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Who We Are
Duchesne Academy educates young women to be active participants in their own development. Rooted in Sacred Heart values, we provide a safe, loving place for them to learn how to evaluate complex matters with poise and discernment.
Admissions
At Duchesne, girls support girls. Research proves girls who attend an all-girls high school arrive on a college campus more confident, better equipped with strong study skills, and are more motivated to improve their communities than peers who attended a co-educational school.
Academics
Empowered to question. Equipped to lead. We are preparing our students not only for college, but for a lifelong pursuit of faith, understanding, and wisdom.
Arts
Courage, confidence, and creativity. Students have a wide array of courses to choose from. Instructors create unique experiences that are flexible to tailor the interests of students.
Athletics
Athletics and academics go hand-in-hand at Duchesne Academy. 75% of students participate in at least one sport, creating a culture of teamwork, Sacred Heart sisterhood, leadership, and strength both on and off the field.
Student Life
As we curate a deliberately intimate class size, all of our students receive individual attention and a sense of belonging. We are dedicated to preserving our traditions while evolving to serve the women of the future — always mindful of our goal to educate well-rounded leaders for the world.
Giving
A Sacred Heart education is unmatched. A gift to Duchesne supports every aspect of the Duchesne experience both in and out of the classroom. This ensures young women have an opportunity to reach their full potential through a well-rounded college preparatory education.
Alumnae
Fairmont is forever. Your experience at the academy does not have to end at graduation. Volunteer, stay in-the-know, and connect with your fellow Sacred Heart sisters.

In This Section

Faculty & Staff

Administration

Meg Brudney

Meg Brudney

Titles: Head of School

Laura Hickman

Laura Hickman

Titles: Principal

Eric Krakowski

Eric Krakowski

Titles: Assistant Principal

Amy Becker

Amy Becker

Titles: Dean of Students

Katie Bakhit

Katie Bakhit

Titles: VP of Advancement

Lauren Mueller

Lauren Mueller

Titles: Admissions Director, Varsity Soccer Coach

Dave Westra

Dave Westra

Titles: Chief Financial Officer

Hannah Miller

Hannah Miller

Titles: Director of Communications

Academy Faculty

Thomas Becker

Thomas Becker

Titles: English/Drama Teacher

Emily Berigan

Emily Berigan

Titles: English Teacher

Margy Ford

Margy Ford

Titles: Math Teacher

Matthew Friesner

Matthew Friesner

Titles: Theology Teacher

LeClara Gilreath

LeClara Gilreath

Titles: History Teacher

Michelle Goliber

Michelle Goliber

Titles: International Languages Department Head, Spanish Teacher

Katie Grudle

Katie Grudle

Titles: Theology Department Head, Theology Teacher

Jake Hervert

Jake Hervert

Titles: Math/Science Teacher

Adam Klepper

Adam Klepper

Titles: History Teacher

Kim Kreis

Kim Kreis

Titles: Science Teacher

Katrina Margraf

Katrina Margraf

Titles: Music Director

Sara McConnell

Sara McConnell

Titles: Theology Teacher

Heidi Meyer

Heidi Meyer

Titles: Science Department Head, Science Teacher

Ben Mihovk

Ben Mihovk

Titles: English Department Head, English Teacher

Madison Misek

Madison Misek

Titles: English Teacher

Raz Molotiu

Raz Molotiu

Titles: Social Studies Teacher

Jake Moore

Jake Moore

Titles: Math Department Head, Math Teacher, Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach

Bridget Morton

Bridget Morton

Titles: PE Teacher, Cross Country Coach

Hugh Morton

Hugh Morton

Titles: Math and Robotics Teacher

TJ Mullaney

TJ Mullaney

Titles: Theology Teacher

Elizabeth Prauner

Elizabeth Prauner

Titles: Biology Teacher

Susan Proulx-Herron

Susan Proulx-Herron

Titles: Technology Coordinator and STEAM Teacher

Heidi Reinhart

Heidi Reinhart

Titles: History and Social Studies Department Head, Social Studies Teacher

Tracy Rickett

Tracy Rickett

Titles: Math Teacher

Jennifer Rowe

Jennifer Rowe

Titles: French Teacher

Molly Sambol

Molly Sambol

Titles: English Teacher

Doug Schroder

Doug Schroder

Titles: Fine Arts Department Head, Art Teacher

Molly Shirazi

Molly Shirazi

Titles: Art Teacher

Jackson Smith

Jackson Smith

Titles: Spanish Teacher

Sarah Stratman

Sarah Stratman

Titles: Technology Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director

Adam Theel

Adam Theel

Titles: PE Teacher

Frederika VerHulst

Frederika VerHulst

Titles: French Teacher

Student Services

Jason Schlesiger

Jason Schlesiger

Titles: Technology Director

Lisa Pavel

Lisa Pavel

Titles: Attendance Office/Registrar

Carrie Parkhurst

Carrie Parkhurst

Titles: Director of Culture and Community

Scott Quinn

Scott Quinn

Titles: Campus Ministry Dept Chair

Molly Atherton

Molly Atherton

Titles: Academic Success Coordinator

Cheryl Petty

Cheryl Petty

Titles: Counseling Assistant

Frances Swanson

Frances Swanson

Titles: College Counselor

Krissy Walsh

Krissy Walsh

Titles: Counselor

Mary-Ellen Doyle

Mary-Ellen Doyle

Titles: Librarian

Louie

Louie

Titles: Duchesne Dog

Lea Thomas

Lea Thomas

Titles: Attendance Office Assistant

Administrative and Business Staff

Erin Bartolomei

Erin Bartolomei

Titles: Accounting Associate

Marybeth Goddard

Marybeth Goddard

Titles: Executive Assistant/Human Resources Manager

Shayla OBrien

Shayla OBrien

Titles: Portress

Admissions

Lauren Mueller

Lauren Mueller

Titles: Admissions Director, Varsity Soccer Coach

Maggie Vazquez

Maggie Vazquez

Class of A'17

Titles: Admissions Events Coordinator

Advancement

Katie Bakhit

Katie Bakhit

Titles: VP of Advancement

Josiah Hazel

Josiah Hazel

Titles: Creative Manager and Designer

Trisha Meehan

Trisha Meehan

Titles: Alumnae Relations Director

Catherine Wieczorek

Catherine Wieczorek

Class of A'09

Titles: Director of Annual Fund

Julie Swartz

Julie Swartz

Class of A'91

Titles: Director of Special Events

Samantha Kafka

Samantha Kafka

Titles: Database Coordinator

Athletics

Catherine Lewis

Catherine Lewis

Titles: Athletic Trainer

Marissa Ringblom

Marissa Ringblom

Titles: Athletics & Activities Director

Sarah Stratman

Sarah Stratman

Titles: Technology Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director

Academy Facilities

Nema Haidari

Nema Haidari

Titles: Building & Maintenance Engineer

Chris Hession

Chris Hession

Titles: Building & Grounds Director

Michael Parkhurst

Titles: Building & Grounds Maintenance

Fae Sterba

Titles: Bookstore Manager/Buyer

Tyree Todd

Tyree Todd

Titles: Food Program Associate

Joel Wallace

Joel Wallace

Titles: Food Program Manager