Seventh Grade Homeroom / Middle School Math
Sandy Farris
Years of teaching experience: 22
Years at Holy Cross: 9
B.S. Elementary Education: University of Kansas

It is crucial in our society to have a respectful place for our children to worship and learn freely and in peace. Holy Cross is that FAITH - FILLED - COMMUNITY. As you enter our building, you feel that understanding, communication and respect. It is our mission to teach each child the academic subjects, but more importantly the truths and values that we want each child to integrate into their daily lives following the teachings of God. I do not consider my position a "job" but rather an "honor" to teach at Holy Cross.

Seventh Grade Homeroom / Middle School Social Studies
Joe Wagner
Year of teaching experience: 1
Years at Holy Cross: 1
B.S. Education: Emporia State University

I choose to teach at Holy Cross because it is a great school. The faculty is amazing and the students are great.

Eighth Grade Homeroom / Middle School Language Arts
Tonia Helm
Years of teaching experience: 11
Years at Holy Cross: 3
B.S. Elementary Education: Kansas State University
M.A. Educational Administration: Benedictine College

I am very proud to be a teacher at Holy Cross Catholic School. I have found this school to be a place where all of God's children are welcomed and loved. As a parishioner of Holy Cross, a parent of children in the school and preschool and as a teacher, I have found that the families here are very supportive of one another and work very hard to make sure that this is an environment where Christ is the center of everything we do. I love being able to integrate our Catholic faith into my language arts curriculum and develop unique relationships with each student that help them to build a stronger relationship with Jesus. I am very blessed.

Eighth Grade Homeroom / Middle School Science
Paula Patterson
Years of teaching experience: 9
Years at Holy Cross: 1
B.S. Elementary Education: University of Kansas

Holy Cross is my "home away from home." For the past twenty years I have been blessed to be a part of the Holy Cross family as a parishioner, school parent and now, teacher. Infusing our Catholic faith into our educational curriculum allows us to minister to the whole child, nurturing their spiritual, emotional and academic growth.