A mission of St. Ann Church
5105 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
Tel: 615.269.0568
Fax: 615.297.1383
school@stannnash.org
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St. Ann's Teachers
- Pre-Kindergarten Program - Rachel Mathew (teacher), Natalie Dunton (aide)
- Kindergarten - Elizabeth Wilson
- First Grade - Laura Bigelow
- Second Grade - Noreen Yasay
- Third Grade - Martha Merzbacher
- Fourth Grade - Cathy Sharbel
- Fifth Grade - Beth Coode
- Sixth Grade - Gary Beckley
- Seventh Grade - Karyn Strauss
- Eighth Grade - Sandra Bennett
- Athletic Dir./PE/Visual Arts - Karen Herrmann
- Music Arts and Theatre Arts - Amanda Sotiriadis
- Spanish - Theresa Bertrand
- ExtraCare Director; 5th & 7th Grade Math; 8th Grade Pre-Algebra - Kasey Wiley
- Additional St. Ann Staff
Rachel Mathew, teacher & Natalie Dunton, aide
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Rachel Mathew:
- Graduate of Christ the King School, Father Ryan High School, and Aquinas College.
- Before accepting this job as a Pre-K teacher, she taught second grade at Christ the King School for six years
- She is a mother of three children.
Send an email to Mrs. Rachel Mathew
615.356.6336
Pre-Kindergarten program (PDF)Elizabeth Wilson
Kindergarten
- B.S in Elementary Education from MTSU
- Kindergarten Certification from Trevecca University.
- Taught preschool for 6 years and Kindergarten for 2 years before joining the St. Ann staff in 1986
- Has worked at St. Ann over 20 years.
- Enjoys being involved in all aspects of St. Ann School, especially helping students design and produce the yearbook as one of the sponsors.
Send an email to Elizabeth Wilson
615.277.9640
Laura Bigelow
First Grade
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Xavier University - Summa Cum Laude
- MA in Curriculum and Instruction (with a focus on Teaching English Language Learners) from Boston College
- Has taught in Catholic schools in Boston for two years
- Currently her second year at St. Ann
Send an email to Laura Bigelow
615.277.9641
Noreen Yasay
Second Grade
- B.A. in International Relations from George Washington University
- M.A. in Elementary Teaching from Trinity University
- Taught for 2 years in the Archdiocese of Washington where she received the Teacher of the Year award
- Taught for 1 year at St. John Vianney
- Currently in her third year at St. Ann
615.277.9642
Martha Merzbacher
Third Grade
- An alumnus of Saint Ann School
- Earned a B.S. from MTSU and endorsements from Trevecca College
- Coach of the Forensics Team and member of the Advisory Council for the Junior National Honor Society
- 16th year at Saint Ann School
- Nominated for "DisneyHand Teacher Award" for creativity in teaching (2006)
- Multiple nominee for "Who’s Who in Education" by former students
Send an email to Martha Merzbacher
615.277.9643
Cathy Sharbel
Fourth Grade
- B.S. in Elementary Education from Notre Dame College
- M.A. in Religious Studies from University of Notre Dame
- 24th year teaching in Catholic schools; second year at St. Ann
Send an email to Cathy Sharbel
615.277.9644
Beth Coode
Fifth Grade
- University of Tennessee, B.S. (Elem.) Education
- Professional Catechist Certification for the Diocese of Nashville
- Membership in: NCEA, NMSA (National Middle School Association), (NCSS) National Council for the Social Studies
- Nominated for Disney Exceptional Teacher of the Year and Who’s Who in Education
- Participant in Asian Studies program through Columbia University and the University of Tennessee
- Participant in Asian Geography Studies through Middle Tennessee State University
- Responsibilities include: Model United Nations Advisor, Global Studies Dept. Head, Liturgy Coordinator, Student Council Advisor, Junior Achievement Advisor, Forensics Judge, Lector, and Altar Server advisor
- 19 years teaching at Saint Ann School
615.277.9646
Gary Beckley
Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade Pre-Algebra and Eighth Grade Algebra
- B.S. in Economics and Finance from John Carroll University - Graduated May, 2003,
- M.Ed. University of Notre Dame in Education July, 2005
- One class away from earning an Administrative Endorsement from Trevecca Nazarene University and is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership
- Seventh year teaching and second year at Saint Ann School
615.277.9647
Karyn Strauss
Seventh Grade
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology-the University of Georgia
- Master of Science in Microbiology/Infectious Disease from the University of Georgia
- Post graduate work at Duke University
- Master of Arts in Education from Trevecca Nazarene University
- Third year at St. Ann
- Previous teaching experience at Franklin Road Academy
Send an email to Karyn
Strauss
615.277.9648
Sandra Bennett
Eighth Grade and Curriculum Director
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Austin Peay State University
- Over 25 years at Saint Ann
- Professional Catechist for the Diocese of Nashville
- Past president of Diocese of Nashville Middle School Forensics League
- Master Teacher: Tennessee Association of Independent Schools
- Advisor to the Saint Ann Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
- Member of National Catholic Education Association, National Council of Teachers of English, and the National Middle School Association
Send an email to Sandra Bennett
615.277.9649
Mrs. Bennett's Language Arts Website
Karen Herrmann
Athletic Dir./P.E./Visual Arts instructor
- B.A. in Journalism from Belmont
- 13th year at Saint Ann (four in Grade 2; nine in H&F/Art/Athletic Director). She has also taught at St. Pius X (4th Grade) and Overbrook (3rd Grade).
- A member of the Diocesan Athletic Council for 8 years and held the position of President for one of those years and is currently the DAC recording secretary.
- Attended various conferences/seminars (similar to SPARKS held in Memphis (attended summer 2004) and other hosted by USTA (United States Tennis Association) and TAPHERD (Tennessee Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
Send an email to Karen Herrmann
615.277.9657
Amanda Sotiriadis
Music Arts and Theatre Arts
- Holds a Bachelor of Music with a specialization in vocal education, and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music History and Literature from Keene State College in New Hampshire. -holds teaching certificates and prior teaching experience in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Tennessee
- NH certified as "Highly Qualified Educator" in K-12 Music Education
- Level One Orff certified 2008
- Level One World Music Drumming certified 2008
- St. Ann School Liturgical Choir and Made4Praise Choir Director
- Member of "Christ Church Choir" in Nashville
- Third year at St. Ann
Send an email to Amanda Sotiriadis
615.277.9658
Mrs. Sotiriadis's
Music Arts Website
Theresa Bertrand
Spanish (grades K-8)
- B.A. Political Science, Social Studies, and Spanish Certification (Univ. of Louisiana-Lafayette)
- M.A. Latin American History (Univ. of Louisiana-Lafayette)
- ESL Certification (Univ. of Memphis
- M.A. Spanish (Univ. of Mississippi)
- 15 1/2 years teaching experience
- Member of Tennessee Foreign Language Teachering Association
- Member of American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages, National Network for Early Language Learning.
- Participant in Vanderbilt's Center for Latin American Studies summer 2008 study program in the Dominican Republic
- Fifth year at St. Ann
Send an email to Theresa Bertrand
615.277.9654
Kasey Wiley
ExtraCare Director and 5th, 7th Grade Math and 8th Grade Pre-Algebra
- B.A. in 2002 from Purdue University
- M.S. in 2004 from Texas Tech Univ.
- Fifth year at St. Ann School
615.277.9656
Additional St. Ann Staff
Fr. Philip Breen
Pastor
615.298.1782
Rita Raymer
Parish Associate Administrator
- Is beginning her fourth year with St. Ann Parish.
- Helps all parents with tuition and bookkeeping questions.
- Attended Christ the King grade school and Fr. Ryan High School.
- Previously employed at the Kroger Co., St. Thomas Hospital, and St. Patrick Church.
- Was the Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator at St. Edward for 8 years.
- Has 4 children & 2 grandchildren.
- "I enjoy working at St. Ann Parish. The staff, parishioners and students make it a very special place to work!”
615.277.9674
John Foreman
Principal
- B.A. St. Ambrose University
- M.A. Univ. of Notre Dame
- Completing second graduate degree at MTSU
- 7th year at Saint Ann School; 22nd year as a Catholic educator
- Member of ISNA, and SACS school-level and district-level Quality Assurance Review Teams
- Frequent presenter at SACS regional and National Conferences
615.277.9651
Judy Graham
Asst. Principal/Librarian
- Has taught in one capacity or another at Saint Ann for 18 years
- Graduate of St. Bernard Academy and Tennessee Tech University
- Earned librarian’s license in 2000
- Attends workshops for training in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation process and is active in helping other schools attain their accreditation.
- Mrs. Graham loves the fact that her job not only allows her to be a lifelong learner with constant new challenges and projects, but that she gets to work with every child attending Saint Ann School. "My position at Saint Ann is an enviable one because our families are allowing me to help them prepare their most precious resources for a lifetime of learning."
615.277.9653
Vicky Nolan
Secretary
- 5th year at Saint Ann School
- Proud of her children and one grandchild
615.277.9650
Cedric Bullock
Maintenance
- 16th year at Saint Ann Parish
- Also worked at Ethan Allen, C & J Cleaning, and St. James Church
615.277.9659
Mauni Mitchel
Catholic Charities School Counselor
- Graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Social Work
- Is an individual and family therapist at St. Mary Villa Campus with a specialty in Play Therapy
- Has worked at many Catholic Schools and has been at Saint Ann for 16 years
Send an email to Mauni Mitchel
615.269.0568 X3679
Mary Hemminger
Catholic Charities School Counselor
Send an email to Mary Hemminger
615.269.0568 X3679
Tammy St. Charles
St. Charles Catering
(St. Ann Food Service)
Send an email to St. Charles Catering
615.277.9668
615.830.6086