Administration

Updated: Thursday, November 2, 2006

Father           Principal           Dean           Secretaries     

Father

Father Stephen Banet is the head pastor at St. Jude Church.

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Principal

Sister James Michael Kesterson, S.P. is the principal at St. Jude.  She has been teaching for fifty-seven years.  Sister attended St. Mary-of-the-Woods for a Bachelors in Education, Indiana State for a Masters in Education, and Ball State for an administrative license.  She enjoys Notre Dame and Colts football, walking, swimming, traveling, and cooking in her free time.  Sister has been named "Sagamore of the Wabash" by Governor O'Bannon, is being featured in the Indianapolis Women's Magazine, and served as a site visitor to Blue Ribbon Schools for the U.S. Department of Education.  Sister James Michael feels that "one of the greatest enjoyments is working with so many different people, the teahcers, students' parents, and members of our parish community.  Watching the students as they become faith-filled adults, the dedication of our teachers, the cooperation of our parents, and the support of our parish community is one of the greatest blessings of the position."

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Dean

Mr. Joe Kelly is the Dean and Junior High Religion teacher.  This is Joe's third year at St. Jude.  He received a degree from the University of St. Thomas in Catholic Studies.  Mr. Kelly likes college football and Indy car racing.  He likes "connecting teaching and doctrine to real life application."

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Secretaries

Mrs. Pauline Koehler has been the secretary at St. Jude for fourteen years.  She has four children that are all graduates of St. Jude and Roncalli.  Mrs. Koehler enjoys reading, scrapbooking, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her eight grandchildren.  She feels that "one of the 'high spots' of my job is meeting new families and making them feel welcome at St. Jude."

Mrs. Mary Laker has also been here for fourteen years.  She has four children and a black labador retriever.  Mrs. Laker enjoys hiking, camping, puzzles, and reading in any free time.  She enjoys "the contact I have with the students and their parents."

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