Special Area

Updated: Thursday, November 2, 2006

Teachers

Ms. Susan Chandler teaches Music to students in kindergarten through eighth grade.  She received a Bachelor's from Ball State University and a Master of Arts in Church Music from Christian Theological Seminary.  Ms. Chandler enjoys collecting giraffes, photography, gardening, and spending time with her cat.  She has been teaching for sixteen years.

Ms. Gretchen Fucio teaches Art to students in kindergarten through eighth grade.  She graduated from University of Indianapolis with a major in Art Education.  Ms. Fucio has one child and a cat.  She enjoys collecting antiques, reading, and art in any spare time.  Ms. Fucio has been teaching for nine years at St. Jude.  She enjoys teaching because "something interesting is always happening - it is never dull."  Ms. Fucio would like to also remind everyone that donations of art materials are always welcome!

Mr. Terry Kendall teaches Physical Education to students in kindergarten through eighth grade.  He also teaches Health to students in fifth through eighth grade.  This is his first year with us. Look for more information to come on Mr. Kendall.

Mrs. Rebecca Wooldridge is the special education teacher. She graduated from the University of Evansville with a major in All Grade Special Education. Mrs. Wooldridge has two daughters, a beagle, and two guinea pigs. She is in her first year at St. Jude, but has taught for six years. Mrs. Wooldridge finds "providing them with guidance, tools, and knowledge, is spiritually the most satisfying job."

Mrs. Debbie Griffey is the school social worker for kindergarten through eighth grade. She attended IU and IUPUI for degrees in Elementary Education and Social Work. Mrs. Griffey enjoys writing, reading, and raising llamas. She has three children, a golden retriever, two cats, and four llamas. Mrs. Griffey has been a social worker or therapist for eighteen years and enjoys "seeing students become as successful as they can be in school and social situations."

Mrs. Carol Boening is the Librarian.  She has been a volunteer or employee for nine years.  Mrs. Boening attended Youngstown State University for an Associate of the Arts degree.  Along with spending time with her two children, she enjoys baking, shopping, walking, and watching both reality and news T.V.  Mrs. Boening finds working in the library enjoyable because "it allows me to interact with children of all ages."

Mrs. Susan Hancock is the Title 1 teacher. She has been at St. Jude for two years. Mrs. Hancock attended the University of Indianapolis and Indiana Wesleyan for degrees in Speech, Theater, and receiving an Elementary License. She has two children and enjoys quilting, reading, basket weaving, and mission work. Mrs. Hancock feels that "children are our future" and wants to help them make it a better world.