Principal Kathy Hicks has directed All Saints School since 1990. Previously, she taught math at Gonzaga Prep and Fairmont Jr. High in Boise. Her credentials include a BA in math and biology, a fifth year in education and a Masters in Administration and Curriculum. Kathy enjoys working with All Saints students and the dedicated and committed parents, staff and pastors. "I feel so blessed to be part of this wonderful faith community," says Mrs. Hicks. Kathy received the Distinguished Principal of the Year Award for the Northwest Region from the National Catholic Education Association in 2001.

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Preschoolers will also get to know Tamme Head as a teacher. Mrs. Head experienced the All Saints Preschool as a parent before she began teaching. "I could see the quality of care and nurturing that was given to my son." "I feel that is one of the most important attributes that we at All Saints have - we truly do create a loving, God centered environment in which each child is nurtured with care and respect." Tamme is currently completing her Early Childhood education degree at Spokane Falls Community College.

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Kelly Tormey is part of our preschool teaching team and, even at the preschool age, she sees how her young students are growing with God. "Our curriculum allows our students time to learn values and our Catholic faith," said Ms. Tormey. "I love the age of the children - they are so enthusiastic to learn!" Mrs. Tormey completed her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Washington State and operated an in-home preschool and day care for five years.

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Kathleen Olney teaches All Saints School's youngest students, the three-year-old Preschool class, and has learned a great deal from her students. "They are so loving and you get so much from them," said Mrs. Olney. "They know about Jesus and their answers are honest and real - it's just wonderful to be around them." Even in preschool, students begin and end their day with prayer.

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Debbie Lampert joined the All Saints faculty in 1996. She received a BS in education from the University of Great Falls in Montana. Debbie became a Catholic school teacher because it allows her to celebrate God's presence every day in every area of learning. She hopes that "each child takes with him/her a deeper awareness of the love of Jesus and an excitement for learning." Debbie teaches Kindergarten and is the Vice Principal of the primary building.

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Sharing our Kindergarten teaching position with Debbie Lampert is Lindsey Yochum. Lindsey taught at All Saints as a fourth grade teacher from 1991 to 1996 and in Kindergarten from 1996 to 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in education from Eastern Washington University. “I love the sense of community here at All Saints and the freedom to celebrate my Catholic faith.”

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Ashley Thielman comes to Spokane from the West Side of the state where she taught pre-kindergarten and was an instructional aide for Kindergarten through Fourth Grade in Bellevue, Wash., at St. Madeleine Sophie. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and a Masters Degree in Teaching from City University.

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First grade teacher Anne Marie Vogel received a BA in English from GU and has completed a Master of Arts in Teaching. She joined All Saints faculty in 1992. Anne Marie chose to teach at a Catholic school because it allows her to share the truths of her faith without reservation. "Teaching at All Saints allows me to experience the joy of watching children learn to be part of the Kingdom of God."

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Mary Feezell graduated from EWU with a BA in Elementary Art Education. She has taught first grade at All Saints since 1990. Mary hopes her students continue through life with the ability to think independently and work cooperatively with others.
"All Saints gives me a sense of belonging to a group that shares my faith and allows me to help develop that faith in children."

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Moving from Kindergarten to Second Grade this year is Linda Eber. Linda has taught for 25 years in the Diocese of Spokane including St. Patrick’s and St. Aloysius. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music and has taken post-graduate classes from Whitworth College and Gonzaga University as well as many educational workshops. “I love to teach. I chose to become a Catholic School teacher so that I could teach our faith, not just as a subject, but interwoven throughout the curriculum.”

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Jeanie Spiering is a former Kindergarten teacher here at All Saints and became one of our second grade teachers in 2006. "To be able to teach in a Catholic School allows me to experience my faith fully," says Mrs. Spiering. "I get to share my faith with my students and teach them to live as Jesus did."

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Jennifer Agostinelli is our other new 3rd grade teacher. She is from Spokane and attended Assumption School and Gonzaga Prep. She earned a minor in Early Childhood Education and a Master's in Reading from Eastern Washington University before teaching at Catholic Schools in Seattle and Bellevue. She stated, "I hope to help children follow in God's path."

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Catherine Woods is one of our two new 3rd grade teachers. She comes to us after teaching for twelve years in Boise at St. Mark Elementary School. She has also taught in Seattle, Newport and Meridian, Idaho. Ms. Woods has a degree in Special Education from Gonzaga and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Boise State University. "I want to help children believe that they are created in the image and likeness of God. I want them to learn that they are unconditionally loved by God."

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Elizabeth Chevrier has taught fourth grade at All Saints since 1990. She graduated with a degree in education from EWU. Elizabeth hopes her students continue on to fifth grade not only with more knowledge of the subjects taught, but also with a sense of curiosity about everything in life.
She says she simply wanted to teach and that it was a series of events that led her to All Saints. "I have been blessed."

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Fourth Grade teacher Sarah Arte is a local who was teaching at St. Paschal School before it closed. She has an undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s degree from Whitworth in M.I.T., with an emphasis in English, Social Studies and history. “I have the chance to teach all subjects and the added element of faith truly makes All Saints a community. It is a special experience.”

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After teaching six years at St. Francis Catholic School, Sean Bailey joined All Saints in 1999. He received his Masters Degree in Computer Education from GU in May 1999. Teaching at All Saints gives Sean the opportunity to teach the "whole" student and focus on what is most important -- Christ and his church. He especially appreciates the strong support he receives from the All Saints community.


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Fifth grade teacher, Jill Gotzian joined the faculty of All Saints in 1987. She graduated with a degree in early childhood education from Washington State University, completed her fifth year at EWU, and attained a Masters in Administration, Curriculum and Teaching at GU in 1996.
Jill enjoys teaching at All Saints because she is able to include the gospel in all areas of teaching. She wants her students to learn that "Jesus is always there for us, all we need to do is pray and listen."

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Sixth grade teacher, Gina Behrens returned to Spokane from Seattle where she taught in the archdiocese. Before that, she worked at St. Paschal's in the Spokane Valley. She holds a BA from EWU and a Masters in Computer Education for GU.
"I want to give my students the skills to become knowledgeable, positive and caring members of society. Most importantly, I want them to feel confident and prepared for their future."
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Julie Travis has taught for the Diocese of Spokane and Spokane School District 81 since 1978. She received her BA and fifth year from Whitworth University. In 1987 she joined the faculty at All Saints to teach sixth grade. Julie strives to instill a positive attitude toward learning in her students that will last a lifetime. "God has made each student wonderfully unique and it is my calling to encourage them to use their gifts to the fullest."

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Seventh grade teacher Mike Coyle joined All Saints in 1983. He received his BA from GU and earned his teaching certificate at EWU. Mike enjoys teaching at a Catholic school because it allows him the freedom to incorporate religious values into his lessons. Mr. Coyle teaches seventh grade spelling, religion and pre-algebra. He also teaches eighth grade U.S. History.

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Returning to his Catholic roots, Joe Staebell retired from 30 years of public education and joined All Saints in 1999. "I feel that motivation at All Saints is fostered from the parental concern and involvement at the school." Mr. Staebell teaches 7th grade Language Arts. This includes reading literature and writing compositions, as well as students keeping a writing journal of their work.

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Chris Ellingson attended Catholic School his entire life, including Gonzaga University where he received a Bachelor's in Education and a Master of Arts in Computer Education. He joined the staff of All Saints in 2004. Mr Ellingson currently teaches seventh and eighth grade science, Intro to Pre-algebra and seventh grade religion. "I hope my students leave the classroom at year's end with a greater respect for their individual difference and the differences of others." said Mr. Ellingson. He has taught in Spokane and California.

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Eighth-grade teacher and Middle Building Vice Principal Nick Senger acquired a MA in teaching at GU. He joined All Saints in 1991. Nick says it is his job to present the students with a variety of ways for them to learn. In 2001, Nick was honored with the Outstanding Educator Award for the Northwest Region from the National Catholic Education Association.


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Eighth-grade teacher Kolleen Murray knows All Saints School very well. She is one of our alumna and did her student teaching here in addition to teaching seventh-grade. Kolleen graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in Business Personnel Management and a Minor in Economics in 1983. It wasn't until several years later that she discovered her true calling and returned to Gonzaga University to receive her Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification in 1999. "I realized that I wanted to serve children. Faith education is very important to me."

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Physical Education teacher Sheri Rasmussen has taught at All Saints since 1998. She graduated from EWU with a BA in education. Sheri wants her students to learn that attaining skills and learning healthy wellness activities is fun.

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Casey Tuckerman hits the right notes with students at staff at All Saints as the music teacher for grades K - 8. After being a teacher and principal in Helena, Montana, Mr. Tuckerman moved to Spokane and the classroom. "I really missed working with the kids and watching their appreciation for music grow," said Mr. Tuckerman. But the classroom's not the only place you find Mr. Tuckerman. He also puts on the school's yearly Christmas Pageant provides music for the weekly Masses and takes his students on the road to sing at various locations including Sacred Heart Hospital.

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Jerry Thomas is our new band teacher. He earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master’s in Education from Eastern Washington University and a degree in School Administration from Gonzaga. After teaching many years in public schools, Mr. Thomas decided to make a change. “I returned from public education and ‘promoted myself’ to work in a Christian school setting.”

Keeping track of tuition, fundraising dollars and donations for All Saints is Business Manager Bev Doree. Ms. Doree began at All Saints as a parent volunteering then as office secretary before she took over the task of record keeping and accounting for the school.

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If you've called the All Saints Primary Building to ask a question, you've already spoken to one of our most valued staff members - Meg Cronin. As the primary building's office secretary, she handles not only the phones, but runs the SCRIP program and handles the needs of our younger students. Mrs. Cronin also deals with attendance and keeping hot lunch count. Mrs. Cronin is also an alumni parent of All Saints.

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Carolyn Fischer is our middle building secretary. We rely on her for everything from our preschool pick-up to our eighth grade graduation.
One of the reasons Carolyn keeps law and order so well for All Saints is her background as a paralegal and her job as a mother to her children.

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Fund raisers, grant writing, community programs, advertising and promotion - these are all activities that fall under the auspices of Development Director, Janet Dixon. In addition to raising funds for the school, she also is raising two All Saints students. Janet has a BA from the University of Montana in Journalism and Radio and TV Production, as well as experience as a reporter, producer and advertising and promotion director for several non-profits.

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