Staff Meet the AHS team

Faculty & Staff Directory

Mary Lang|

President

Administration, Leadership Team

Call 502-271-2600
Master of Health Administration – St. Louis University   Juris Doctor Degree – St. Louis University   Family Tullamore   Mary Lang joined the Assumption community in 2014. As President, Mrs. Lang has been our visionary leader guiding Assumption into the future. In addition to her many responsibilities as President of Assumption, Mrs. Lang is a Board Member for Catholic Charities and participates in Rotary Louisville. Furthermore, she is always willing to interact with students and assist where needed. In previous years, Mrs. Lang has traveled with students to Washington D.C. for Mercy Youth Leadership and to Ireland for an international study abroad trip.

Martha Tedesco ’90|

Principal

Administration, Leadership Team

Call 502-271-2502
Bachelor of Arts in English and History with Secondary Education Certification – Bellarmine University Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration – University of Louisville Family Booterstown Martha Tedesco began working at Assumption High School in 1994. As Principal, Mrs. Tedesco handles all the day to day activities at Assumption High School, ensuring our students are focused on learning and teachers on teaching. In 2020, she was awarded the Archdiocese of Louisville Distinguished Catholic School Leader Award and was a Bellarmine University Gallery of Distinguished Graduates Inductee. She has also been recognized as an Assumption Model of Mercy and a 2015 Business First 20 People to Know in Education. Furthermore, Mrs. Tedesco has been instrumental to the implementation of Professional Learning Communities at Assumption High School.

Judy Fieldhouse H’19|

Assistant Principal/Dean of Studies & Curriculum (Last Names A-K)

Administration, Leadership Team

Call 502-271-2504
Bachelor of Science – University of Louisville Master of Education – University of Louisville Family Limerick Dean of Studies Judy Fieldhouse has worked at Assumption since 1989. Judy is the Quick Recall Assistant Coach and basketball scorekeeper/clock keeper. While at Assumption, she has led multiple Mission trips. Judy was named the staff Model of Mercy in 2017 and was an AP Reader – Statistics (2002-2005).

Theresa Schuhmann ’92|

Assistant Principal/Dean of Studies & Student Activities (Last Names L-Z)

Administration, Leadership Team

Call 502-271-2510
Bachelor of Arts in English — Bellarmine University Master of Education — University of Louisville Family Carlow Theresa Schuhmann has served Assumption for 20 years and is currently our Dean of Studies for students with last names L-Z. In addition to her role as a member of Assumption’s Leadership Team, Mrs. Schuhmann has also served on the Board of Directors at DeSales High School and on the School Board at St. Albert the Great, as well as three accreditation teams for AdvancEd/Cognia. She is currently enrolled in Villanova University’s Certificate of Catholic School Management Program.

Mary Ann Steutermann|

Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness

Campus Ministry, Leadership Team

Call 502-271-2602
Bachelor of Arts in English with Secondary Teaching Certification Master of Education in Secondary Education Master of Arts in School Administration Liturgy Certification – Archdiocese of Louisville Family Birr Mary Ann Steutermann has been a member of the Assumption community for twenty-five years. While she has taken on many roles at AHS, she is currently the Executive Director of Mission Effectiveness and the author of Gospel Reflections. Additionally, she moderates the Global Outreach Club, Spectrum, and Campus Ministry Council. In her time at Assumption, she has served on numerous committees, published countless articles relating to Catholicism, and received the Model of Mercy award in 2003. Outside of Assumption, Mrs. Steutermann is a Board Member and Education Committee Chairperson for DeSales High School. She is also currently working on her Certificate in Catholic School Management.

Michelle Coke Farmer ’94|

Executive Director of Advancement

Advancement, Leadership Team

Call 502-271-2518
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication – Eastern Kentucky University Family Kingstown Michelle Farmer has served as the Executive Director of Advancement for Assumption since August 2013. As an alumna, Mrs. Farmer values the Assumption experience and works alongside alumnae and donors to expand the Assumption community and limit financial barriers that may prevent any young woman from pursuing an Assumption education.

Janet Adkins|

Faculty Member

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2623
Bachelor of Arts in History – University of Tennessee Master of Education – University of Louisville Family Limerick Janet Adkins began teaching at Assumption High School in 2003. Mrs. Adkins teaches World History and Humanities. Mrs. Adkins is the moderator of the Global Outreach Club. She has also participated in Assumption Travel Abroad trips and is a faculty retreat leader. Mrs. Adkins was the 2010 recipient of the Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching Award. Outside of Assumption, Janet has volunteered with Kentucky Refugee Ministries and worked with a refugee family from Syria. Currently, she is part of a group that is sponsoring a refugee family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mrs. Adkins is also an active member in two book clubs.

Lou Armstrong|

Faculty Member

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2570
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering – Stanford University Master of Business Administration – Stanford University Master of Arts in Teaching – Bellarmine University Family Cork Lou Armstrong joined the Assumption faculty in 2018. Mr. Armstrong teaches AP Calculus BC, Algebra I, and Algebra II. Mr. Armstrong previously served students in Assumption’s Achievement Center. He is the moderator of the Science Olympiad.

Kristina Becker|

Faculty Member

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2632
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education Master of Education in Secondary Education Family Charleville Mrs. Becker has taught at Assumption since 2008 and is the Assistant Department Chair in the Social Studies Department. She teaches World History, Geography, and Sociology. Mrs. Becker is the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Moderator. She served as Assumption’s YMCA Adviser for seven years. Outside of Assumption, Mrs. Becker served as Secretary of Chapter Advisory Board for Kappa Delta – Alpha Xi (UofL) Chapter from 2018-2021.

Gina Beirne|

Faculty Member

Art, Fine Art

Call 502-271-2666
Bachelor of Arts – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Louisville Family Charlieville Gina Beirne has been a faculty member at Assumption since 2007. She currently teaches AP Studio Art: 2D Design, AP Studio Art: Drawing, Drawing I & II, Painting I & II, and Introduction to Drawing & Painting. Mrs. Beirne also volunteers as Photography Club Moderator.

Elizabeth Bender|

Faculty Member

World Languages

Call 502-271-2575
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, International Relations, & Music – William Jewell College Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction in TESOL – University of Missouri – Kansas City Master of Arts in Teaching (in progress) – University of Louisville Family Kingstown Mrs. Bender began teaching at Assumption in 2017. She currently teaches Spanish I and Spanish II. Mrs. Bender is the moderator of the Speech and Debate team. She presented seven prefectural professional development workshops for English language teachers in Japan from 2011-2014.

Jackie Bloyd|

Advancement Services Manager

Advancement

Call 502-271-2511
Family Kingstown Jackie Bloyd has been a member of the Assumption Advancement Department for twenty-five years. Mrs. Bloyd is the Alumnae Services Manager and assists with programs such as Reunion Weekend and Alumnae Class reunions.

Annie Filley Boehnlein ’94|

Study Hall Coordinator

Academic Support Services

Call 502-271-2671
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – University of Louisville Family Charleville Annie Boehnlein has been a member of Assumption’s Academic Support Services since 2015. Mrs. Boehnlein also serves as a Sophomore Class Moderator and has served as an assistant volleyball coach for the Rockets.

Rachel Brand ’87|

Substitute Teacher

Academic Support Services

Call 502-271-2600
Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Dayton Master of Arts in Religious Studies – Spalding University Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education – University of Louisville Family Limerick Rachel Brand has been a substitute teacher for Assumption since 2014.

Teri Campisano ’91|

Faculty Member

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2583
Bachelor of Science Secondary Mathematics – Kent State University Master in Educational Administration – University of Louisville Family Carlow Teri Campisano has been a faculty member in the Mathematics department since 1996. She teaches Algebra I and Discrete Mathematics. She is the Intramurals Moderator at AHS and also serves as a member of the Greater Louisville Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GLCTM).

Roquie Carrier|

Faculty Member & Instructional Lead

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2624
Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education with a focus in Social Studies – University of Louisville Master of Science in Libraries, Informatics, and Technology in Education – Western Kentucky University Family Limerick Roquie Carrier joined the Social Studies Department in 2019 and teaches U.S. History. Mrs. Carrier is a moderator for the Chick-fil-a Leadership Academy. She has also earned a Technology Teaching Certification.

Elisabeth Russo Cassady ’02|

Director of Marketing & Admissions

Marketing & Admissions

Call 502-271-2676
Bachelor of Arts in Education and Allied Professions – University of Dayton Family Carlow Director of Marketing and Admissions, Elisabeth Cassady, began working at Assumption in 2006. She also manages the Freshman Mission Week Activities and annual Pink & White Game and is a retreat leader. In 2013, Elisabeth was awarded the Innovations in Education Award in Marketing. She was a recipient of the Assumption staff TEA Award in 2021.  

Pam Conway|

Achievement Center Director

Achievement Center

Call 502-271-2532
Bachelor of Business Administration – St. Mary’s University Master of Education – University of West Florida Family Booterstown Pam Conway joined the Assumption Community as the Achievement Center Coordinator in 2015.  Pam coaches the Quick Recall team, serves as the Academic Teams Coordinator, is a homeroom teacher (Booterstown), was as Argentina exchange student host, and a Right to Life Chaperone to Washington, DC. In 2018, Pam was named the faculty Model of Mercy. Outside of Assumption, Mrs. Conway is the Board President and an ESL teacher volunteer for Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs.

Laura Cronin|

Director of Learning Differences

Learning Differences Program

Call 502-271-2578
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences – Indiana University Master of Science in Communication Disorders – East Tennessee State University Master of Arts in Education – Bellarmine University Rank I with a Literacy Specialist Endorsement – Bellarmine University Family Galway Laura Cronin has served as the Director of Learning Differences since 2018. Laura is a Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association, a KY Learning Differences Association Board Member, and an Education Committee Member of Summit Academy’s Board. She holds a certificate of clinical competence and is a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist by the Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She also serves on the Kentucky Academic Council. Laura has been published in the Cleft Lip Craniofacial Journal (2001): Analysis of Speech Characteristics in Children with Velocardiofacial Syndrome (VCFS) and Children with Phenotypic Overlap Without VCFS. At Assumption, Mrs. Cronin is also a moderator for Operation Smile and a Faculty Retreat Leader and has participated in a Mission trip to Auxier.  

Katie Culver ’04|

Service Learning Director

Campus Ministry

Call 502-271-2597
Bachelor of Arts – St. Louis University Master of Science in Social Work – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching – University of the Cumberlands Family Carlow Katie Culver began teaching at Assumption in 2018 and is part of the English and Communication departments. She teaches AP Language and Composition, AP The Teaching Profession, Journalism I: Media, and Journalism II: Publications. Additionally, she advises the publication staffs for Rosecall, Countdown, RocketLaunch, and Rosecast. Mrs. Culver is also an ARISE trip moderator and a Retreat Faculty Leader. She began as the Service Learning Coordinator in fall 2022.

Diane Darst ’87|

Faculty Member

English, Theology

Call 502-271-2569
Bachelor of Arts – Bellarmine College Master of Arts – University of Louisville Family Kingstown Diane Darst began teaching English and Theology at Assumption in 1996. She is teaching English II, Scripture, and World Religions. She is the moderator of the Global Outreach Club and Rose Window Literary Magazine. She is a recipient of the Model of Mercy and Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dawn Deweese|

Guidance Program Director & Guidance Counselor

Guidance and Counseling Department

Call 502-271-2541
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and English Education – Transylvania University Master of Education in Counseling and Educational Psychology – University of Louisville Rank I in Counseling and Educational Psychology – University of Louisville Family Galway Currently in her twenty-second year, Dawn Deweese is the Guidance Program Director and counselor to the Class of 2022. She is the Diversity Club Moderator, Success Scholars Director, Mental Health Awareness Club Moderator, and Rocket Parent Network Moderator. Dawn is the Louisville Eating Disorder Alliance (LEDA) Secretary, member of the Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA), and participated in the Archdiocesan Diversity Club. Dawn has been awarded the Model of Mercy, Rose Award, TEA Award and the Irene Casey Inclusion Award.

Jill Elder ’00|

Faculty Member & Technology Integration Specialist

Science, Technology

Call 502-271-2626
Bachelor of Arts – Bellamine University Master of Arts in Teaching – Georgetown College Family Kingstown Jill Elder has been an educator at Assumption since 2006. She is the Science Assistant Department Chair and a Technology Integration Specialist. Jill teaches Chemistry, Robotics, and our online course, Applied Digital Skills. She is a Family Council Moderator and the Student Technology Leadership Program Moderator. She is a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and Professional Development instructor for the Archdiocese of Louisville Summer Institute. In 2020, Jill was recognized by Academy Sports + Outdoors for her outstanding service to her students.

Judi Erskine ’82|

Learning Differences Coordinator

Learning Differences Program

Call 502-271-2580
Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications- Bellarmine Univeristy Master of Arts in Teaching – Spalding University Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) Family Tullamore Judi Erskine has been with Assumption’s Learning Differences Department since 2011. She is the Green Dot Program Co-Director, a Learning Differences Association (LDA) Board Member, and a Learning and the Brain Member. Judi was awarded the Irene Casey Award for Inclusion in 2021, received the 2018 Rose Award, was recognized as an Assumption Hall of Fame Inductee in 2014, and has served as an Archdiocese of Louisville Summer Institute presenter: “Differentiation in the Classroom”. Judi has lead students in a Mission trip to Portland and the March for Life and is a Faculty Retreat Leader.

Christa Fackler ’94|

Faculty Member

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2586
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Math, Science, and Education – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Louisville Family Cork Christa Fackler joined Assumption’s Mathematics Department in 2002. She teaches Algebra I & II and is the Math League Moderator.

Tammy Finch H’22|

Human Resource Manager

Finance

Call 502-271-2521
Associate Degree in Accounting Family Carlow Tammy Finch has worked in Assumption’s Finance Department since 1992. She is a Certified Professional as distinguished by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Kathy Fleischer H’25|

Assistant to Campus Ministry & The Office of Leadership and Engagement

Main Office

Call 502-271-2599
Associate Degree Family Birr Registrar, Kathy Fleischer, began working at Assumption in 1995. Kathy serves as a music minister and is an Archdiocesan Certified Cantor. Kathy is a moderator for the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society and has received the Model of Mercy, Rose Award (2004), and TEAM Award. She traveled to the National Catholic Education Association in New Orleans and to New York City with the Rose Theatre Company. Kathy participated in the BLOOM Theatre Project productions Dead Man Walking, Daily Grind, and Patterns We Create.

Elizabeth Foley|

Faculty Member

Art, Fine Art

Call 502-271-2615
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design – Washington University in St Louis Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking – Ohio University Master of Education, Secondary Education, K-12 Art Teaching Certification – Ohio University Family Charleville Elizabeth Foley has been teaching at Assumption since 2020. She teaches Digital Photography I & II, Graphic Design, Introduction to Drawing and Painting, and Introduction to Ceramics and Sculpture. She is also an Academy Instructor for Louisville Visual Art and has had Artist residencies for the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft (KMAC). Elizabeth is a board member of the West Louisville Women’s Collaborative, has served on the board for the Lexington Art League, and has volunteered at StudioWorks and Zoomgroup.

Jenny Friedenberg|

Registrar

Main Office

Call 502-271-2523
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, Minor in Performing Arts Administration – Western Kentucky University Family Galway Jenny Friedenberg began her time at Assumption as the Admissions Coordinator in 2018 and in 2022 became the Assistant to the President and Principal. She is a choreographer and director for Rose Theatre Company, a mentor for RTC Studio, a staff leader for Rose Theatre Company’s trip to New York City, and a Retreat Leader. Outside of Assumption, she serves as a Board Member and Actor for CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center in Louisville and a Board Member and Actor at Shelby County Community Theatre.

Erin Gary ’87|

Faculty Member

English

Call 502-271-2562
Bachelor of Arts – Centre College Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Louisville Family Limerick English teacher Erin Gary began working at Assumption in 2000. She teaches English I & III. Erin is a Homeroom Mom and Freshman Class Officer Moderator and serves on the LEAD Committee. She has also been a faculty retreat leader, Department Chair, Junior Class moderator, SFAB Moderator, Student Council moderator, and has participated in Mission Week trips.

Josh Gray|

Learning Differences Specialist (Emphasis in Math/Science)

Learning Differences Program

Kelsey Luckett Gunter ’08|

Manager of Marketing and Admissions

Marketing & Admissions

Call 502-271-2673
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Georgetown College Master of Science in Business Communication – Spalding University Family Limerick Kelsey Gunter began working in the Marketing and Admissions Department in 2018 and manages the student Recruitment Team. Additionally, Kelsey serves on the Advanced Program Committee and has previously led the Limerick Freshmen Mission Week field trip.

Kimberly Habich|

College Counselor

Guidance and Counseling Department

Call 502-271-2558
Bachelor of Arts – University of Kentucky Master of Arts in Education – University of Louisville Family Limerick Kimberly Habich began working as an Assumption College Counselor in 2016. She is the National Honor Society co-advisor and has served on the Senior Honors Committee, Senior Events Planning Committee, Guidance Advisory Board, Mission Committee, and Advanced Program Committee.

Daniel Hamm|

Faculty Member

Communications, Social Studies

Call 502-271-2546
Bachelor of Arts – Campbellsville University Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Louisville Family Charleville Daniel Hamm is in his twenty-fourth year at Assumption teaching in both the Social Studies and Communications Departments. Daniel teaches Dual Credit World History, World History, Geography, and Public Speaking. He is the Y-Club and KYA/KUNA moderator and has been the Speech & Debate Coach for over 20 years. Daniel was inducted into the Kentucky High School Speech League Hall of Fame.

Tiffany Hall Hickerson ’03|

Faculty Member

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2611
Bachelor of Arts – University of Kentucky Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Kentucky Family Tullamore Tiffany Hall is in her eighth year in the Mathematics Department at Assumption. She teaches Algebra and Geometry and is the co-moderator of Varsity Club. Tiffany is the only faculty member to have received the Model of Mercy Award while a student at AHS (2002). While at Assumption, she has chaperoned multiple Speech & Debate trips and KYA/KUNA events.

Katie Hughbanks|

Faculty Member

English

Call 502-271-2560
Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Louisville Master of Education – University of Louisville Family Birr Katie Hughbanks is in her twenty-third year of teaching at Assumption High School. She currently teaches Advanced and Honors English I and Creative Writing. Mrs. Hughbanks oversees Testing Results Week at Assumption and is Race Director for the Assumption Point A 5K. In 2019, she published a poetry chapbook titled Blackbird Songs and has had six pieces published in the past year in a variety of publications including Kentucky Monthly, Courier-Journal, Flight Writing (Ireland),  and Dodging the Rain (Ireland). Other distinctions include:
  • Assumption Rose Award winner, 2016
  • Catholic Education Foundation Award winner, 2013
  • Model of Mercy Award, 2013
  • Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching Award, 2007
  • NCTE presenter, 2007 (session on Writing Portfolios)

Christy Hulsewede|

Administrative Assistant to Athletics

Athletics

Call 502-271-2555
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management – University of Dayton Family Charleville Christy Hulsewede is in her second year as a staff member at Assumption. She has already served our community beyond her position as a freshman retreat leader and field trip leader for freshman mission week.

Ian Husk|

Information Technology Director

Technology

Call 502-271-2525
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design – Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London Family Cork Ian Husk has been a staff member at Assumption for nineteen years and he currently serves as the Assistant Director of Information Technology. Ian supports students, faculty and staff in the Boeckmann Lab as an HP Certified Specialist.

Leigh Jackson|

College Counselor

Guidance and Counseling Department

Call 502-271-2544
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Delaware Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration – University of Louisville Family Limerick Leigh Jackson is in her fourteenth year as a College Counselor at Assumption High School. She also serves as a club moderator for Rockets Helping Others. Outside of Assumption she is a board member of the National Catholic College Admission Association. In 2017, Mrs. Jackson was awarded the Kentucky Association of College Admission Counselling (KYACAC) Carolyn Quire Service Award.

Stacy Johnson|

Faculty Member

Theology

Call 502-271-2613
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Bellarmine College Masters of Arts in Teaching – Spalding University Family Booterstown Stacy Johnson has been a member of the Assumption community for twenty-one years. She currently teaches Catholic Beliefs and Paschal Mystery and serves as the Senior Class Moderator. Furthermore Mrs. Johnson has led mission trips to Belize and McKee, Kentucky and traveled abroad with AHS students to England, Italy, Greece, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. In 2017, she was recognized with the Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching Award and in 2018 she was designated a Mercy Associate.

Sarah Johnstone|

Faculty Member

Theology

Call 502-271-2633
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts – Xavier University Juris Doctorate – Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville Family Cork Sarah Johnstone is in her ninth year as an Assumption faculty member. Mrs. Johnstone teaches Catholic Moral Teaching and Catholic Social Teaching and also volunteers as Film Studies Club Moderator.

Debbie Judd|

Faculty Member & Content Lead

Science

Call 502-271-2607
Bachelor of Arts in Biology Master of Arts in Teaching Post Graduate Concentration in Environmental Science Family Birr Debbie Judd is in her twenty-third year at Assumption and is the Science Department Chair. She currently teaches Biology I and Biology II. Additionally, Debbie Judd leads the Assumption Aviation Program and is a member of Assumption’s Academic Council. She serves Assumption in many ways, leading Eco trips to Costa Rica, Peru and the Galapagos Islands and leading student mission trips to Belize and Crossroads Ministry. Debbie recently retired as Head Field Hockey Coach. She coached for twenty eight years with 10 State Championships and 568 Wins. She has been recognized as a Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching recipient and recognized as Coach of the Year on numerous occasions by KFHCA, NFHCA, NFHS and KHSAA. Outside of Assumption she volunteers as a Kentucky Water Watch local leader and volunteer biologist for Future Fund.

Gail King|

Administrative Assistant to Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry

Call 502-271-2599
Family Tullamore Gail King has been a member of Assumption’s community for seventeen years. In addition to her Campus Ministry responsibilities, Mrs. King serves as the Moderator for the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society and is an active participant in Assumption’s Rose Theatre Company (RTC). Mrs. King has been an actress for RTC, chaperoned RTC’s New York trip, served on the BLOOM committee and sold tickets for RTC performances. Furthermore, she has led a retreat at every grade level and traveled with AHS students to Washington D.C. for March for Our Lives. In 2014, she was recognized as a TEA Award and Model of Mercy recipient.

Brian Kirby|

Faculty Member

Science

Call 502-271-2605
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology – Grand Canyon University Master of Divinity – Church Divinity School of the Pacific Family Carlow Brian Kirby is in his first year as a member of the Assumption community and teaches Chemistry I and AP Chemistry II. Mr Kirby also serves Assumption as a Speech and Debate Team Moderator and Environmental Concerns Committee member. Outside of Assumption, he is a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Association of Chemistry Teachers.

Kelly Kirwan|

Faculty Member

English

Call 502-271-2563
Bachelor of Arts in English with Secondary Education Certification – Bellarmine University Master of Arts in Education – Eastern Kentucky University Family Charleville Kelly Kirwan has been an Assumption faculty member for twenty-two years and teaches Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition and AP Research. Additionally, Mrs. Kirwan directs the McAuley Scholars Program and advises all students distinguished as McAuley Scholars. She is the National Honor Society Moderator and has received considerable recognition in her time at AHS including the Rose Award (2014), The Catholic Education Foundation Dan Ulmer Teacher Award (2014), a Kentucky Youth Assembly Honorary Colonel (2017) and AP Reader in English Literature and Composition.

Terri Kurtz|

Faculty Member

Computer Science, Mathematics

Call 502-271-2557
Bachelor in Science in Computer Science – University of Dayton Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education Mathematics – Bellarmine University Family Galway Terri Kurtz has been a member of the Assumption faculty for twelve years and currently teaches several courses in the Math and Computer Science Departments. She teaches Algebra II, Advanced Business Calculus, Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science. She also volunteers as the Math League Moderator. In Summer 2018, Mrs. Kurtz participated in the Research Experience for Teachers Program in Big Data and Data Science through the University of Louisville Speed School. Furthermore, in 2019 she was a presenter at the Kentucky Society for Technology in Education Conference.

Carrie Laha ’86|

Faculty Member

Science

Call 502-271-2603
Bachelor of Arts in Communication – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching: Biology – University of Louisville Family Birr Carrie Laha is in her first year as an Assumption faculty member. Mrs. Laha currently teaches Forensics, Anatomy & Physiology, and Biology II.

Erica Lasley|

Library Media Specialist

Media Center

Call 502-271-2530
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education – University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana Master of Science in Library Science – University of Kentucky Family Cork Erica Lasley is in her fourteenth year as Assumption’s Library Media Specialist. Mrs. Lasley also serves as the Library Advisory Council Moderator and Junior Class Beta Club Moderator. She participates in the Mission Week Planning Committee, Assumption’s Academic Council and retreat and parent prayer services. Outside of Assumption, she is a member of the Jefferson County Association of School Librarians, the Kentucky Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association. She also volunteers on several committees at her local parish.

Alex Laudeman|

Faculty Member

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2619
Bachelor of Arts in History – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching – Bellarmine University Family Limerick Alex Laudeman has been a member of the Assumption faculty for three years and currently teaches Humanities and Geography. Mr. Laudeman serves the AHS community as YClub Moderator and faculty retreat leader. Furthermore, Mr. Laudeman has earned an Eagle Scout classification, the highest rank within Boy Scouts of America.

Matthew Lega|

Faculty Member

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2587
Bachelor of Arts in History – Eastern Kentucky University Master of Science in Secondary Education – Indiana University Southeast Family Booterstown Matthew Lega is in his tenth year with Assumption’s Social Studies Department and teaches Advanced Placement (AP) World History, Advanced U.S. Government and Honors U.S. Government. Mr. Lega volunteers as a moderator for Homeroom Moms, Freshman Class Officer Moderator and assists with the Speech & Debate Program.

Angela Lincoln ’78|

Faculty Member

Theology

Call 502-271-2637
Bachelor of Arts in History – Bellarmine College Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Secondary Education – Boston College Family Carlow Angela Lincoln is in her eighteenth year as a member of Assumption’s Theology Department. She currently serves as Theology Department Chair and teaches Catholic Social Teaching, Christology and Living Church. She serves on the Environmental Concerns Committee and Fair Trade Committee and volunteers as a club moderator for Operation Smile. Mrs. Lincoln coordinated a trip to Washington D.C. in 2018 for March for our Lives and has coordinated many rallies to instill a spirit of advocacy among our students. Mrs. Lincoln was honored as a Rose Award recipient in 2007 and a Sisters of Mercy Alumni Award recipient in 2011. Outside of Assumption she is a Board Member of PFLAG Louisville and Co-Founder of Students Demand Action Louisville.

Mary Lipscomb|

Faculty Member/Substitute Teacher

World Languages

Call 502-271-2588
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish – St. Mary’s University Family Birr Mary Lipscomb is in her seventh year as a member of the World Languages Department and currently teaches Spanish II. Mary also serves as a Spanish Club Moderator and Faculty Retreat Leader.

Beth Long ’92|

Faculty Member & Student Activities Assistant

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2664
Bachelor of Arts in History – University of Kentucky Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Louisville Family Carlow Beth Long is in her eighteenth year as a faculty member at Assumption and is also a member of our Student Activities Team. She currently teaches Advanced World Geography, Honors Psychology, Honors Holocaust & Other Modern Atrocities, and Women’s Issues in Sociology. Beth serves as the Student Ambassadors Moderator, the Politics & Citizenship Club Moderator, and has led a student mission trip to Washington D.C.

Tom Meagher|

Study Hall Proctor

Academic Support Services

Call 502-271-2566
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Masters in Business Education Family Tullamore Tom Meagher has been with Assumption for nine years. While his primary role is Study Hall Proctor, Mr. Meagher also provides support and assistance for freshmen field trips during Mission Week.

Jackie Metry|

Faculty Member & Content Lead

Fine Art, Music

Call 502-271-2617
Bachelor of Science in Music Education – Duquesne University Master of Music Education – University of Louisville Family Booterstown Jackie Metry is in her twenty-second year at Assumption High School and is the Fine Arts Department Chair. She currently teaches Beginning Chorus, Chamber Choir, Advanced Choir, Advanced Instrumental Ensemble, Guitar I & II. She is a club moderator for Tri M Music Honor Society and Jammin for Jesus. Additionally, she has served as a retreat leader and PLC Leadership training participant. Outside of Assumption, she is a KMEA Dist 12 Non Public Choral Representative.

Brent Miller|

Applications Coordinator

Technology

Call 502-271-2527
Bachelor of Arts in Game Programming Family Carlow Brent Miller is in his tenth year as a member of Assumption’s Information Technology Department. As Application Specialist, Brent ensures internal applications utilized by students, faculty and staff are operating efficiently. Brent also volunteers as the Asian Culture Club Moderator.

Kevin Monaghan|

Substitute Teacher Coordinator

Academic Support Services

Call 502-271-2571
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education – Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Family Booterstown Mr. Monaghan has been with Assumption for nine years. He coordinates all substitute teachers and is available as a permanent substitute when needed. In previous roles, he he has served as golf team coach and mascot team moderator. Mr. Monaghan received Assumption’s Model of Mercy award in 2014.

Colleen Murphy ’95|

Faculty Member & McAuley Scholars Director

English

Call 502-271-2559
Bachelor of Arts – Hanover College Master of Education – Indiana Wesleyan University Family Limerick Colleen Murphy has been part of the Assumption faculty for seven years and currently teaches Advanced Placement Seminar and Advanced English I. She has been a huge asset to the implementation of the AP Capstone Program at Assumption. Mrs. Murphy also serves as Assumption’s Rose Theatre Company Audience Relations Coordinator. In 2008, she was recognized as a Catholic Education Foundation Teacher of the Year and received an English Speaking Union Scholarship in 2007 to to study poetry at Cambridge University Summer School.

Lindsey Peetz|

Faculty Member

Health and Physical Education

Call 502-271-2614
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education – Hanover College Master of Sports Science – United States Sports Academy Family Tullamore Lindsey Peetz is in her first year as a faculty member at Assumption High School. She currently teaches Physical Education and Fitness & Nutrition.

Donna Pendleton|

Finance Coordinator

Finance

Call 502-271-2522
Bachelor of Science in Accounting – Indiana University Southeast Family Booterstown Donna Pendleton is in her first year as a staff member at Assumption High School.

Lisa Pinkston|

Athletic Director

Athletics

Call 502-271-2600
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing emphasis – University of Louisville Family Booterstown Lisa Pinkston is in her first year as Assumption’s Athletic Director. She also serves the AHS community as Head Softball Coach and is in her fourth year of coaching. Outside of Assumption, Lisa is Vice President of Fusion Elite and Owner of Softball Preps.

Jared Ramirez|

Faculty Member

World Languages

Call 502-271-2573
Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Spanish – University of Louisville Family Galway Jared Ramirez is in his third year as a World Languages faculty member, and he currently teaches Spanish I and Spanish II. He volunteers as the Spanish Club Moderator and assists with the Argentinian Mercy Ambassador Exchange Program. Furthermore, he lends his musical talents as needed during student events and prayer services.

Nick Rogers|

Faculty Member & Content Lead

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2585
Bachelors Degree in Mathematics – Bellarmine University Family Booterstown Nick Rogers has been an Assumption faculty member for six years and teaches Honors Algebra II, Honors 1 Algebra II, Honors 1 PreCalculus and Advanced PreCalculus. Additionally, he serves as Sophomore Class Moderator, Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach and Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach.

Megan Rose ’97|

Faculty Member & Content Lead

Social Studies

Call 502-271-2670
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching – University of Louisville Family Birr Megan Rose is in her fifteenth year as a member of the Social Studies Department. She currently teaches Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology, Advanced Psychology, and Advanced U.S. History. Additionally, she volunteers as club moderator for Rho Kappa National Honor Society and traveled abroad to France, Spain and Germany with AHS students.

Jennifer Ruckriegel ’00|

Guidance Counselor

Guidance and Counseling Department

Call 502-271-2540
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education – Morehead State University Masters in School Counseling – University of Louisville Rank One in School Counseling – University of Louisville Family Birr Jennifer Ruckriegel is in her first year as a member of Assumption’s Guidance team and is the Class of 2023 Guidance Counselor. In addition to supporting her freshmen students, Mrs. Ruckriegel serves as club moderator for Assumption’s Peer Leaders. A fun fact about Mrs. Ruckriegel is that she taught English in China for two months in 2004.

Jody Schaefer H’21|

Assistant Director of Leadership & Engagement

Call 502-271-2565
Bachelor of Arts in Education – Bellarmine College Masters in Education in Learning and Behavior Disorders Family Kingstown Jody Schaefer has been a member of the Assumption community for twenty-nine years and currently teaches Honors English IV. Additionally, Mrs. Schaefer serves as the Assistant Director for Student Activities, Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach and Varsity Club Moderator. Furthermore, she is a co-coordinator for the freshman mission week experience.

Amy Schelb|

Receptionist

Main Office

Call 502-271-2506
Family Carlow Amy Schelb is in her third year as a member of the Assumption community. She is fondly known as the “Face of Assumption” and is ready to provide a warm welcome to all guests. In 2018, she was honored with the Staff Model of Mercy Award. In her short time at Assumption, Mrs. Schelb has already participated in two Sophomore retreats and two community immersion trips with the Carlow Freshmen.

Kathy Schum ’93|

Faculty Member

Business/Career and Life Development, English

Call 502-271-2567
Bachelor of Arts – Bellarmine University Master of Education – Spalding University Family Tullamore Kathy Schum is in her twenty-third year at Assumption and currently teaches English II, English III and Healthy Family Living. Mrs. Schum also serves as the Book Club Moderator and is a Karen Russ Teacher of the Year Award recipient.

Beth Shoemaker|

Faculty Member & Instructional Lead

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2593
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics – Bellarmine University Master of Science in Mathematics Education – Indiana University Family Galway Beth Shoemaker has been a member of the Assumption faculty for seventeen years. She currently teaches Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics, Honors 1 Statistics and Advanced PreCalculus and is a club moderator for Mu Alpha Theta. Furthermore, she is a Board Member of Greater Louisville Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GLCTM).

Elizabeth Sotelo|

Faculty Member

Science

Call 502-271-2582
Bachelors of Science in Biology – Indiana University Masters of Arts in Teaching – Bellarmine University Family Cork Elizabeth Sotelo is in her third year at Assumption and teaches Biology I and Chemistry I. Mrs. Sotelo also serves as the Culinary Club Moderator.

Samantha Saunders Spalding ’09|

Faculty Member

Science

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology – University of Louisville Masters of Teaching in progress, graduating May 2021 – University of The Cumberland’s Head Coach of Assumption Lacrosse since 2012 Family Booterstown Samantha started her Assumption journey in 2005 as a student, graduating in 2009. She went on to become the head coach of the lacrosse team in 2012 and officially a member of the faculty in 2020.

Paula Spugnardi H’21|

Faculty Member

Communications

Call 502-271-2547
Associate in Arts in Theater – Vincennes University Bachelor of Science – Indiana University Southeast Masters – University of Louisville One year of study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts Family Tullamore Paula Spugnardi is in her twenty-ninth year as a faculty member at Assumption. She currently serves as the Communication Department Chair and teaches Dual Credit Public Speaking and Advanced Placement (AP) Art History. Mrs. Spugnardi is moderator for the Creative Writing Circle, has led several AHS mission trips, leads retreat every year, chaperoned four study abroad trips to Europe, and participated in BLOOM Theatre. Additionally she is an AP Reader for Art History and a Model of Mercy recipient. Outside of Assumption, Mrs. Spugnardi is Chair of the Elders at Douglass Blvd. Christian Church and Communication Department Instructor at Bellarmine University.

Carol Stellino-Smith, Ph.D.|

Faculty Member

Mathematics

Call 502-271-2589
Bachelors Degree in Mathematics Masters Degree in Mathematics Ph.D. in Mathematics Education Family Carlow Dr. Carol Stellino-Smith is in her third year as a faculty member at Assumption High School. She teaches College Algebra at the Honors level and Geometry and Precalculus at the Honors 1 level. She also volunteers as the club moderator for Future Problem Solvers.

Allison Stevenson|

Faculty Member & Instructional Lead

English

Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education Family Cork Allison has been teaching at Assumption since 2020. In addition to her love for English, she once took part in a week-long workshop called Approaching Walden to explore Henry David Thoreau’s experiment at Walden Pond.

Steven Straub|

Faculty Member

Business/Career and Life Development

Call 502-271-2600
Bachelor of Arts – Washington and Lee University Master of Science in Secondary Education – Indiana University Master of Divinity – Lexington Theological Seminary Bell Choir Director Steven Straub has been part of the Assumption community for twenty years. He currently teaches ACT Prep Courses offered as part of Assumption’s elective curriculum. He is most notably recognized as Director of Assumption’s Bell Choir. He was a Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching Award recipient in 2008.

James Sutherland|

Faculty Member & Content Lead

World Languages

Call 502-271-2579
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Spanish – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Spanish – University of Louisville Rank 1 – Indiana University Family Limerick James Sutherland is in his nineteenth year at Assumption High School and is the World Languages Department Chair. He currently teaches Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish V, Dual Credit Spanish IV, Advanced Spanish IV, Advanced Spanish III, Honors 1 Spanish III. Mr. Sutherland serves as the Spanish Scrabble Club Moderator and is distinguished as an AP Reader.

Kristin Walsh|

Director of Engagement & Leadership

Call 502-271-2542
Bachelors degree in English Education – Miami University Masters degree in School Counseling – Concordia University Family Charleville Kristin Walsh is in her third year as a Guidance Counselor at Assumption and she is the designated counselor for the Class of 2021. Mrs. Walsh also serves as a Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Moderator and Family Council Moderator.

Meg Wicke|

Faculty Member

Art, Fine Art

Call 502-271-2674
Bachelor of Arts – University of Louisville Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education – Spalding University Family Carlow Meg Wicke has been a member of Assumption’s Fine Arts Department for fourteen years. She teaches Introduction to Ceramics and Sculpture, Ceramics I & II and Sculpture, in addition to moderating the Art Club. Outside of Assumption, Meg Wicke is a member of the National Art Education Association.

Lisa Wieland, Ph.D.|

Faculty Member

Communications, English

Call 502-271-2594
Bachelor of Arts in English – Spring Hill College Master of Arts in English – Marquette University Ph.D. in English – Marquette University Family Carlow Lisa Wieland has been a member of the Assumption community for seventeen years and currently teaches Dual Credit English IV and Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition. Dr. Wieland also coordinated the ARISE program which encompasses senior year mission trips. She is moderator of Respect Life Club and Alive in Mercy Club and has lead many travel abroad trips including Spain, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy. Dr. Wieland is distinguished as an AP English Language Exam Reading Table Leader and is a Karen Russ Excellence in Teaching Award recipient. Furthermore she is a Certified Journalism Educator. Outside of Assumption, Dr. Wieland is a Formation Committee Chair at St. Francis of Assisi and Mercy Associate.

Jessica Williams ’98|

Faculty Member & Content Lead

English

Call 502-271-2669
Bachelor of Arts – Transylvania University Master of Arts in Teaching – Bellarmine University Family Kingstown Jessica Williams is in her fourteenth year at Assumption and is the English Department Chair. She currently teaches Advanced English III and Honors I English III. Mrs. Williams also serves as a member of the Environmental Concerns Committee and as moderator of the National English Honors Society.