Principal

At Holy Spirit since 1996

 

Education:  B.S. Elementary Education, 1994, Idaho State University; M. Ed.

                 Educational Administration Emphasis, 2009, Idaho State University;

                 currently working toward M. Ed with Literacy Emphasis

 

Experience:  Two years substitute teacher with Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25; 10 years

                   at HSCS teaching second grade; 5 years at HSCS in administration

 

Passions/Interests:  I love to teach and be involved in community service organizations that promote literacy.  For over 20 years I have been active with the Bellon Visiting Author Series, an annual conference whose mission is to promote an understanding of diversity by bringing to the local area multicultural children's authors and storytellers.  I am a longtime member of the International Reading Association and the Southeast Idaho Reading Council, currently serving as president of the local council.  I am a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa International Honor Sorority for Women Educators, currently chapter treasurer and a past chaplain.  I also enjoy being affiliated with the Bannock Humane Society as a foster and animal rescue home.  I serve as Eucharistic Minister and Lector for Holy Spirit Catholic Community.  I have a passion for learning, reading, gardening, baseball, traveling, and the Pacific Ocean.

 

 

Teacher, 5th Grade

At HSCS since 2006

 

Education:  BA, Elementary Education from Idaho State University, 2000

 

Experience:  Taught 2nd, 4th and 5th grades for three years in School District #25 in Pocatello

                   Taught 5th grade at HSCS from 2006 to present

 

Passions/Interests:  I enjoy watching students put concepts together and applying them in their lives. Reading is very important to me and watching my students expand their reading genres and interests is rewarding. In my spare time I like to hike, bike, and cross-country ski with my husband, Kregg, and our very spoiled dog, Bessie

 

 

 

Teacher, Middle School in Science, Religion, and Social Studies

At HSCS since 2006

 

Education:  BS in Physics in 1992 from Idaho State University

                 BA in Education from Idaho State University

 

Experience:  Taught at Cre-Act School in Pocatello

                   Teacher, 2nd Grade at HSCS from 2006 until 2011 when she began teaching Middle School

 

Passions/Interests:  I am married to David who is a math teacher and coach at Century High School.  We are proud parents of 7 children, all of whom have or are currently attending Holy Spirit.  My teaching philosophy includes using drama on a regular basis to teach students, and our Catholic faith is integrated into every subject, not just religion. In my spare time I enjoy cooking in large quantities.

 

 

Teacher, 3rd Grade

At HSCS since 1990

 

Education:  BA in Elementary Education

 

Experience:  In addition to teaching at HSCS, I taught literacy classes during the summer for

                  School District 25 for 4 years.

 

Passions/Interests:  There are many things I love doing.  Spending time with my family is at the top of my lists.  Being a grandmother is a new and exciting adventure each day.  Teaching is also one of my passions.  I believe that the students help me to grow; just as much as I help them.  No two classes are ever alike.  I love religion, math and reading.

 

 Physical Education

At HSCS since 2007 

Education:  Currently registered with Idaho State University to pursue a degree in Physical Education

Experience:  Physical Education at Holy Spirit Catholic School since 2010

Passions/Interests:  I was born and raised in the state of Washington.  I moved to Pocatello with my family in 2000.  My wife, Nicki Berry, and I have two children.  Our son Jordan is a sophomore at Century High School, and our daughter, Makinzie, is a 6^th Grader at Holy Spirit Catholic School for the 2011-2012 school year. I have participated in many different sports and have always enjoyed living an active life.  My hobbies include tennis, golf and fishing.  Sharing my enthusiasm for physical fitness and awareness with children has been a rewarding experience.  

 

Nicki Berry  

Librarian

At HSCS since 2011

 

Education:  Graduated with Honors from Eastern Washington University and earned a BA in Letters and Social Sciences (Elementary Education) with an emphasis in English and Reading

 

 

 

Experience:  After obtaining my degree, I worked as a substitute teacher for the Lakeland School District in northern Idaho.  Upon moving back to Pocatello, I began as a substitute teacher at Holy Spirit Catholic School in 2006.  This is my first year as the 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Librarian at HSCS. 

 

Passions/Interests:  I was born and raised in Pocatello, and after living in Washington and Northern Idaho for 10 years, I moved back home to Pocatello.  My husband, Dave Berry, and I have two children.  Our son Jordan is a sophomore at Century High School, and our daughter, Makinzie, is a 6^th Grader at Holy Spirit Catholic School for the 2011-2012 school year.  With writing and reading as two of some of my favorite passions, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to engage my higher education skills with an emphasis in both English and Reading.  I am inspired to share the world of words with students simply for their empowering effects.  Reading provides students an opportunity to escape into another world, and students often find their voices and develop their thoughts through writing.

 

 

Child Care Suprvisor and 3 Year Old Preschool Teacher

At HSCS since 1999

 

Education:  Travel School Certificate, Currently pursuing BA in Education at ISU

 

Experience:  Travel Agent and Travel Agent Instructor, Started as childcare aide as I worked my way to

                   supervisor.

 

Passions/Interests:  My husband,  John and I have three children all of whom have attended or are attending HSCS.  I feel blessed to work with the wonderful children and am so excited to teach 3 Year Old Preschool.  I am a member of the National Forensic League.  When not at work or school, I enjoy spending time with my family, singing and working on crafts.

 

 

Teacher, 4th Grade

At HSCS since 1986 to 1989 and 2001 to present

 

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Montana State University

                 with an Endorsement in Reading

 

Experience:  3rd Grade at HSCS from 1986 to 1989

                   Special Education for School District #25 in Pocatello, Idaho from 1995 to 2001

                   4th Grade at HSCS from 2001 to present

 

Passions/Interests:  I am a Montana native and have lived in Idaho for over 20 years.  All four of my children are alumni of HSCS.  I have have been active in the Parent Teacher Club, School Board, and many fundraising events.  I am an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and serve as a Eucharistic minister.  I enjoy skiing, hiking, horseback riding and crafts--especially KNITTING!!

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher, 4th Grade

AT HSCS since 1998

 

Education:  BS in Elementary Education 1996, University of Idaho

                 MS in Literacy Education 2001, University of Idaho

                 State of Idaho Technology Certification

 

Experience:  Taught 4th and 7th grades

 

Passions/Interests:  I was selected as one of the 26 Outstanding Elementary Education Students when at the University of Idaho.  I wrote and received a grant from WCEA for books for the school and then presented at the WCEA Conference in Baltimore, MD.   My husband and I have 3 beautiful daughters who are involved in music, dance, arts and sports.  Our family enjoys family Christian retreats in the summer.  I enjoy teaching art and am a music minister at Holy Spirit Catholic Community and serve as the Liturgical Liaison for the school Masses.

 

Lunch Room Aide

At HSCS since 1999

 

Education:  BS in Ecology and BS in Forest Management, Idaho State University, 

                 Hours towards Masters Degree and still attending school

 

Experience:  

 

Passions/Interests:  Gardening, raising grandchildren, fishing, botonizing, birdwatching and other outdoor 

                              pursuits

 

Administrative Assistant

At HSCS since 1994

 

Education:  St. Anthony's Catholic School (Now HSCS) and Pocatello High School

 

Experience:  Bannock County Treasurer and Tax Collector office, 16 years

 

Passions/Interests:  My husband, Kerry, and I have been married for 30 years and have three children, Kelsey, Rachel and Garrett who are the light of my life.  All three of my children are graduates of Holy Spirit Catholic School.  In my free time I love to knit, work in my yard, attempt to golf and spend time at home.  I feel truly blessed to be at the school; it has filled my life with so many blessings and I am so thankful!! 

 

 

Richard Howlett

 

 

Teacher, 4 Year Old Preschool

At HSCS since 1991

 

Education:  Certification in Early Childhood Development, Idaho State University with a special                                   endorsement with the National Early Childhood Development program

 

Experience:  Started the Childcare program for Holy Spirit (St. Anthony) Catholic School in 1991, teaching                     the four year old preschool program 1992 to present

 

Passions/Interests:  My family is my passion!  I love spending time with my children and four grandchildren, visiting sisters and friends.  I love remodeling, decorating, traveling, camping, and I look forward to floating the river with my husband, and learning how to fly fish!

 

Teacher, 1st Grade

At HSCS since 2008

 

Education:  BA in Journalism-University of Oregon, MA in Elementary Education-University of Phoenix

 

Experience:  I have taught first grade at Holy Spirit since 2008; prior to that I worked in banking and advertising.

 

Passion/Interests:  I love teaching first grade because I enjoy watching how much progress the children make during the year--especially in reading.  I love spending time with my husband, Roger and daughter, Ashleigh.  We like to camp, ski, travel with our dogs,  Betsy and Scout.

 

Middle School Spanish Teacher

New to HSCS in 2011-2012

 

Education:  Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Idaho State University (2005).  Master of Divinity from 

                 St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (2009)

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Passions/Interests:  Foreign Film (I love the films of Chan-wook Park, Akira Kurosawa, and Ingmar Bergman).  I also enjoy reading great novels (from Tolstoy and Dostoevsky to Stieg Larsson, Shusaku Endo, and Anne Rice).

 

 

Teacher, Middle School in Math, Religion, Social Studies and Technology

At HSCS since 2006

 

Education:  BS in Secondary Mathematics Education, Miami Univeristy, Oxford, OH

 

Experience:  St. Andrew Middle School, Milford, OH

                   St. Michael Middle School, Gastonia, NC

                   Riverton High School, Riverton, WY

                   HSCS 2006 to present

 

Passions/Interests:  I love working with Middle School students.  I enjoy the extra learning opportunities that are available to students of this age like robotics and community service.  I enjoy camping, traveling and sports with my husband and children.

 

Harriet Lacey

 

Teacher-Kindergarten

At HSCS since 2011

 

Education:  BA in Early Childhood Education, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

 

Experience:  I have taught since 1996, teaching 4th grade for 5 years at Tendoy Elementary and                                 Kindergarten at Bonneville and GAte City Elementary for 10 years combines.

 

Passions/Interests:  I enjoy playing tennis, scrapbooking and crafts and, most of all, spending time with                                  my family.

 

Teacher, Middle School Language Arts, Literature, Writing, Art and Art History

At HSCS since 2007

 

Education:  BS in Elementary and Art Education, Miami University, Oxford, OH

                 MA in Elementary Education , University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

 

Experience:  Substitute Teaching, Columbus Public Schools, 1984-85

                   Bethesda Preschool, New Haven, CT,  1985-86

                   Foote School Afterschool Program, 1985-86

                   Woodbridge Public School District kindergarten teacher, 1986-88

                   Iowa City Public School District, kindergarten and second grade teacher, 1988-93

                   Cre-Act School Art teacher, grades preschool-6th, 1997-2005

                   HSCS sixth grade and then middle school teacher, 2007-present

 

Passions/Interests:  Middle school students inhabit a magical, mystical place.  If someone asked me when I first went into teaching if I would ever be inerested in working with middle school, I would have said, "I don't think so."  But, I must say, I find this age group to be challenging and rewarding.  They are very capable and questioning.  I love having the opportunity to guide their wandering minds in the ways of truth and light!

 

In my personal life, my wonderful husband of 28 years and I are almost empty-nesters!  I have two pampered, 4-legged exercise companions (whom all of my students have met).  They help me train for triathlons and cross-country ski races and keep me from missing my two college-age daughters and busy high school son as best they can.

 

 

Business Manager

At HSCS since 1994

 

Education:  BS, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan.  Graduate level classes in Accounting, Finance, and Management in the MBA program at Idaho State University.

 

Experience:  Before working at Holy Spirit Catholic School, I worked in the banking industry.  I became interested in working for the school when my children attended here.  I first worked in the childcare until an opening became available in the office in 1997.  Since that time, the school and job have grown tremendously

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Passion/Interests:  My passions are my faith, my family and this school.  Working at this school has been a wonderful experience.  I really enjoy being a part of the mission of this school. It is such a joy to be able to work with the wonderful people at this school and parish.  My interests include travel, knitting and reading.

 

Music

At HSCS since 2001

 

Education:  Earned a Bachelor of Music Education (BME) 2000, ISU

 

Experience: 10 years at HSCS, 8 years at the Pocatello Community Charter School.  Private lessons on guitar, piano and voice for 8 years.  Presented at the Early Childhood Conference at ISU and the Teton Valley Community School on Music in Early Childhood Education.

Passion/Interests:  I love to camp/hike/be outdoors.  I enjoy traveling, reading, gardening, being on/in or near the water, riding horses, beading, sewing, and painting old furniture.  I love working with kids of all ages, involving them in music.  Being part of an ensemble is an incredible experience and forms a strong community feeling.  One of my favorite activities is playing music with friends, singing, harmonizing, and drumming.  For six summers I played at a music festival in Wyoming with my band, The Desert Flyers, and have played for many years in and around Pocatello with various groups.  That passion for music is what compels me to share singing/playing/dancing with 3-4 year olds up to 14 year olds.  And beyond!!

 

Special Projects Coordinator (Fundraiser)

At HSCS since 2010

 

Education:  BBA in Management & Organization from Idaho State University

 

Experience:  Intermountain Healthcare from 1978 to 2006 (retired) directing and managing a variety of                         departments primarily in Patient Accounts, Physician Clinics, and Compliance.

 

Passions/Interests:  My grandchildren (and their parents) are my most passionate interest.  I am blessed to live and work where I can be a part of their growing up including sending two generations to this remarkable school.  I love the concerts, dance recitals, hearing about their school days and just about every thing that surrounds their lives.  I am also blessed to be a charter member of a Bible study group comprised of women who have been meeting together in our homes for 21 years.  I am a member of another group of wonderful women,  P.E.O. and am currently serving as the president of Chapter K.

My retired Marine husband of 40 years, Fred, and I love to travel, especially with our two Pomeranians in our 5th wheel. I am an avid reader, try to knit and love to sew.  We are very amateur golfers and have a love of the southwest, particularly New Mexico.

 

 

 

Diane Stinger

 

Librarian

At HSCS sinc 2005

 

Education:   BA in Secondary History and Social Studies, University of Wyoming. 1972;                                              Endorsement as a Media Generalist; Teaching Certificate

 

Experience:  Teacher's Aide in School District #25; 5th grade teacher at Tendoy Elementary

                   for 3 1/2 years, Librarian at Jefferson and Indian Hills from 1982 to 2004; 

                   HSCS Librarian from 2005 to present

 

Passions/Interests:  I am an avid gardener and love being outdoors.  Roger and I are campers, hikers and                                 cross country skiers.  I have dabbled with beads, willow and papier mache for years.       

 

 

Teacher, Kindergartaen

At HSCS since 2008

 

Education:  B.S. in Education from the University of Missouri at Columbia, Special Services degree with a K-12 endorsement.

 

Experience:  Taught special needs children in Pocatello School District #25 before teaching kindergarten at HSCS.

 

Passions/Interests: I attended Catholic schools from first grade through high school in St. Louis, Missouri.  I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters (HSCS alumni) playing in the great outdoors.  We love to backpack, ski, rock climb, run and bike together.  I also spend my time taking care of our numerous pets:  dogs, cat, horses, chickens, rabbits and gold fish.  I love the many rewards of teaching early learners and enjoy the high energy level and enthusiasm they bring to the classroom.

 

Meg Van Minsel

 

Teacher, 2nd Grade

At HSCS since 2011

 

Education:  BA in Early Education/K8 from Idaho State University

 

Experience:  Taught 1st grade for 10 years and 3rdgGrade for 5 years for the Blackfoot School District

 

Passions/Interests:  I was born and raised in Southeast Idaho.  My husband Kip and I have a daughter, Courtney and twin sons, Matthew and James.  We have 8 grandchildren (two of them attend HSCS).  I enjoy gardening, reading, caring for a menagerie of rescued animals, camping, traveling with Kip and spending time with our children and grandchildren.  I am a member of St. Bernard's in Blackfoot.   I serve as a Lector, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, and Cantor/music group.  As the second grade teacher I have the privilege of preparing my students for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion.  I am excited to be a part of the Holy Spirit family.

                

 

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