Larry is the principal at Pauline Memorial Catholic School. He has 40 experience in Public Education -Math and Science.
3 years Catholic Education.

Degrees:  BS in Biology: Regis University of Southern Colorado, MA in Science Education Action Research

Certification:  Type B Teaching Certification K-12 Science
                         Type D Administration Certification K-12

Professional Organizations: National Association of Catholic Educators
                                            National Science Teachers Association
                                            Association Of Curriculum Development
                                            Master of Teachers Association

Other Awards/Recognition: Colorado Science Teacher of the Year
                                            Presidential Elementary Awardee
                                            Miliken Teacher Awardee
                                            President, Colorado Science Teachers
                                            Colorado Science Olympiad Board Member
                                            President, National Elementary Award Teachers
                                            Peace Corps, Gambia, W. Africa

Current Teaching Assignment: Preschool Teacher/Director

Teaching Experience: 5 years teaching in a Southern California child
                                       development center. 20 years as teacher/director
                                       of Pauline Memorial Preschool

Degrees:                       BA in Child Development California State University
                                        at Los Angeles

Certification:              Colorado Professional Teaching License Elementary
                                          & Early  Childhood Education

Background:

Chris was born and raised in New York where she graduated from the University of the State of New York with B. A. in English Literature.

Her duties as an Air Force wife took her all over the country and included a seven year stay in Germany as well. While overseas, Chris was a substitute teacher as well as a kindergarten aide.  Upon returning to the States, she returned to school and earned her teaching license from UCCS.  She was a substitute teacher for two years before coming to Pauline Memorial as a part-time kindergarten teacher.  In 1997, she developed the all day kindergarten program to increase the amount of teachable time and minimize stress while still allowing for a developmentally appropriate kindergarten program with a hands-on philosophy.
Her great love of reading led her to earn her Masters Degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University in 2003. Her husband, Len, retired after 24 years in the Air Force and is currently a high school math teacher. They have been married for over 35 years. They have four grown children, one grandchild and a dog named Brandy.
Her hobbies include reading,cross-stitching and scrap booking.

-Worked at St. Mary-Basha Catholic Elementary School in Chandler, AZ as Art   Directory for 2 years.

-Moved to Colorado Springs in 2000.
-Taught 6th Grade at Pauline in 2001.
-Taught 7th Grade at Pauline in 2002.
-Moved to 1st Grade at Pauline in 2003.
-This is Monica's Fifth year teaching 1st grade and here 7th year at PMCS

Certification:
-Monica holds an Arizona teaching license and became Colorado certified in 2001, all subjects, grade K-8.
Professional Organizations:
-National Catholic Educational Association
-Colorado Council of International Reading Association.
Extracurricular Activities:
-5th, 6th, and 7th grade volleyball coach for 5 yrs.
-Student Council Teacher Representative for 5yrs.
-Chairwomen of the Fall Dance for 3 yrs.
-Chairwomen of the Talent Show for 3yrs.
-School representative of the Safety Committee for the Diocese of Colorado Springs for 4 years.
Personal Interest:
-Monica enjoys reading, glass painting, hiking, and spending time with her husband and four wonderful children

Current Teaching Assignment: 6th, 7th,8th-Math; 6th grade Homeroom;
                                                      Librarian

Teaching Experience: 15 years in the Catholic Schools Elementary and
                                       Secondary. 5 Years at PMCS

Degrees: B. S Elementary Education from Louisiana State University,
                 Certified K- 8th grade .
                 Louisiana Lifetime Certificate
                 Colorado Certification

Teaching Experience:    10 years at Sts. Peter and Paul in Tulsa, Oklahoma
                                       1year at St. Anthony's in San Antonio, Texas
                                       1 year at Buena Vista Colorado Public School Systems

Education:                      Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern          Colorado Professional Teachers License:Secondary,State of Co . Life time Professional Teachers License: Secondary,  State of Texas

Professional Teachers License: Secondary State of Oklahoma with a special endorsement in Middle School

Sponsor of Clubs:          Student Council Forensics

Mentor Teacher: Notre Dame ACE Program
Social Studies and Theology Curriculum Writing Team
Social Studies and Theology Book Adoption Committee

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Catechesis Certification for the Dioceses of Tulsa

Certified "Schools Attuned" School Team Leader

School contact for the National Geographic Society and the Geography Bee

School contact for Joseph Baldwin Academy, Truman University

Bachelor of Arts: University of San Diego

Master of Arts in Education and History: University of San Diego

Professional Teachers License: Secondary
California Clear Teaching Credential: Secondary

CCIRA

Sponsor Of School Clubs:
                                          Yosemite Club
                                           Mustang Scouts
                                           Math Club
                                           Washington D.C. Club
Mentor Teacher (Boses and California State University at Northridge)
Social Science curriculum Writing Team
Middle School Teaming Leadership Team
Mainstreaming of Special day Students(Sd), Resource Specialist Students (RSP), and Limited English Proficient Students (LEP)
Social Studies Handbook Writing Team for ESL Students
In-Service Presenter:    Thematic Units
                                           Using Garnes in the Classroom
Social Science Book Adoption Committee
District Teacher Recognition Award
Scholarship Committee

Teaching Experience: 2 years at PMCS
                                   18 years in Mexico City, Mexico

Education:                  BA and Teaching Certificate - University of Michigan
                                   Masters of Education- University of Illinois
Current Michigan Teaching Certificate
Pending Colorado Certificate

Shannon graduated from the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN with a BA in Art and Graphic Design and Secondary Education.  She has been licensed in the sate of Minnesota and she holds a current teaching license in Colorado. 

Teaching Experience:
Her experience includes teaching at the junior and senior high level in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school systems, the Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy, and at Holy Trinity Catholic School. She began teaching at Pauline Memorial in 1988. Shannon created the art curriculum used at PMCS to give students an opportunity to learn the basics about the Elements and Principles of Art through design projects.

She and her husband Mike were married in 1970 and have three children, all who graduated from Pauline.  In her free time Shannon enjoys reading murder mysteries, baking treats and creating designs on Adobe Illustrator.

Teaching Experience:
                                  33 years in Public School-Elementary General Music
                                    2 years Catholic Education
Degrees:                  BA in Music Education, University of Northern Colorado
                                   MA, Integrating Curriculum into the Arts, Lesley
                                   University, Boston Mass.
Certification:        Type B Teaching Certificate, K-12 Music, Elementary Ed.

Professional Organizations: Colorado Music Educators Associations

Other Interests:       Organist & Choir Accompanist Community Cong.
                                         Church 
                                         Manitou Springs

Teaching Experience: 1995-2001: Air Academy High School, Chemistry and
                                                       Environmental Science Teacher
                                    1995-1997: UCCS, Pre-Collegiate Development Program,
                                                        Chemistry Teacher

Degrees:   B. S. Chemistry-Cal Poly
                 M.I.T. Science Education, UCCS

Certification:  Professional Teacher License, Secondary Science

Professional Organizations:  National Science Teachers Association

After School Activities:  Bicycling and knitting

Awards and Recognitions: Faculty Consultant, The College Board, AP Env.Sci.Exam
Outstanding Coach, CO State Science Olympiad
Textbook Reviewer, Biological Sciences Curriculum Study

Berna was born in Lynwood, California. When her father retired from the Navy, her family moved here to be with her mother's family.  She married Randoll Keating of Colorado Springs in 1994.  She graduated from Pikes Peak Community College and continued her education at the University on of Colorado in Pueblo. There she earned a Bachelor in Science of Biology and minors in Reading and Elementary Education. She graduated cum laude in 1998.

Meanwhile, she had started her family and now has three daughters, Natalie, Nina and Lori Lee.