Joan has been part of the St. Thomas Aquinas School family since her son entered kindergarten in 2001. Her three children attended STA and received a strong academic foundation which led to successful high school and college careers. Joan was active in the classroom, school and church as a volunteer, a substitute teacher throughout the school for many years, followed by 2 years as a kindergarten aide. Joan started the PEEPS program in 2011 and moved to being an aide in the 4year old preschool room in 2013.  In 2016 she became the 3 year old preschool teacher in the morning and continued as an aide in the 4 year old afternoon class.  She is graduate of CMU with a degree in Recreation and Parks Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.  She played volleyball for the Chippewas and was named Academic All-League her last two seasons.  Her husband Dave is a high school science/math teacher and together with their children they enjoy sports, camping and traveling.