Department Highlights

Classes in Communication Arts include Speech, Interpersonal Communications, Junior and College Composition, Journalism and Literature. Dual credit is offered in College Composition I & II, Interpersonal Communication and Oral Communication for a total of 12 hours. A variety of electives are offered in odd and even graduating years.

Communication Arts Department Staff

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Annita Layton
Communication Arts Department Chair
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 404
Title(s):
Communication Arts Department Chair
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Classes: English I, III and IV; Dual Credit Literature

Additional Duties: Senior Homeroom & Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State; Master’s of Education in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum from the University of Missouri Columbia; Catechesis Certification-Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau; CPR Certification

Professional Memberships: National Catholic Educational Association; National Council of Teachers of English; Missouri Area Teachers of English; Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association

Recognitions: Who’s Who Among American Teachers

2024-2025: 27 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Laura Edwards
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 409
Title(s):
Member of the Communication Arts Department
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Classes: Advanced English I, College Composition I, College Composition II

Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom & Moderator

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Arts in English from Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Arts in English from Truman State University

2024-25: 4 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Ellen Seyer
Fine Arts Department Chair
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Director of Select Singers, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Mixed Chorus and Men's Choir
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 203
Title(s):
Fine Arts Department Chair
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Director of Select Singers, Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Mixed Chorus and Men's Choir
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Classes: AM Men’s Choir, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Communications, Treble Choir, Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus

Additional Duties: Encore Club Advisor; Tri-M Honor Society Advisor; Vocal Director for Spring Musicals

Degree: B.A. in Education from Fontbonne College; M.A. in Education from Southeast Missouri State; Masters in Music Education from Southeast Missouri State

Professional Memberships: National Association for Music Education; Missouri Music Educators Association; American Choral Directors Association; Missouri Choral Directors Association; National Catholic Educational Association; Speech & Theatre Association of Missouri; National Council of Teachers of English

Recognitions: Apple for the Teacher Award-Encore Federated Music Club; Missouri Choral Directors-Outstanding District Director; National Society of High School Scholars Recognition; Member of Notre Dame’s Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame

2024-2025: 32 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Mallory Siebert ’10
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Softball Assistant Coach
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 405
Title(s):
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Softball Assistant Coach
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Classes: English II; Advanced English II; Junior Comp

Additional Duties: Freshman Homeroom & Moderator; Assistant Softball Coach; Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Advisor

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English from Williams University; CPR certified

Professional Memberships: Southeast Missouri English Teachers Association; National Council of Teachers of English; National Catholic Educational Association

2024-25: 9 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Gail Timpe
Member of the Theology Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Member of the Special Services Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 515
Title(s):
Member of the Theology Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Member of the Special Services Department
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Classes: Theology II; Ecumenism; Junior Composition; English III

Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom & Coordinator; Women in God’s Service (WinGS) Advisor; Students for Life Advisor

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Special Ed. from Quincy University; Master of Arts in Religious Education from Felician University; Additional Certification Endorsements: Language Arts, Music, Multiple Disabilities B-12, Behavior Intervention Specialist

Professional Memberships: Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children; National Association of Special Education Teachers; National Catholic Educational Association

2024-2025: 9 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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Jeremy Burford ’96
Media Coordinator
Member of the Business Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
Contact Number:
573-335-6772 ext. 424
Title(s):
Media Coordinator
Member of the Business Department
Member of the Communication Arts Department
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Classes: Journalism, Web Broadcasting, Yearbook, Junior Composition

Additional Duties: FBLA Advisor

Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State University

Professional Memberships: Journalism Education Association

2024-25: 8 years of service to Notre Dame High School

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