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Administration & Staff

Dr. Emily Yoakam : Principal St. Peter’s and McAuley
Dr. Emily YoakamPrincipal St. Peter’s and McAuley
Dr. Emily Yoakam : Principal St. Peter’s and McAuley

Dr. Emily Yoakam

Principal St. Peter’s and McAuley

Email:
Phone: 417-624-9320

Year started at JACS: 2019

Classes: Principal for St. Peter's and McAuley

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education | Master's of Science in Reading | Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership

Favorite Scripture Quote: "Be who God made you to be and you will set this world on fire." -St. Catherine of Siena

 

Joanne Lown : Principal at St. Mary
Joanne LownPrincipal at St. Mary
Joanne Lown : Principal at St. Mary

Joanne Lown

Principal at St. Mary

Email:
Phone: (417) 623-1465

Master of Science in Elementary Education from Missouri State University in 2014

Bachelor of Science in Education

Bachelor of Arts in History

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Golden Apple Teacher of the Year winner in 2016, a finalist in 2015 and 2016 and a nominee from 2011 through 2016.

Marjorie Comer : Development Director
Marjorie ComerDevelopment Director
Marjorie Comer : Development Director

Marjorie Comer

Development Director

Email:
Phone: (417) 624-5003 ext. 207

Started at JACS: 2018

Additional Duties: Marketing

Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Arts Communication - Media Track from Rockhurst University | HubSpot Content Marketing Certification

Favorite Scripture Quote: "A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter, he who finds one finds a treasure." -Sirach 7:14

 

Doretta Fox : Technology Director
Doretta FoxTechnology Director
Doretta Fox : Technology Director

Doretta Fox

Technology Director

Email:
Phone:

Started with JACS: 2018

Building and position: Director of Technology for the system

Degrees: Education Doctorate – Educational Leadership (pk-16) from the University of Missouri – Columbia | Education Specialist in Administration –  from William Woods University | Master of Educational Administration (K-12) – from Missouri State University | Bachelors of Science in Education: English & Speech/Drama 5-12

Certification:

PRINCIPAL - MISSOURI

Principal                   9 – 12               Career Admin                  02/22/2010 – 02/22/2109

Principal                   5 – 9                 Career Admin                  02/22/2010 – 02/22/2109

Principal                   K – 8                 Career Admin                  02/22/2010 – 02/22/2109

TEACHER - MISSOURI

English                    5 – 12               Career CPC                     06/09/2004 – 06/09/2103

Speech and Theatre   5 – 12            Career CPC                     06/09/2004 – 06/09/2103

Professional Memberships: Southwest Center Technology Directors, MOREnet

Previous Experience: Middle School Teacher, Assistant Principal, Director of Special Education

Favorite Scripture Quote: Psalm 27 (all) & Philippians 4: 6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Kathy Patton : Business Office
Kathy PattonBusiness Office
Kathy Patton : Business Office

Kathy Patton

Business Office

Email:
Phone: (417) 624-5003

Marla Testerman : Administrative Assistant
Marla TestermanAdministrative Assistant
Marla Testerman : Administrative Assistant

Marla Testerman

Administrative Assistant

Email:
Phone: (417) 624-5003

Additional Duties: JACS Virtus Coordinator

Degrees and Certifications: LPN degree

Recognition: Mercy Corp. Volunteer 1988-1989

Favorite Saint: St. Joseph, St. Monica

Favorite Feast Day: Our Lady of LaSalette Sept. 19th