Faculty & Staff
Knight, John
- President
- University of Toledo
- Loyola University
- Oakland University
- BA – Special Education
- MA – Religious Education
- Post-Graduate Degree as Education Specialist
Allen, Spencer
- Principal
- Lincoln University
- BA – Education and Advanced Degrees
- BA – Educational Administration and Leadership
Clingman, Dwayne
- Assistant Principal
- Athletic Director
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1982
- Lincoln University
- William Woods University
- BA – Science Education
- MA – Administration & Secondary Education
Williams, Emma
- Assistant Principal
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Columbia College
- Northwest Missouri State University
- BA – Exceptional Child Education
- MA – Education
- Specialist in Educational Administration
Ashley, Marla
- Administrative Assistant
Berhorst, Kristen
- Director of Finance
- Helias High School Class of 1998
- Lincoln University
- BA – Business Administration
Cason, Katy
- Administrative Assistant – Counseling Office
- Missouri State University
- State Fair Community College
- Associate of Arts – Business Administration
Clark, Rev. Paul
Helias Catholic High School Chaplain
- Vocation Director, Diocese of Jefferson City
- Moderator, Diocese of Jefferson City Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Director of Seminarians, Diocese of Jefferson City
- Ordained: 2017
- Benedictine College
- Conception Seminary
- Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
- MA – Divinity
- MA – Theology
- Degree in Philosophy
- BA – Biology and Secondary Education
Fennewald, Sharon
- Associate Director of Communications and Admissions
- Metro Business College
- Student Ambassadors
- Spring Musical Backstage Crew Supervisor
Kampeter, Staci
- School Nurse
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2007
- Lincoln University
- Nursing, RN
Martin, Rebecca
- Director of Communications and Admissions
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2009
- Benedictine College
- Bachelor of Journalism & Theology
- Student Ambassadors
Muessig, Darlene
- Associate Director of Finance
- Helias High School Class of 1975
Reinsch, Travis
- Director of Facilities
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1993
- Lincoln University
- BS – Education
- Assistant for Golf – Boys & Girls
Rockers, Susie
- Associate to Athletic Director
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1985
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BA – Science in Health and Physical Education
Rockers, Zachary
- Director of Campus Ministry
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2011
- Columbia College
- BA – Secondary Education and Business Administration
- MA – Master in the Art of Theology
- Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Coordinator
- Campus Ministry Crew
Rogers, Peggy
- School Secretary
- Rosati Kain Catholic High School
- Benedictine College
Vossen, Ron
- Director of Alumni Relations
- Design III
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1974
- Lincoln University
- BA – Education
- MA – School Administration
- Spring Musical Production Manager
- Founders Club
Wieberg, Sheri
- Administrative Assistant
- Lincoln University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BS – Art/Graphic Design
Crabill, Mike
- Custodial Staff
Gabbard, Brice
- Custodial Staff
Kempker, Richard
- Maintenance Supervisor
Salarzai, Najibullah
- Custodial Staff
Watkins, Pamela
- Custodial Staff
Backes, Tim
- ACT Prep
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Chemistry
- Lincoln University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Central Missouri State University
- Truman State University
- University of Notre Dame
- BS/MA – Education
- Life Runners
- Robotics
- House Leader – Evangelists
Bax, Ryan
- Algebra IIA
- Geometry
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2011
- Benedictine College
- Conception Seminary College
- University of North Dakota
- BA – Mathematics
- BS – Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Philosophical and Theological Studies (Respectively)
- Head Basketball Coach – Freshman Girls
- House Leader – Stewards
Bell, Victor
- AP American History
- American History
- Civics
- Central Methodist University
- BA – History Education
- Assistant Football Coach
- Head Basketball Coach – Freshmen Boys
- House Leader – Explorers
Bockwinkel-Baker, Christina
- Ecumenism
- Spiritual Aids
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1990
- St. Louis University
- University of Detroit Mercy
- BA – Honors – Biology
- Certificate in Women’s Studies
- MA – Religious Studies
- Head Cheerleading Coach
- House Leader – Evangelists
Borghardt, Cara
- Chorus
- Concert Choir
- Intro to Music
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Completing BA in Music Education with Vocal Emphasis
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Show Choir
Brown, Abby
- Biology
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2014
- Lincoln University
- Westminster College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)
- Student Council
- House Leader – Warriors
Bruemmer, Sue
- Algebra II
- Math Analysis & Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Southwest Missouri State University
- William Woods University
- BS – Education-Math
- MA – Education-Curriculum
- Founders Club
- House Leader – Missionaries
- Spring Musical Backstage Crew Supervisor
Claseman, Maria
- AP English
- DC English
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2012
- Westminster College
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BA – English & Secondary Education
- MA – English
- Academic Team
- Campus Ministry
- House Leader – Evangelists
Crider, Jacki
- English I & II
- Benedictine College
- University of Notre Dame
- BA- English
- BA – Secondary Education
- BA – Theology
- MA – Educational Leadership
- House Leader – Evangelists
Crider, Sharon
- Civics
- Geography
- World History
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of St. Mary
- Paul VI Institute
- BA and MA – Education
- Catechist Certification
DeSha, Jon
- Sports Medicine
- Missouri Baptist University
- William Woods University
- BS – Education/K-12 Physical Education
- MA – Sports Management
- Head Soccer Coach – Boys & Girls
Dietrich SSND, Sister Jean
- Faculty Support
- Notre Dame College
- Creighton University
- BA – Chemistry
- MA – SCED
Eickmeyer, Ron
- English III: World Literature
- Creative Writing
- Benedictine College
- BA – English
- Booster Club Faculty Liaison
- NFL Coordinator
- House Leader – Warriors
Emmel, Tom
- Dual Credit American History
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Lincoln University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BA – Secondary Education
- MA – Social Studies
- Earth Science Certification
Fick, Kelly
- Algebra I
- American History
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2007
- University of Missouri
- Columbia College
- BA – History
- MA – Education
- Head Softball Coach
- House Leader – Missionaries
Haslag, Laura
- Accounting I
- Business Law
- Consumer Ed
- Digital Design I & II
- Marketing
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1982
- Central Missouri University
- BS – Business Education & Management
- House Leader – Scholars
Hentges, Chris
- Church History
- Revelation of Jesus Christ
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1984
- Iowa State University
- University of Missouri
- BA – Physical Education/Health
- MA – Education Administration
- Head Football Coach
- House Leader – Explorers
Jarman, Kathy
- ACT Prep
- English II
- Personal Finance
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1982
- University of Central Missouri
- Lincoln University
- BS – Business Education & English
- Coordinator for Service Club Org. (Kiwanis, Rotary, Zonto, Council of Clubs)
- House Leader – Missionaries
Keleher, Weston
- Design & Construction I, II and III
- Life Skills for the 21st Century
- University of Missouri
- Benedictine College
- Missouri Baptist University
- BA Science – Sports Management
- Head Wrestling Coach
- House Leader – Missionaries
Kempf, Nathan
- Contemporary World Issues
- Dual Credit English
- English I
- Multimedia Journalism
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Westminster College
- MA – English
- House Leader – Evangelists
Kempker, Sarah
- English II
- Librarian
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2006
- Lincoln University
- BA – English Education
- Epsilon Beta
- House Leader – Scholars
Lamb, Joyce
- Geometry A
- Algebra IIA
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1983
- Missouri State University
- BS- Math in Education
- Historian
- Faculty STEM Advisor
Luebbering, Kim
- Mission of the Church
- Revelation of Jesus Christ
- Who is Jesus Christ
- Lincoln University
- BA – Psychology
- MA – Criminal Justice/Sociology
Lutz, Rachel
- Accommodations Teacher
- Missouri State University
- BA – Special Education
- House Leader – Explorers
Malmstrom, Chip
- Outdoor Education
- University of Kansas
- University of Minnesota
- BA – Education
- MA – Applied Kinesiology
- Ping Pong Club
- Fishing Team
Mayhan, Dr. Collin
- AP Computer Science
- Chemistry
- DC Chemistry
- Individual Research
- University of Missouri
- BS – ACS Certification
- PhD
- Drumline Instructor
- House Leader – Stewards
McAllister, Hannah
- French I, II and III
- French IV – AP
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2011
- Southeast Missouri State University
- L’Universite Lumiere Lyon II
- BS Ed. – French
- BA – English Literature
- Club International
- French Club
- French Honor Society
- Prom
- House Leader – Warriors
Mengwasser, Audrey
- English I & II
- English III: American Literature
- Special Education – Academic Coach
- Lincoln University
- BA – English Education
- E-Sports Coach
Miranda, Dr. Mary
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine
- Louisiana State University School of Allied Health
- Doctorate of Medicine
- BS – Physical Therapy
Noonan, Denise
- English III: American Literature
- Lincoln University
- BA – English
- Founders Club
- House Leader – Stewards
Pickering, Jeff
- World History
- Missouri State University
- BS – Education
- Assistant Football Coach
- House Leader – Missionaries
Plank, Matthew
- Spanish II and III
- AP Spanish
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1994
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Lincoln University
- BA – Political Science
- International Relations
- MA – Spanish
- Minor Classical Greek
- Chess Club
- House Leader – Explorers
Ralston, Lacy
- Counselor (Students A-Le)
- ACT Coordinator
- A+ Coordinator
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2002
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Lincoln University
- University of Notre Dame
- BA – Elementary & Special Education
- MA – Guidance Counseling
- MA – Educational Leadership
Reed, Hannah
- Algebra I and IA
- Pre-Algebra
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BS – Social Studies & Math Education (grades 5-9)
- MA – Math Education
- Women’s Bible Study
- House Leader – Explorers
Reed, Nick
- Mission of Jesus Christ
- Who is Jesus Christ
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2007
- University of Notre Dame
- BA – Theology
- MA – Education
- Assistant Coach – Cross Country
- Distance Coach – Track & Field
- House Leader – Stewards
Rehagen, Mark
- Latin I and II
- Paschal Mystery
- Scripture
- Pontifical College Josephinum
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Kenrick Theological Seminary
- BA – English
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Sacristan
- Activities Club
- Helias Classics Club
- House Leader – Scholars
Rehm, Catrina
- Spanish I & II
- Columbia College
- Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
- BA – Spanish Foreign Language
- BA – Literature
Rockers, Melissa
- Intro to Engineering
- Physical Science
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BS Agriculture Education
- (Minor Animal Science)
- Certificates – Biology; General Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Agriculture Education
- Robotics (https://www.heliasrobotics.org/)
- Jr. Robotics
- House Leader – Warriors
Rothweiler, Joe
- Psychology I and II
- St. Louis University
- Missouri Baptist University
- William Woods
- BA – Business Administration
- Social Studies Certified
- MA – Education Administration
- Head Basketball Coach – Boys
- House Leader – Scholars
Schatte, William
- English III/American Literature
- Computer Publishing
- Theatre Arts
- Theatre Design & App
- Concordia University at Austin
- BA – Communications, English, Speech Communications
- MA – Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Shimkus, Margaret
- Digital Technology
- Intro to Business
- Word Processing
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BA – Business Education
- MA – Practical Arts and Vocational/Technical Education
- Head Tennis Coach – Boys
Shimkus, Melea
- Public Speaking
- Spanish I
- University of Dallas
- Central Methodist University
- Arizona State University
- Walden University
- BA – English
- MA – Education
- MA – English
- American Board Certified
- Finishing EdD in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
- Speech Team
- House Leader – Stewards
Smyth, Tom
- Band
- Health
- Southwest Missouri State University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BA – Music Education
- MA – Music Conducting
- Marching Band
Stout, Karen
- AP Studio Art
- Art Foundation
- Drawing/Painting I and II
- Sculpture I and II
- World Arts
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- Stephens College
- BA – Studio Arts
- MA – Art Education
- Art Club
- Assistant Cheerleading Coach
- House Leader – Missionaries
Toosley, Whitney
- Counselor (Students Li-Z)
- Dual Credit Coordinator
- AP Coordinator
- A+ Coordinator
- Westminster College
- Missouri Baptist University
- Northwest University
- BA – Mathematics Education
- MA – Guidance & Counseling
- Specialist in Educational Leadership
- National Honor Society
Twyman, Elizabeth
- Director of Accommodations
- University of Central Missouri
- William Woods University
- BA – Education, Special Education K-12
- MA – Secondary Administration & Special Education Administration
- Student Council
Verslues, Leslie
- AP Calculus A/B
- AP Calculus B/C
- Acc. Pre-Calculus
- University of Missouri
- BA – Education & Math
- MA – Math Education
- Assistant Track & Field Coach
- Head Cross Country Coach
- House Leader – Scholars
Vossen, Ron
- Director of Alumni Relations
- Design III
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1974
- Lincoln University
- BA – Education
- MA – School Administration
- Spring Musical Production Manager
- Founders Club
Wehrle, Amanda
- ACT Prep
- Algebra II
- Geometry A
- Columbia College
- University of Central Missouri
- BA – Science Degree in Mathematics
- Completing MA of Science in Mathemetics
Welch, Melissa
- English I
- English IV
- Librarian
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2001
- Truman State University
- BA – English
- MA -Education
- Epsilon Beta
- House Leader – Explorers
Werner, Alex
- Strength & Conditioning
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2016
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- BS – Science Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach/Coordinator
- Assistant Football Coach
- House Leader – Warriors
Wiggans, Garrett
- Academic Coach
- Mineral Area College
- Lincoln University
- Central Methodist University
- Associate of Arts Degree
- Finishing BA of Social Science
- Assistant Football Coach
- Assistant Baseball Coach
- Head Basketball Coach – Girls
- House Leader – Warriors
Wilson, Steve
- Basic Biology
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Zoology
- Lindenwood University
- William Woods University
- BA – Biology
- MA – Secondary Administration
- SPROUTS (Students for the Preservation of Resources and On-Campus Utilization of Techniques for Sustainability)
- House – Director of Household/Community
- House Leader – Scholars
Worthen, Stephanie
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1990 (Maiden Name: Brandt)
- Lincoln University
- Truman State University
- BS – Biology
- Certification – Secondary Science Education
Wyrick, Chris
- Fitness 101
- Lifetime Sports
- Physical Education
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 1989
- University of Missouri
- BS – Secondary Education
- Assistant Basketball Coach – Girls
- Assistant Softball Coach
- Head Baseball Coach
- Physical Education Dept. Chair
- House Leader – Evangelists
Yarnell, Luke
- Church History
- Mission of Jesus Christ
- Helias Catholic High School Class of 2011
- University of Central Missouri
- BSBA – Business Administration
- Football
- Wrestling