Resource Teachers

Updated: Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Resource Teachers

Mrs. Jane Keyler is a Resource Teacher for the first grade.  She has been at St. Jude for seven years and was with the Baxter YMCA for twenty years before this.  Mrs. Keyler attended the University of Indianapolis for a degree in Physical Education/Health for K-12.  She has four children and in her free time, she likes baking and decorating cakes, swimming, and collecting lighthouses.  Mrs. Keyler enjoys teaching because she likes "seeing the smile and sense of accomplishment on someone's face when they finally accomplish a new task or skill."

Mrs. Fran Bell is the Resource Teacher for the second grade.  She has been working here for ten years.  Mrs. Bell attended Marian College.  She has two married children and six grandchildren.  Mrs. Bell enjoys reading mysteries, traveling, cooking, and learning how to play the guitar.  She finds her job "diverse and rewarding.  I interact and work one-on-one with students from both second grade classes, as well as lend 'helping hands' to the teachers."

Mrs. Bonnie LaRosa is the Resource Teacher for the third grade.  This is her third year helping students with all subjects in the third grade.  Mrs. LaRosa graduated from I.U.P.U.I with a degree in Interior Design.  She has three children and a dog at home.  Mrs. LaRosa enjoys decorating, gardening, and swimming in her free time.  She enjoys children and likes "to help them learn."

Mrs. Bev Keating is the Resource Teacher for grades four, five, and six.  She helps students with Math, Reading, Vocabulary, Spelling, English, and sixth grade Science.  Mrs. Keating attended Indiana University for a degree in Elementary Education and has been teaching for nineteen years.  She has two daughters and one dog, Corky.  Mrs. Keating enjoys walking, reading, shopping, and playing tennis.  She feels that "each student is an individual and teaching is always a challenge, but there are many things that she can teach to the students as well as things that she learns from them."

Mrs. Tina Barnhorst is a Kindergarten Aide in the morning and afternoon.  This is her fourth year as an aide.  She attended the International Business College for a degree in Business.   Mrs. Barnhorst has two children and enjoys spending time with her girls, other family, and friends in any free time.  Mrs. Barnhorst enjoys working at St. Jude because she likes "seeing the children so enthusiastic about learning."

Sister Regina is a Tutor and Substitute for all grades and subjects.  She has been teaching for over forty-six years.  Sister Regina attended Indiana University in Bloomington for a degree in Elementary Education with a special area in English.  She enjoys reading, movies, getting together with friends, and playing games like Boggle with her brother.  Sister Regina enjoys "passing on knowledge to others - to keep the flame lit."

Mr. Larry Johnson is a Resource Teacher for all students in math.  He is in his thirteenth year teaching.  Mr. Johnson attended the General Motors Institute and Purdue for Engineering as well as Butler for Education.  He has eight children and twenty-two grandchildren.  Mr. Johnson enjoys attending grade school and high school sports as well as golf and fishing.  He finds that "students eventually acknowledge work is okay and learning is enjoyable."