Faculty/Staff Bios

MEET THE PROVIDENCE TEAM

	Barbara Alvarez: English. Ms. Alvarez is a native of Chicago, Illinois, where she attended DePaul University, the University of Chicago for a Master’s degree in English, and Loyola University of Chicago for a Master’s degree in Spanish. She began her teaching career at Queen of Peace High School, a Catholic all-girls high school on the south side of Chicago, then taught for eight years at St. Ignatius College Prep, a Catholic co-ed high school in the heart of the city. Ms. Alvarez has lived in San Antonio since 1997 with her husband and daughter and continues to teach at Providence High School excited to share her love of literature and writing.

	Sister Mary Jane Bell, CDP: Data Services Clerk Sister Mary Jane Bell has been working in the educational field for over 50 years. She has taught in elementary schools in Oklahoma; has taught Math and Science in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas most of her teaching years. She has been employed at PHS for twenty years. She holds a B.S. from O.L.L.U. in Math; an M.S. from Notre Dame University in Biology.

	Elaine Bir: Fine Arts. Elaine is a San Antonio native and 1977 graduate of Providence High School, along with her mother from the class of '54, and two sisters from the classes of '88 and '93. Her favorite classes while attending PHS were in music and math. Elaine received a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance with teaching certification from Trinity University in 1982. She also received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&M University in 1988. Elaine has been the adult choir director at Little Flower Basilica since 1992 and also sings for Weddings there on Saturdays. "It is a blessing to be teaching and giving back to the students here at Providence. It was Divine Providence that called me back to the school."

	Sister Phyllis Bunnell, CDP: Language. Sister Phyllis Bunnell received her Bachelor of Science degree from Our Lady of the Lake University and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in English from the University of North Texas. Her teaching career has been in Catholic Schools except for the time she had a Teaching Fellowship at UNT. While finishing and after receiving her graduate degrees, she taught at Our Lady of the Lake University. Sister Bunnell recently resigned her university to return to secondary teaching. Her current teaching assignment is to teach English at Providence High School and Latin at Central Catholic High School.

	Warren Christilles: Religion. Warren Christilles is a native of Medina County and has taught for fourteen years in San Antonio public schools, primarily in the Judson and Northside Districts, and four years at Providence. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Theology and History in 1988 from St. Mary’s University as well as a Master’s in History from Texas State. Warren and his wife Miriam have four daughters, three of whom are currently students at Providence.

	Jennifer Dean: Physical Education Mrs. Jennifer Dean came to Providence High School’s Physical Education department in 1997 to pursue her love of teaching. She is currently the Head Cross-Country as well as the Student Council Sponsor. Mrs. Dean moved to Texas in 1994 after graduating from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. For several years she worked at an adventure camp for kids as a Field Instructor and while there she met her husband. They are now proud parents of a little boy. Mrs. Dean enjoys camping, running and other outdoor recreation activities and spending time with her family.

	Elise Marie Denoux: Athletic Director & Science. Elise Denoux, originally from Bryan/College Station, TX, came to San Antonio in 2002. Denoux received her Bachelors of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of the Incarnate Word, graduating in 2006. She soon began teaching at Providence. She truly enjoys teaching and will complete her Masters in Teaching at UIW in May 2010. Starting in the middle school where teaching science, Denoux moved into the high school to teach Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, and Health. She currently teaches Health and Anatomy. Denoux loves math and science and enjoys teaching. She has spent summers working in Tanzania, Africa with Women’s Global Connection working on projects in girls’ education and women’s economic development. Denoux also has worked with other non-profit /community service organizations in Honduras and locally, with Team in Training-Lymphoma Leukemia Society and Boys & Girls Town San Antonio. Besides her love of serving and teaching, Denoux is extremely competitive and has a passion for athletics. She was named Athletic Director in 2008, overseeing athletics in both the high school and middle school. Denoux has coached several sports in both the high school and middle school and is currently the Head Basketball coach. She has pursued athletics throughout her life, playing basketball four years for UIW on an academic and athletic scholarship, and also playing softball two years. At UIW, she was on the Heartland Conference Honor Roll and President of the NCAA’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee at UIW. Denoux enjoys all sports and is a true fan of Provet Athletics. Her goal is that each student-athlete realizes their fullest potential as an athlete and person. She currently still enjoys playing basketball, kickboxing and competing in triathlons. Besides sports, she loves the outdoors, traveling and music.

	Grace Edwards: Language Mrs. Edwards has 27 years of teaching experience and has taught from first grade to university level, 14 of those years at Providence High School. She holds a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, an Associate of Arts in Math and an Associate of Science, both from San Antonio College. She is a certified Foreign Language Teacher and has completed training in Advanced Placement Spanish classes. She will be taking students and parents on a 12 day tour of France/Italy/Spain in June, 2012.

	Sister Marjie Filler:

	Emily Flores: English With 38 years of teaching, I am happy to be “home” again at Providence. I graduated from PHS in 1967, and after 34 years in the public school sector, I am currently in my fourth year teaching English to Provets! I am a native San Antonian, having attended St. Mary’s University and UTSA, majoring in English and Speech. Throughout my teaching career and in addition to teaching all secondary grades except grade 12, I have also had the pleasure of teaching teachers across Texas as a New Jersey Writing Project trainer and a Boerne Writing Project co-author and trainer. I try to share my joy of writing and literature with my students and am especially pleased when I can see my students grow and improve in these foundations of effective communication. Planning new and exciting teaching strategies, providing rigor and challenge for my students, and helping them to reach those heights fill my days at Providence . I am also pleased to sponsor our campus chapter of the National Honor Society.

	Alicia Garcia: Principal. Alicia Garcia was born in Slaton, Texas, a quiet rural community in the South Plains of the Panhandle. She was raised in a humble and upright family. She learned how to work hard in the cotton fields of West Texas and learned how to appreciate the value of a dollar. Education was a priority in her home. She realized early on that education was her ticket out of hard labor. In a world that values material possessions and evaluates people by their background and ethnicity, she learned from her family that without God, everything else is meaningless. God was the center of her family life. She learned to rely on a God who cared for the poorest of the poor and would always provide. She learned that Our Lady of Guadalupe would lead her to God especially in her most dire needs. <more>

	Misty Garriga: Math Misty is originally from Bridge City, TX, and received her degree in Education from Lamar University, Beaumont. She taught 6 years middle school math in Mauriceville and Bridge City public schools before moving to Round Rock in 2007 where she taught 4 years of high school Geometry. She will be teaching 6th and 7th grade math at Providence. She is currently an affiliate with the Sisters of Divine Providence and is living in community at the convent with plans to enter religious life.

	Pat Garza: Math. I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. I graduated from St. Mary’s University with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1990 and an M.A. in Mathematics with an Emphasis in Teaching from the University of Incarnate Word in 2010. I have taught math at Tafolla Middle School, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, Roosevelt High School, San Antonio College and the University of Incarnate Word. I left the classroom for 3 years when I worked as a test developer for Educational Testing Service, where I met my husband Pete Garza. My daughter, Valerie, has attended Providence since sixth grade and will graduate this school year, class of 2012. I believe that girls and boys learn math differently. My goal at Providence is to teach math in such a way that gives young women confidence in their mathematical ability.

	Tricia Barksdale-Garza: Social Studies. Ms. Barksdale moved from Indiana to San Antonio in 1985. She attended public schools locally, graduating from MacArthur High School in 1995. She always knew she wanted to work with children, so her sophomore year at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi she changed her major to elementary education with an emphasis in history and early childhood endorsement. Ms. Barksdale graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, and her first job was teaching pre-reading skills to Kindergarteners in Dilley, Texas. She gradually worked her way up and enjoys making history interesting for middle schoolers. Ms. Barksdale has 2 daughters, Haley and Lauren, that keep her on her toes. She is grateful for the opportunity to teach at Providence, shaping girls into responsible women.

	Jose Gonzalez: Assistant Principal. Joe L. González, a native of El Paso, graduated from that city's Cathedral High School, founded in 1925 and staffed by the Christian Brothers ever since. He then received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education Degrees from the University of Texas at El Paso. He has taught at El Paso's Job Corps Center and has been an adjunct faculty member of Webster College (Ft. Bliss, TX), and the El Paso Community College, as well as the El Paso Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff's Office Training Academies. At the end of an 18 year career in private business, he returned to his high school alma mater and worked there until the end of the 2002-2003 school year. At Providence, Mr. González's duties will include student handbook compliance, discipline issues, student attendance, student services, and school plant operations. His hopes are to assist Providence in realizing the vision of its administration as it continues to perpetuate the heritage and traditions of such an excellent institution. Mr. González is an avid reader of espionage, police mysteries, and history, especially the era of the U.S.Civil War and its impact on the Southwest. He and his wife are civil war re-enactors and members of the Friends of Ft. McKavett and Old Ft. Griffin Memorial Regiment which participates in several living history and reenactment events throughout the year. He also enjoys playing golf, particularly "on the days when he hits 'em long and straight."

	Stella L. González: Librarian. Mrs. González, a native of West Texas, received her elementary and middle school education from the CDP's. She holds a Bachelors Degree in English from UTEP and a Masters in Library and Information Science from UT-Austin. She has been a Catholic school librarian since 1986 and was the school library consultant for the Diocese of El Paso. Mrs. Gonzalez began and chaired, for several years, the Private Schools Section of the Texas Association of School Librarians. She is married to Joe González, PHS Assistant Principal and is the mother of four and grandmother of one. She enjoys, among other hobbies, Civil War living history and re-enacting alongside her husband.

	Vanessa González: Dance. Originally from El Paso, Texas, Ms. Gonzalez began her studies in dance at the age of 5. She eventually apprenticed with Ballet El Paso in numerous productions year round. She moved into the realm of stage dancing when she became a cast member of Viva! El Paso, and for the next four years she progressed to principal dancer, dance captain, choreographer, and member of the Special Edition Company under the umbrella of the El Paso Association for the Performing Arts, all prior to her graduation from high school. In 1999, she was honored as Studio Dancer of the Year by the Tremaine Dance Convention in Los Angeles, CA. Receiving a dance scholarship to West Texas A & M University, Ms. Gonzalez continued her university and dance studies while a member of the Lone Star Ballet. At the same time, she was a cast member of the summer musical drama "Lone Star Rising" under the direction of the Center for Texas Culture. Under both companies, she again evolved into principal dancer, dance captain, and choreographer. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance and was inducted into Alpha Chi, a collegiate honor society, based primarily on her outstanding overall grade point average and community outreach service to the local public school sector. She then relocated to San Diego, CA., where she taught dance at Coronado School for the Performing Arts, a performing arts high school in the Coronado School District, and at Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy under the San Diego County School District. She also taught at North County Dance Arts and Rising Star Dance Company, both privately owned competition dance studios. She has presented several dance workshops to various El Paso Public Schools. Taking a leave of absence from teaching in May 2006, she has spent the last 2 1/2 years dancing and choreographing with Carnival Cruise Lines. She's looking forward to building a strong dance program at Providence and helping all students "find the dancer within".

	Theresa Gossen:

	Evelyn Griess: Assistant, Academic Counselor. Evelyn Griess comes to Providence after teaching and counseling at NEISD for 24 years. She is a mother of two adult children. A native of NYC and NJ, she has been in San Antonio for 27 years, attended Valparaiso University B.A. and UTSA for her M.A. and M.Ed.

	Kayla Hahn: Language Arts, Social Studies, Speech. Ms. Hahn is a graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. There she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Language Arts and Social Studies for fourth thru eighth grades, as well as in English as a Second Language. She is a native of San Antonio and attended MacArthur High School. This will be Ms. Hahn's first year at Providence and she feels blessed to be able to call herself a member of the Provet family.

	Jane Hernandez: Language. Mrs. Jane Hernández received her B.A from Our Lady of the Lake University and her M.A. from Texas State University. Her previous teaching experience ranges from middle school through university level. Being a military wife afforded her the opportunity to teach at an international school while stationed in Saudi Arabia as well as at a Japanese middle school near Tokyo. Teaching at Wright State University for four years also provided an opportunity to work with older students. Before coming to Providence, Mrs. Hernández taught at Incarnate Word High School and Alamo Heights High School. Mrs. Hernández takes pride in her students’ accomplishments at all Spanish levels. Many have clepped out of their foreign language requirement at university level, have placed in the National Spanish Exam, have won at the Spanish Poetry Contest and/or have passed the Advanced Placement Language and/or Advanced Placement Literature courses. Her dedication and passion for teaching have kept her in the classroom for over thirty years.

	Anne-Marie Hilton: French / Social Studies. Anne-Marie Hilton was born in Québec, Canada. She graduated in History and Political Science from the University of Ottawa in Canada, where she also completed her teaching degree. She has taught French and Social Studies for the last twelve years in multiple countries to include Canada, Indonesia, South Korea and Haiti. Mrs. Hilton came here with her husband who is active duty military and their two children. They plan to make San Antonio their permanent home. Mrs. Hilton joined the Providence team in 2009 and loves working here.

	Charlene Ibrom: Social Studies. Charlene Ibrom teaches in the social studies department – 6th grade Ancient Cultures, 10th grade World History (Pre AP and on-level) and 12th grade government. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in English and history from Texas A&M University in College Station and her education hours from the University of the Incarnate Word. She holds a Texas secondary (6-12) teaching certificate for English and history. Mrs. Ibrom has been working in Catholic schools for over twenty years. Although not a native Texan, Mrs. Ibrom has lived in Texas most of her life. Mrs. Ibrom is married and has three children - two "grown up" and one still in high school - and two grandchildren.

	Teresa Klemcke: Science. Teresa Klemcke received her Bachelor's degree in biology from Our Lady of the Lake University and Master's from UTSA. Most of her 25 year teaching career has been in Catholic schools, including St. Mary's on the Riverwalk, Little Flower School, and Central Catholic High School. She taught middle school and high school science at Hastings Catholic Schools in Hastings, Nebraska, for twelve years, and taught biology as an adjunct instructor at Palo Alto College for four years. Mrs. Klemcke is married to Harold and has three grown children and two grandchildren.

	Jan Knape: Math. I graduated from Angelo State University in 1979 with a BS in Physical Education and teaching certifications in Physical Education, Math, and Biology. I taught math and coached volleyball and track for 6 years and then left teaching to raise and homeschool our 5 children. In 2001 our family moved from the Houston area to Hondo, Texas where I returned to public education teaching math and coaching volleyball and track. In 2008 our family moved to San Antonio and I was working from home. After a 3 year absence, I am happy to say I have returned to the classroom. I will be teaching 8th grade Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Statistics.

	Preston Kuykendall: Science. Mr. Kuykendall is a San Antonio native and 1961 graduate of Harlandale High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Arts degree from Incarnate Word University. Mr. Kuykendall taught Biology and Chemistry for 37 years at MacArthur High School. His current mission is to unravel the mysteries of Chemistry for the students at Providence High School.

	Brenda Lopez: Business Office Assistant.

	Lynette Lopez: Counselor. Lynnette M. Lopez is a native of San Antonio, and a graduate of St. Gerard Regional High School (1986). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University (1998) and is currently attending Our Lady of the Lake University seeking a Masters in School Counseling with a LPC. Mrs. Lopez is certified in Special Education (EC-12) and Generalist (EC-4) by the state of Texas. Mrs. Lopez has over 7 years in teaching; Poteet ISD (1 yr.) and SAISD (6 yrs.) all in various aspects of meeting the needs of diversity among the children. She is always looking for ways to improve her teaching techniques and has over 400 additional hours of training. Here at Providence Mrs. Lopez role is that of Guidance Counselor and PALs teacher. Her main goal is to develop the curriculum that will empower the girls with the knowledge of self-help, and accountability while integrating the four core values in which the school is built on. Lynnette is married to Estaban and together they have four children; Kristina (PHS 2004), Fernando (AHHS 2006) Stephan currently at St. Anthony Catholic High School, while Ashley is a new member of the Provet family.

	Darrell Martin: Information Technology Director. Mr. Martin is a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force where he specialized in computer network operations and inventory management. Through the years Mr. Martin seized many training opportunities which enabled him to obtain Microsoft's Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certification and the Computing Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) A+ and Network+ Certifications. Mr. Martin looks forward to sharing his technical expertise with many future Provets.

	Tess Martinez: Art. Tess Martinez was born in the United Kingdom and moved to San Antonio, Texas at a young age which she currently calls home. She attended school in the UK and locally, graduating from John Jay High School. Her interests in the arts began as a young adult when she was introduced to the process of traditional black and white photography. She graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Texas in San Antonio in 2005 with an emphasis in Photography and a minor in Art History. Ms. Martinez�s artwork has received multiple awards and is included in the University of Texas in San Antonio Collection and several private collections. She works primarily with traditional darkroom photography for exhibition work, but also engages in all media of art including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. A serious advocate for the fine arts, she is also a full time artist concurrent with teaching at Providence Catholic School.

	Edith Garcia Montez: School Secretary Mrs. Montez came to Providence in August 2002 and assumed the position as school secretary, although the school is not new to her since she is an alumnus of PHS '71. She comes to us after she retired with 30 years of service with SBC where she was an Executive Administrative Assistant. She served on the Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic PTC Federation and School Council. She has served on the St. Luke's School Council and various committees at Holy Cross and Providence High School. Mrs. Montez attended San Antonio College and Southwest Texas University. Mrs. Montez is married to Roger and has 3 children, Bryan who is married to Laura; they have two children, Christina Elena and Nicholas Anthony. Yvette, a PHS alumnus Class of 2002 and Michael.

	Michelle Pietri: Theatre. Michelle Pietri received her undergraduate degree from UNO and her MFA from Tulane University in New Orleans. She has been working professionally in the Performing Arts Field for over 20 years as a Director, Choreographer, Costume designer a as well as a performer. She has worked on countless productions in all areas of the performing arts. She has won both local and national awards for her work. She has been teaching on the middle school, high school and university level for 15 years. She continues to teach acting and dance at UTSA. Ms Pietri is married and states “ out of all the shows I’ve worked on, my favorite 3 productions are my daughter and 2 sons.”

	Kristina Quijano: Math. Mrs. Quijano is a native of Plainview, TX. She is a graduate of Texas Tech University where she obtained a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering. She also received her alternative certification to teach Middle School and High School Mathematics. She has lived in San Antonio since 2003 and is married with two young sons. She began her teaching career at Edison High School in San Antonio and began teaching at Providence in 2009. She loves math and enjoys teaching. She wants to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for mathematics with the young women who attend Providence High School.

	Denise Ruiz: Science. Coach Ruiz is a 1997 graduate of Providence High School, and a 2003 graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word with a BS degree in Biology and minor in Chemistry. Mrs. Ruiz’s has been an educator for 9 years, 5 years at St. Anthony High School and 3 years at Poteet High School . She will be teaching Physics, Health, and 8th grade science at Providence . In addition, Coach Ruiz is the freshman volleyball coach and head softball coach. With 8 years of coaching experience Coach Ruiz looks forward to creating a softball program built on discipline and integrity. Coach Ruiz is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, one of which who is currently a Provet in the Prep School. Preparing Students for life through education and sports, especially young women, has brought Coach Ruiz back to Providence.

	Angelo Russo: Science. Mr. Russo has been an educator for the past 45 years. After retiring from the public school system in 1994, he joined the Providence faculty. His experience includes holding such positions as middle and high school science teacher, curriculum writer, vice-principal, instructional officer and middle school principal. He holds a bachelor's degree from the City University of New York, a master's degree from the University of the Incarnate Word as well as Mid-management and a Superintendent's certifications. Mr. Russo thoroughly enjoys teaching at Providence and hopes he will be able to continue in the years ahead.

	Raquel Sakai: English. Mrs. Sakai was born in Laredo, Texas where she graduated from Texas A &M International University (formerly known as Texas A & I University at Laredo) earning a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in English and Spanish. She moved to San Antonio to attend graduate school and work as a secondary English, reading and Spanish teacher. After earning her Master’s Degree in Psychology/Guidance and Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio, she continued teaching and had a small private counseling practice. During her 34 years in public education, she has served as a counselor, academic dean, educational program supervisor and director for curriculum and instruction as well as a principal. Mrs. Sakai has also served as the Executive Director for the Harlandale Education Foundation, Inc. and served as a board member for several community based organizations that focus their work on children, youth, and families. Her greatest enjoyment is working with students to develop a love of learning and community in order to build a strong foundation for their future endeavors. She is a member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church and the St. Pius X, Women’s Reflections Group. Together with her husband, and two children, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading. Mrs. Sakai is excited to be a member of the exemplary Providence community and looks forward to working with the journalism and yearbook students to publish an outstanding The PHILOTHEAN (yearbook) and THE PROVUE (newspaper). She is proud to be a member of the outstanding English Department that does well in preparing students for college and the world of work.

	Sarah Salinas: Social Studies Mrs. Salinas is a native Texan from Dallas. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington where she received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in history. Her teaching career began with the public schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District, a suburb of Dallas. It continued to flourish in El Paso and San Antonio for over 21 years. This is her first experience at teaching in a private girl's Catholic school. What a wonderful difference it makes !

	Jessica Sanchez: Business

	Sister Janez Schonfeld: Registrar Sr. Janez Schonfeld came to Providence High School in 1970 when modular scheduling was being tried for the first time. She enjoyed teaching mathematics to the enthusiastic young women. She believes in the education Providence is providing young women. She came back to Providence in the 80's as Assistant Principal and again in the 90's as Registrar.

	Sue Scruggs: Middle School Coordinator Ms. Scruggs has a B. A. degree in Secondary Education and Physical Education/ Health, with a minor in History from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas. She received her M. A. from Aquinas Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. Sue has earned Master Level Catechist from the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and the Archdiocese of San Antonio. While at Providence, she has taught religion, speech and English.

	Zonia Tamez: School Nurse. Zonia came to Providence in the Spring of 2006 as the Health Coordinator. She now works in the Front Office as the Health Coordinator/Attendance Clerk. She is a native of San Antonio and a 1991 graduate of Fox Tech High School. She attended San Antonio College and Our Lady of the Lake University. She and her husband, Michael, are the proud parents of two young boys. They are also raising Zonia’s sister, Gabriela (PHS class of 2007). Zonia’s hobbies include spending time with her family, reading, going to the beach, and attending any kind of sporting event.

	Maria Tobin: Religion. Long, long ago in a far away place Maria Tobin was born! She graduated from University College, Cork, Ireland and did her postgraduate work at the Pontifical University in Maynooth, Co Kildare culminating in a Higher Diploma in Education. For more years than she cares to count she taught the Irish language and Theology in Irish High Schools, and also enjoyed a term as Principal. She was introduced to the vitality and diversity of American life in San Francisco and later absorbed the scholarship and energy of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, during a year of postgraduate studies. She received her Masters in Community Leadership from Regis University in Denver. Her passion is traveling in order to experience and appreciate diverse cultures. Today she is enjoying Providence, the city of San Antonio and the rich Hispanic milieu.

	Meg Koch Walling: Alumnae/Development. Ms. Meg Koch Walling, a native of San Antonio, Texas, is a proud Providence graduate – Class of 1970. She earned a BBA in Management from Incarnate Word College and has 12 hours towards her MBA. Ms. Koch Walling enjoyed a 30-year professional career with SBC Communications, Inc. (now AT&T). During her career, she held a variety of national and international management and leadership positions. After retiring in 2001, she focused on multiple Community volunteer activities and care giving to her friends and family. Ms. Koch Walling and her husband, Bill, share the joy of two daughters, one son, and a most precious grandson. She is thrilled to come back home to PHS and welcomes the opportunity to support its Mission to “provide a program of academic excellence grounded in faith and trust in a Provident God”!

	Allie Waugh: English. Mrs. Allie Waugh is originally from Piedmont, Oklahoma where she graduated from Piedmont High School. She received her degree in Secondary Education with a focus in English, from Oklahoma State University. Her husband’s career brought them to San Antonio where they have been for the past year. She will be teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts this year. Reading and writing are a passion she has had for all of her life and she is excited to share that love and passion with her students. Mrs. Waugh is a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and is core member for the Life Teen program as well as a member of the ACTS community. She enjoys giving youth opportunities to use their gifts in service and preparing them to be women of honesty and integrity. She is excited to be a part of the Providence community.

	Michelle Williams: BCIS. Ms. Michelle joined the Providence faculty in August 2010. She holds a Texas Teacher Certification in English 8-12 and Technology EC-12 therefore, she teaches middle school Intro to Technology, high school Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) and Desktop Publishing (Yearbook & Journalism II). In addition to teaching, she is excited to be assisting the Athletic Department as the 6th grade volleyball and basketball coach. She graduated from St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1995. After completing a four year enlistment in the US Army as an Intelligence Analyst, she worked for 10 years as a project manager for a couple of local manufacturing plants. Drawn to a teaching environment, she opted to leave the competitive business world and pursue an even more competitive teaching career utilizing numerous and diverse technology skills she experienced in the world of work. As the proud parent of two teenage sons, she understands the importance of keeping up to date with the younger generation’s use and fascination with technology and is committed to promoting its proper usage. She absolutely loves being part of the Providence family and looks forward to teaching the young ladies attending our college preparatory Catholic school. Ms. Williams considers it a blessing and a privilege to work collegially with the faculty and staff of Providence Catholic School.