FAITH · FAMILY · FUTURE

MEET THE STAFF
In the Catholic education tradition, we create a learning environment that celebrates each child's unique gifts. We surround your child with inspiring, capable, and engaging educators who will help to identify and nurture each student's talents to succeed in and out of the classroom.
Meet our teachers and faculty.
IN THIS SECTION

Mrs. Muchmore earned her Bachelor’s in Middle Grades Education from Northern Kentucky University, TESOL Certification (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Xavier University. Before joining the St. Columban family, she taught junior high religion, social studies, and language arts for 11 years in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. She is excited to begin her second year as principal of St. Columban!
Mrs. Donna Muchmore
Principal

A lifelong Bobcat, Mrs. Geier is a St.Columban alum, parent, parishioner and now a member of the office team.
Mrs. Angie Geier
Administrative Asst.

Mrs. Weisgerber has been a member of St. Columban Parish and serving the community in various capacities since 2000. My daughter was in the very first Kindergarten class and is now a freshman at OSU. Working with our youngest students is truly a gift. I'm excited to see what we can do as a community in the next 20 years, as well!
Mrs. Lynn Weisgerber
Pre-K Secretary
"I am a St. C grad, a parent of a current student and two alum, a parishioner, and faculty. I feel blessed to be a part of this loving community and so proud of what we achieve together"
- Mrs. Angie Geier

Mrs. Cooper grew up in Loveland and attended Transylvania University in Lexington. She earned her Master’s degree from Georgetown College in Teacher Leadership. A Pre-K teacher in Archdiocese of Cincinnati for four years, she and Mrs. George were the first St. C Pre-K teachers.
Mrs. Laura Cooper
Pre-K

Mrs. George has been teaching since her graduation from Xavier University. As a teacher, parent, parishioner, and alumni, she loves the caring community. She also enjoys traveling, baking and spending time with family.
Mrs. Amy George
Pre-K

Mrs. Falter earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from Xavier University. As a parishioner and parent of three children who attend St. Columban, she is thrilled to be a part of the teaching staff. She loves traveling, gardening, food and long walks with her dog.
Mrs. Sarah Falter
Kindergarten

Mrs. Stevens earned her Masters degree in Curriculum and Teaching at Bowling Green State University. She has 16 years of teaching experience in Kindergarten, First and Second Grades. Mrs. Stevens resides in Loveland with her husband, three daughters, and two dogs.
Mrs. Jenny Stevens
Kindergarten

This is Mrs. McCloud’s 34nd year in St. Columban’s first grade. She is married, lives in Milford, and has two adult children. She graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Elementary Education.
Mrs. Diana McCloud
1st Grade

Miss Kallmyer is a St. Joseph’s College grad and completed her Advanced Certification in Religious Ed. from the Archdiocese. She has been teaching at St. Columban since 1997. She is the assistant director of the Drama Club and she's a member of the School Safety Team. Miss K. is the proud mother of two high school boys whom she adopted through foster care and owner of a rascally cat, Rona, and a sweet dog, Maeve.
Ms. Pam Kallmyer
1st Grade

Mrs. Winter has been teaching at St. Columban for over 20 years. She is a parishioner at St. Columban and proud parent of three St. C. alumni. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton and a Masters in Education from Xavier University. She loves to spend time with her family and vacationing at Walloon Lake, Michigan.
Mrs. Lisa Winter
2nd Grade

Mrs. Zude grew up in Cincinnati area and now lives in Milford. She received her degree from the University of Cincinnati and has taught at St. Columban for more than 35 years. In addition to second grade, Mrs. Zude taught first grade for 29 years.
Mrs. Shelly Zude
2nd Grade

Teaching has been Mrs. Bowling’s passion for 30 wonderful years. She graduated from the University of Louisville, and has taught first, second, third and fifth grades. She lives in Milford and is a wife, mother of three, and enjoys reading, being outdoors and sewing.
I have taught the first, second and third grades at St. Columban for a total of 26 years.
Mrs. Alison Bowling
3rd Grade

Mrs. Saylor taught for 8 years in grades 6-8 before coming to Saint Columban. For two years, she was an instructional aide for 1st and 4th grades and last year worked as our distance learning coordinator for grades K-5 while also working as an instructional specialist for K. She is beyond excited to be teaching 3rd grade and looks forward to the year ahead. In her free time, Mrs. Saylor enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and crafting.
Mrs. Laura Saylor
3rd Grade

Mrs. Judd has been teaching full-time at St. Columban since 2011, and it truly is her home away from home! Her three children graduated from St. C and have gone onto exciting careers thanks in large part to the education they received here. Mrs. Judd teaches religion and language arts/reading and feels truly blessed to work with the most incredible team of educators and incredibly supportive parents.
Mrs. Beth Judd
4th Grade

As a parent of three graduates and one current St. Columban student, Mrs. Worpenberg is excited to celebrate her fourth year as a fourth grade teacher at the school she and her family love! Lisa earned an Elementary Education degree from Thomas More University and a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from Miami University. Prior to joining this amazing staff, Lisa worked in the Education Department at the Cincinnati Zoo. In her free time, Lisa loves to spend time outside with family and friends.
Mrs. Lisa Worpenberg
4th Grade

This is Mrs. Kindt’s 21th year at St. Columban. She graduated from Saint Mary’s College with a degree in Elementary Ed. She has three children who have all attended (are attending) St. Columban and they love how they are challenged to be the best they can be! In her free time she likes to read and spend time with her family.
Mrs. Beth Kindt
5th Grade

Mrs. Quehl went to Western Kentucky and NKU and now teaches reading for 5th and 6th grade and 5th grade writing. She is married with three kids and loves to read and do yoga.
Mrs. Stephanie Quehl
5th Grade AM

With a degree from OSU and a Master’s degree in Elementary Ed. from UC this is Mrs. Sorter’s 20th year teaching at St. Columban. For most of those years she has been teaching 5th grade science. She has three children who all attended St. Columban.
Mrs. Paty Sorter
5th Grade PM

Ms. Goedde grew up in Lima, Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University. She has been teaching at St. Columban for 32 years. She enjoys working in her yard, riding her bike and taking walks.
Ms. Goedde teaches 6th Grade Social Studies and Religion and 5th Grade Social Studies
Ms. Jane Goedde
6th Grade

Originally from CAROLltown, PA, Mrs. Carol Newton graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where she was a competitive cheerleader. Mrs. Newton loves her animals and early morning runs! She has taught for over 25 years at St. Columban in 4th, 5th and now 6th grade. She and her hubsand Joe have one daughter, Mary, who is a student athlete attending the University of Dayton.
Mrs. Newton teaches 6th grade Language Arts & 5th grade Religion
Mrs. Carol Newton
6th Grade

Mrs. Zizelman has a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and then went on to complete an education program at University of North Florida for Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum. She is currently in her 6th year at St. Columban and 15th year teaching. She loves to cook, read, craft, and decorate cakes when she is not busy cheering on her own two children at their various activities.
Mrs. Amanda Zizelman
Jr. High

Mrs. Gilbert has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Centre College where she ran Cross Country and Track. She earned her master's degree in Middle School Education from the University of Louisville, and has taught Pre-Algebra and Algebra for eight years. This year marks her third at Saint Columban, where she also teaches Religion to homeroom 7A. Mrs. Gilbert lives in Loveland with her husband and very spoiled Springer Spaniel. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys coaching high school Cross Country and Track, weekend getaways at her parents' farm, and checking DIY projects off her to-do list.
Mrs. Emily Gilbert
Jr. High

Mr. McPheron graduated from Lourdes College and has been teaching for 20 years - 18 at St. Columban. He teaches 7th Grade Life Science, 7th grade Religion and 8th Grade Physical Science.
Mr. Ben McPheron
Jr. High

Mrs. Hanzel has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Dayton and a Master’s degree in Education from Xavier. She has been a teacher at St. Columban for 12 years. Her daughters are 2004 and 2007 graduates of the school, so her involvement dates back to 1996.
Mrs. Linda Hanzel
Jr. High

Mr. Drinnen received his bachelors from Xavier University and masters from Marygrove College. He has been teaching at St. Columban for 31 years and did his student teaching here. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and has hosted exchange students for 20 years.
Mr. Chad Drinnen
Jr. High
“34 years ago I began teaching at St. C and I can't imagine being anywhere else! From the faculty and staff to the students, their parents and siblings, St. Columban has truly become my family.”
- Mrs. Zude
OUR SPECIALISTS

Mrs. Kristin Laufersweiler
Mrs. Laufersweiler earned a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. She has been a classroom teacher for 8 years, 5 years at St. Columban, and has been involved in the Drama Club since 2013. Her hobbies include working on her home and garden, and reading.
Music

Mrs. Karri Durham
Mrs. Durham received her degree in Fine Art as well as a Certificate in PreK-12 Art Education from the University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP. She completed her student teaching at Saint Columban and looks forward to an exciting first year teaching in her own classroom!
Outside of teaching, Mrs. Durham enjoys sewing, learning Spanish, and spending time with her family.
Art

Mrs. Dino Dillhoff
Mrs. Dillhoff was born in Lima, Peru but is originally from Colombia. Her native language is Spanish as she lived in seven countries while she was growing up. She graduated college from Notre Dame where she met her husband. They have three daughters and are active parishioners at St. C.
Spanish

Mrs. Sue Morman
Mrs. Morman has been librarian at St. Columban for 18 years. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in education. She taught 5th-7th grades for 6 years before she became a mom of three great kids who all graduated from St. Columban. She went in to teaching for two reasons: she loves kids and books!
Librarian

Mr. Dan Dailey
Mr. Dailey graduated from Miami University and has been teach physical education at St. Columban for 29 years.
Physical Education

Mrs. Sue Rohan
Educated at Mt. St. Joseph, Mrs. Rohan earned her BSN degree and later completed her school nurse practicum. She worked at Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati Health Dept., and was a stay at home mom for her three children. She has been the nurse at St. Columban for 26 years.
Nurse

Mrs. Megan Deeley
Mrs. Deeley has her BA in Psychology and BS in Nursing from Saint Mary’s College. She has 5 boys and has been a St. Columban parent for 15 years.
Nurse
“Students at St. Columban are encouraged to seek truth by pursuing both faith and reason. They are not in opposition but rather complement one another and point to the trust that God loves each of us.”
- Mr. McPheron
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTS

Mrs. Richardson
coming soon
Intervention Specialist

Mrs. Venosa
This will be my 9th year teaching at St. Columban. The first 4 years, I was the Enrichment teacher and offered aide support. I have been in my current Intervention position for 5 years.
Intervention Specialist

Mrs. Beranek
coming soon
Enrichment Specialist

Mrs. Roller
coming soon
Psychologist

Mrs. Johnston
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Reading Specialist

Mrs. Rand
I have been the Speech-Language Pathologist for 27 years and have been serving students as an SLP at St. Columban for 8 years.
Speech and Language

Mrs. Diesel
I have been at St. Columban for 18 years. Both my grown children are St. C alumni. My first 13 years here were spent as an Instructional Assistant for K and 1st grades. I even worked in the Junior High wing for a year. Although I loved being an “Aide”, I have found my true passion in helping struggling readers and spelling through the Orton-Gillingham method.
Orton-Gillingham Certified Tutor
1st Grade Math Interventionist
“I love St. Columban because it offers a great educational foundation for future studies. It is not only where I am an educator, but it is also my place of worship. I have a strong sense of a faith community here.”
- Mr. Drinnen
TEACHER AIDS

Mrs. Aguilar
coming soon

Mrs. Buck
coming soon

Mrs. Fasola
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Mrs. Gregory
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Mrs. Hais
I am an instructional aide in the PreK, and I also have my substitute teaching license. This is my fourth year working in the PreK building. I love coming to work every day and seeing the kid's smiling faces. They are a joy to teach! I have four boys of my own who all have been through St Columban. Three attend Archbishop Moeller High School, and my "baby" will be in 6th grade. Outside of work I enjoy gardening, working out, and reading. If you have a good book to recommend let me know!

Mrs. Herron
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Mrs. Lipcius
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Mrs. Marmora
I will be starting my second year as an instructional aide at St Columban this fall. Last year I spent time in the Pre-K building. This year, I will be spending time in Kindergarten!! I have had kids in the school since 2017 and am looking forward to sending my youngest the rest of the way through!

Mrs. Pilon
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Mrs. Prince
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Mrs. Santamarina
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Mrs. Scheib
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Mrs. Scott
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Mrs. Shea
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Mrs. Tillotson
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Mrs. Uttamchandani
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Mrs. Walker
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TEACHER AIDS
St. Columban School staffs 16 teachers aides to assist the teachers throughout the week. The Pre-K has an aide in each room all day every day to support the teacher and students providing a 10:1 teacher to student ratio in the PK classrooms.
The Kindergarten classrooms have an aide 5 days a week whose time is shared among the two rooms. Their daily assistance creates the 17:1 teacher-student ratio in the Kindergarten classrooms.
The remaining school aides time is divided among grades 1-8. The younger classrooms receive more time from the instructional assistants as the students needs are greater. As the students grow and mature less assistance is needed in the upper classrooms.

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