Our Education Team

More than 40 qualified staff make up the team dedicated to carrying out the school’s mission to educate for life – mind, body, heart and spirit.

This is what they say about their work at St. Joseph’s Indian School:

“Teaching is all about believing that ALL students can learn and be great. I come to school to teach every day, yet I continue to learn more and more from my students each day. Teaching at St. Joe’s has given me my thiyóšpaye — extended family — and a place I’d never want to leave.” — Jesse Brownell, Special Education Teacher

“St. Joe’s is the best place to work. It has given me the opportunity to create positive relationships with my students and families. I am able to foster learning and growth in my students and embrace their ‘ah-ha’ moments. For me, teaching is my calling, and St. Joe’s is my home.” — Annie Schoenhard, Second-Grade Teacher

“Working at St. Joe’s has been such a positive opportunity. Everybody is so nice and friendly, and everyone is always willing to help each other out. The students are eager to learn, and it is exciting to see them grow academically, spiritually and behaviorally. I could not ask for a better atmosphere to grow as an educator.” — Alyssa McQuirk, Fourth-Grade Teacher

“St. Joe’s is a blessing to be a part of because the dedicated staff is committed to meeting the needs of our students. Everyone works together to provide each student with the best opportunities they can to grow in all aspects of life. Being able to focus on the educational component, because I know the rest is being taken care of, keeps me motivated and lets me adjust my teaching to help each student find success.” — Jessamy Truman, Second-Grade Teacher