Department Highlights
Diverse curriculum includes Social Dance, Individual Sports, Team Sports, Weight Training and Health. Weight Lifting classes utilize TeamBldr using tablets to record progress and see improvements, and the school offers a full service weight room. Coaches run a summer agility and weight training camp for high school students. Health class is required during the sophomore year.
Physcial Ed./Health Department Staff
Classes: Individual Sports; Team Sports; Sports in Culture; Weight Training
Additional Duties: Senior Homeroom & Moderator
Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science from Southeast Missouri State; CPR Certified
Memberships: Missouri State High School Basketball Coaches Association; National Catholic Educational Association; SHAPE America
2024-2025: 12 years of service to Notre Dame High School
Classes: Weight Training; Art Fundamentals; 3D Design; Introduction to Photoshop
Additional Duties: Sophomore Homeroom & Moderator
Degrees and Certifications: B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State; Master’s in Applied Exercise Science with a focus in Strength and Conditioning from Concordia University in Chicago; National Archery in the Schools Program Certified; CPR Certified
Professional Memberships: Missouri State Teachers Association; National Catholic Educational Association; SHAPE America
Recognitions: Rhodes Teacher of the Year (2018)
Classes: Freshman P.E.; Tap Dance; Social Dance; Jazz; Individual Sports; Team Sports
Additional Duties: Choreographer of the Spring Musical; Craft Show Organizer; PAVA Coordinator
Degrees and Certifications: Certification through Dance Masters of America, Teachers Training School; CPR, First-Aid, and AED Certified
Professional Memberships: Dance Masters of America, Inc, Chapter 21-St. Louis Dance Teachers Association; Missouri Dance Team Association; National Catholic Educational Association; USA Cheer; SHAPE America
2024-2025: 36 years of service to Notre Dame High School