Mrs. Rhonda Harmon
PreK3

Mrs. Denise Willingham
Principal

Mrs. Angela Smith
PreK4

Enthusiastic and dynamic is how I would describe Mrs. Angie Smith. She has been at St. Mary Catholic School since her first daughter began prek 20 years ago. Not only has Mrs. Smith been a PreK-4 teacher since 1993, but she started teaching a middle school leadership class in 2009 and will take on the role as Cheerleader Coach this year. She has had many roles throughout the years of being on the Hornet team. Some of the roles include being the room mom for her daughters during their education experience at St. Mary Catholic School, leading the PTO as treasurer, secretary, vice president, president and fundraising chairperson over the years, serving on the accreditation team for the Diocese of Beaumont, directing the Summer Fun Program from 1993-2002, becoming a Student Council Advisor in 1999, working as the teacher on duty in After Care and then becoming the director several years ago. Mrs. Smith is one involved woman!
Mrs. Angie Smith is also the winner of several prestigious awards. She has been recognized as Teacher of the Year for St. Mary Catholic School in 2003 and 2008. She has also received the Fellowship award from the Diocese of Beaumont and was recently a nominee for the Reaud Award. Mrs. Smith is also a state award winning student council advisor. She was honored with the Eddie G Bull Award this past November and has been voted the District 17 Middle School Advisor of the Year three times. She consistently leads her student council to bring home the prize as one of the top 3 state recognized schools in Energy & Environment and D.A.S.H.
Outside the school, Mrs. Smith is also involved in numerous community organizations. She has been a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She currently serves as lector, Eucharistic minister, and a member of the reception ministry. Mrs. Smith has also held the position of co-director of the church youth group while her daughters were in high school. Mrs. Smith is also involved in the Orange County Aggie Moms’ Club, currently holding the position of President at Large. She has been a member for five years since her youngest daughter became an Aggie in 2006 and has held the position of 4^th Vice President, Treasurer, and President over the years. Lastly, Mrs. Smith is also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She is honored to have joined in 2009.
The first day of school will be the 30^th anniversary for Mrs. Smith and husband, Bruce. They have two daughters, the oldest being Krystal, who is married to Staff Sergeant Travis Johnson and has a beautiful four year old named Haley. Their youngest daughter is Ashton Smith. She is a Texas A&M graduate working in Houston.
Mrs. Smith is excited about meeting all her students and their families for this upcoming school year!

Mrs. Susie Thompson
Kindergarten

        I am celebrating my 20^th year at St. Mary School this year.  I am very happy and proud to be part of the St. Mary family.  The school has been a big part of our family.  My husband Greg, and daughters Stephanie and Holly are all St. Mary alumni.  I am the product of Catholic education as well. I graduated from St. Pius X School in Beaumont. My duties at St. Mary have varied over the years.  I started in PreK 3, went to PreK 4, taught PreK through 8^th grade art, finally landing in Kindergarten which is the love of my life!!
   On a personal note, I graduated from Lamar with a degree in Social Work.  I worked at Southeast Texas Hospice for about 12 years. After my daughters were born I worked part time wanting to be with my girls.  When my oldest daughter, Stephanie was in PreK3, I was fascinated how the teachers interacted with the children and was impressed by the teaching of young children. I was amazed what the teachers could teacher these young children.  I decided to go back to school and work on an education degree.  I finished with a degree in Early Childhood with a Kindergarten Certification.
      I grew up in Beaumont attending St. Pius X Church and School. I graduated from French High School in 1977 and attended Lamar until I graduated in 82’I am married to Greg Thompson (27 years) and have two daughters.  Stephanie is 23 and will graduate in December from Lamar with a BS in Nursing.  Holly is 20 and will graduate in May with a BS in Biology and Chemistry.  We are members of St. Francis Catholic Community where we serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors and catechist.  I am a new member of Kappa Delta Gamma, teacher sorority, and serve on a committee for Lamar growth and parent involvement as well as the development of the Honors Program, all under the direction of Dr. Jimmy Simmons, President of Lamar.

Ms. Reagan Slovak
1st Grade

Mrs. Suzy Wimberley
2nd Grade

I am Suzanne Wimberley, the 2^nd grade teacher at St. Mary Catholic School.  I have lived in Orange most of my life.  I only moved away to Houston after graduating from West Orange-Stark High School while my husband Jim, finished law school. After my two oldest children were born, I decided I wanted to become a teacher and started attending Lamar University and graduated from there in December 1995.
My husband and I have 4 children, Karaline 23, Jeremy 22, Dalton 11 and Grace 4.  My first teaching job was here at St. Mary School back in 1996, when I taught 1^st grade for 2 years.  I also taught 2^nd  grade for a year then 3^rd grade for 5 years, and now I am back teaching 2^nd grade again. I feel like St. Mary School is my home away from home.
When I am not spending time with my family in our pool, at the lake or traveling, I am reading a good book on my Kindle. 

Mrs. Leisa Miller
3rd Grade

I grew up in southwest Louisiana and graduated from McNeese State University.  I have taught school in the Brazosport ISD, West Orange Stark ISD, Little Cypress Mauriceville ISD, and now St. Mary Catholic School.  I have taught school for fifteen years and five of those years at St. Mary, which is my favorite job so far.  Two of my favorite activities in third grade are collecting post cards from all fifty states and sending Flat Stanley on an adventure. 
     My husband is Travis Miller.  We have three daughters Kelsey, Madison, and McCartney.  We love to travel as a family.  But we spend most of our family time working with Madison and McCartney’s livestock and going to shows.  I am a club manager for Dusty Trails 4-H and the secretary of Orange County Livestock Association.    

Mrs. Melissa Pousson
4th Grade

Mrs. Melissa Pousson is St. Mary’s 4^th grade teacher. She is married to Ray Pousson and has 2 sons, Ben and Taylor. Ben, a senior, attends Lamar University majoring in accounting and Taylor, a sophomore, attends University of Texas majoring in accounting also. The Pousson family has deep ties to St. Mary community with Ray and his siblings attending St. Mary through 8^th grade and also with both sons attending from PreK3 through 8^th.  Mrs. Pousson attended Lamar University and obtained a Bachelor degree in Business Management. She received a Teaching Certificate through the Ace Program at Lamar-Orange. In her spare time Mrs. Pousson loves to read and work jigsaw puzzles and also enjoys working out daily at FitLife. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Theta Chapter, an educational society.  This will be her 10^th year to teach and 12^th year employed at St. Mary. She enjoys working with children and “watching the light bulb go off.” Mrs. Pousson especially enjoys teaching Reading and History.  “Reading can take you so many places and open the doors to your imagination.” She is looking forward to a new and exciting school year.

Mrs. Daphne McIntire
Science

Mr. John Phillip Fuller
5th History

Mrs. JoAnn Sparacino
Language Arts

Ms. Paula Mathews
History/Athletic Director

Ms. Freda Riley
Computer/Accounting

Mrs. Nancy Rendall
Art

Mrs. Cherry Vigil
Spanish

Mrs. Donna Rogers
Music

Mrs. Cyndi Tindel
Computer Aide

Mrs. Kristi Braquet
Librarian/Religion Teacher

Mrs. Sheila Lathrop
Financial Manager

Mrs. Melissa McCorvy
Library Aide

Mrs. Shirley Allison
Cafeteria Manager

Mrs. Marcey Orillion
Receptionist