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We’re proud to announce that Mrs. Jamie Sheehy from GRACE Holy Cross Catholic School has been named as a Wisconsin 2026 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship recipient.

This state-wide honor is reserved for only 100 educators who demonstrate superior innovation and leadership in their craft of teaching. As a middle school English and Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Sheehy has performed transformative work, specifically through the ‘CatholicLink Middle School Student Leader Program’, a curriculum she co-developed to empower students to lead through character and service. As a Kohl Teacher Fellowship recipient, Jamie will receive a stipend of $6,000 for her classroom and teaching use and a matching $6,000 grant for GRACE Holy Cross Catholic School. Mrs. Sheehy envisions these funds further enhancing the school’s learning environment with resources and tools that foster the same creativity and independence she champions in her own classroom every day.

For Mrs. Sheehy, representing Holy Cross Catholic School as a Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship recipient, is deeply personal.

“This school helped me discover my purpose, rebuild my confidence, and grow into the educator I am today,” Jamie shared, noting that she could not imagine achieving this recognition without the support of the Holy Cross School family as a community.

From witnessing an eighth-grade civic discussion to watching a student gain newfound confidence through reading growth, Mrs. Sheehy’s classroom is a place where relationships come first. We congratulate GRACE educator Mrs. Jamie Sheehy on this well-deserved honor and thank her for her unwavering commitment to the high standards and mission of GRACE and the GRACE Holy Cross community. 

Learn more about the Wisconsin Herb Kohl Educational Foundation and its mission to celebrate teaching excellence here.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-12.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

Recently, GRACE School System President Kimberly Desotell spoke about the Pennings Promise Plan from St. Norbert College. Her quote was included in this article about the scholarship.

You can learn more about the Pennings Promise Plan here.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

GRACE is proud to present the educators that were named Teachers of Distinction by the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s 2026 Golden Apple Awards:

• Annie Stewart – Kindergarten – Father Allouez Catholic School
• Andrea Barington Physical Education – Holy Family Catholic School
• Kelly Gossen – Kindergarten – St. Thomas More Catholic School

Thank you for making the GRACE School System a place for students to thrive!

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

We are excited to welcome new students for the 2026–27 academic year. Admission applications are now being accepted! Re-enrollment information can be found here. If you’re new to GRACE, please click the button below to learn how to apply.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

GRACE is proud to present our school system educators who have been nominated for the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s 2026 Golden Apple Awards. GRACE is blessed with amazing teachers, and these nominees represent the excellence in faith-based education that occurs daily in our schools.

Nominees are as follows:

Notre Dame of De Pere Catholic School

• Elise Stone, PK
• Jennifer Kopp, PK
• Gretchen Biebel, K
• Jean Healy, Grade 1
• Carrie Korinek, Grade 2
• Jessica West, Grade 3
• Jordan Ball, Grade 5
• Cindee Warren, Middle School
• Kevin Schwarten, Middle School
• Tami Calnin, Interventionist
• Samantha Castelic, Middle School
• Patrick Daniels, Middle School
• Scott Farr, Religion

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

• Sarah Bal, PK3
• Lizzy Ariens, K
• Mackenzie Krah, K
• Laura Ledvina, Grade 2
• Sarah Peterson, Grade 2
• Julie Schmitz, Grade 6
• Kristin Barnhart, Grade 6
• Amy Liebergen, Grade 8
• Abbie Withbroe, Grade 8
• Alex Giese, Physical Education
• Middle School Team:
  • Kristin Barnhart, Abbie Withbroe, Julie Schmitz, Lisa Turbett, Sarah Rienecker

Holy Cross Catholic School

• Michelle Anderson, K
• Jodi Sullivan, Grade 1
• Madalyn Krysiak, Grade 2 & 3
• Morgan Falkenberg, Grade 4
• Jillian Amezquita, Grade 5
• Abigail Charlier, Middle School
• Jamie Sheehy, Middle School
• Tara Wildenberg, Reading Specialist
• Tyler Jandrin, Physical Education
• Kari Peterson, Principal

Holy Family Catholic School

• Katie Rabas, Grade 3
• Andrea Barington, Physical Education
• Aria Heim, Band
• Karissa Holcombe, Spanish

St. Bernard Catholic School

• Judith Bartlett, PK
• Abby Stelzer, Grade 3
• Jennifer Shellenberger, Grade 3
• Jennifer Etter, Grade 4
• Colleen MacDonald, Middle School
• Shannon Kramer, Middle School
• Afton Heling, Physical Education
• Jason Beyer, Math Intervention

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

• Stacy Thorn, PK4
• Chris Schmidt, Grade 2
• Emma Anderson, Grade 3
• Nathan Vandenburg, Grade 3
• Kelly Malkowsky, Grade 4
• Sharon Johnson, Middle School
• Caitlin Enright, Middle School
• Stephanie Johnson, Language Arts
• Jessica Nejedlo, Supportive Consultant
• Third Grade Team
  • Emma Anderson & Nathan Vandenberg

Father Allouez Catholic School

• Annie Stewart, Kindergarten
• Doreen Dimeo, Kindergarten
• Ashley VandenBush, Grade 3
• Sara Burns, PK3

St. Thomas More Catholic School

• Kelly Gossen, Kindergarten
• Ruby Hernandez, Kindergarten
• Kelly Gossen & Ruby Hernandez, Kindergarten
• Mallory Tremble-Tushaus, Middle School
• Susan Arias, Spanish & Bilingual

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

The latest GRACE Winter 2026 newsletter is now available to read! Check it out by clicking the button below.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

Please take a moment to read a special Christmas message filled with heartfelt wishes for you and your loved ones from GRACE President Kimberly A. Desotell!

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The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

The 2026-27 GRACE calendar is now live! Check it out on the GRACE website by clicking the button below.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

Please take a moment to read GRACE President Kimberly Desotell’s Thanksgiving letter, filled with heartfelt wishes and gratitude for you and your loved ones! Click the button below to read in either English or Spanish.

Thank you for being apart of our faith-filled community.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.

The latest GRACE Fall 2025 newsletter is now available to read! This issue highlights the GRACE Board of Trustees, spotlights St. John Paul II Classical School and Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School’s new headmaster, explores the renovations that were made in GRACE schools over the summer, and more!

Check it out by clicking the button below.

The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System consists of nine schools. We focus on the development of each student grounded in our foundation of Catholic faith for grades PK3-10.

Our mission continues to evolve in these unique times as we embrace new technologies, deliver innovative teaching and learning strategies, and hire exceptional faculty and staff dedicated to the vocation of education. Our current GRACE Strategic Plan outlines action steps in the areas of faith, academics, vitality and experience that have assisted us to enjoy enrollment growth over the past five years.

Please know you are always welcome to visit our schools to learn more about our offerings and the culture that makes each of our GRACE schools unique. The rewards of a Catholic education are endless. The gift of a Catholic education prepares your child and will remain with them throughout their life. Learn more about us here.