Administration

  • Joseph Carlson

    Joseph L. Carlson

    Principal

  • Victor Dumas

    Dean of Students

  • Deacon Bob Berbohm

    Middle School Catholic Faith Formation Teacher / Faith Formation Coordinator

  • Mickey Trottier

    Administrative Assistant

  • Michelle Bink

    Alumni / Development Director

  • Tony Derkos

    Tony Derkos

    Athletic Director

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    Kim Bessonen

    Library Director

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    Margaret Renner

    Assistant to the Principal

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    Amanda Chouinard

    Receptionist

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    Jackie Hastings

    Receptionist

  • Amy LaMarche

    Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist

Joseph L. Carlson

Principal

Mr. Carlson has been the principal at Holy Name Catholic School since the summer of 2008. He has a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Northern Michigan university and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University. Mr. Carlson says the unique aspect about serving at Holy Name is that it’s “Cool to be Catholic” and the strong family-like atmosphere. He is married to Anne and has five children. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, camping and quiet prayer time. He also enjoys quality time with his wife, children and friends. One of his core beliefs in education is that; “Kids don’t care what you know until they know how much you care.”

Victor Dumas

Dean of Students

I was born in Cleveland Ohio, I later moved to Los Angeles CA at the age of 13. In 1986 I joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas Nevada, as a security specialist and served 4 years. I attended Community College of Southern Nevada and also the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In 1991 I joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and served for 24 years, during that time I worked patrol, Community Orienting Policing, Problem Solving Unit and SWAT. In 2006 I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, I retired in May 2015 as a Sergeant of the SWAT team.

I  am married to Kristy who is a registered nurse and has a MA degree in Nursing education and we have a beautiful daughter Eden who attends Holy Name.

I enjoy camping, barbecuing, kayaking, fishing, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

I became a member of the Holy Name family around 2016, where I worked as a lunchroom recess monitor and an aide in one of the Kindergarten classes. This is my second school year as the Dean of Students, which I really enjoy everyday.

Deacon Bob Berbohm

Middle School Catholic Faith Formation Teacher / Faith Formation Coordinator

Dcn. Bob is a 1975 Holy Name graduate! He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and minor in Criminal Justice. Working 25 years in police and fire, and another 10 in emergency management, Dcn. Bob received his call to the diaconate which has led him to continue toward a Masters degree in Theology and a position as faith formation coordinator. Dcn. Bob was ordained Jan. 10, 2020. Holy Name is an awesome place to learn and grow in faith. Dcn. Bob enjoys bike riding, snowshoeing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mickey Trottier

Administrative Assistant

Michelle Bink

Alumni / Development Director

Prior to joining Holy Name in 2014 I was a stay at home mom and worked for the Hannahville Indian Community as the Early Childhood Director.  I have a Bachelor degree in Preschool / Family Life Services and a Master of Arts degree in Education with an Individualized Studies in Early Childhood through Northern Michigan University.  My husband Nick is a second generation alumnus (class of 1986) and together we have four children Nicholas (class of 2013), Brooke (class of 2015), Mari (class of 2019) Nolan who is in 7th grade.  I am incredibly blessed to have our children attend Holy Name Catholic School not only because it is challenging my children academically, but more importantly it is preparing them for eternal life in heaven. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, exercising and helping others.
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Kim Bessonen

Library Director

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Margaret Renner

Assistant to the Principal

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Amanda Chouinard

Receptionist

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Jackie Hastings

Receptionist

Amy LaMarche

Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist

Preschool Teachers and Staff

  • Jackie Wiltzius

    Preschool Teacher

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    Alicia Jacques

    Preschool Teacher, Technology, Art & Physical Education

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    Donna Soltis

    Aide

  • Lisa Tryan

    Aide

Jackie Wiltzius

Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Wiltzius began working at Holy Name Catholic School in September of 2015. She has a Bachelor degree in Elementary Special Education from Northern Michigan University. She loves being able to share her faith with the students at Holy Name. Before working at Holy Name she worked at Super One Foods as a cashier / front end manager for many years before having the opportunity to start her teaching career at Holy Name. Her grandma Mary Ann Chouinard graduated from Holy Name High School in 1955. She is married to Joe and has four children, Claire, Henry, Connor and Autumn. She also has a Brittany Spaniel dog named Zoey. In her free time, she enjoys camping and crafting.

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Alicia Jacques

Preschool Teacher, Technology, Art & Physical Education

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Donna Soltis

Aide

Lisa Tryan

Aide

Kindergarten Teachers and Staff

  • Victoria LaMarche

    Victoria LaMarche

    Readiness Kindergarten Teacher

  • Marlene McNamee

    Kindergarten Teacher

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    Kristen Triest

    Kindergarten Teacher

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    Lisa Mabie

    Aide & Little Lambs

  • Trisha DeGrand

    Aide

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    Diana Nolde

    Aide

  • Grandpa Richard

    Aide

  • Patti LaCrosse

    Aide & Little Lambs

  • Amy LaMarche

    Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist

Victoria LaMarche

Victoria LaMarche

Readiness Kindergarten Teacher

This is my first year as a lead teacher at Holy Name, but I have had many wonderful opportunities to gain experience while working toward this goal. Some include working as the teacher’s aide, substitute teaching, being the lead teacher for specials, a lead teacher at a local daycare, and a director at a local daycare. I have completed my associates degree in Early Childhood Education through Bay College and am currently working on my bachelors degree through LSSU. I am married to Louis LaMarche and we have just adopted our first child Norman. I am very excited to start this new journey with the amazing students and staff at Holy Name.

Marlene McNamee

Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. McNamee began working at Holy Name Catholic School in the fall of 2009. She has her Bachelor degree from Northern Michigan University in Elementary Education with minors in Language and Science. Prior to working at Holy Name she was a teacher assistant at EAPS for ten years and continues to work part time at the Upper Peninsula State Bank. Her mother is an alumnus of Holy Name. She is married to Dan and has three children Mary Jo, Tom and Annie. They also have a large Brittany dog named Breccan. Mrs. McNamee enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to read and learn new things.

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Kristen Triest

Kindergarten Teacher

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Lisa Mabie

Aide & Little Lambs

Trisha DeGrand

Aide

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Diana Nolde

Aide

Grandpa Richard

Aide

Patti LaCrosse

Aide & Little Lambs

Amy LaMarche

Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist

Elementary School Teachers and Staff

  • Brigette DeCremer

    1st Grade Teacher

  • Emily Lightfoot

    1st Grade Teacher

  • Amber Racicot

    2nd Grade Teacher

  • Debra Casey

    3rd Grade Teacher

  • Anne Cashen

    4th Grade Teacher

  • Yolanda McDevitt

    Yolanda McDevitt

    4th Grade Teacher

  • Mike Lepisto

    Mike Lepisto

    5th Grade Teacher

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    Grandpa Jack

    Aide

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    Sister Fidelia Villa

    Aide

  • Grandma Ione

    Aide

Brigette DeCremer

1st Grade Teacher

Mrs. DeCremer began teaching at Holy Name in the Fall of 2018 and has a Bachelor degree in elementary education through St. Norbert College. Her favorite Saint is St. Clare, Blessed Chiara Badano. Prior to joining Holy Name she worked at The Pines Catholic Camp Missionary and taught 2nd grade at St. Joseph Catholic School in Richardson, Texas. In her free time she enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with her husband and step-son

Emily Lightfoot

1st Grade Teacher

Hi, growing up I attended Menominee Catholic Central (presently JPII). I graduated from Saint Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin in 2013. For the past seven years I have taught 4K/kindergarten at All Saints Catholic Academy in Ironwood, Michigan. For five of those years I was also the lead teacher of the school. While at All Saints I worked with children infant – 6th grade through our before school, after school, summer care and Little Lambs Daycare. My goal as an educator is to instill the love of learning and a deep faith at a young age so the students can become faith filled lifelong learners. All Saints Catholic Academy closed the elementary school at the end of the 2020 school year. I feel very blessed to continue my teaching career with you at Holy Name in the Diocese of Marquette.

I have a great love for my Catholic faith. I have a deep devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

When I’m not at school I enjoy reading, kayaking, bike riding, and taking my dog KC on walks with my husband, Chris. We got married at Our Lady of Pines in Copper Harbor in 2015. We would love a large family when God sees that it’s the right time to bless us with one. Family is very important to me whether it be relatives or my school family. I am always there to support and help.

I also love to travel and have taken many trips to different parts of the world including Central America, Europe and Australia. I hope to travel more in the future.

I am so excited to be able to join the Holy Name team. I can’t wait to meet you all in person.

Amber Racicot

2nd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Racicot joined Holy Name in 2015 and has a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Northern Michigan University. She loves that she can share her faith at Holy Name and being able to invite Jesus into the classroom. Before joining Holy Name, Mrs. Racicot worked as an aide and teacher at Head Start. She also was a substitute teacher for Holy Name and Bark River. Her parents are alumnus of Holy Name and she has a husband Joe, children Devin, Tyler, Melody, two dogs, four cats, one rabbit, four goats, four horses and seven chickens. In her free time, she enjoys to spend time with her family, camping, bike riding and reading.

Debra Casey

3rd Grade Teacher

Mrs. Casey began teaching at Holy Name in 1987. She has her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education through Northern Michigan University. Her favorite Saint is St. Therese and she says Holy Name is unique because she can teach the children about Jesus and it feels like a school family. Before she began working at Holy Name she was a substitute teacher and teacher assistant in Kindergarten. Mrs. Casey has a husband Michael and son Ryan.

Anne Cashen

4th Grade Teacher

Ms. Cashen began teaching at Holy Name in 2013 and has her Master’s degree in elementary education through Central Michigan University and University of Phoenix. She has two sons who are alumnus of Holy Name. Leo is serving his first year in the United States Army and Julian is a sophomore at Escanaba High School. Ms. Cashen was inspired to work at Holy Name because while her two sons attended, she witnessed strong examples of Christian fellowship among parents and school staff. She loves working in a community where she can share her faith with others, pray with others, and feel a part of God’s family. Her favorite Saint is Saint Joseph. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, biking, and gardening.

Yolanda McDevitt

Yolanda McDevitt

4th Grade Teacher

Mike Lepisto

Mike Lepisto

5th Grade Teacher

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Grandpa Jack

Aide

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Sister Fidelia Villa

Aide

Grandma Ione

Aide

Middle School Teachers and Staff

  • JoEllen Hadel

    Middle School Teacher - Science

  • Amy Prey

    Middle School Teacher - Social Studies & Language Arts

  • Deacon Bob Berbohm

    Middle School Catholic Faith Formation Teacher / Faith Formation Coordinator

  • Mark Chouinard

    Middle School Teacher - Math

  • Michele Pangborn

    Technology, Art & Physical Education

JoEllen Hadel

Middle School Teacher - Science

Mrs. Hadel joined Holy Name Catholic School in the fall of 2019 to teach Middle School Science. She has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from NMU in secondary education – General Science with a minor in Biology.  Her graduate level studies have all focused on Special Education.

Prior to teaching at Holy Name, Mrs. Hadel taught high school science at North Star Montessori Academy, a public charter school in Marquette for 15 years. She also has served over 22 years in the Navy Reserves, with the last 14 as an instructor and Master Training Specialist.

Mrs. Hadel has been married for 33 years and has 2 children, Crystal and Jason, twin black cats, and a range of wild critters who think she should feed them.  In her free time, she loves to grow things, planting 3 large gardens at home, in addition to a garden for the Food Pantry in Rock. She also sings with a local ecumenical choir several times a year and enjoys camping, fishing and hunting (with a camera of course.)

She feels very blessed to be at Holy Name now.  It is wonderful to be a part of a team that is focused on Christ and caring about students.  Holy Name is everything she dreamed a school should be.

Amy Prey

Middle School Teacher - Social Studies & Language Arts

Mrs. Prey joined Holy Name in 2015 and has a Bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education through Central Michigan University plus a Master’s degree in special education from Grand Canyon University. She teaches middle school social studies, health and personal finance. Mrs. Prey and her husband are both alumnus of Holy Name. It is the “greatest school in all the land”. Mrs. Prey’s parents and her in-laws are all alumnus of Holy Name! Prior to joining Holy Name, Mrs. Prey worked for the Wyandotte Public Schools as a teacher for students with cognitive impairments and also worked for the Manchester Community Schools as a resource room teacher and teacher consultant. She has three sons, Adam, Jacob and Vincent and enjoys “jeeping”, camping, cooking and playing the accordion and piano.

Deacon Bob Berbohm

Middle School Catholic Faith Formation Teacher / Faith Formation Coordinator

Dcn. Bob is a 1975 Holy Name graduate! He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and minor in Criminal Justice. Working 25 years in police and fire, and another 10 in emergency management, Dcn. Bob received his call to the diaconate which has led him to continue toward a Masters degree in Theology and a position as faith formation coordinator. Dcn. Bob was ordained Jan. 10, 2020. Holy Name is an awesome place to learn and grow in faith. Dcn. Bob enjoys bike riding, snowshoeing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mark Chouinard

Middle School Teacher - Math

Mr. Chouinard began at Holy Name in 2012 and has a Bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University. His favorite Saint is Padre Pio and says Holy Name is unique because students strive for success, they want to be better at everything they do from education to sports. Prior to joining Holy Name, he worked in Manitowoc, Wisconsin where he taught middle school, high school, after school tutor and AmeriCorps. Mr. Chouinard is married to Jessica and together they have two children who attend Holy Name, Jonah in readiness Kindergarten and Amelia in first grade. He has bees as his pets and enjoys to travel, gardening, bee keeping and sports in his free time.

Michele Pangborn

Technology, Art & Physical Education

Mrs. Pangborn has her Bachelor of Science degree through Northern Michigan University as well as a Cosmetology license. Mrs. Pangborn joined Holy Name in 2004 and prior taught first grade at Menominee Catholic Central for four years. Currently, Mrs. Pangborn teaches Middle School & Elementary Technology, Art and Gym. Mrs. Pangborn says our principal, staff and families make Holy Name a great place to work. She enjoys the family atmosphere, getting together with staff to relax and have fun. She says everyone is so kind and caring and feels appreciated and valued at Holy Name. Mrs. Pangborn feels Holy Name has a very unique and close relationship as a staff. She enjoys having Jesus be a part of her day…not just in her heart, but also sharing her feelings and love for him with her students and Holy Name family. Holy Name is truly a special place she says! She is married to Cory and together they have three boys who attend Holy Name; Cash, Cole and Cuddy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to camp, hunting, fishing, traveling, visiting with friends, reading, exercising, watching movies, going on side by side rides and having bonfires.

Specials

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    Alicia Jacques

    Preschool Teacher, Technology, Art & Physical Education

  • Michele Pangborn

    Technology, Art & Physical Education

  • Anne Carlson

    Latin

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Alicia Jacques

Preschool Teacher, Technology, Art & Physical Education

Michele Pangborn

Technology, Art & Physical Education

Mrs. Pangborn has her Bachelor of Science degree through Northern Michigan University as well as a Cosmetology license. Mrs. Pangborn joined Holy Name in 2004 and prior taught first grade at Menominee Catholic Central for four years. Currently, Mrs. Pangborn teaches Middle School & Elementary Technology, Art and Gym. Mrs. Pangborn says our principal, staff and families make Holy Name a great place to work. She enjoys the family atmosphere, getting together with staff to relax and have fun. She says everyone is so kind and caring and feels appreciated and valued at Holy Name. Mrs. Pangborn feels Holy Name has a very unique and close relationship as a staff. She enjoys having Jesus be a part of her day…not just in her heart, but also sharing her feelings and love for him with her students and Holy Name family. Holy Name is truly a special place she says! She is married to Cory and together they have three boys who attend Holy Name; Cash, Cole and Cuddy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to camp, hunting, fishing, traveling, visiting with friends, reading, exercising, watching movies, going on side by side rides and having bonfires.

Anne Carlson

Latin

Salve! Mrs. Anne Carlson is currently our Latin teacher for third grade through eighth grade. She graduated from Alma College with a B.A. in Elementary Education with Minors in Science and Spanish. After graduating she taught 1st-12th grade Spanish at her own alma mater, Gaylord St. Mary’s Cathedral School, before moving to Escanaba in 2008.  Anne taught Latin to several homeschool families in the area for over ten years and was asked to help begin the Latin program “at” Holy Name Catholic School in 2016.  She was blessed to study Latin herself throughout high school and loves to challenge her students’ minds to go excelsior–ever higher, and immerse them in the beauty of the official language of the Church–Latin. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing sports and embarking on adventurous excursions with her husband (and boss) Joe Carlson and her five young children.

Support

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    Jen Delvaux

    Occupational Therapist

  • Yvonne Chenier

    Title 1

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    Darby Ranguette

    Student Support

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    Emily Marlett

    Speech Therapist

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    Julie Rexford

    Head Cook

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    Angela Johnson

    Assistant Cook & Little Lambs

  • Greg Johnson

    Maintenance Supervisor

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    Troy Lee

    Janitorial

Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI

Jen Delvaux

Occupational Therapist

Yvonne Chenier

Title 1

Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI

Darby Ranguette

Student Support

Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI

Emily Marlett

Speech Therapist

Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI

Julie Rexford

Head Cook

Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI

Angela Johnson

Assistant Cook & Little Lambs

Greg Johnson

Maintenance Supervisor

Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI

Troy Lee

Janitorial