ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 

Charol Armand
Principal
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With nearly 28 total years as an educator, Mrs. Armand joined Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 17 years ago and was blessed to teach first grade for most of them.  She's also served as Assistant Principal, reading/ English curriculum coordinator, and fourth-grade teacher.  After earning her Master’s Degree in counseling from LSU and later a Plus 30 in education from UNO, she began her career as a Clinical Instructor at LSU Health Sciences Center. After spending a few years in public secondary education,  she found her niche in Catholic elementary education. 

Professionally, she strives to model the value of lifelong learning through participation and membership in various educational programs. While serving on external review committees with AdvancED and Cognia, she gained valuable knowledge on how to meet the needs of students in the 21st century. As curriculum coordinator at OLPS, she was responsible for the implementation of the school’s Blending Learning Program which fosters individualized instruction so that students are able to reach their full potential. Personally, she is married for 28 years, has 3 daughters, 1 grandson, and 3 dogs. "I am proud and excited to have the unique opportunity to serve as principal of my children’s alma mater in the community where I was born and raised. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, like most schools, will experience unprecedented challenges in the year ahead, but with the commitment and dedication of our talented, enthusiastic, and well-prepared faculty and staff, we will meet those challenges head-on. I look forward to serving as the academic and spiritual leader where Faith, Family, and Knowledge are our guiding principles."
                 
Stacie Seube
Dean of Students/ Science Teacher 
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Mrs. Seube has over 24 years of educational experience, with 18 of those years being at OLPS.  After earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and a minor in chemistry from Southeastern University, she returned to her alma mater Andrew Jackson to teach Physical Science, Biology, and Human Anatomy.  During that time she began working on her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a certification in Gifted and Talented education. She came to OLPS when her oldest son, Aaron, entered Kindergarten.  Since that time she has taught middle school science and social studies while serving as Dean of Students for the last several years. This school year, Mrs. Seube will be teaching 5th and 7th grade science, while continuing her role on the Leadership Team as Dean of Students.

"I strive to maintain a fun and relaxed classroom environment which helps to foster my student’s love of learning.  When it comes to science, I believe that science is not just something you learn, it’s something that you do.  My approach to teaching science is through hands-on learning activities that push students to think like and become scientists. I love when students realize that science is not just a bunch of topics they memorize, but a series of actions that can help them solve problems and answer questions.”

Sharon Coll
Educational Consultant/ Former Principal
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Pam Chauff
Director of Administration
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Linda Moran
Bookkeeper
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Rachel Vogt
Academic Technology & Media Coordinator (AT)
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Caleigh Armand
Nurse
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Marsha Mason
Nurse
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Brandie Amadeo 
Office Support / Receptionist 
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Cherie Barnes
Office Support/ Receptionist
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Glenn Sandrock
Facility Manager
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Jessica Coll
IT
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Stephanie Growl
Volunteer
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Jeanne Boudreaux
Aftercare
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Angela Palazola
Aftercare
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Gloria Childress
Speech 

Caroline Knecht
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EARLY EDUCATION

Amanda Arcement
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
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Mrs. Arcement is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard parish and has been part of the Patriot family as a Pre-K 3 teacher for 6 years. She received a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and as an educator, she has gained over 17 years of experience and professional training in early childhood. Her classroom philosophy is to have students establish a love for learning by engaging them in hands-on and play-based experiences.  This approach allows her to have a balance between academic expectations and the developmental needs of young students.  Her hobbies include dancing and crafting, which shine through her classroom, as they often have spontaneous dance parties and students’ crafts displayed in and around the room.                           

Chelly Lozes
Teaching Assistant
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Chelly Lozes was born in Monroe, LA and raised in Gulfport, MS. She graduated high school and moved to St. Bernard for college and to be near family. She studied Early Education for many years but switched her major to Business Administration. She worked as a secretary for years before having her two children. When they became school age, she followed them to school. She's had various experiences in teaching including teaching students with special needs. The opportunity to be at OLPS with her favorite littles came to her and the rest is history. She loves 3’s because they are curious, happy, forgiving, loving and always teaching her something! A favorite quote of hers with an unknown author is, "In learning, you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.”

Grace Breisacher
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
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Michelle Breisacher
Teaching Assistant
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Daughter,wife,mother,Honeybee, teacher and friend. Happily starting my 9th year at OLPS. 1st year working with one of my 9 treasures Miss Grace Breisacher, Pre-K3 Teacher. I firmly believe always is the best time for kindness. Outside of work I love watching my family and gardens bloom. Inspiration for the 2023-2024 do little things with BIG LOVE.

Nicole Adams
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
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Mrs. Adams was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has two daughters. Her oldest, who has been an OLPS Patriot since Pre-K 3, is entering third grade and her youngest will be entering Pre-K 3 this school year. Mrs. Adams received a bachelor’s degree from The University of New Orleans and previously taught at Munholland in the two year old program. She is excited to join the Patriot family as a Pre-K 3 teacher and feels blessed to be a part of an amazing school. She looks forward to creating a fun and interactive learning environment where her students are encouraged to grow spiritually and academically. 

Julie Green
Teaching Assistant
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Julie Green will be entering her 22nd year in education. She began her career with OLPS as a Pre-K Teaching Assistant shortly after Hurricane Katrina. She now returns to us to continue working with our littlest Patriots. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, John and her two grown children, Katie and Nicholas (both OLPS alum). 
Julie says “I consider myself blessed to be a small part of these little ones’ lives.”

Grace Breisacher
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
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Mary Ann Collara
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
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Mrs. Collara earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a special certification in Early Childhood and her Master of Education degree with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. She retired from teaching Kindergarten in public schools following Katrina. Mrs. Collara's goal is to create a curriculum that instills Christian values, teaches early literacy skills, and fosters a love for learning. 
Mrs. Collara is thankful for the opportunity to return to Our Lady of Prompt Succor School to teach preschool once again.

Angela Palazola
Teaching Assistant
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Mrs. Angela Palazola is the mother of 5 children, her youngest is entering 7th grade here at Olps. She has been married for 36 years. She has an Associates Degree in General Studies. She worked for 15 years as the girls coach at St. Robert Bellarmine and has assisted Mrs Scheuermann with the team at Olps. Her name is proudly on a few banners hanging in the gym. She worked as a Pre-K teacher at Gethsemane preschool for 8 years and is looking forward to working with Mrs Collara for her 2nd year. 

Elaine Landry
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
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Mrs. Elaine Landry was born and raised in Jefferson Parish. She is married with two sons, 27 and 26. She graduated from Holy Cross College with a
bachelor's degree in science with a concentration in education. She has been teaching in early childhood education for 21 years. Her educational philosophy is to meet the individual needs and learning styles of all students to ensure that they are academically successful. Mrs. Landry’s Catholic faith is very important to her and she works hard to instill Christian values in her students. She is a Eucharistic Minister for the school’s weekly mass. This will be her 5th year at OLPS. She is looking
forward to another great year of working with a wonderful staff, parents,
and students.

Jenna Theriot
Teaching Assistant 
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Jenna Theriot was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish. She is happily married to her best friend for 11 years and has 2 beautiful children that attend OLPS. She has been working in early development for the last 5 years and has experience working with children with special needs. She looks forward to joining the OLPS family and can't wait to meet all her littles!

Joel Weibelt-Smith 
Kindergarten Teacher
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Mrs.Weibelt Smith has been teaching kindergarten at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School since 1994 minus 4 years after Katrina. She is married to Chuck who she met while both working the OLPS 8th grade retreat in 1993. They have a son, Jonah, who attended OLPS from PreK4-7th grade. He will be a senior this year at Brother Martin High School. She loves teaching at OLPS and also loves all things NOLA and Mardi Gras.

Angel Roberts
Teaching Assistant
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Mrs. Angel Roberts is excited to be assisting Mrs. Joel Weibelt-Smith in Kindergarten this year. She's previously assisted in 1st grade and kindergarten and worked in the office at OLPS.  She attended OLPS from K-8th grade and has one child who currently attends and one who recently graduated from OLPS. 

Stephanie Wust
Kindergarten Teacher
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Mrs. Wust is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish and has 2 children who attend our school as Patriots, Brady who is entering 6th grade and Brenna who is entering 4th grade. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans and has taught Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 since 2017. This year she is tackling a new adventuring in Kindergarten. She is ready to grow as an educator and excited to challenge our little ones, academically and socially.  In addition to teaching, Mrs. Wust will assist with marketing & events throughout the school year. Mrs. Wust strives to keep her classroom fun and exciting, while maintaining structure throughout the day. She spends her free time chauffeuring her children between travel baseball, dance team, choir, alter serving and so much more. She started a non-profit organization where her children and friends find ways to give back to the community. She enjoys researching and creating games with interactive activities to use with the curriculum. Her favorite quote that inspires her while teaching is “Their minds were not built to sit and be taught. They were built to explore, play, and learn”. 

Danielle Stechmann
Teaching Assistant
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Mrs. Danielle Stechmann is in her 4th year at OLPS.  She has worked in early education for 15 years, previously at Gethseane Preschool. She is looking forward to a wonderful and successful new school year!

Julie Rowley
Kindergarten Teacher
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Mrs. Julie Rowley is excited to be teaching Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. She has a Master's of Education Degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction and has taught Kindergarten as well as Pre-K for 29 years at OLPS. Her love for OLPS has deep connections as her husband, daughter, and grandchildren attended school at OLPS. She has enjoyed being the Drama Coordinator for many years since 1998 and has directed numerous plays.  Her goal is to prepare students for the first-grade level with a developmentally appropriate curriculum that will meet their needs by differentiated instruction that encourages a love for learning.

Elisha Adams
Teaching Assistant
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Mrs Elisha Adams was borned and raised in St. Bernard Parish. Married for 26 years and is a mom to three amazing boys.She's worked in early education for 24 years, formerly as a pre-k teacher at Gethsemane preschool from 2009-2018.This will be her fifth year at OLPS, and she looks forward to working alongside such dedicated teachers and helping facilitate growth and learning for all children. 
                                             
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Deborah Harris
First Grade Teacher
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Ms. Deborah Harris is a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area. She attended the University of New Orleans where she received her BA in Elementary Education and received graduate-level credit in Supervision of Student Teaching.  She was awarded The Apple Award from UNO as the outstanding cooperation/mentor teacher for the Tri-Parish Area as she mentored many student teachers within the New Orleans area.  Most of her teaching experience throughout her career has been dedicated to teaching first grade, and she is very excited to be returning back to her roots teaching first grade at OLPS!  "I truly believe that each child can reach their full potential by having a nurturing, guiding, and inspiring teacher".

Julie Raymond
First Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Raymond was born and raised in St. Bernard parish. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree, and has over 15 years of teaching experience in the elementary school setting. She is a proud mother of two girls, both who are OLPS Patriots. She feels blessed to be a part of the OLPS staff and is excited to help her students continue their love of learning. 

Dana Methvin
Second Grade Teacher
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This will be Ms. Dana Methvin’s 4th year at OLPS. She is a graduate of OLPS and loves that she can continue her time at OLPS as a teacher. She previously taught Kindergarten and Prek3 and this year is excited to start a new position as a second grade teacher. She is thrilled for this new opportunity and to challenge herself in her new role. She cannot wait to meet her students and begin this awesome year with new goals for her and her students. Ms. Methvin loves to read and wants to instill that in all her students this year while maintaining a fun and challenging environment and expanding their love of learning each day.

Karen Braquet-Sandrock
Second Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Karen Braquet-Sandrock has taught second grade at OLPS for 28 years. She is also an alum and grew up in Chalmette. She graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.  She enjoys working out and all water activities. She looks forward to educating your children both spiritually and academically.                    

Cindy Dembrum
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
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Beth Lauga
Third Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Lauga is a third-grade teacher who was born and raised in St. Bernard Parish.  She is married and has a grown daughter who is an alum of Our Lady of Prompt Succor School.  Her teaching career started in the St. Bernard Parish Public School System after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a certification in grades 1st - 8th.  She also obtained her master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of New Orleans.  She feels blessed to be a part of the OLPS family and is looking forward to another wonderful year as she watches our students learn and grow.

Amber Ibay
Third Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Amber Loposser Ibay was born in Japan but moved to Arabi when she was still a baby and has been here since. She attended Catholic school her entire youth, attending St. Robert Bellermine until hurricane Katrina, then graduating from Cabrini High School before attending UNO to pursue a career in Education. She is perusing her Masters of Elementary Education. Mrs. Ibay taught a love of teaching and learning by some of the best educators in the business, and is thrilled to be working with some of her former teachers. This is her 7th year at OLPS teaching 3rd grade. Mrs. Ibay also moderates the OLPS Cheerleaders along side her mother. Mrs. Ibay has a love for Disney, and brings the magic to her classroom. John Dewey said it best, “Education is not an affair of ‘telling’ and being told, but an active and constructive process”.  In her classroom, Mrs. Ibay believes that students learn by doing and being part of the learning process. She is very excited to be back in her classroom in a school that feels like home. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Beth Chauff
Fourth Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Beth Chauff grew up in St. Bernard Parish and is married.  She has obtained both a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis on Literacy from Southeastern Louisiana University. In her free time, Mrs. Beth Chauff loves to read. She is very excited to be teaching reading, English, and science to the fabulous fourth graders!

Lacie Tardo
Fourth Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Lacie Tardo was born and raised in our beautiful St. Bernard Parish. She graduated from Chalmette High School and attended Nunez Community College where she earned her Associates in Care and Development of Young Children. She continued her education at The University of New Orleans where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Psychology and Education. She has worked in early childhood education for over 10 years. Her primary goal as a teacher is to instill a love of learning in each child and to prepare them for a successful future. With a love of learning the possibilities are endless. This will be her 4th year at OLPS and she is looking forward to another great year.

Stacie Seube 
Fifth & Seventh Grade Science
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See Biography above

Jennifer Dupas
Sixth & Seventh Grade ELA Teacher
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Mrs. Jennifer Dupas continues her commitment this year as it is her 17th year of being a part of our OLPS family. She is a graduate of UNO and will be teaching 6th and 7th grade English and reading.  She loves our school and is very excited about this school year!
 
Jenna Pritchard
Fifth & Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
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Mrs. Pritchard is a life long resident of St. Bernard Parish and this will be her first year with the Patriot family. She has been an educator for 6 years. She received a bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her degree has allowed her to work as a speech/language pathology assistant, as well as a teacher. She strives to create a supportive, family environment in her classroom. She works to help her students develop self-awareness and learn to regulate their feelings and emotions, all while engaging their minds to think BIG! Mrs. Pritchard’s philosophy is that we are educating the whole child. Her favorite quote is “Educating the mind, without educating the heart is no education at all.”

Lexis Nunez
Fifth Grade & Sixth Grade Science
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Mrs. Lexie Nunez has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education.  She is very excited to be a part of the OLPS family and teach 5th and 6th grade science this year.  Mrs. Nunez is married to Walter and they have 2 children, Tyler and Katie. 

Lynne Dier
Middle School Religion Teacher
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    "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  (Phillipians 4:13) describes Mrs. Dier's philosophy in both her academic career as well as her personal life.  Her Lord and Savior is the center of her life and being. 
    Mrs. Dier is a K-8th grade alumnus.  She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Louisiana State University; a Master's of Art degree from the University of Guam and a Plus 30 degree from University of New Orleans and Loyola. 
    After retiring from St. Bernard Parish schools, Mrs. Dier was honored and delighted to return to her alma mater as part of the OLPS faculty.  She will serve as the Middle School Religion teacher this year.  She is both excited and awed by her new assignment.
     Mrs. Dier resides in St. Bernard Parish with her husband.  She has three adult children, four grandchildren and a beautiful Catahoula named Bella.  Her passions include reading, traveling, swimming, hiking in the mountains (especially the Smokies and Blue Ridge), doting on her grandchildren and sharing her love of Jesus.   She serves as a trustee on the St. Bernard Parish Library Board and is active in her Church Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes where she is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary; Chairperson of the Pro-Life Ministry; Coordinator of the Supper and Substance Program; Eucharistic Minister; and teaches in the  RCIA program.. She is looking forward to another year of shaping young minds academically and spiritually as well as preparing her young students for high school and future challenges.

Jessica Lauro
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
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Mrs. Lauro graduated from UL Lafayette with her Bachelor’s in General Studies Applied Sciences concentrating in Social Studies. She is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish where she resides with her husband, Anthony, and their two sons, Anthony (Alum) and Enzo (6th grade).  She enjoys visiting national parks and camping. She is also a six year Cub Scout Den Leader and is working on her Assistant Scout Master certification. She has been with our OLPS family for the past 12 years as a parent, room mom, substitute, and office staff. This year she is looking forward to her first year teaching Middle School Social Studies. 

Susan Slavich
Middle School Math Teacher
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Mrs. Slavich, who is married and is called mom by her two grown children, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in math from the University of New Orleans.  She has taught middle school ELA and math for  24 years.  She began her teaching career at St. Robert Bellermine until Hurricane Katrina.   After Katrina in 2005, she was one of the fortunate teachers given the opportunity to rebuild and to reopen Our Lady of Prompt Succor School on March 1, 2006.  She continued to teach at OLPS until May 2019.  Then she took a 2-year hiatus to teach Eureka middle school math in a Jefferson Parish Public School.  With much excitement in 2021, she returned to OLPS to teach her passion, middle school math, and is thrilled to be sharing her love of Math with her 5th through 7th grade OLPS students again this year.  According to Mrs. Slavich, the best part of her math lesson is watching her students grasp newly introduced math concepts.  Mrs. Slavich agrees with the German mathematician David Hilbert, who wrote, “Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country.”

INTERVENTIONIST

Kristen Gegenheimer
Interventionist
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Mrs. Kristen Gegenheimer is an Interventionist for students in grades Kindergarten through third. She grew up in Texas and now resides in Covington, LA. She and her husband have a grown son, a dog, and a cat. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She is looking forward to an exciting school year.        

ANCILLARY

Bonny Loposser       
Art Teacher
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Mrs. Bonny Loposser has been with Our Lady of Prompt Succor School since October 2006. She is married to John “Duane” Loposser and has two grown children. Her son, Cameron and daughter, Amber, whom she is honored to work with here at OLPS. Mrs. Bonny was hired as the art teacher in 2007 and has substitute taught in numerous classrooms. Mrs. Bonny was a kindergarten assistant for 12 years, helped in the Pre-K 4 classroom for a year and is now back in the art room. Mrs. Bonny also moderates the OLPS cheerleaders alongside her daughter, Mrs. Ibay. She also moderates the art club. Mrs. Bonny believes there is an artist in every person, and she cannot wait to discover the multiple talents our OLPS students possess.

Rachel Vogt
Academic Technology & Media Coordinator (AT)
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Mrs. Rachel Vogt has been with OLPS for 16 years. She began her career in the Library when her children Brooke and Michael Jr. were attending OLPS. She is a graduate of OLHCC with degrees in Business and Education. This year she will continue as the AT Coordinator and as the new COLLaboration Lab Facilitator.
In the COLLaboration Lab she will teach Library andTechnology to 1st-7th grade while incorporating STREAM into the curriculum in the new Lab. PreK-Kindergarten will continue to experience Library time while introducing age appropriate STREAM in the new Lab.
The At Coordinator supports the teachers, students and administration in the day-to-day use of technology, including resolving technical issues, troubleshooting devices, and assisting various apps and programs. She considers herself a media specialist because she loves to introduce the children to books that will inspire their imagination, then challenge them to use the engineering process to research solutions in COLLaboration Lab.

Corinne O'Quin
Music Teacher
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Mrs. Corinne O'Quin grew up in Mercersburg, Pa, and attended Shenandoah University and Conservatory of Music in Winchester, VA where she received a Bachelor's Degree.  This will be her seventeenth year teaching at OLPS where both of her children Logan and Leah have received a superior education.  She is looking forward to an incredible year, and her belief is that active learning in music can improve and develop many skills.               
Karen Bazile
Spanish Teacher
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Mrs. Karen Turni Bazile grew up in Chalmette and attended Louisiana State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and print journalism.  Her heart belongs to her alma mater OLPS, which has been a constant in her life: all of her children attended as well as her three siblings.  She taught library and computer at OLPS several years ago, and this will be her seventh year teaching Spanish here. She truly loves watching her students become comfortable as they travel on their journey to learning a new language, and her focus is on making it an enjoyable educational experience.     

Kathy Scheuermann
Physical Education Teacher
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Mrs. Scheuermann, the first certified Physical Education teacher hired at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in 1991, grew up in St. Bernard Parish attending St. Robert Bellarmine and the Academy of the Holy Angels, then graduated from the University of New Orleans. She married John in 1992 and has two children, Celeste, a nurse, OLPS class of 2010 and Johnny, college student, OLPS class of 2013. She has accumulated 45 district championships and 2 City Championship over the years. Mrs. Scheuermann has made OLPS her second family and is ready for year 33 teaching at OLPS.

BEFORE CARE
Brandie Amadeo

AFTERCARE
Angela Palazola 
Jeanne Boudreaux 

CUSTODIAN
Roland Alveris                         
Barbara Alveris
Lakiska Williams

FACILITIES MANAGER
Glenn Sandrock

CAFETERIA
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