Miss Patty Koors, Kindergarten Teacher

Patty, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bishop Chatard High School, and Marian College. She has nineteen years of teaching experience. Patty, a 2005 St. Theodora Guerin Award recipient, is completing her sixth year at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. She enjoys reading, biking, and playing with her nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Lisa Murphy, Kindergarten Student Assistant

Lisa, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from IUPUI. She has taught the early childhood level for twelve years, including eight years Immaculate Heart of Mary. She has been trained in Orton Gillingham instructional strategies. She enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with her two daughters.

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Mrs. Katie Gibbons, Kindergarten Student Assistant

Katie, a native of Indianapolis, is a graduate of Purdue University. She has fifteen years of teaching experience. We welcome Katie as she begins her first year at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Katie enjoys playing tennis, reading, and cooking.

Mrs. Donna Nunley, Grade 1 Teacher

Donna, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from Marian College and Indiana University. She has taught for nineteen years, including seventeen years at Immaculate Heart of Mary. In In 2002, Donna was awarded the St. Theodora Guerin Award. She enjoys her children, grandchildren, reading, and cooking.

Mrs. Christine DiGiovanni, Grade 1 Teacher

Christine, a native of New Castle, graduated from PITT and Anderson University. Mrs. DiGiovanni is enjoying her first year at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. She enjoys biking, hiking, and reading.

Mrs. Colleen Cook, Grade 1 Student Assistant

Colleen, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from Indiana University with a degree in education. She served as an aide for thirteen years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Colleen has been trained in Linda Moode Bell educational strategies. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to her cottage at Palisades Park, reading, and exercising.

Mrs. Kris Thoben, Grade 2 Teacher

Kris, a native of Anderson, Indiana, graduated from Marian College. She has taught for nineteen years, including fifteen years at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mrs. Thoben has been trained in Orton Gillingham educational strategies. She enjoys knitting, reading, and sports.

Miss Jenny Johnson, Grade 2 Teacher

Mrs. Patsy Naylor- Cook, Grade 2 Student Assistant

Patsy, a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, attended Atlanta School of Fashion and Design and graduated from the University of Georgia. She has been an aide for five years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. In her previous employment, she received the Professional of the Year- Blue Cross Blue Shield. Patsy enjoys traveling and reading.

Ms. Anne Attridge, Grade 3 Teacher

Anne has been teaching for thirty-five years, including twenty-two years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College and has taken classes at Marian College, Butler University, and IUPUI.

Ms. Susan Silvey, Grade 3 Student Assistant

Susan is from Munster, Indiana and is a graduate of Ball State University. She has taught for eighteen years, including eight years as an aide at Immaculate Heart of Mary. She enjoys reading, being a mom, family time, and planning her daughter's wedding (Tracey) who is an IHM graduate.

Mrs. Blythe Kleinschmidt, Grade 4 Teacher

Blythea native of Orlando, Florida, graduated from Butler University and Indiana University. She has taught for eighteen years, including the last five years at Immaculate Heart of Mary fSchool. Blythe has been trained in Orton Gillingham educational straties and 6+1 Writing Traits Program. She was nominated by School #84 for Teacher of the Year. She enjoys sports, crafts, and music.

Mrs. Julie Monahan, Grade 4 Teacher

Julie, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from Xavier University and Butler University. She has taught for twenty-two years, including thirteen years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Julie enjoys traveling, books, IHM sporting events, Notre Dame football, and IU basketball.

Mrs. Kristy Florey, Grade 5 Teacher

Kristy, a native of Griffith, Indiana, graduated from Indiana University. She has been an aide for three years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Kristy likes the Food Network, especially Rachael Ray, cooking, the Indianapolis Colts, the Chicago White Sox and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rory.

Mrs. Bianca Tarpey, Grade 5 Teacher

Bianca, a native of Detroit, Michigan, graduated from Ball State University. She has taught for five years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Bianca has completed training in computer science, 6+1 Traits Writing Program, and Multi-sensory reading strategies. She enjoys biking, shopping, nature, sports, reading, and being with family and friends.

Mrs. Carolyn Bosserman, K-8 Science

Mrs. Linda Gastineau, Grade 7 and 8 Social Studies

Linda, a native from Brownsburg, Indiana, graduated from Butler University and Indiana University. She has taught for twenty-four years, including seventeen years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. In 2007, Linda received the St. Theodora Guerin Award. She enjoys teaching, gardening, and being a grandmother.

Mrs. Tammy Misinski, Grade 8 Teacher

Tammy, a graduate of IUPUI, has taught for four years. She is enjoying her first year at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Tammy has completed training in Literacy Collaborative, 6+1 Traits Writing Program, and Everyday Math. At her previous school in Richmond, Indiana, she received the No Excuses Award and Rising Star Award! Tammy enjoys New York City, Broadway Musicals, scrapbooking, and movies.

Mrs. Jeanne Hasbrook, Grade 8 Religion; Grade 7 and 8 English Teacher
Jeanne, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from St. Joan of Arc School, Bishop Chatard High School, and Indiana University. She has taught seven years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Jeanne has completed training in the Mentoring Program and 6+1 Writing Traits Program. She enjoys the mission trips to Honduras, her family, reading, and traveling.

Mr. Rich O'Brien, Grade 7 and 8 Math Teacher

Rich, a native of Bergenfield, New Jersey, graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology, Indiana University, and University of Indianapolis. He has taught for five years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Rich enjoys golfing, singing in his church choir, and gardening.

Mr. Kyle Burkholder, Physical Education and Health Teacher

Kyle, a native of South Whitley, Indiana, graduated from Butler University. He has taught physical education and health for eight years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Kyle enjoys football, volleyball, mountain biking, roller blading, and basketball.

Mrs. Sarah Foltz, Spanish Teacher

Sarah, a native of Anderson, Indiana, graduated from Franklin College and the Univesity of Indianapolis. As a journalist for the St. Petersburg Times, she won a national award for her excellent reporting. Sarah enjoys reading, traveling, and writing.

Mrs. Lavona Mayo, Technology Teacher

Lavona, a native of Plainfield, Indiana, graduated from IUPUI. She has taught for sixteen years. She is enjoying her first year at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Lavona enjoys reading, technology, traveling, cooking, and gardening.

Mrs. Jenny Handshoe, Music Teacher

Jenny, a native of Anderson, Indiana, graduated from Anderson University. She has taught music for five years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. She enjoys reading, playing the piano, and being with her dog, Jones.

Mrs. Nancy Patron, Art Teacher

Ms. Molly Cripe, Library

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Ms. Diane Flora, Reading Specialist

Diane, anative of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduated from Ball State University and Butler University. She has taught for thirty-seven years, including twenty-seven years at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Diane has completed training in Orton Gillingham educational strategies, Mentoring Program, and 6+1 Writing Traits. She enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and interior decorating.

Ms. Jean Hursh, Resource Specialist

Jean, a native of Indianapolis, graduated from Butler University and Indiana University. She has been teaching for twenty years, including eleven at Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Jean has completed training in learning disabilities and emotional handicaps. She enjoys spending time with her family, biking, traveling, and walking her dog, Oscar.