2024-2025

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 

Charol Armand
Principal
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With nearly 29 total years as an educator, Mrs. Armand joined Our Lady of Prompt Succor School 18 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 29 years, has 3 daughters, 1 grandson, and 2 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 25 years of educational experience, with 19 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 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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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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Byron Tims
Facility Manager
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Stephanie Growl
Volunteer
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Jeanne Boudreaux
Permanent Substitute/Aftercare
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Gloria Childress
Speech 

Caroline Knecht
Speech         

Robert Bryan
Counselor
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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 7 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.                           

Megan Jones
Teaching Assistant
Megan Jones has re-joined the OLPS Team as a Pre-K 3 assistant for Mrs.Amanda Arcement.  Megan is a life long resident of  St.Bernard Parish.  Her favorite things to do are cooking, spending time with family, watching her children play sports, and taking long relaxing drives in the country. Megan is excited to be a resource to help our community's children achieve their full potential.  She welcomes your children with open arms and looks forward to watching them grow.

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 fourth grade and her youngest will be entering Pre-K 4 this school year. Mrs. Adams received a bachelor’s degree from The University of New Orleans and is excited for her second year as a Pre-K 3 teacher at OLPS. She looks forward to creating a fun and interactive learning environment where her students are encouraged to grow spiritually and academically. 

Jacqueline Smith-Savares
Teaching Assistant

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,. She has been married for 37 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 3rd 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, 28 and 27. 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 23 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 6th 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 12 years and has 2 beautiful children that attend Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Joslyn entering 6th and Mark entering 2nd. She has been working in early development for the last 6 years and has experience working with children with special needs. This is her 2nd year working with PreK-4 and 3rd year working aftercare at Our Lady of Prompt Succor. She looks forward to meeting all her littles this year and can't wait for another fun year!

Betsy Heaphy
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
Mrs. Heaphy is a life long resident of St. Bernard Parish. She is married and has two grown daughters who are both alums of OLPS. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southern University of New Orleans. After a brief hiatus from teaching, Mrs. Heaphy feels very blessed to be returning to the classroom. She is very much looking forward to helping her students achieve academic success through the formation of their faith, building of their character, and by creating a safe and loving classroom community.

Julie Green
Teaching Assistant
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Julie Green will be entering her 23nd year in education. She began her career with OLPS as a Pre-K Teaching Assistant shortly after Hurricane Katrina. This will be her second year back at OLPS 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.”

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 graduatied from Brother Martin Hight School and will be attending his first year at University of New Orleans. 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 two children who 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 7th grade and Brenna who is entering 5th grade. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans and has taught at OLPS since 2017. She is always looking for new ways 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, altar 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 5th year at OLPS.  She has worked in early education for 16 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 2024-2025 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 30 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 27 years and is a mom to three amazing boys.She's worked in early education for 25 years, formerly as a pre-k teacher at Gethsemane preschool from 2009-2018.This will be her 6th 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. 

Jenna Pritchard
First Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Pritchard 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.”

Dana Methvin
Second Grade Teacher
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This will be Ms. Dana Methvin’s 5th 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 her second year as a second grade teacher.  She is thrilled for the upcoming year and to challenge herself in new ways. 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 29 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 Dembrun
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 Ibay is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. 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 pursuing her Masters of Elementary Education. Mrs. Ibay was 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 8th year at OLPS teaching 3rd grade, as well as her 2nd year on the Leadership Team, leading 1st-3rd grades, and is the Director of Educational Instruction. Mrs. Ibay also moderates the OLPS Cheerleaders alongside her mother. Mrs. Ibay has a love for Disney, and brings 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 11 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 5th year at OLPS and she is looking forward to another great year.

Stacie Seube 
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 18th 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!
 
Helena Brunal
Fifth and Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
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Mrs. Brunal is excitedly entering her first year as a full-time teacher. She fell in love with teaching last year as a substitute and has since grown an immense love for our school and students. She is also the proud mother to one beautiful daughter. Mrs. Brunal obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and is currently serving her 8th year in the Louisiana Army National Guard. She loves to read in her free time and is thrilled to be able to share that love with her students. Her classroom philosophy focuses on fostering a learning environment built on kindness and respect for all. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” -Dalai Lama

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 (7th grade).  She enjoys visiting national parks and camping. She is also active with our local BSA Troop 11 and has served the last seven years as a den leader and Assistant Scoutmaster. She has been with our OLPS family for the past 13 years as a parent, room mom, substitute, and office staff. This year she is looking forward to her 2nd 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  25 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.”

Elizabeth Jorgensen
Middle School Science Teacher
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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.        

Janine Jacomine
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Anne Fabian
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ENRICHMENT

Bonny Loposser       
Art Teacher
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Mrs. Bonny Loposser has been with Our Lady of Prompt Succor School since October 2006 till present 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.

Lexis Nunez
Physical Education/Athletic Director
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Mrs. Lexie Nunez has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education.  This year she will be starting her new role at OLPS as Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher.  She is excited to bring her love of athletics to the littlest pre-k 3 Patriots all the way to the 7th grade precious ones.  Mrs. Lexie is married to Walter and they have 2 children, Tyler and Katie. 

Rachel Vogt
Librarian & Technology Teacher
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“Never stop learning because life never stops teaching” is the philosophy of Mrs. Rachel Vogt, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard parish.  She is a graduate of Our Lady of Holy Cross College with degrees in Business and Education. She has been with OLPS for 17 years and began her career in the Library when her children Brooke and Michael Jr. were attending OLPS.   Mrs. Vogt enjoys music, traveling with her family, cooking and spending time with her beloved Yorkie Daisy. This year she will teach Library and Technology to 1st-7th grade while incorporating STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math) into the curriculum.  PreK-Kindergarten will continue to experience Library time while introducing age appropriate STREAM.  She also enjoys moderating the COLLaboration Crew and The Robotics Club. She is looking forward to introducing the children to books that will inspire a love of reading, while she challenges them to use the engineering process to research real world solutions in the 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 18th year at OLPS.  She has been married to Donald O'Quin for 25 years.  Their children, Logan and Leah, both OLPS alum have received a wonderful foundation as well as 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 such as communication, problem solving, resource access and utilization, linking and generating knowledge, and citizenship.  These elements can be achieved through creative expression, aesthetic perception, historical and cultural perspective, and critical analysis.  "Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." John Wooden   

Maria Davila

Spanish Teacher
                       
AFTERCARE
Cherie Barnes, Director 
Angela Palazola
Jeanne Boudreaux 
Jenna Theriot

CUSTODIAN
Roland Alveris                         
Barbara Alveris
Glenn Sandrock

FACILITIES MANAGER
Glenn Sandrock
Byron Tims

CAFETERIA
Claire Gaudin
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