MONROE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
  • About MCES
    • Contact Us
    • Mission, Vision, Root Beliefs
    • History
    • MCES Accreditation
    • Strategic Plan
    • Graphic Standards Style Guide
    • Employment
    • Emergency Drill Log
  • Admissions
    • Admissions/Enrollment
    • Scholarships
    • Infants/Toddlers
    • Preschool
    • Latchkey
    • Summer Programs
    • Shadow Day
    • Virtual Tours of MCES
    • Move Up Day
  • Staff & Academics
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Academics >
      • 5th & 6th Grade
      • 7th & 8th Grade
      • Curriculum >
        • Curriculum Summary
        • Garden School
      • IXL
      • Star 360
      • Grade Scale
      • Support Services
      • Summer Reading
    • Counseling Services
    • Friendzy
  • Parents
    • PTO >
      • PTO Events
    • 25-26 Supply Lists
    • Family Service Hours
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • Dress Code
    • Parking Lot Procedures
    • Safety >
      • OK2SAY
      • Parent Forms to Print
      • Food Allergy Awareness
      • Protect Young Eyes
      • Protecting God's Children
      • Student Accident Insurance Plan
      • School Cancellation
  • Student Life
    • Grow in Faith >
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
      • Middle School Retreats
      • Christian Service
      • St. John Parish
      • St. Mary Parish
      • St. Michael Parish
    • St. Mary Campus & Middle School Experiences >
      • St. Mary Campus Clubs & Activities
      • Monroe Vicariate Dances for 7th & 8th Grades
      • Camp Storer
      • Washington D.C.
    • St. Mary Campus Student Council
    • CYO Athletics
  • Give
    • Brick Pavers Fundraiser
    • Matching Gift Opportunities
    • Day of Giving
    • Make a Gift / Wish List
    • Annual Golf Outing
    • Vision
  • Emergency Drill Log

Meet the MCES Team:

MCES Leadership Team

Sean DeSaRBO, Principal
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[email protected]
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phil kresefski, Dean of students
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[email protected]
(734)241-3377

Kimberly Reynolds, Director of Early Childhood Education
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[email protected]
(734)241-3378
Jefferson Edwards, School Counselor (PreK-8)
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[email protected]
(734)241-3377
Melody Setzler
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[email protected]
(734)241-3923
Amber Scudder
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[email protected]
(734)241-3377
Terri Knapp
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[email protected]
​734-241-3923

Elizabeth WehNER, FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
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[email protected]
​(734)241-7622

Colleen Flint, Director of Admissions
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[email protected]
​734-241-3923
Christie Knapp
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[email protected]
​734-241-3377

St. Michael Campus

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Therese McMillan
3 Year Old Preschool
[email protected]
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Amy Beaudrie
4 Year Old Preschool
[email protected]
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Stephanie Bean
Young 5s
[email protected]
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Kristi Lorentz
1st Grade
[email protected]
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Krissy Chesney
2nd Grade
[email protected]
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Melissa Maniaci 
Office Assistant
[email protected]
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Sr. Nancy Ayotte
Catechesis of the
​Good Shepherd

[email protected]
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Miriam LaBeau
Mobile Lead Teacher
[email protected]
​Encore Teachers
PE: Ernie Sellers
Tech: Michelle Homer- 

[email protected]
Art: Melissa Cramer-[email protected]
Music: Melissa Finnegan- 
finneganm@monroe.k12.mi.us
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Linda Rios
3 Year Old Preschool
[email protected]
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Wendy Oetjens
4 Year Old Preschool Aide
[email protected]
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Melody Setzler 
Kindergarten
[email protected]
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Allison Finn
1st Grade
[email protected]
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Holly Yaeger
Intervention
[email protected]
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Whitney Kuchna
Office Assistant
​[email protected]
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Josten Rios
Older Toddler Lead Teacher
[email protected]
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Nadine Brzezan
Infant Lead Teacher
[email protected]
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AJ Rios
3 Year Old Preschool Aide
[email protected]
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Julie Kinsey
4 Year Old Preschool
[email protected]
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Jennifer Stephey
Kindergarten
[email protected]
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Terri Knapp
2nd Grade
[email protected]
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Gail Marks
Instructional Aide
[email protected]
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Georgia Barath
Garden School
[email protected]
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Samantha Adler
Younger Toddler Lead Teacher
[email protected]
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Theresa Hatcher
Latchkey Lead Teacher
[email protected]

St. Mary Campus
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Sydney Guth
3rd Grade
[email protected]
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Amanda Byron
4th Grade
[email protected]
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Maryah Dudek 
5th/6th Science
[email protected]
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Karen Simmons
3rd Grade
[email protected]
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Jennie Berns
5th/6th Math
[email protected]
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Joe Strzelewicz
5th/6th Social Studies
[email protected]
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Christie Knapp
4th Grade
[email protected]
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Kelly Montei 
​5th/6th English
[email protected]
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Amber Scudder
7th/8th English
[email protected]
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Lisa Sowatsky 
7th/8th Math/Algebra
[email protected]
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Dave Skidmore
Intervention/ 7th Religion
[email protected]
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Luke Yinger
Physical Education
[email protected]
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​Sarah Memije
World Language / Spanish
[email protected]
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Grace Morin​ 
Instructional Support Interventionist
[email protected]
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Emily Jones
7th/8th Social Studies
[email protected]
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​Dr. Carl Parran
8th Grade Religion
[email protected]
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Mr. Steve Pente
Art
Substitute Art Teacher
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Claudia Chavarria
World Language / Spanish
[email protected]
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Lori Foshag
Office Assistant
[email protected]
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Alex Lepiarz
7th/8th Science
[email protected]
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Julie Ryan
​8th Grade Religion
[email protected]
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Chris Knudsen
Vocal Music
[email protected]
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Denise Wiederhold
World Language / French
[email protected]
Encore Teachers
PE:
Tech:
​Art:
Music:

Parish Leadership

Fr. David Burgard, Pastor Delegate & Pastor of St. Mary & St. John the Baptist
Fr. Kishore Babu Battu, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel
Fr. Michael A. Anagbogu, Associate Pastor for the Monroe Family of Parishes
Leslee Hartford, Director of Faith Formation, [email protected]  
Jared Janssen, CYO Athletic Director, [email protected]
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St. Michael Campus
510 W. Front St.
Monroe, MI 48161
734-241-3923
School Office: Extension 1
Daycare: Extension 2
St. Mary Campus
151 N. Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48162
​734-241-3377
​Finance Office: 734-241-7622

Admissions: 734-241-3923 extension 3 / [email protected]
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  • About MCES
    • Contact Us
    • Mission, Vision, Root Beliefs
    • History
    • MCES Accreditation
    • Strategic Plan
    • Graphic Standards Style Guide
    • Employment
    • Emergency Drill Log
  • Admissions
    • Admissions/Enrollment
    • Scholarships
    • Infants/Toddlers
    • Preschool
    • Latchkey
    • Summer Programs
    • Shadow Day
    • Virtual Tours of MCES
    • Move Up Day
  • Staff & Academics
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Academics >
      • 5th & 6th Grade
      • 7th & 8th Grade
      • Curriculum >
        • Curriculum Summary
        • Garden School
      • IXL
      • Star 360
      • Grade Scale
      • Support Services
      • Summer Reading
    • Counseling Services
    • Friendzy
  • Parents
    • PTO >
      • PTO Events
    • 25-26 Supply Lists
    • Family Service Hours
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • Dress Code
    • Parking Lot Procedures
    • Safety >
      • OK2SAY
      • Parent Forms to Print
      • Food Allergy Awareness
      • Protect Young Eyes
      • Protecting God's Children
      • Student Accident Insurance Plan
      • School Cancellation
  • Student Life
    • Grow in Faith >
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
      • Middle School Retreats
      • Christian Service
      • St. John Parish
      • St. Mary Parish
      • St. Michael Parish
    • St. Mary Campus & Middle School Experiences >
      • St. Mary Campus Clubs & Activities
      • Monroe Vicariate Dances for 7th & 8th Grades
      • Camp Storer
      • Washington D.C.
    • St. Mary Campus Student Council
    • CYO Athletics
  • Give
    • Brick Pavers Fundraiser
    • Matching Gift Opportunities
    • Day of Giving
    • Make a Gift / Wish List
    • Annual Golf Outing
    • Vision
  • Emergency Drill Log