Meet Our Staff

  • Georgina Perez, Principal

  • Ann Koetter, Preschool 3s & 4s

  • Audrey Barton, Preschool 4s and 5s

  • Shari Henrikson, Kindergarten Teacher

  • Azure Hogate, First Grade Teacher

  • Justin Edin, Second Grade Teacher

  • Shela McIlravy, Third Grade Teacher

  • Kristi Odden, Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Ben Underhill, Fifth Grade Teacher

  • Abbie Detloff, Sixth Grade Teacher


Mike Blessing Music Director

Our Wednesday music practice is led by Mr. Mike Blessing. Private music lessons are also available to SHAS students through Mr. Blessing.

Jessica Alexander Secretary / Health Aide / Bookkeeper

I was born and raised in Staples. I graduated from Staples-Motley High School. I have 4 children (3 boys and 1 girl). I enjoy camping, going to the lake, walking/hiking, and traveling. I love the ocean. I could sit in the warm sun and listen to the waves all day! I have worked at SHAS since the fall of 2017 and I love being a part of this school community.

Julie Orlando Preschool Aide

My name is Julie Orlando and I am so excited to be working with the school as a Pre-K aide this year and running the Before Care program! I have been a part of the school community for a while now, most recently helping with lunches before taking this position. I love to garden and spend time watching my grandchildren play sports, especially volleyball! I am very excited for this year and can’t wait to meet all of our new PreK kiddos!

Janelle Thompson Title 1

My name is Janelle Thompson and I have been working in the Staples and Sacred Heart School for 30+ years as a Title 1 paraprofessional.

I enjoy and love my family and grandchildren. I love that I can be a part of a faith-based school community.

Father Aaron Kuhn Pastor

Fr. Aaron Kuhn Biography coming soon!