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staff DEDICATED TO FAITH & EXCELLENCE

About Us

Faculty & Staff

At Ave Maria Academy, our faculty and staff are not only skilled educators but also faithful Catholics who serve as mentors, role models, and partners in your child’s formation. United by a shared commitment to the teachings of the Church, they integrate faith into every aspect of school life, guiding students to grow in virtue as well as in knowledge. Rooted in a love for Christ and a passion for learning, our team is dedicated to fostering each student’s academic, spiritual, and social development. We believe strong relationships are the foundation of a thriving school community, and we work closely with families to create a supportive, welcoming environment where students are known, loved, and encouraged to flourish.

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ADMINISTRATION

Ericka Walz

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Zach Holton

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL, 7TH GRADE ADVANCED ALGEBRA, 8TH GRADE GEOMETRY

Katie Gooley

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Lisa Noetzel

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR

Kelly Mathern

BUSINESS MANAGER

Colleen Sabers

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Samuel Rita

ADVANCEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Brent Schwab

FACILITY MANAGER

Father Corey Belden

CHAPLAIN

PRESCHOOL & PRE-KINDERGARTEN

LOWER SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

SPECIALIST

ADDITIONAL STAFF

Employment Opportunities

We are currently seeking the following positions:

Substitute Teachers

Would you like to spend the day with some fabulous students and amazing faculty and staff? This pre-scheduled and on call position will provide continuity in learning when the classroom teacher is out school. Half day hours are 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Full day hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  We would love to meet you and to share more about Ave Maria Academy. Reach out now for an interview to be placed on the 2026-2027 Substitute Teacher roster.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to frontdesk@avemariaacademy.org for consideration.

School Tour and Conversation

Would you like to learn more about the vibrant Catholic Faculty and Staff culture at Ave Maria Academy? We would love to meet you and give you a tour. Please email Ericka Walz, Head of School, at e.walz@avemariaacademy.org to schedule a time for a visit. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Ave Maria Academy is always looking for talented and committed members to add to our incredible mission. Find out more about why Ave Maria Academy is a wonderful, fulfilling place to work.

Thank you for visiting this page, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

A FOUNDATION THAT LASTS

Where Your Child is Seen, Known & Loved

"Ave Maria Academy provided me with a stable academic foundation that has allowed me to successfully move forward in my academic and spiritual life, especially due to the relationships that I was able to build with my teachers."


- Nolan, Class of 2013