Alumnae News

Kaleena Siers ’21 attended St. Benedict Catholic School before joining her sister, Emma ’20, at SUA. Her mom, Malinda Siers, was also a member of SUA’s faculty at the time. Kaleena made her own path by actively participating in Labre and Classic Movie Club...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Kathleen Schramm is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

At her SUA graduation in 1990, Christine Coleman received a college scholarship from Optimist Clubs of Downtown Toledo and a Westgate & Sylvania Youth Appreciation citation. These accolades came as no surprise, as she was a Senior class representative...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Amy Szymanski is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Hannah Haselhuhn ’18 attended Monclova Christian Academy before enrolling at St. Ursula Academy. Her extracurricular activities at SUA included being a key member of the STEM Club, which allowed her to explore her passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Ellen (Loeffler) Kalinoski '77 is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Shawanna (Smith) LaVoy ’93 recently reflected on the profound impact her St. Ursula Academy education has had on her life.

During her time at SUA, Shawanna immersed herself in the fabric of the school community. She was active in the Afro Club/Afro Ball Court...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Rebecca Engel is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Angela (Kidd) Shinozaki ’99 is a woman of many talents. She is a writer, illustrator, and librarian, as well as an advocate for cultural appreciation and understanding. But before all of that success, she was a student at St. Ursula Academ...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Kirsten (Kedzierski) Hinshaw '00 is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

When Kerry (Jensen) Trautman ’94 enrolled at SUA, she felt that it was “home.” Despite her introvert nature, she loved Drama Club, as it forced her to break out of her shell. She performed in plays, co-wrote a one-act play...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month James Hojnicki is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Colleen (Falke) Errington ’93 attended SUA for the amazing academics and community. She had watched the SUA community throughout her childhood because her mom, Carol (Neary) Falke ’59, was a theology teacher at SUA...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Phoebe Rapp is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Jennifer (Emmenecker) Vanderham ’86 has always been a great team member. As a student, she was a member of the 1983 Swim Team that won the Division I Girls State Championship...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Susan Gray is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Stephanie Jackson '01 is the Chief People Officer of Aurify Brands with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She is responsible for all people and culture at the company, ensuring corporate and social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical standards...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Lindsay (Launder) Jordan ’02 is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Victoria (Gaskins) Perry ’02 works to inspire “the evolution of beauty” for salon owners across the country. Perry grew up in a family that values academics and faith. She was one of two students...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Kim Shockey is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Delaney Aossey and her twin sister Brynn Aossey—2018 graduates—came to St. Ursula Academy from the Anthony Wayne school district as freshmen. They eventually participated in volleyball, swimming, and crew...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Andrew McGurk is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Jasmine White ’17 is working to become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), a career path that only became apparent once she learned and accepted the importance of “pivoting” through life so that her dreams, goals, and action plans always align with her truest self.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Jennifer (Robertson) Guzman '95 is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Meghan Casey ’11 has a competitive spirit that manifests itself brightly in the way she leads athletes safely on their journeys. As the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Inclusion Excellence for Niagara University in New York...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Rachel (Carey) Ellis is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Alyeska Sturt ’12 changed her own life—and now saves the lives of others...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Emily (Martin) Mullan '97 is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

BreAnn Russell ’13 has had the blessing of living out her life dream of writing about social justice. Bailey has had a wide range of writing assignments that include...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Emily Otto is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Bailey Dick ’09 has had the blessing of living out her life dream of writing about social justice. Bailey has had a wide range of writing assignments that include...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Brandi Sharlow is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Dawn Petersen Bentley ’00 is an educator, advocate, and leader. Dawn joined St. Ursula Academy from St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns, earning a St. Angela Merci scholarship. She pursued leadership opportunities in her early days at SUA...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Beth Porter is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Erin (Berry) Konecki ’04 knows that the path to one’s destination is not always a straight line. As an active student at SUA, Erin...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mark Miller is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Lindsey (Tobias) Camargo '99 is one of many alumnae who did not begin her high school career at SUA. She joined the Arrows her junior year, after attending a school in Michigan. Although the transition to a new school...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mary Fondren-Beakas is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Audrey J. (AJ) Berning-Matell ’74 is the daughter of an alumna, Julia (Wolinski) Berning ’54; mother of an alumna, Heather Lauth ’98; grandmother of a recent graduate, Ericka Lauth ’21; and sister of four alumnae—Helen Davis ’77, Diane Haupricht ’79, Juliette Schaefer ’81, and Louise Maxwell ’86. To say she is an Arrow at heart is an understatement.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Caroline Jardine is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Lisa Zilba ’89 is an educator in a local public high school. She is one of seven children, the youngest of three girls in her family, a mother of three,

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Amny Karban is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Michele McGrady ’92 is an assistant professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and a lead educator in the Department of Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness. Her education...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Holly (Shiple) Martens '05 is featured in our "Inside SUA" series.

Julie (Welnick) Hagenbuch '88 and Sarah Lockyer have joined forces intentionally, to offer 'create-your-own' flower bouquet, just because.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mrs. Siers is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mr. Maas is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Sr. Donna is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Meredith (Taylor) Daugherty ’12 knows what it feels like to have an “internal compass.” It may seem as if she threw caution to the wind when she recently changed careers, having had a great job and enjoying life with...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Madame Arnold is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Tanisha Shelmon '04 started dancing at the age of six at a popular dance school in the Toledo area. Dance has always been her passion. Tanisha danced competitively throughout her time at SUA...

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mrs. Buehrer is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Erika Buri '93 has found the perfect way to have recess all day—well, sort of. She is the Director of the Olander Park Systems, so she has access to nature constantly. By stepping out of her office and taking a short walk outdoors, along with a few deep breaths, Erika has learned a simple way to practice self-care.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mrs. Huebner is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Yemoja Marotta '05 is a "serial entrepreneur" who combines cosmetology and life coaching to celebrate self-care within her clients.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Lois Martinez is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Alumna Kelsie LaValley '08 attended Ohio Northern University after graduation. She earned a degree in Middle Childhood Education. Later, she studied at the University of Toledo, where she received licensure in School Counseling. When asked how she views self-care as a professional working as a school counselor at SUA, she offered great insight.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Mark Dubielak is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series.

Erin Baker, Coordinator of Organizational Learning, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, received a 2020 "20 Under 40" Leadership Recognition Award on Wednesday, October 28.

It is rare to come across someone who knows exactly what she wants out of life. As a young girl, Sydney (Williams) Spraw '01 knew she did not care for the taste of milk, so she began her vegan journey, which eventually led to a holistic lifestyle. 

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Marie Blesing is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series. She has worked at SUA for 20 years...

Truda (Henderson) Nathan '91 recognizes that the term “self-care” can mean many different topics—from relaxation techniques to learning something new to pushing oneself to become better. In Truda’s case, it means physical conditioning and stepping up to help others learn from her experiences. 

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Linda Savercool (Yodzis) is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series. She has worked at SUA for 20 years...

On August 21, 2020, Amy (Smith) Hall '87 was recognized at the 2020 YWCA Milestones: A Tribute to Women virtual event as the honoree for the Business category.

Each month, we highlight a faculty or staff member who will bring back memories of your days at SUA! This month Michelle Moses is featured in our "Do You Remember?" series. She has worked at SUA for just over 16 years and is the parent of two Arrows...

St. Ursula Academy is proud to announce that Amy Muszynski '04, a Junior Academy social studies teacher, earned the prestigious Golden Apple Award from the Diocese of Toledo for excellence in teaching.