We are pleased to announce Mrs. Nicolette Kerns and Mrs. Caitlin Lowe will be joining our team of faculty and staff at St. John the Baptist.
Mrs. Nicolette Kerns – P.E. & Computers Teacher and Tech Coordinator
Nicolette Kerns with her family
Mrs. Nicolette Kerns will serve as our new Physical Education/Computers Teacher and Technology Coordinator this coming school year. Nicolette earned a bachelor of science degree in education & human studies from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Clarkson College. She has spent the past 18 years working in pediatric healthcare.
Nicolette and her husband Ken, StJB Class of 2002, have four children. Two of their children are students at StJB – Loretta, 4th grade and George, 2nd grade – and their daughter Wilhelmina will start Pre-4K this fall.Their fourth child, Henrietta, is two months old. Nicolette and Ken are active in our Parish and have been
wonderful advocates and supporters of our school over the years.
“I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new P.E. and Computers Teacher at StJB.
After exploring various roles here at StJB for the past couple of years, the retirement of Mrs. Meisinger, and the arrival of our fourth child, prompted me to embrace this exciting change. Though I did not attend StJB as a student, I have been deeply impressed by the school’s commitment to preparing students for their future. My own experience at Duchesne Academy taught me the value of integrating faith into education, and I look forward to contributing to that mission , both in the classroom and through our community Masses. Thank you for welcoming me into this new role. I can’t wait to embark on this journey together!”
– Nicolette
Mrs. Caitlin Lowe, Hot Lunch Coordinator
Mrs. Kaitlin Lowe
Mrs. Caitlin Lowe will be joining our hot lunch team this August, filling the vacancy following the departure of Stephanie DeWild last school year.
Caitlin graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history and education, and a minor in native American studies from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Today, Caitlin is the producer and host of an alumni podcast show for Philmont Scout Ranch staff, called “Silver On the Sage 5.” She previously taught middle school language arts at Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln and she has also worked in the preschool and childcare settings for many years.
Caitlin and her husband Jimmy moved from Lincoln to Copper Dollar Cove in May. They have three children who will attend StJB this fall – Gillian, 2nd grade; Louise, Kindergarten; and Dawson, Pre-K. Jimmy is employed at Martin Marietta Materials as an underground mine engineer/geologist. Their family recently joined our Parish.
“I’m excited to be a part of the lunch room staff because I’ll have the opportunity to interact with all the students and teachers at St. John the Baptist School! I’m also thrilled to be working alongside Tara and Katie, they’ve been so welcoming and eager to help as I transition to the school and community.”
– Caitlin
Thank you also to Stephanie DeWild for her dedication and service to our school the past three years. Although she has moved into a new job at Reinsch, Slattery, Bear, Minahan & Prickett, law firm, Stephanie still plans to remain involved at the school, and will continue to serve as president of the Home and School Association for the coming school year.