After this school year, theology teacher Anita Reznicek will leave STA to become the president of St. Joseph’s Academy in St. Louis. Her departure will mark the end of her 23-year career at STA.

During Reznicek’s time at STA, she taught various theology courses, such as world faiths and models of faith. In addition to her teaching, she has also served as the director of campus ministry, the theology department chair and a member of the Mission Effectiveness committee.

Reznicek’s future school, St. Joseph’s Academy in St. Louis, is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It is also STA’s sister school. According to the school’s website, they have a enrollment of 630 students and have an incoming freshman class of 177 for the class of 2015.

In a press release by St. Joseph’s on April 6, the chairperson of the board of directors Susan Conrad, announced to their school community that Reznicek will become the school’s new president effective July 1. Conrad went on to list Reznicek’s qualifications for the job and welcome her to St. Joseph’s.

STA president Nan Bone echoes Conrad’s belief in Reznicek’s qualifications. Bone said that Reznicek’s experience with education and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet will benefit her in her role as president at St. Joseph’s.

‘[The job] couldn’t be a more perfect fit for Mrs. Reznicek,’ Bone said.

Bone hired Mr. Michael Sanem as Reznicek’s replacement earlier this month. Sanem, who signed his contract April 6, has degrees in systemic theology, spirituality, history and philosophy. He is married to STA alumna Megan Dimond who had Reznicek as a teacher.

‘I have only met Ms. Reznicek briefly,’ Sanem said via e-mail, ‘but Megan tells me that she is a phenomenal teacher. Megan took her world religions course and it still remains one of [her] all-time favorite classes.’

Before signing his contract, the last time Sanem had been to STA was when he attended prom in 2002. However, he looks forward to returning; this time as a teacher.

‘I am very excited about the opportunity to teach at St. Teresa’s Academy,’ Sanem wrote. ‘Not only is the curriculum top notch, but the students, faculty and administration are all very welcoming and engaging. I’m honored to be joining such a great community.’

According to Bone, Sanem will be a good replacement for Reznicek.

‘He’s a male Rez[nicek],’ Bone said.

Bone looks forward to Sanem joining the STA community but also wishes Reznicek well on her job at St. Joseph’s.

‘I wish Rez[nicek] all the best of luck in her next professional endeavor,’ Bone said, ‘And [I] welcome Michael to our campus to begin a new legacy.’