Faculty & Staff
Mr. Steve Menke
Principal
My name is Steve Menke. I am 44 years old and originally from Bethalto, Illinois. I received my bachelor’s degree in education from SIUE, and I am currently earning my master’s degree in educational administration through Grand Canyon University. I am married to my wonderful wife Kim, and we will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary this year. We are a faith filled family, and we are members of St. Mary’s Church in Alton. We have two awesome boys named Brennan and Noah. Brennan is a senior at Marquette Catholic High School and Noah is going into 5th grade at St. Mary’s School. We really enjoy spending time with our family, and you can find us at various sporting and church events. I have been teaching at St. Francis/Holy Ghost School for the past 19 years. I really enjoy being around the students while teaching them about the history of our country as well as helping them grow a deeper relationship with God. I am excited and look forward to the next chapter of my life as the new principal at St. Francis/Holy Ghost School.
Megan Deist
Pre-K 3
BS Psychology, Central Michigan University
MS Mental Health Wellness, Grand Canyon University
SF/HG since 2019
Married with three children
Alyssa Newell
Pre-K 4
BS Elementary Education, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2018
Previously worked in the Alton school district
Married to Kyle, two children, Mila and Lola
Amanda Dahn
Kindergarten
BS Elementary Education, Southern IL University –E
SF/HG since 2015
Previously taught at Brussels and Brighton grade schools
Married with three children
Andrea Isringhausen
Kindergarten
BS Elementary Education, Lindenwood University
SF/HG since 2008
Previously taught in the Ferguson-Florissant School District
Married with two children who attend Marquette HS
Barbie McCormick
First Grade
BS Elementary Education, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2016
Previously taught in Alton
Married with three children
Lindsay Heitzig
First Grade
BS Elementary Education, Missouri Baptist University
SF/HG since 2011
Married to Justin
Melissa Yates
Second Grade
BS Elementary Education, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
MS Education, Southern IL University-E
SF/HG since 1993
Married with 3 sons, 3 step-children and 3 grandchildren
Susan Ayres
Second Grade
BS Elementary Education, Southern IL University –E
SF/HG since 1992
Married with two children
Tammi Kettenbach
Third Grade
BS Elementary Education , Southern IL University-E
SF/HG since 2001
Previously taught at St. Mary’s, Brussels, IL
Married with two children and one grandchild
Tonya Shively
Third Grade
BS Elementary Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
SF/HG since 2000
Previously taught in Missouri
Married with three children
Lisa Evans
Fourth Grade
BS Elementary Education , Southern IL University-E
SF/HG since 2004
Married to Peter, with three children, all SF/HG Alumni
Emily Wittman
Fourth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Southern IL University-Carbondale
SF/HG since 2017
Previously taught at St. Ambrose, Godfrey
Married with three children
SF/HG Alumna
Vicky Maag
Fifth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Southern IL University-E
SF/HG since 1999
Married with two children, Clancy and Kenna
Jackie Schnettgoecke
Fifth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2017
SF/HG Alumna
Shelby Beatty
Sixth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2019
Previously taught at North Green & St. Mary’s, Brussels
Married with one son
SF/HG Alumna
Debby Allen
Sixth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Ball State University
MS Curriculum and Instruction, SIU-E
SF/HG since 1997
Married with three children
Chris Mattis
Seventh Grade
BS Elementary Education, Eastern IL University
SF/HG since 1991
Previously taught at Holy Ghost School
Two children and one grandchild
Melissa Poletti
Seventh Grade
BS Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University, Middle School Endorsement, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2019
Previously taught at St. John’s, Carrollton and All Saints Academy, Breese, IL
Married with three children
Marissa Griffith
Eighth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Southern IL University-E
MS Curriculum and Instruction, Rockford College
SG/HG since 1999
Married to Dylan, with three children, Keegan, Nola & Vada
SF/HG Alumna
Katie Forrester
Eighth Grade
BS Elementary Education, Eastern IL University
SF/HG since 2008
Married to Brian, with four children, Holly, Graden, Keith and Audra
SF/HG Alumna
Jen Gibson
Seventh & Eighth Science & STEM
BS Organizational Leadership, Greenville University
MS in Education, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2013
Married with two children
Danielle Schroeder
Music/Title Coordinator
BS Music and Youth Ministry, Greenville University
MS in Education, Greenville University
SF/HG since 2016
Married with three children
Melissa Kimble
Computers
BS Southern IL University-Edwardsville
SF/HG since 2002
Married with four children and three grandchildren
Rhonda Bechtold
Physical Education
SF/HG since 2002
Married to Denny, with three children
Member St. Francis Xavier Church
Diana Wiener
Paraprofessional
Attended Kaskaskia College, Lewis &Clark Comm College
SF/HG since 2007
Previously worked JCUD 100—IL Center for Autism
Married with four daughters and seven grandchildren
Mindy Marshall
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional Substitute JCUD 100 –2013-2019
SF/HG since 2019
Widow with one child, Marley
Lisa Youngblood
Paraprofessional
Attended Lewis and Clark Community College
SF/HG since 2014
Married to Scott with six children
Patty Goetten
Paraprofessional
SF/HG since 2019
Loretta Droege
Paraprofessional
Attended Lewis & Clark Community College
SF/HG since 2007
Married to Craig, with two children, Zachary and Abigail
Jennifer Fink
Secretary – St. Francis Site
SF/HG since 2017
Member of Holy Ghost Church
Married to David, with three children, all SF/HG alumni
SF/HG Alumna
Janet Williams
Secretary – Holy Ghost Site
SF/HG since 2002
Married with one son
Member of St. Francis Xavier Church
St. Francis School Alumna
Brad Deist
Maintenance
SF/HG since 2019
USMC Veteran
Married with children
Melissa Jones
Maintenance/Lunch Supervisor
SF/HG since 2002
Two children, Brendan and Lindsey, both SF/HG alumni