Meet our friendly St. Mary Faculty & Staff!
St. Mary School has been around since 1913 and is known for its excellent academics,
​personalized attention and a focus on strong values.  
We have close-knit partnerships between parents, teachers, students and staff. 
In our small-scaled classrooms, we create empowered learners from preschool through grade 8 where learning is fun, stimulating and meaningful.

Our mission is to teach the whole child spiritually, academically, and emotionally. 
​St. Mary School promises to honor our school's mission each and every day! Read below for how we are partnering with Adventure Works DeKalb to support our students and faculty.

Administration & Office Staff

Father Dean Russell
Pastor
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Mrs. Ashley Davis
principal
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Lorena Reyes
ADMIN. ASSISTANT & Bilingual liaison​
Stacey Kubitz
Admin. Assistant & Communications​
Mrs. Donna Klemm
Lunch Coordinator & Office Assistant

Our Teachers & Classroom Aides

Ms. Laura Bianchi
PreSchool
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Mrs. Donna Clark
pre-kindergarten
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Mr. Tim Clark
Pre-Kinergarten & Technology
Mrs. Linda Cox
kindergarten
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Mrs. Rachel Schmitz
Elementary Classroom Aide
Mrs. Rebecca Schwantes
Elementary Classroom Aide
Mrs. Sarai Casiano
First Grade​
Mrs. Susie Rich
second grade
Mrs. Megan Stransky
third grade
Mrs. Stacey Pristave
Fourth Grade
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Mrs. Sue Pelikan
fifth grade
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Mrs. Samantha LeBouef
Sixth grade &
​SOCIAL STUDIES ​6-8
Mrs. Molly Stadler
Seventh GRADE &
​Math/Science 6-8
Mrs. Marissa Dobie
Eighth Grade & 
​LANGUAGE ARTS 7-8
Mrs. Laurel Wittenbach
Advanced Math 6-8
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Specials

 Ms. Meredith Vandre 
music Director
​ALL GRADES
Mrs. Melissa Johnson
P. E.
​ALL GRADES
Dr. Ivy Walters
Spanish
​ALL Grades
Mrs. Carrie Waddle
S.T.E.M. 
​All Grades

Intervention

Mr. John Power
RESOURCE Teacher
​All grades
Mrs. Laurel Wittenbach
READING & MATH RESOURCE TEACHER
Izaiah Webb
ADVENTURE WORKS OF DEKALB COUNTY, INC.

Partnering for Student Wellness with Adventure Works

At St. Mary School, we believe in supporting the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. We are proud to partner with Adventure Works to provide mental health and social-emotional support services directly within our school day.
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Through this vital collaboration, Adventure Works offers on-site individual and group counseling, social-emotional learning programs, and targeted support for students and faculty—all at no cost to families.
What makes this partnership exceptional is how deeply Adventure Works is woven into our school culture:
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  • Faculty Training: Each year, our staff participates in professional development sessions led by Adventure Works. Topics include classroom behavior strategies, emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. These trainings equip our teachers with practical tools and compassionate approaches to meet the diverse emotional and behavioral needs of our students—creating a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment for all.

  • Teacher Consultation & Classroom Support: Adventure Works plays an active role in our classrooms by regularly observing, consulting with teachers, and offering personalized strategies to support the unique needs of our students. This includes practical tools like de-escalation techniques, calming corners, and sensory supports tailored to the social-emotional makeup of each class. Teachers also receive ongoing training in best practices for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and trauma-informed education, equipping them to effectively support a wide range of learners in a compassionate and responsive environment.​
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  • Student-Centered Counseling: Whether through one-on-one or small group work, Adventure Works meets students across all grades where they are—helping them build emotional resilience, strengthen peer relationships, and develop healthy coping skills.

This partnership is more than a program—it’s part of our identity. We are grateful for the expertise and care Adventure Works brings to our school community and proud to make mental health a priority for our students and staff every day.