Elementary School Faculty

Elementary Course of Instruction*

• The basic program in kindergarten through grade three shall include religion, language arts, mathematics, music, art, and physical education.
• Concepts of social studies, science, health, and safety should be incorporated into the basic program. Use of technology should be integrated into the instructional program. Inclusion of foreign language is recommended but optional.

• The basic program in grades four and fifth shall include religion, mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, fine arts, physical education, health, and safety.
• Use of technology should be integrated into the instructional program.
• Inclusion of foreign language is recommended but optional.
• St. Bernadette Catholic School offers music, art, technology, physical education and Spanish in Middle School, Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade.

Mary Pasquini,  Kindergarten My name is Mary Pasquini, and I am entering my twenty-ninth year of teaching and 15th at St. Bernadette Catholic School. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Framingham State University. I have taught kindergarten, third grade, sixth grade, gifted programs, and preschool in the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, New Mexico, and Colorado. I have also been employed at three Catholic schools in three different states. I've been married for forty years, and I have three children and seven grandchildren. I enjoy teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School because of the freedom to teach about God, explore different holidays with the children, and be a part of the small, close-knit family atmosphere.

Julia Neath-West, Kindergarten Aide Director, Sunrise/Sunset My name is Julia Neath-West, and I have worked at St. Bernadette Catholic School for three years and have been an active parent during the eleven years I have had children at the school. I attended Loretto Heights College where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1982. I also attended Beth-El School of Nursing, where I received a diploma for nursing. I have worked for over twenty years in the field of developmental disabilities, and I am currently working on my Early Childhood Director qualifications at Red Rocks Community College. I love working in an environment where Jesus is the center of all that we do.

Brittaney Conner,  First Grade My name is Brittaney Conner, and I am in my fourth year of teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School. I grew up in Broomfield, Colorado and was married this past summer at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in downtown Denver. I graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in elementary education. Shortly after graduating, I received my alternative teaching license through Regis in 2007. I love teaching at St. Bernadette because of the overall support system among my peers and the school parents. I love coming to work and witnessing the respectful attitude and love for Jesus and neighbor that I see on a daily basis.

Jeanne Yeager,  Second Grade My name is Jeanne L. Yeager, and I am the mother of four children and the grandmother of four grandchildren. I received my Bachelor of Arts from Metro State College of Denver. I am currently in my sixteenth year at St. Bernadette Catholic School where I have found my second home and my extended family.

Molly Lumian,  Third Grade My name is Molly Lumian, and I graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, and this is my second year teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School. I like to fish, walk my dog and ride my horses during the summer. When winter hits, I love to go to the mountains to snowboard and sled. I enjoy watching plays and spending time with both my twin sister and younger brother. I enjoy teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School because there is a lot of support from co-workers, students, and parents. The small class sizes also allow me to give more individual attention to students.

Trevor Higgins,  Fourth Grade My name is Trevor Higgins, and I was born near London, England. I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of North London. I obtained a post-graduate certification in Information Technology from Information Technology Institute. I earned my Masters in Education at Regis University, and I have been teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School for three years now. I am married, and I have three children, two cats, and one dog. My children all attend St. Bernadette's. I have long had a passion for football (aka. soccer), and I continue to follow my favorite team from England, Chelsea Football Club. The one thing I like best about teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School is that I can share my faith with my students. This is a very important part of my life, and I enjoy being able to demonstrate this to the students.

Patricia Rice,  Fifth Grade My name is Mrs. Patricia Rice, and I am the fifth grade teacher at St. Bernadette Catholic School. I have been married for over twenty years and have two boys, ages eleven and thirteen. My two undergraduate degrees are Bachelors of Arts in both Music and Education. I like scrapbooking, reading, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and enjoying God's art by voraciously hiking wilderness trails in the summertime. I love teaching at St. Bernadette Catholic School because I can share Jesus's truth with others - especially the students, who are such a joy to be around.