Faculty and Staff

Hello, My name is Dustin Cox and this will be my 2nd year teaching PE at St. Joe. I also teach PE and Computers at Loose Creek IC. I have really enjoyed working at the school, and we are very lucky to have such an amazing staff. This summer, I...

A St. George graduate, Mr. H grew up in Osage County. A fan of the Osage river and the fish he loves to catch out of it, Mr. H is home at SJSW. Boasting a portfolio of degrees from Linn High School, East Central College, Truman State University and most...

Mrs. Schulte has been SJSW elementary resource teacher for many years. She has a dynamic background and counseling and elementary education. She is simply amazing.

Technology expert and a great school leader. Anne is an amazing Science and Math educator.

Hello! My name is Danielle Plassmeyer. I have been working at St. Joseph for 10 years this year! I was the After School Director for most of those, then I added 2nd grade aide to my duties, and last year I tiptoed into teaching 2nd grade. My husband retired from...

New to 2nd Grade this year! Bringing a background in Theology she is sure to have a lasting impact on our students faith development!

Hello,  I’m Frances Rustemeyer and I will be teaching 4th grade.  My room overlooks Main Street, so many times I feel like I have the best room when the Fatima Band comes marching by.  It makes me feel like I am watching the Thanksgiving Parade.  This school has been my...

This will be my 21st year at St Joseph. I will be teaching 6th grade this year. The majority of my career has been 5th grade but let’s face it- all middle schoolers are the same! I grew up in Westphalia and also attended St Joseph school 1-8.  I have...

Hi Everyone, Lois Sandbothe (Ms Lois), here! Welcome to the middle of July, my favorite time of July! My birthday, July 15. I am in my third year of teaching music, however I took a year off after the first time. St. Joe is a great place to work. I...

7th grade homeroom and a dynamic Art director. Mrs. Yeager’s brings her passion for ceramics to SJSW this year.

Hello Everyone, my name is Melanie Swarthout and this will be my 2nd year teaching 3rd grade at St. Joe! I have two kids, Dallas, who turns 4 in October. He will be heading off to pre-school in August. Clara, who turns 2 in August, and loves to keep us...

Hello Everyone! My name is Rachel Meyer, and I’m so excited to officially join the St. Joseph family as the new Kindergarten teacher this year! I recently graduated from Lincoln University and am thrilled to be stepping into my first year of teaching. While I’m new to the teaching side...

Hello Everyone! For those of you who do not know me, my name is Shelly Kleffner and I will be teaching first grade this year.  I have three children, Ava, turning 16 on July 18th! Please pray for me!  My middle child is Elle who is 13 going on 14...

New to SJSW Ms. Gopar is now loved by her 5th grade. With her outstanding lesson plans front and center she runs a joyful classroom.

Hello! My name is Megan Markway and this will be my 9th year as a teacher at St. Joseph. I spent a few years as an aide at St. Joe before you all convinced me to go back to school for my teaching degree. This will be my fourth year...