by MURPHY MARX
Marybeth Clune Compton
Development Office
Main responsibilities: overseeing capital campaign, alumnae communications, fundraising and donors
Her strategy: continuing the work that is currently going on and dedicating her energy and enthusiasm to keep momentum moving forward
Greatest challenge: ‘Fitting in all the things I want to do. There are so many opportunities and possibilities.’Â
This year’s plan: ‘Doing work that will make a difference at St. Teresa’s, to the young women in the community and making a contribution to the success of young women.’Â
Carolyn Hollstein
Spanish Department
Classes: Spanish I and II
Job History: Spanish teacher at Independence school in Wichita, KS
Teaching strategy: a demanding, but progressive curriculum that helps the student develop their language skills over time
Advice for her students: Practice vocabulary and grammar and listen to expectations
This year’s plan: ‘I am excited to get to know about the students and to get to know the other teachers and the school environment.’Â
Ashley Bailey
English Department
Classes: American Literature, World Literature, Contemporary Literature and Shakespeare
Job History: English teacher at Oak Park High School in North Kansas City
Teaching strategy: Letting students be in charge of themselves, but helping them make the right decisions
This year’s plan: ‘I want [students] to have fun with learning and be willing to be open and participate and get themselves out there.’Â
Kelly McKee
Silent Study Moderator
History: Social worker for the past 15 years
Classroom expectations: All students are silent and staying on task at all times
Reasons for coming to STA: ‘I am an alumna, along with my mother and aunts. I just wanted a change and thought [this job] was a great opportunity.’Â
Looks most forward to: ‘It absolutely takes me back to [my] youth, being on STA’s campus and calling myself a star again.’Â
Jennifer Petree
Testing Center Moderator
Classroom expectations: A silent study environment where students can also comfortably make up missed tests
Reasons for coming to STA: ‘I have a daughter here. I went to school here. It just seemed the perfect place to work.’Â
Looks most forward to: getting to know the STA students