Administration
Principal
Dr. Bryon Borgelt
Dr. Borgelt has a PhD and Master's degree from the University of Toledo, a Master’s degree in Catholic School Leadership from the University of Dayton, and an undergraduate degree in Education from Ohio University. Prior to Saint Rose, Dr. Borgelt was a teacher and principal of the Academy at St. John's Jesuit. Dr. Borgelt joined Saint Rose as principal in 2014.
Assistant Principal/Middle School Teacher
Mrs. Margie Sankowski
Mrs. Sankowski earned a Bachelor’s of Education degree from the University of Toledo in secondary English and music. She taught middle school at St. Catherine of Siena for thirteen years and St. John the Baptist for two years, teaching language arts, literature, religion, social studies, music, and computer. Mrs. Sankowski currently serves as Saint Rose Assistant Principal and teaches 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts.
Administrative Assistant
Kasha Rakosik
Mrs. Rakosik joined the Saint Rose staff as an Administrative Assistant in 2017.
Administrative Assistant - Lunch & Attendance, CYO Athletic Director
Mrs. Sarah Anderson
Mrs. Anderson has a Bachelor of Arts degree and joined the Saint Rose staff in 2020.
Preschool
Preschool Director/Kindergarten Readiness Teacher
Mrs. Kim Tishler
Mrs. Tishler holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and had 27 years of teaching experience in the Toledo Catholic Diocese prior to joining the staff at Saint Rose. Mrs. Tishler became the Preschool Director and Preschool 4 teacher in 2018.
Preschool 4 Teacher
Mrs. Anne Talberth
Mrs. Talberth has a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Iona College. She previously worked as an aide in the Kindergarten and Kindergarten Readiness program and as a Preschool teacher. This year she returns to Preschool as a 4 Year Old Teacher.
Preschool 3 Teacher
Mrs. Cathy Schoen
Mrs. Schoen has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Toledo and a Non-Tax Teaching Certificate. Mrs. Schoen has been teaching 3 Year Old Preschool at Saint Rose since 2006.
Preschool 4 Teacher
Mrs. Michelle Gorcz
Mrs. Gorcz has a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the Saint Rose Preschool staff in 2022, Mrs. Gorcz had served as the 2nd Grade aide since 2014.
Preschool 4 Aide
Mrs. Melissa Herl
Mrs. Herl has been a part of the Saint Rose Preschool staff as an aide since 2015.
Preschool 4 Teacher
Mrs. Keeley Lorenz
Mrs. Lorenz has a degree in Digital Media. Prior to taking over as a 4 year old Preschool teacher, Mrs. Lorenz was a Preschool aide at Saint Rose.
Preschool 4 Aide
Mrs. Susan Colon
Mrs. Colon has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Western Michigan University. She joined our Preschool staff as an aide in 2014.
Preschool & Kindergarten Aide
Mrs. Betsy Zelasko
Mrs. Zelasko joined the Saint Rose staff as a Kindergarten Aide in 2023.
Grades K-5
Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Julie Matthews
Mrs. Matthews holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Bowling Green State University. Prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty in 2021, Mrs. Matthews taught Kindergarten in Toledo and served as a Reading Intervention Specialist in Rossford.
Kindergarten Aide
Mrs. Erin Hens
Mrs. Hens joined the Saint Rose staff as a Kindergarten aide in 2023.
Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Elizabeth Szymanski
Mrs. Szymanski has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Saint Mary's College and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from the University of Toledo. Her teaching experience includes preschool teacher, preschool director, and kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Szymanski has been a part of the Saint Rose staff since 2012. She was also distinguished as a Golden Apple recipient in 2019.
Preschool & Kindergarten Aide
Mrs. Betsy Zelasko
Mrs. Zelasko joined the Saint Rose staff as a Kindergarten Aide in 2023.
First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Kathy Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson has a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Bowling Green State University. She has taught First Grade at Saint Rose since 1997.
First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Beth Johnson
Mrs. Johnson has a psychology degree from The University of Michigan. She began teaching full-time in 2017 at Rosary Cathedral and before that she was the 3rd Grade aide here at Saint Rose School. Mrs. Johnson rejoined the staff as a full time 2nd Grade teacher in 2018 and moved to 1st Grade in 2023.
First Grade Aide
Mrs. Ann Mehelas
Mrs. Mehelas joined the Saint Rose staff as a First Grade Aide in 2023.
Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Kelly French
Mrs. French has a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lourdes University. She also has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Spring Arbor University. Mrs. French had 6 years of teaching experience in Kindergarten and first grade prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty in 2017.
Second Grade Teacher
Mrs. Kalyn Mayer
Mrs. Mayer has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Education & Administration. Prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty in 2023, she served as a Kindergarten teacher.
Second Grade Aide
Mrs. Tanya Melvin
Mrs. Melvin joined the Saint Rose staff as a Second Grade Aide in 2023.
Third Grade Teacher
Mrs. Molly Klett
Mrs. Klett received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Dayton. She previously taught second grade for three years at another Catholic school in the area. Mrs. Klett joined the Saint Rose School staff in 2024 teaching third grade.
Third Grade Teacher
Mrs. Veronica Smith
Mrs. Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Toledo in 2020. Prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty as a Third Grade teacher in 2021, Mrs. Smith served as an elementary substitute and summer school teacher in Perrysburg schools.
Third Grade Aide
Mr. Tom Bibbish
Mr. Bibbish joined the Saint Rose staff as a Third Grade Aide in 2024.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mrs. Danielle Covarrubias
Mrs. Covarrubias received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University. Her previous experience includes fifth grade science long-term substitute, fifth grade self-contained teacher, and fifth and sixth grade science teacher. Mrs. Covarrubias joined Saint Rose in 2024 and currently teaches fourth grade math, fourth grade science, and fifth grade science.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Mr. Kyle Ester
Mr. Ester graduated from Colorado State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Innovation and Organizational Management. He has a diverse teaching background, teaching physical education (K-8th), health and wellness (6th-Bth), Language Arts and reading (6th), and middle school religion. Before joining Saint Rose School full time in 2024, Mr. Ester gained valuable experience at two other Catholic schools in Chicago and Fort Collins, Colorado, as well as serving as a substitute here at Saint Rose School. Mr. Ester currently teaches fourth grade religion, language arts, and reading.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Mrs. Kathy Henry
Mrs. Henry has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Notre Dame College. She also has an advanced level certificate as a Catechist from the Diocese of Toledo. Her teaching experience includes grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Mrs. Henry has been teaching in the Toledo Catholic Diocese since 1984 and has been a part of the Saint Rose faculty since 2000.
Fifth Grade Teacher/Musical Director
Mrs. Rebecca Schmidt
Mrs. Schmidt joined Saint Rose in 2017 as our musical director. She continues that role while teaching fourth and fifth grade Social Studies. Rebecca is also an alumna of Saint Rose.
Fourth & Fifth Grade Aide
Ms. Missy Namay
Ms. Namay has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Literacy. Prior to joining Saint Rose as an aide in 2023, Ms. Namay taught First and Third Grade before having her children. She has been a Saint Rose parent since 2009.
Grades 6-8
Middle School Teacher
Mrs. Sara Dubois
Mrs. Dubois has a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education from Bowling Green State University. Currently, Mrs. Dubois teaches 6th Grade Religion & English/Language Arts, as well as 7th & 8th Grade Honors English classes. Prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty in 2014, Mrs. Dubois served as Middle School teacher at St. Richard in Swanton and at Cardinal Stritch in Oregon.
Middle School Teacher
Mr. Aaron Kruse
Mr. Kruse has a Bachelor's Degree from Marquette University in History and Communication Studies. He also has a Master of Arts and Teaching degree from Bowling Green State University. Prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty, Mr. Kruse was a teaching and research assistant at BGSU, and a writing coach for college students. Currently, Mr. Kruse teaches Social Studies to 6, 7 & 8th graders.
Middle School Teacher
Mrs. Anne Brahier
Mrs. Brahier has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Siena Heights University and a Master of Education from Bowling Green State University, as well as having taken Advanced level courses for Catechesis in the Diocese of Toledo. Prior to joining the Saint Rose faculty in 2003, Mrs. Brahier taught for six years at the high school level. Currently, Mrs. Brahier teaches Math to grades 6,7, & 8, 8th Grade Religion, including Confirmation preparation, and leads the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.
Middle School Teacher
Mr. Jim Less
Mr. Less earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology from Miami University, his Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene from the former Medical College of Ohio, and his Master of Education in Secondary Education from the University of Toledo. Prior to becoming a science teacher, Mr. Less worked in the environmental, health and safety field at Davis Besse and engineering/consulting firms. Mr. Less began teaching in 2010 and has taught Science to Middle School and High School students at Bettsville School, Lake High School, and Saint Andrew Catholic School in Cape Coral, Florida. Mr. Less returned to Ohio in 2024 when he began teaching science at Saint Rose Catholic School.
Middle School Teacher
Miss Alyssa Bengela
Ms. Bengela received her undergraduate degree in Adolescent to Young Adult [7-12] Education specialized in Mathematics from Bowling Green State University. She also received a minor in Psychology. Prior to joining the Saint Rose School faculty in 2024, Ms. Bengela taught as a long-term Algebra substitute at Penta. She currently teaches the seventh and eighth-grade advanced mathematics courses as well as seventh-grade vocabulary, sixth-grade technology, and middle school technology electives.
Assistant Principal/Middle School Teacher
Mrs. Margie Sankowski
Mrs. Sankowski earned a Bachelor’s of Education degree from the University of Toledo in secondary English and music. She taught middle school at St. Catherine of Siena for thirteen years and St. John the Baptist for two years, teaching language arts, literature, religion, social studies, music, and computer. Mrs. Sankowski currently serves as Saint Rose Assistant Principal and teaches 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts.
Specials
Technology Teacher
Mrs. Felicia Linder
Mrs. Linder has a Bachelor's Degree in Middle School Education with concentrations in Science and Mathematics from Bowling Green State University. Mrs. Linder's previous experience includes student teaching in Sylvania Schools. In 2015, Mrs. Linder joined the Saint Rose faculty as the Middle School Science teacher and now serves as our Technology teacher and coordinator.
Physical Education Teacher
Mrs. Stacy Miller
Mrs. Miller joined the Saint Rose faculty in 2022 and has over twenty years of experience teaching physical education in the Diocese of Toledo.
Music Teacher
Ms. Mariana Steffan
Ms. Steffan has a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Kostroma State University and a Master's degree in Music Performance from Bowling Green State University. Ms. Steffan's extensive teaching experience includes teaching music in both public and Catholic school settings. In 2019, Ms. Steffan joined the Saint Rose faculty as a general music teacher to KR-5th grade and the band, orchestra and choir director for our Middle School students.
Art Teacher
Mrs. Jamie Wills
Mrs. Wills is a Saint Rose parent with a degree in Art Education from the University of Saint Francis. She previously taught and subbed in the Columbus Public School system, and has volunteered as a classroom aide in both public and Catholic schools over the past twenty years. Mrs. Wills joined our Saint Rose Schoo faculty in 2024 and is excited to foster our students’ love and appreciation for art.
Library
Mrs. Jill O’Neal
Mrs. O'Neal has experience as a school librarian in area Catholic Schools and she has also worked as an art teacher and classroom aide. She has a Bachelor of Arts from BGSU, along with a post baccalaureate work in art education and a Master of Education from BGSU. Mrs. O'Neal shares her love of reading with our students each day since she joined our Saint Rose School staff in 2022.
Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Cristina Morales
Mrs. Morales earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from "Tecnològico de Monterrey University" in Monterrey, Mèxico. In 2017, Mrs. Morales joined the Saint Rose faculty, teaching Spanish to 3rd-8th graders.
ASP/Support Staff
School Nurse
Mrs. Michelle Hill
Nurse Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from BGSU and her School Nurse Licensure from Ashland University. She has been a nurse for 16 years and has had the pleasure of spending the last 7 years working in the school setting. She joined the Saint Rose staff in September, 2016.
RTI Coordinator
Mrs. Betsy Naveaux
Mrs. Naveaux has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Education in curriculum and reading from the University of Toledo. She has taught several areas of special education, as a reading specialist, and as a kindergarten teacher.
Intervention Specialist
Mrs. Jody Ward
Mrs. Ward has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications- Broadcasting/Journalism. Mrs. Ward's joined the Saint Rose faculty in 2016 as the full time Intervention Specialist, and began her teaching career in 1994. Previously, Mrs. Ward taught Kindergarten, First, Second, and Fourth Grade and was also a Reading Specialist.
Intervention Specialist
Mrs. Barbara Houck
Mrs. Houck holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Education of the Handicapped. In 2019, Mrs. Houck joined the Saint Rose staff after teaching for more than 30 years. She is licensed to teach both elementary and special education students and works primarily with Saint Rose Middle School students.
School Counselor
Mrs. LeAnna DiFeterici
Mrs. DiFeterici, known to the students as Mrs. D., has her Master's in Counselor Education. She joined the Saint Rose staff in 2019 as the School Counselor. Prior to joining Saint Rose, Mrs. D. had 15+ years of experience with the ESC Lake Erie West since 2008 and serving both Lial Catholic School and Holy Trinity.
Speech Teacher
Mrs. Asna Azeem
Mrs. Maimoona Asna Azeem joined our Saint Rose School faculty through the Lake Erie ESC as our new speech pathologist in 2024. Prior to joining our staff, Mrs. Azeem was a speech pathologist with Toledo Public Schools. We are happy to have Mrs. Azeem in our school community to support our students.
Reading & Math Specialist
Mrs. Dana Schaefer
Mrs. Schaefer is a former fourth grade teacher, with a Bachelors of Science in Education degree from the University of South Florida and a Masters Degree in Reading from Bowling Green State University. She is also trained in the Orton-Gillingham reading program. Mrs. Schaefer joined the Saint Rose staff in 2019.
Auxilary Services Clerk
Mrs. Sharon Pinkelman
Mrs. Pinkelman has worked as the ASP Clerk at Saint Rose School since 1990.
Communications Specialist
Mrs. Stephanie Fullenkamp
Mrs. Fullenkamp has a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Language Arts (7-12) Education, as well as a Masters of Education in Classroom Technology from BGSU. In 2003, Mrs. Fullenkamp joined the Saint Rose School faculty as a 6th grade English teacher and in 2007 became the Technology Coordinator/ Computer teacher until taking a break from teaching in 2013 to stay home with her children, but remaining on staff part-time managing the school communication platforms. In 2020, she returned to teaching part-time at St. Ursula Academy until rejoining the Saint Rose School and Parish staff in 2023 as the full-time Communication Specialist.
Recess/Cafeteria/Safety
Cafeteria Manager
Mrs. Kellie Cole
Mrs. Cole joined the Saint Rose staff as the Cafeteria Manager in 2024.
Maintenance
