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Elizabeth Harris |
Principal |
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I have been in education for 32 years. I was born and
raised in Florida and graduated from Berry College in Mt. Berry,
Georgia. My first three years of teaching were in Georgia but I
moved to Key West, Florida in 1977 and began my career at Mary
Immaculate. I met my husband in 1978 and was married in
1980 to John Harris from England. We have one son who
received his elementary and middle school education at Mary
Immaculate and now attends Key West High School. We all love
sports!
I love Key West and the unique and special environment that
exists here. I have been dedicated to Mary Immaculate for
the last 29 years. I am excited about all the progressive
changes in education that are currently taking place. It is an honor to serve in the leadership
position as Principal for the 2008-2009 school year.
Our school provides a quality Catholic education by a very
dedicated staff. The atmosphere of "family" is evident in
the support that exists between parents, students, and faculty.
e-mail:
elizabeth3762@gmail.com
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Cindy Hoeffer |
Office Manager |
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My name is Cindy Hoeffer and I am the Office Manager at Mary
Immaculate. I am the mother of a 7th grade student who
attend Mary Immaculate. My husband works as an auto mechanic
at his families business.
I was born and raised in Key West and have been a part of the
church since 1970. I love my job because of the wonderful
surroundings. I find it to be one of the most rewarding
jobs there is because of the children.
Each child at our school is a "treasured star."
e-mail:
cindyhoeffer@aol.com |
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Kelly Koenig |
Bookkeeper |
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I have lived in Key West my entire life, except for 6 years
while I was earning my bachelors degree from the University of
Florida. I went to school at Mary Immaculate from 1st
through 6th grade. I graduated and continued my education
at Mary Immaculate High School where I graduated in 1980.
My three children also attended M.I.S.S and one is now in
college and two are at Key West High School.
I learned bookkeeping from handling my personal household
accounts and managing the bills. I am thankful to have the opportunity to work with Mrs.
Harris, who was my high school teacher. I am so blessed to
be employed by Mary Immaculate!
e-mail:
bookkeeper.kelly@gmail.com
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Mercy Leon |
After School
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Ms. Mercy Leon is our Director of the After School Program.
Ms. Mercy has been dedicated to MISS for over 25 years.
She began by volunteering in the cafeteria when her children
attended Mary Immaculate High School.
She watches carefully over her children and provides a safe
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Bro. Bud Luks |
8th Grade/Assistant Principal |
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I was born in and raised in Ohio. I graduated from
Catholic University with a BA in 1968 and received my Master's
Degree in 1973 from St. Paul's College. I joined the
seminary in 1964 and began teaching in 1969. I have worked
as a Youth Minister and DRE and have continued to grow in my
faith and have been able to share that faith with others over
the years.
I came to the Keys due to my mother's failing health in 1990.
I have been at Mary Immaculate since then and have never been
happier. I am currently the Assistant Principal and
Director of Discipline.
Email :
luks45@gmail.com |
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Donna Calvert |
7th Grade |
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Ms. Donna Calvert currently teaches Math for grades 6-7-8 and
Science for the 7th and 8th grade. She is the mother of two
children who attend Mary Immaculate. She is a very active
and dedicated member of the faculty who sponsors the Honor
Society and in charge of pizza on Fridays. She motivates her
students to strive for their best and constantly challenges
herself to use the latest and most current teaching methods.
She has set up a "state of the art" Science Lab which the
students really enjoy.
Email:
calvert.donna@gmail.com |
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Eileen Dolan
Heitlinger |
6th Grade |
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Eileen Dolan Heitlinger is our 6th Grade Homeroom teacher. Ms.
Heitlinger is a multi-talented teacher with a Master's Degree in
Library Science. She plays the piano and organ and has
been involved in education since 1981. She currently teaches
Language Arts and Reading to 6th Grade and Social Studies to
6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Ms. D.H., as we affectionately call her, sparkles with
excitement as she talks about her lessons.
She is married and the mother of two lovely daughters.
e-mail: eileendh1@gmail.com |
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Gretchen
Hedman |
5th Grade |
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Gretchen Hedman is our new 5th Grade teacher. Ms. Hedman is
married and has one son who is currently enrolled in college.
Ms. Hedman came to us from Washington State where she was also
teaching in a Catholic School.
She received her education at Eastern Washington University
and her Master's of Arts at National University in California.
She and her husband enjoy sailing, boating, camping,
gardening, and working with children.
Email:
gretchenhedman@gmail.com |
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Beth Kilroe |
4th Grade |
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I have been teaching at Mary Immaculate Star of the Sea for 19
years. I taught 3rd grade for 6 years and am now teaching 4th grade.
I work with the Student Council in the school and love doing
school and community projects with them. We raise money for
Haiti and our local mission. At Christmas, we help the
MARC House with their tree sale.
My hobbies are running and distance bike riding. I also
teach aerobic spinning classes at a gym
Email:
bethkilroe@gmail.com
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Camila Byczek |
3rd Grade |
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I am so excited to be back in Key West! I have been teaching 2nd
Grade in New York City for the past 4 years, and it is great
being back in my hometown, working at Mary Immaculate.
I am a Key West high school graduate. After high school I
attended Duke University where I graduated with a bachelor's
degree in History. I then attended New York University and
graduated from the School of Education, where I received a
Master degree in Elementary Education.
I am so happy to be part of the M.I.S.S. community, and
look forward to a fantastic school year!
Email:
islandtutor@gmail.com |
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Danielle Gould |
2nd Grade |
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Danielle Gould teaches 2nd Grade at Mary Immaculate. She
began her teaching career at MISS teaching Art. She is the
mother of two children, both of whom attend MISS.
Danielle graduated from the University of Mass. with a BA in
Psychology. She completed her education at Framingham State
College with a degree in Elementary Education.
Ms. Gould is the advisor of our "Green Team." This team is
devoted to making Mary Immaculate School a "green school" by
helping us to recycle paper and plastics.
She is active in our community coaching soccer in the local
AYSO program.
Email:
daniellegould2@gmail.com |
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Monica Allen
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1st Grade |
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Monica Allen teaches our 1st. grade. She has two children
who attend Mary Immaculate School also. Ms. Allen taught Pre K
last year but moved up to 1st Grade for the 2008-2009 school
year. Ms. Monica graduated from Florida State University with
a degree in Child Development and Psychology.
Ms. Allen coaches a cheerleading squad for the Key West
Junior Football League and has for over 10 years.
Email:
monicaallen98@gmail.com |
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Sidney Jones |
Kindergarten |
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Sidney Jones is our much loved Kindergarten teacher. Ms. Jones
has been at Mary Immaculate for 22 years. She graduated
from Mary Immaculate High School. She attended Fla. Keys
Community College and University of North Florida. She is
married to Tim Jones, who was a Mary Immaculate graduate and
basketball star. Tim and Sidney have three children, all of
whom attended and graduated from Mary Immaculate.
Ms. Jones gives the young ones the very best start in school.
She is a patient and kind individual who lives her life as a
Christian by her actions daily.
Email:
scjkinder@gmail.com |
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Beverlee Wang |
Pre-k4 |
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Beverlee Wang teaches Pre Kindergarten 4.She is a graduate of
Indiana University with a degree in Education and French.
She received her Master's Degree from St. Bonaventure University
in Allegany, New York. Ms. Wang previously taught at the
Montessori Children's School in Key West and employs many of the
techniques in Pre K program.
Ms. Wang is dedicated to environmental projects and plans the
Earth Day activities at the school.
Email:
beverleewang@gmail.com |
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Elizabeth Bunting |
Pre-k4 Aide |
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Elizabeth Bunting works with Ms. Wang as her Pre Kindergarten 4
aide. She also assists Ms. Mercy in the After School
Program. Ms. Buntiing has been a Girl Scout Leader in our
community for many years. She is the mother of five
children.
She loves to sew and is very creative. Her husband is very
involved with the Knights of Columbus.
Email:
bethjbunting@gmail.com |
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Allison Heidmann |
Pre-k3 |
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Allison Heidmann is in her second year at MISS. She graduated
from Florida State University with a B.A. in Child Development. She volunteered at the School of Arts and Science in Tallahassee
before coming to Key West. Ms. Heidmann enjoys working
with the very youngest of our children.
Her love for her students shines in all that she does with
them.
Email:
allison.heidmann@gmail.com |
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Maggie Quintana |
Pre-k3 Aide |
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Ms. Maggie is the assistant for Pre K 3. She is the mother
of two children both of whom attended Mary Immaculate. She is
also an alumni of Mary Immaculate. She is happily married for 26 years. Her husband
is an auto repair mechanic. Before taking the position at
Mary Immaculate she worked in a family jewelry business for 25
years. She was born in Cuba and moved to the states at the
age of 5.
She attended FKCC and received her AS Degree as a legal
secretary but the love of children brought her to Mary
Immaculate Email:
maggiequintana@gmail.com |
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Myra Lay-Puig |
Spanish/Computers |
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Ms. Myra is a recent transplant from not to far
Miami. She worked for the Miami-Dade Public School system
in various areas for 9 years and has found a home right
here at Mary Immaculate.
Ms. Myra attended Miami- Dade Community College
and Nova Southeastern University, where her major was Elementary
Education. Ms. Myra, who was born and raised bilingually
and is excited about bringing a foreign language program to our
school. Ms. Myra also hopes to move us and our students into
21st century technology! However, one of the things Ms. Myra
enjoys most about being at Mary Immaculate is being able to
greet all the students in the morning!
e-mail:
myrapuig@gmail.com
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Nancy Fant |
Physical Education |
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Nancy is a graduate of both Troy State University and Florida
State University. She has been a science and physical education
teacher since 1999. She also is charge of our sports program.
e-mail:crfant@gmail.com |
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Nancy LaRe |
Art |
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Nancy has a degree and graduate studies in Psychology, but
used every elective to pursue her love of Art. After serving an
internship in a school for autistic children in New Jersey, she
went on to become an Art and Activities Director for several
Mental Health facilities, including ARC, Ancora Psychiatric
Hospital, and area nursing homes, incorporating both her
counseling and Art therapy training. After moving to Key West,
Nancy attended "Tocci School of Art", and helped found the
original "Bahama School of Art". During this time, Nancy was
also the Editor and Senior writer of two Art publications:
"Island Images" and "The Cultural Preservation Society Souvenir
Program".
She currently serves on the board of Bahama Village Community
Art Center and teaches steel pan at Bahama Village Music
Program. She is an active volunteer for "Keys Kids" theater
group and the Key West Symphony Orchestra, and is a member of
the Art and Historical Society.
Nancy has been a member of the M.I.S.S. family since 1998 and
has a son, Evan who graduated M.I.S.S. in 2007. She is also
Advisor for the Middle School Student Council.
e-mail:NLaRe23@gmail.com |
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Robin Kaplan |
Music |
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Robin has been involved in music over the last 30 years. She
started the music program at Bahama Village and is also involved
in theater arts in the City of Key West. e-mail:robinkeywestjazz@gmail.com |
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Joanie Sullivan |
Music |
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I have a degree in Theatre Arts and have been involved in
musical theater all of my life as an actress and vocalist.
I am a trained "Music Together" teacher, an early childhood
music program. I teach Pre K 3 - 4th grade music.
e-mail: joaniekey@gmail.com
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Sister Marietha |
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Sister Mary |
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Sister Lucy |
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