Welcome, New Teachers and Staff
I am happy to welcome the following new members to the St. Vincent de Paul Community:
Father Logan Hepp is our new Associate Pastor. Father Hepp was ordained in June, and St. Vincent de Paul is his first assignment. Father Hepp is an Omaha native who experienced a deep conversion to the faith while in college at UNL. He then served for several years as a campus missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) before entering seminary. He also worked for a time as Director of Worship at St. Stephen the Martyr parish in Omaha. Our school community, along with the parish, at large, are very excited to have Father Hepp with us.
Mrs.Jennifer Schroen will be teaching in 4th grade this year. Mrs. Schroen previously taught K through 3rd grade in Maryland and was a reading interventionist in Omaha. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Science in Literacy with a Reading Specialist Endorsement. Mrs. Schroen’s family have been members of the parish for over 10 years. Their oldest daughter Daphne graduated from SVdP and will be a senior at Duchesne. Phoebe and Augustus currently attend SVdP. Mrs. Schroen is very excited to join SVdP as a classroom teacher this year.
Mrs. Lisa Maxson will be the TA in Room K1 with Mrs. Guinan. Mrs. Maxson has a degree in print journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her professional background includes work with the Catholic Voice and Spirit Catholic Radio. Mrs. Maxson and her husband have been members of the parish for 10 years. Their oldest daughter Madelyn graduated from SVdP last May and will be a freshman at Skutt Catholic High School. Isadora and Cecilia have been attending SVdP and will be joined by their brother Caleb this year. Mrs. Maxson most recently served as the parish childcare coordinator. Mrs. Maxson is excited to be part of the kindergarten team.
Ms. Rae Seier will be the TA in Room K2 with Mrs. Millar. She graduated from UNL with a degree in Child Youth and Family Studies. Ms. Seier previously worked at Saint Patrick’s as a preschool para. Ms. Seier is really looking forward to the school year and getting to know the wonderful staff!
Mrs. Daianna Lima will be a TA in Grade 4 every morning. Mrs. Lima and her family moved from Brazil in 2018. They have three daughters, and the youngest, Gabriela, will be attending SVdP this coming year. Mrs. Lima holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and post graduate degree in finance. Two years ago, she transitioned into education. Mrs. Lima is excited to be part of the Saint Vincent de Paul School team.
Mrs. Carolyn Sauma will be the new TA on Thursdays and Fridays in Grade 6. Mrs. Sauma and her husband, Frank, have three grown children who all attended Omaha Catholic schools. They also have two grandchildren. Mrs. Sauma was a substitute TA at St. Stephen the Martyr for the past few years. She enjoys being active and is looking forward to being at SVdP.
Ms. Theresa O’Connor will be the 7th grade TA on Mondays and Tuesdays. Ms. O’Connor has two grown children who are married and three grandchildren. Another grandchild is due in late August. Ms. O’Connor was a 3rd grade teacher assistant at St. Vincent de Paul School 20 years ago. Her son is married to one of our former students! Ms. O’Connor is very excited to be back at St. Vincent de Paul School.
Mrs. Natalie Gonzalez will be the new school nurse for your kids and faculty. Mrs. Gonzalez and her family recently moved to Omaha from Miami, Florida. Mrs. Gonzalez has been a nurse for 14 years with a focus on pediatrics for close to 10 of those years. Mrs. Gonzales and her husband have 3 daughters. Two of her daughters will be attending SVdP. She is so excited for the school year to start.
