STUDENT SERVICES
The St. James Academy High School Student Services Department provides academic, social-emotional, and college and career support while recognizing each student’s individual gifts as a child of God.
Guidance Counseling
Jenny Hicks
Guidance Counselor | Caseload A-He
Jenny Hicks
Guidance Counselor | Caseload A-He | St. John Paul II
“Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.” - Peter 5:7
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University: Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University: Maters of Arts, School Counseling
Kellie Maguire
Guidance Counselor | Caseload Hi-N
Kellie Maguire
Guidance Counselor | Caseload Hi-N | St. Catherine
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Education
University of Kansas: Psychology and Human Development Family Life
Gallaudet University: Masters Mental Health Counseling
Natalie Muehlberger
Guidance Counselor | Caseload O-Z
Natalie Muehlberger
Guidance Counselor | Caseload O-Z | Padre Pio
Natalie is a 1996 graduate of Bishop Ward High School. She started her teacher career at her Alma Mater; where she was an English teacher and coach for 11 years. She came to SJA in 2013 as an English teacher. She moved into the counseling department 4 years ago. She has been married to John Muehlberger for 15 years and they have three children, Andy (Courtney) c/o 2013, Jillian and Rose. Andy and Courtney have blessed Natalie and John with their first granddaughter, Kennedy.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Education
St. Mary College: BA in English and Secondary Education
University of West Alabama: MED in School Counseling
Academic Student Support
Lynda Higgins
Director of Student Services
Lynda Higgins
Director of Student Services
Magdalen Petz
Guided Studies | Caseload: Transfers
Maggie Petz
Guided Studies | Caseload: Transfers
Maureen Hellhake
Academic Foundations/IEP Coordinator
Maureen Hellhake
Academic Foundations/IEP Coordinator | Benedict
With God all things are possible.
Education
University of Missouri- Columbia: Special Education
University of Missouri- Kansas City: Special Education
College & Career Counseling
Angela Schermerhorn
College Counselor
Angela Schermerhorn
College Counselor | Padre Pio
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5
Certifications
Rice University - Certificate in College Access Counseling
Education
University of Notre Dame: BS Pre-Professional Science
Pittsburg State University: MAT; University of Kansas: MPH
Registrar & Assistance
Cathy McNally
Registrar and Information Systems Manager
Cathy McNally
Registrar and Information Systems Manager | Padre Pio
Married to my best friend. Blessed to be a mother to three great kids, and soon to be two awesome sons-in-laws.
"Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person. A beautiful thing!" - St. Teresa of Calcutta
Education
Ottawa University: Business Administration
Susan Ludwikoski
Administrative Assistant to the President
Susan Ludwikoski
Administrative Assistant to the President | St. Gianna Molla | Mentor/Transfer Program and Freshman Connex
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
Education
Kansas State University: Social Science/Criminal Justice
Academic Student Support
Lynda Higgins
Director of Student Services
Lynda Higgins
Director of Student Services
Magdalen Petz
Guided Studies | Caseload: Transfers
Maggie Petz
Guided Studies | Caseload: Transfers
Maureen Hellhake
Academic Foundations/IEP Coordinator
Maureen Hellhake
Academic Foundations/IEP Coordinator | Benedict
With God all things are possible.
Education
University of Missouri- Columbia: Special Education
University of Missouri- Kansas City: Special Education
Guidance Counseling
Jenny Hicks
Guidance Counselor | Caseload A-He
Jenny Hicks
Guidance Counselor | Caseload A-He | St. John Paul II
“Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.” - Peter 5:7
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University: Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University: Maters of Arts, School Counseling
Kellie Maguire
Guidance Counselor | Caseload Hi-N
Kellie Maguire
Guidance Counselor | Caseload Hi-N | St. Catherine
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Education
University of Kansas: Psychology and Human Development Family Life
Gallaudet University: Masters Mental Health Counseling
Natalie Muehlberger
Guidance Counselor | Caseload O-Z
Natalie Muehlberger
Guidance Counselor | Caseload O-Z | Padre Pio
Natalie is a 1996 graduate of Bishop Ward High School. She started her teacher career at her Alma Mater; where she was an English teacher and coach for 11 years. She came to SJA in 2013 as an English teacher. She moved into the counseling department 4 years ago. She has been married to John Muehlberger for 15 years and they have three children, Andy (Courtney) c/o 2013, Jillian and Rose. Andy and Courtney have blessed Natalie and John with their first granddaughter, Kennedy.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Education
St. Mary College: BA in English and Secondary Education
University of West Alabama: MED in School Counseling
College Counseling
Angela Schermerhorn
College Counselor
Angela Schermerhorn
College Counselor | Padre Pio
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Proverbs 3:5
Certifications
Rice University - Certificate in College Access Counseling
Education
University of Notre Dame: BS Pre-Professional Science
Pittsburg State University: MAT; University of Kansas: MPH
Registrar & Assistance
Cathy McNally
Registrar and Information Systems Manager
Cathy McNally
Registrar and Information Systems Manager | Padre Pio
Married to my best friend. Blessed to be a mother to three great kids, and soon to be two awesome sons-in-laws.
"Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person. A beautiful thing!" - St. Teresa of Calcutta
Education
Ottawa University: Business Administration
Susan Ludwikoski
Administrative Assistant to the President
Susan Ludwikoski
Administrative Assistant to the President | St. Gianna Molla | Mentor/Transfer Program and Freshman Connex
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
Education
Kansas State University: Social Science/Criminal Justice
