Studies
  • Beth Reisbig

    Language Arts - English, Department Chair

    Subjects:
    World Literature
    English 9

    Education:
    B.S. in Literature and Language Arts Education, Southwest State University, Marshall, MN, 1994
    M.S. in Educational Administration / Leadership, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN, 1998
    +36 post Master's Degree credits

    Started teaching, 1994
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2018

    English
  • Jenna Rice

    Media Specialist
    Media Center
  • Elizabeth Rudden

    Business

    Subjects:
    Business - Accounting
    AP Microeconomics
    AP Macroeconomics
    Business Law
    Financial Literacy
    Principles of Business

    Activities:
    Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Sponsor

    Education:
    B.S. in Business Administration, Creighton University, 2001
    M.S. in Secondary Education, UNO, 2007
    M.S. in Accounting, UNO, 2016

    Started teaching, 2005
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Business
    Faculty
  • Renee Saunders

    Health/Physical Education

    Subjects: Physical Education

    Activities:
    Head Coach of Varsity Volleyball
    Assistant Activities Director
    Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball

    Education:
    Bachelor's in Education from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2000
    Master's in Educational Leadership from Creighton University, 2018

    Started teaching, 2002
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2010

    Health/Physical Education
    Faculty
  • Amy Sauser

    Language Arts - English

    Subjects:
    AP English Literature & Composition
    English 9

    Education:
    B.A. in English and Secondary Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005
    M.A. in English, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2014

    Alumna, Class of 2000
    Started teaching, 2005
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2017

    English
    Faculty
  • Stephanie Scholz

    Foreign Language - Spanish

    Subjects:
    Spanish III
    Spanish IV
    Honors Spanish IV

    Professional information: Education:
    B.A. English, minor in Spanish, Michigan State University, 2008
    Teaching Certification Spanish and English, Michigan State University, 2009
    M.A. in curriculum and teaching, Michigan State University, 2016


    Started teaching, 2009
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2022

    World Languages
    Faculty
  • Kevin Schumacher

    Guidance Counselor (H - O)

    Subjects:
    Activities:
    Asst. Varsity Football Coach

    Education:
    B.S. in Education, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 1996
    M.S. in School Counseling, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2001
    M.S. in Educational Leadership, University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2017

    Started Teaching, 1997
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 1999

    Guidance
    Staff
  • Steve Schumacher

    Advancement Community Relations Director

    Professional information:
    B.S. in Education, Northwest Missouri State University, 2006
    M.A. in Educational Leadership, Creighton University, 2017

    Alumnus, Class of 2001
    Started Teaching, 2006
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2020

    Advancement
  • David Schweitzer

    Language Arts - English

    Subjects:
    AP English Literature & Composition
    Honors American Literature
    American Literature

    Activities:
    Teacher/Coach for Mock Trial

    Education:
    B.A. English, Creighton University
    M.A. English Creighton University
    M.S. Ed Admin., UNO

    Started teaching, 1987
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 1994, 1999, 2020

    English
  • Lynne Silbernick

    Theology Teacher

    Subjects:
    Theology Department Chair
    Theology 10
    Theology 9

    Education:
    B.A. Elementary Education, Immaculata University (PA), 1987
    (Minors in Theology and Secondary Math)
    M.E.d Educational Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994

    Started teaching, 1987
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2017

    Theology
    Faculty
  • Jenni Smith

    Foreign Language - Spanish

    Subjects:
    Spanish I
    Spanish II

    Activities:
    Assistant Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer

    Education:
    B.S. in Education K-12, Spanish from Northwest Missouri State University, 2002

    Started teaching, 2002
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2020

    World Languages
  • Scott Stara

    Math Teacher

    Subjects:
    Algebra I
    Algebra II

    Mathematics
  • Chris Storm

    Fine and Performing Arts

    Subjects:
    Concert Choir
    Chamber Choir
    Show Choir
    Piano I & II

    Activities:
    Music Director, Fall Musical
    Director, Vivace Show Choir, Hawkappella, and Musettes

    Education:
    B.M.E. Concentration in Choral Music, South Dakota State University, 2000
    M.M. Emphasis in Education, University of South Dakota, 2006

    Started Teaching, 2001
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2009

    Fine and Performing Arts
    Faculty
  • Meghan Sullivan

    Director of Alumni Relations
    Alumni Relations
  • Brenda Thoene

    Foreign Language - Spanish

    Subjects:
    Spanish I
    Spanish II

    World Languages
  • Matt Turman

    Social Studies

    Subjects:
    Honors World History
    American History

    Activities:
    Head Coach, Varsity Football
    Assistant Coach, Track Hurdles

    Education:
    B.A. in Social Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Started teaching, 1997
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2002

    Social Studies
    Faculty
  • Allie West

    Band

    Subjects: Band
    Honors Band
    Ensemble
    Guitar I
    Guitar II
    Percussion
    Piano I

    Activities:
    Director, Marching Band
    Director, Jazz Band
    Director, Pep Band

    Education:
    B.A. in K-12 Music Education, Instrumental Music emphasis, Augustana University, 2017
    M.A. in Music Education, University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2021

    Started Teaching,2017
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2021

    Fine and Performing Arts
    Faculty
  • Amanda Willms

    Science

    Subjects:
    Astronomy
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Environmental Science

    Education:
    B.A. Secondary Education with a Focus in Natural Science, Midland University, 2018

    Started Teaching, 2020
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2020

    Science
  • Jennie Wilson

    Fine and Performing Arts

    Subjects:
    TV & Film
    Digital Image I
    Digital Image II
    Yearbook
    Pottery & Sculpture

    Education:
    B.F.A., University of Iowa
    M.L.S., Creighton University

    Started teaching, 1991
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 1995

    Fine and Performing Arts
    Faculty
  • Justin Zabawa

    Health/Physical Education

    Subjects:
    Physical Education
    Sports Healthcare

    Activities:
    Head Coach, Boys Varsity Soccer

    Education:
    B.A. in Education, University of Nebraska
    M.A. in Educational Leadership, Creighton University

    Alumnus, Class of 2003
    Started teaching, 2014
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2015

    Health/Physical Education
    Faculty
  • Deacon Bart Zavaletta

    Theology

    Subjects:
    Theology 9
    Theology 12
    Senior Studies

    Education:
    B.S. Kinesiology, University of Houston, 2004
    M.A. Theology, Oblate School of Theology, 2010

    Started Teaching, 2008
    Joined Skutt Catholic, 2010

    Theology
    Faculty
  • Vinny Zendejas

    Maintenance
    Non-Departmental
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