Administration

Joanie Klemens Principal

Education Cleveland State University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Lakeland Community College Certificate in Business Management and Marketing Columbia Southern University Master of Science in Organizational Leadership Philosophy Learning is a life-long endeavor. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to create and maintain an environment where students feel secure enough to explore and attempt new ideas. My goal is to give students the technological tools they need to succeed academically in a rapidly changing 21st century. I love coming to school every day! I truly enjoy watching the students grasp a new concept, make a new friend and realize that they have gifts and talents to share.

Ginger Hartman Asst. Principal

Education Lake Erie College Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education K-8 Philosophy I believe each child was created by God and given unique gifts and talents. By recognizing these gifts and talents, I can vary my lessons to help each child reach his/her potential socially, spiritually, and academically. The children learn in an organized, positive, fun, respectful, and loving environment. I enjoy working at Mater Dei Academy because every day I am given the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. I enjoy having the responsibility of laying the foundation for spiritual and intellectual growth in the Catholic community. Each day I am given the opportunity to work with phenomenal students, parents, colleagues, and administration. I am truly blessed to have a job that I love!

Kay Vrban
Administrative Assistant

Education

University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources

Philosophy Education is a necessity in life. A Catholic education is a gift. We need to embrace the gift and help the children learn to the extent they are capable of in a caring atmosphere.

Mater Dei Academy has a thoughtful, caring, intelligent group of teachers and staff to help children grow. With everyone having similar goals and backgrounds it makes working together easy and fun. It is rewarding to see all of our efforts at the end of each year by how far our students have grown and matured.

Lisa Greger
Administrative Assistant

Education

Bryant and Stratton College
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Philosophy
Education is the foundation in which we grow and teach our children to mimic in hopes that they will pay it forward as they become adults.

I love working at Mater Dei Academy because of the children. Every day one child makes a difference in my life with his/her story, actions, or the golden smile that keeps my heart smiling.

Lori Conley
Bookkeeper

Education

Philosophy

I may grow old, but I’ll never grow up.

When people ask me how many children I have, I love being able to say “over 400.”  This is my family!