Jr./Sr. High School Faculty & Staff

Ms. Billie Berkheimer
High School English Teacher, High School Yearbook & Publications Moderator
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 202
Degree: B. S. in Elementary Education - Emphasis in Middle School and Certification in 6-9th Grade Social Studies and 6-12th Grade Language Arts

Born and raised in West Plains, MO, Ms. Billie Berkheimer begins her eighth year of teaching middle school and high school. Ms. Berkheimer has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in middle school and has earned her certification in 6-9th grade Social Studies and 6-12th Grade Language Arts. Ms. Berkheimer loves going on adventures with her family and lives by the motto that in your life, you can only control two things: attitude and effort.

Dr. Linda Buerck
Math Teacher
Phone: 573-547-4300
Degree: B.S. in Education, M.A. in Education, EdSpec, PhD in Teacher Leadership

Dr. Linda Buerck is a life-long Perryvillian. She is married to Curt and have two children, Landon and Leah, which are both in college. She is looking forward to a great school year.

Mrs. Sandra DeGeare
Spanish Teacher, Spanish Club Moderator
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 213
Degree: Business Administrator with M.B.A. in International Business, Certification in Education

Mrs. Sandra DeGeare was born and raised in Columbia, SA. Her first experience in the United States was as a foreign exchange student at Crystal City High School. That time was a big stepping stone to the person she is today. Eight years later she decided to return to complete her M.B.A. and during that time she married her husband Robert DeGeare, and they have two boys, Sebastian and Daniel. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, riding bikes, running, and traveling. Mrs. DeGeare is currently working on her second MBA in Education at UMLS.

Mrs. Amy Edwards
School Based Clinical Therapist
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 311
Degree: B.S. in Psychology, M.A. in Counseling

Ms. Christina Erwin
Jr./Sr. High School Custodian

Mrs. Kim Finger
Jr. High School Religion Teacher, Religious Service Coordinator, Confirmation
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 203
Degree: B.S. in Parks & Recreation Administration, Coordinator of Religious Education

Mrs. Finger has been teaching forty-two years at her alma mater. After graduation from UMC, Mrs. Finger earned her certification as a Religion teacher. She is also certified as Coordinator of Religious Education through Paul VI Institute.

Mrs. Finger enjoys anything SV, especially activities showcasing students’ gifts and talents.

Mrs. Louise Finger
Jr./Sr. High School Part-Time Librarian
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 238

Mrs. Louise Finger is a Perry County native. She attended St. Vincent, along with her three children, and currently, grandchildren. Mrs. Finger has been involved in many activities in the parish through the years. Her hobbies include sewing and quilting. She loves spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Mr. Bill Fischer
Assistant Band Director
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 250
Degree: B.A. in Music Education, M.A. in Teaching

Mr. Fischer is in his forty-third year of teaching instrumental music. His experience includes; two years in the North Calloway School System in Kingdom City, MO, twenty-nine years in the Perryville Public School System, and eleven years in the St. Vincent School System. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education at Northeast Missouri State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Webster University in St. Louis. Mr. Fischer serves as a judge and adjudicator at Music Festivals around the state. His bands have successfully completed in both Music and Marching Festivals around the state and in Florida. He is also involved in several music activities around the community include singing in church choral groups, assisting and playing for local musicals and performing in variety shows.

Mr. Fischer and his wife Kathy (deceased) have three sons. Chris, the oldest has a degree in Music Technology and is currently touring the country, Canada and Europe with major performing groups. Zach has a degree in Law Enforcement and is currently serving on the police force in St. Charles and Joel is a Band Director in the Parkway School System in St. Louis County.

Mrs. Jennifer Fulford
Jr./Sr. High School Part-Time Librarian
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 238
Degree: B.A. in Secondary Education (1996), M.A. in Secondary Education with a Minor in Geography (2001), National Board Certification Social Studies-History (2008)

Mrs. Fulford was born and raised in Elizabethtown, KY. She earned her B.A from the University of Kentucky and her M.A. from Western Kentucky University. She later went on to pursue her National Board Certification. For 16 years she taught at her high school alma mater, Elizabethtown High School. She primarily taught freshmen and sophomore students in the courses of Survey of the Social Sciences and Advanced Placement World History. In 2014 her family moved to Perryville and she became a stay at home mom until both her children entered SV Schools. She currently serves SV Schools as a part time librarian and substitute teacher.

Mrs. Fulford’s husband, Don, works at the Association of the Miraculous Medal. They have two children, Austin (4th grade) and Carley (2nd grade). In her spare time she enjoys attending her children’s athletic events, watching University of Kentucky athletics, and reading.

Mrs. Emily Hager
Sodality Moderator, Students for Life Moderator
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 106
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Mrs. Mindy House
High School Business/Computers Teacher, Business Department Chair, Student Council Moderator, Student of the Week Moderator, Golden Gala Moderator, Technology
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 237
Degree: B.S. in Marketing, B.S. in Administration Systems Management, Certification in Business Education

Mrs. Mindy House was born and raised in Perryville, MO. She is a 2002 graduate from St. Vincent High School and attended college at Southeast Missouri State University. She married David House (2006) and they have two children who both attend St. Vincent, Carson (9th grade) and Chloe (6th grade). Mrs. House is in her sixteenth year of teaching, all at St. Vincent. In her spare time she enjoys watching her children play sports. She also loves spending time with family and friends outdoors and time with her dogs, Magnum, Hank, and Jersey.

Mrs. Angie Hudson
High School Social Studies Teacher, SADD Club Moderator, Track Coach
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 212
Degree: B.S.E.D. in Social Sciences (Minor in History), Career Continuous Professional Certificate in Social Sciences (Grades 5-12)

Born and raised in Perryville, MO, Mrs. Hudson graduated from Perryville High School in 2005. She graduated Cum Laude from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009, and spent a year discerning religious life with the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, MI, before returning to Perryville.

She married David Hudson (2011) and they have three boys and one girl: Tristan (10), Liam (9), Finn (4), and Lilly (1). In addition to teaching, Mrs. Hudson also works as a Lifeguard Instructor for the City of Perryville, and as a tour guide at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Her hobbies include: music, reading, binge watching, traveling, cycling, rowing, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Mindy Huskey
High School English Teacher, Jr. High School Math Teacher
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 200
Degree: B.S. in Science Elementary Education, M.A. in Education

Mrs. Huskey grew up around the DeSoto area and attended Southeast Missouri State University. Her husband of thirty-three years raised one daughter, Anna, who is married and lives in Montana. She taught at the PHS Middle School for thirty-three years. This year at SV, Mrs. Huskey will be teaching Freshmen English, Junior Literature, and Jr. High Pre-Algebra. She is very excited about this new adventure.

Ms. Brigita Ivaska
High School Drama Teacher, Health, Effectice Teen Habits Teacher, Drama Club Director/Coordinator
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 250
Degree: B.A. in Theatre - Concertration in Performance

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvamnia, Miss Brigita Ivaska is excited to share her love of theatre with the students this year. She graducated from Franciscan University with a B.A. in theatre. Miss Ivaska has directed several shows over the past several years and assisted with many productions as well. One opportunity that she looks back on fondly was teaching German speaking children English through a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Outside of theatre, she loves to participate in the photography and dance. Miss Ivaska loves to step outside her comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.

	Mr. Tom Julian High School Science Teacher, Patron Drive, Senior Moderator Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 207 Degree: B.S. in Biology Mr. Julian is in his twenty-third year of teaching at St. Vincent's. Mr. Julian earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, emphasizing in Wildlife Biology, in 1995 from Southeast Missouri State University. He later earned his teaching certificate in Unified Science, emphasizing in Biology, in 2000 form Southeast Missouri State University. Mr. Julian is married to Tracey who works in the mental health field. He has a daughter, Nikki, who graduated from St. Vincent’s in 2010, and a son Matt, who graduated from St. Vincent’s in 2014. In his spare time Mr. Julian likes hunting and fishing.
	Mr s. Lisa Lawrence Jr./Sr. High School Math Teacher, Math Lab Moderator, Junior High Volleyball Coach Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 209 Degree: B.S. in Physical Education, M.S. in Athletic Administration At William Jewell College, Mrs. Lawrence earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education along with certification to teach 7-12 Mathematics. She then began her teaching career as a math teacher and volleyball/basketball coach at Grandview High School in Jefferson County. After that she has taught and coached at Hillsboro High School, Lathrop High School, St Pius X Kansas City and prior to coming to SV, at Kearney High School in Kearney, Missouri for eighteen years. She later earned my Master's Degree from William Woods University. Mrs. Lawrence's husband, Dave, works at the Ste. Genevieve Recycling Center. They have two daughters, Kylie Lahr, a 4th grade teacher in Spokane, WA and Kyndal Kolb, a cake decorator in Kansas City. The newest joy in the family is their first grandchild, Alena, whom they visited for two months this past summer. In her spare time she enjoys playing pickleball, hiking, photography and working on scrapbooks. Her most rewarding times are spent playing and singing worship music.
	Mr. Gabe Layton Facilities Manager Phone: 573-547-4300 Ext. 352
	Mr. Jerry Lintner Band Director Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 201 Degree: B.S. in Education, M.A. in Music Education Mr. Lintner is a 1988 graduate of SVHS. He was a Band Director for thirty years in the public schools of Missouri. He and his wife Delilah have seven children and one grandchild. He loves to play all kinds of music and enjoys traveling to new and unique places.
	Mrs. Stephanie Lobbig Jr./Sr. High Cafeteria Staff Phone: 573-547-4300 Ext. 247
	Mrs. Tami Lohmann Elementary & High School Food Service Director Phone: 573-547-4300 Ext. 247 Degree: N/A
	Dr. J im McCullough High School Religion Teacher, Jr. High Music Appreciation Teacher Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 215 Degree: B.A. in Music Education, M.Div/Th.M, PhD Dr. McCullough is married to his wife Kathy and they have four children, Lydia, Patrick, Peter, and Loryn. In addition to his work at St. Vincent's, he is on the faculty of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Program. He is originally from New Jersey and currently living in St. Charles. He belongs to St. Monica Parish in Creve Couer.
	Mr. John McLain Jr./Sr. High School Math Teacher, SVDP Moderator, High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Math Deparment Chair, Assistant Cross Country Coach Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 205 Degree: B.S.E. in Secondary Mathematics Education, M.A. in Theology Though a Cape Girardeau native, God's providence brought Mr. McLain to St. Vincent High School for student teaching. Apart from a year in Denver for graduate school, he has been in Perryville ever since. He is excited for the chance grow in his ability to accompany young hearts and minds toward the wonders of mathematics as an access point to the truth and beauty that transcends shapes and numbers. Having spent much of his early life exploring the deepest questions in the human experiences, he hopes to help students see that the answers lie in an encounter with Christ's transforming truth and love. Now that he's retired from rapping, Mr. McLain spends his free time baking (all the yummy cookies for students as well as some cool Catholic-themed cakes) and serving in healing ministries for fellow children of broken homes.
	Mrs.Brooke Richardet Director of Enrollment and Advancement Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 121 Degree: B.S. in Elementary Education Mrs. Brooke Richardet was born and raised in Perryville, MO and is a 2014 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated in 2017 with her B.S. in Elementary Education. Mrs. Richardet is married to her husband, Dylan, who is a 2013 graduate of St. Vincent. They have two dogs and expecting their first child in October.
	Mrs. Mary Richardson Junior High School English Teacher, Senior English, Junior High School Yearbook Moderator Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 217 Degree: Mrs. Mary Richardson grew up in Perry County. She resides in Perryville with her husband, Larry. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. She is retired from the public school after teaching for twenty-six years. She also worked at SV Preschool and will now be teaching Junior High Language Arts and Senior English. This is Mrs. Richardson's second year and she loves teaching at St. Vincent. This school year she will be facilitating two SEMO classes and teaching all junior high classes.

Mrs. Pamela Riney
Junior High School Science and Computer Teacher, Junior High Student Council
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 216
Degree: B.S. in Certification of Fundamental Approach of Science Teaching

Mrs. Riney teaches science and computers in our junior high. She coaches high school volleyball and is the moderator for the Student Council. Pam has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She has since received certification in the Foundational Approaches of Science Teaching. She is married to her husband Kyle, and has four wonderful kids and five grandchildren that keep her busy.

Mrs. Amy Roth
Jr./Sr. High Cafeteria Staff
Phone: 573-547-4300 Ext. 247

Mr. Brandon Roth
9th Grade Religion Teacher, High School Campus Ministry Teacher, Junior High P.E. Teacher
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 219
Degree: Associates Degree in Social Work, B.A. in Philosophy

Mr. Roth was born and raised in Perryville, MO. He graduation from St. Vincent High School in 2012 and went to earn an Associates Degree in Social Work from Mineral Area College. In 2014, he entered Kenrick-Glennon Seminary where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. It was in the Seminary where Mr. Roth discovered a passion for teaching. Mr. Roth is serving his second year teaching at St. Vincent. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies, reading mystery books, and spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Tim Schumer
Athletic Director, P.E. Teacher, Head Football Coach
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 231
Degree: B. S. in Construction Management

Mr. Tim Schumer is a 2012 graduate of St. Vincent. He has served as the high school football coach for seven years and this is his fourth year as head coach and second year as athletic director. In his spare time he loves spending time with his family who also graduated from SV, Dave Schumer (80'), Kathy Schumer ('77), Kristen Renner ('03), and Lauren Kraus ('04). His hobbies include football, playing golf, and watching all sports.

Mr. Zach Stobart
Head of Schools
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 233
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Mrs. Jennifer Streiler
Jr./Sr. High School Part-Time Librarian
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 238
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Mrs. Crystal Tomlinson
Jr./Sr. High School Art & Data Processing Teacher, Art Department Chair, Art Club Moderator, Prom Moderator
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 211
Degree: B.S. in Elementary Education, B.F.A. in Industrial Design

Mrs. Crystal Tomlinson joined the St. Vincent Faculty in 2014. She taught in the Elementary for seven years before moving to the Jr./Sr. High School. In her free time, she enjoys photography, traveling, reading, camping, and spending time with her family. She married Kirt, a 1998 graduate of SV in 2005. They have three daughters - Olivia, Claire, and Charlotte.

Mrs. Katie Weibrecht
Jr./Sr. High Cafeteria Staff
Phone: 573-547-4300 Ext. 247

Ms. Janet Wengert
Jr./Sr. High School Part-Time Librarian
Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 238
Degree: B.S. in Mathematics

Ms. Janet Wengert is a SV graduate and Alumni. Her career was in Commercial Insurance (Marketing and Selling) for forty-four years before retiring in 2019. She grew up in St. Mary, MO. She attended Benedictine College in Atchison, KS with a B.S. in Mathematics. She spent most of her career in St. Louis, MO., Jackson, MS., Houston, TX., and Kansas City, MO. before returning home to Perryville, MO. Ms. Wengert enjoys golfing, quilting, reading, traveling, the arts (going to plays, concerts, etc.) and spending time with her old high school friends.

	Mrs. Patty Wengert Resource Teacher/Learning Consultant, Library Supervisor, After School Tutoring, Prom Coordinator Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 249 Degree: B.S. in Education, M.A. in Education, Certification in Early Childhood Education and Informational Technologies A Perryville native and St. Vincent Class of 1979 graduate, Mrs. Wengert received her Bachelors and Masters in Education from Southeast Missouri State University. She also has a certification in Early Childhood Education and Informational Technologies. Mrs. Wengert taught two years at St. Augustine in Kelso, MO. She is retired from teaching in the public school system after thirty years. This is her eighth year at St. Vincent. Mrs. Wengert was an adjunct professor at Mineral Area College where she taught Educational Psychology and Child Development. Her mission at Saint Vincent Jr./Senior High School is to see that each student perceives their God given gifts, talents, and abilities so that they can make their unique contribution to the world. She is married to her husband Jim, who is also a St. Vincent Class of 1979 graduate, and has three grown sons who graduated from SV, Matthew, Christopher, and Brett and five grandchildren. She loves to read, swim, and garden.
	Mrs. Morgan Wheeler Jr./Sr. High School Administrative Assistant, SV Tribe, Golden Gala Moderator Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 230 Mrs. Wheeler was raised in Perryville, MO graduating from PHS in 2011. Although she graduated a Pirate, she is now an Indian at heart! Mrs. Wheeler is in her sixth year at Saint Vincent Schools. She resides in Perryville with her husband, Chad (2006 SV Graduate) and their three children, Harper, Jack, and Jonas. She loves spending time with family, friends, going on side by side rides, and attending sporting events.
	Mrs. Louise Wibbenmeyer High School Guidance Counselor, Pep Club Moderator, Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 234 Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Education in Educational and Counseling Psychology, Master of Arts in Mathematics for Educators, Secondary Mathematics Missouri Certifications: Elementary Education (K-8), Mathematics Education (7-12), and Counseling (K-12) Mrs. Wibbenmeyer earned two degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia and her third degree from Webster University. Mrs. Wibbenmeyer is happy to be at St. Vincent, her Alma Mater, and likes helping students find their interests and solve problems. Mrs. Wibbenmeyer enjoys the outdoors, camping, hiking, gardening, cooking, sewing, reading, and most of all, spending time with her husband, Rick, and their two kids, John and Maria.
	Mrs. Nicole Wibbenmeyer High School Social Studies Teacher, Cognia Coordinator, National Honor Society Moderator Phone: 573-547-4300 ext. 208 Degree: B.S. in Secondary Education Born and raised in Perryville, MO, Mrs. Nicole Wibbenmeyer is a 2002 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2006 with her B.S. in Secondary Education and certification to teach 9-12 Social Studies. In 2008, she married her husband Brian. They do not have any children but are content house servants to the sweet, but slightly dim-witted cat, Marmalade, and the master pf mayhem, Buster. In August 2021, Mrs. Wibbenmeyer finished her M.A. in History from Norwich University. This is Mrs. Wibbenmeyer's twelfth year at SV and this year has taken the position of National Honor Society moderator. Few things in life make Mrs. Wibbenmeyer happier than a good book or Amazon box showing up on her doorstep (even better if it's an Amazon box with a good book in it)! In her spare time, she loves bingeing true crime and murder mystery shows on Netflix, Hulu, baking, camping, and most of all, traveling.