Administration
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Joseph L. Carlson
Principal
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Victor Dumas
Dean of Students
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Deacon Bob Berbohm
Middle School Catholic Faith Formation Teacher / Faith Formation Coordinator
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Mickey Trottier
Administrative Assistant
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Michelle Bink
Alumni / Development Director
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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
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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

Tony Derkos
Athletic Director

Kim Bessonen
Library Director

Margaret Renner
Assistant to the Principal

Amanda Chouinard
Receptionist

Jackie Hastings
Receptionist
Amy LaMarche
Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist
Preschool Teachers and Staff
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Jackie Wiltzius
Preschool Teacher
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Alicia Jacques
Preschool Teacher, Technology, Art & Physical Education
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Donna Soltis
Aide
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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.

Alicia Jacques
Preschool Teacher, Technology, Art & Physical Education

Donna Soltis
Aide
Lisa Tryan
Aide
Kindergarten Teachers and Staff
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Victoria LaMarche
Readiness Kindergarten Teacher
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Marlene McNamee
Kindergarten Teacher
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Kristen Triest
Kindergarten Teacher
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Lisa Mabie
Aide & Little Lambs
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Trisha DeGrand
Aide
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Diana Nolde
Aide
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Grandpa Richard
Aide
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Patti LaCrosse
Aide & Little Lambs
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Amy LaMarche
Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist

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.

Kristen Triest
Kindergarten Teacher

Lisa Mabie
Aide & Little Lambs
Trisha DeGrand
Aide

Diana Nolde
Aide
Grandpa Richard
Aide
Patti LaCrosse
Aide & Little Lambs
Amy LaMarche
Aide & Little Lambs & Receptionist
Elementary School Teachers and Staff
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Brigette DeCremer
1st Grade Teacher
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Emily Lightfoot
1st Grade Teacher
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Amber Racicot
2nd Grade Teacher
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Debra Casey
3rd Grade Teacher
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Anne Cashen
4th Grade Teacher
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Yolanda McDevitt
4th Grade Teacher
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Mike Lepisto
5th Grade Teacher
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Grandpa Jack
Aide
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Sister Fidelia Villa
Aide
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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
4th Grade Teacher
Mike Lepisto
5th Grade Teacher

Grandpa Jack
Aide

Sister Fidelia Villa
Aide
Grandma Ione
Aide
Middle School Teachers and Staff
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JoEllen Hadel
Middle School Teacher - Science
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Amy Prey
Middle School Teacher - Social Studies & Language Arts
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Deacon Bob Berbohm
Middle School Catholic Faith Formation Teacher / Faith Formation Coordinator
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Mark Chouinard
Middle School Teacher - Math
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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
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Michele Pangborn
Technology, Art & Physical Education
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Anne Carlson
Latin

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
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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
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Greg Johnson
Maintenance Supervisor
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Troy Lee
Janitorial

Jen Delvaux
Occupational Therapist
Yvonne Chenier
Title 1

Darby Ranguette
Student Support

Emily Marlett
Speech Therapist

Julie Rexford
Head Cook

Angela Johnson
Assistant Cook & Little Lambs
Greg Johnson
Maintenance Supervisor
