Providence St. Mel Faculty and Staff

Paul J. Adams III

Executive Chairman & Founder

Hired as PSM’s Director of Guidance in 1971
Assumed the position of Principal in 1972
Founded PSM as an independent school in 1978
Served as the President from 1996 to 2014
Named the Executive Chairman of PSM in 2014

Jeanette Butala

Maeve Brady

Third Grade

Ext. 1081

moc.wonmsp@mydarb

2nd year at Providence St. Mel

William Browns

HS Math & Science/8th Grade Science

Ext. 4031

moc.wonmsp@wsnworb

Bates College: B.S. in Mathematics & Chemistry

7 years at Providence St. Mel School

PSM Alumni

Maren Craig

Fifth Grade

Ext. 2071

moc.wonmsp@mgiarc

3rd year at Providence St. Mel School

Teresa Cullen

Social Worker/Counselor/Health

Ext. 3161

moc.wonmsp@tnelluc

St. Mary’s College: B.A. in Social Science
Northeastern Illinois University: M.A. in School Counseling

25 years at Providence St. Mel School

Dr. Felix Davis

Computer Science

Ext. 4081

moc.wonmsp@fsivad

4th year at Providence St. Mel School

Laura Dixon

Front Office Manager

Ext. 1027

moc.wonmsp@lnoxid

18 years at Providence St. Mel School

John Hansen, J.D.

MS/HS Social Studies

Ext. 4031

moc.wonmsp@wsnworb

University of Dayton: B.A. in International Studies, cum laude
University of Illinois at Chicago: M.Ed. in the Teaching of History
Tulane University: Juris Doctorate, Law School

8 years at Providence St. Mel School

Eric Hendricks

HS Math

moc.wonmsp@erdneh

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
http://www.dominatemath.com

24 years at Providence St. Mel School

Julie Jovan

LS Department Chair

moc.wonmsp@jnavoj

Loyola University: B.S. in Elementary Education/Psychology, Minor in Music

22 years at Providence St. Mel School

Renee Kallok

Senior Counselor

Ext. 1001

moc.wonmsp@rkollak

St. Mary of the Woods College: B.S. in Chemistry/Math/Psychology
Indiana State University: M.S. in Secondary Education/Counseling
DePaul University: School Administration & Supervision

40+ years at Providence St. Mel School

Jamison Martin

MS/HS Stem Teacher

Ext. 3001

moc.wonmsp@jnitram

NYU London 2017- 2018 – Global Liberal Studies
New York University 2017-2021 – Public Policy B.A.

4 years at Providence St. Mel School

PSM Alumni

Callie Mathews

Fourth Grade Teacher

Ext. 2061

moc.wonmsp@cswehtam

First Year at Providence St. Mel School

George Meier

MS/HS English

Ext. 3071

moc.wonmsp@greiem

University of Illinois at Chicago: B.A. in English Literature
Seton Hall University: M.A. in English Education

13 years at Providence St. Mel School

Kayla Mills

Substitute

moc.wonmsp@ksllim

2nd Year at Providence St. Mel School

Sharon Mixon

Substitute

moc.wonmsp@snoxim

Quincy University
Loyola University: Master’s Degree

34 years at Providence St. Mel School

Owen Pelzer

MS/HS Humanities, Athletic Director

Ext. 3081

moc.wonmsp@orezlep

Miami University: B.A. in American Studies
DePaul University: M.E. in English Education

10 years at Providence St. Mel School

Rebecca Pointe

Middle School Math

Ext. 3071

moc.wonmsp@retniop

4th year at Providence St. Mel School

Emina Rebronja

Pre-School, Pre-K

Ext. 1122

moc.wonmsp@eajnorber

University of Phoenix: Early Childhood Education

14 years at Providence St. Mel School

Rachel Resterhouse

LS/MS/HS Art

Ext. 4101

moc.wonmsp@resuohretser

2nd year at Providence St. Mel School

Jim Rojahn

Director of Institutional Advancement

Ext. 4071

moc.wonmsp@jnhajor

18 years at Providence St. Mel School

Dan Rooney

MS/HS Humanities

Ext. 3031

moc.wonmsp@dyenoor

Loyola University Chicago: BA in History, BS in Secondary Education

3rd year at Providence St. Mel School

Dr. Carl Spight

Computer Science, Robotics

Ext. 5091

moc.wonmsp@cthgips

Princeton University: MA, PhD, Plasma Physics
Purdue University: B.S. Electrical Engineering (With Highest Honors)

23 years at Providence St. Mel School

Marsha Spight

Social Worker

moc.wonmsp@mthgips

23 years at Providence St. Mel School

Mara Starr-Costillo

MS/HS Spanish

Ext. 3061

moc.wonmsp@mrrats

6th year at Providence St. Mel School

Meredith Stevenson

Kindergarten

Ext. 1031

moc.wonmsp@mnosnevets

Hired as Bible and fourth grade assistant in 1998
Became MS Guidance teacher in 1999
Became Parent Enrichment co-coordinator in 2005
Became a member of the senior retreat team in 2008
Became bookstore manager in 2014
Became Kindergarten teacher in 2021

26 years at Providence St. Mel School

Brian Ward

LS/MS Music Computers Journalism

Ext. 5051

moc.wonmsp@bdraw

North Park University: B.A. in Music Education

Northwestern University: M.A. in Music Education

18 years at Providence St. Mel School

Christel Ward

Student Services Administrator

Ext. 3201

moc.wonmsp@cdraw

Hired as High School Business/Technology Teacher in 1997
Became Division Chair in 2004
Became Related Arts Department Chair in 2005
Became Third Semester Director in 2007
Became Dean of Students in 2007
Became Dean of Students and Faculty in 2008
Resumed position of Dean of Students in 2014
27 years at Providence St. Mel School