Meet Our Teachers

Ms. Hanna Grant is an Aquinas College graduate who is starting her third year teaching at SJDA. Her family owns a cherry farm in Northern Michigan, so it makes sense that her favorite food is cherries! Her favorite saint is Saint Thomas Aquinas.

Ms. Tanya McNay is just starting her second year at SJDA! She likes sun, sand, and boating, and her favorite foods are tacos and pasta! Her favorite Bible verse is 1st Corinthians 13:4 - "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."

Ms. Alex Rios received her Teaching Degree from Aquinas College and is in the process of completing her Master's. She has been at SJDA for three years. She loves eating peanut butter and bananas. She is always smiling and full of energy! 

Ms. Hall has been teaching in the Diocese for 34 years. This is her third year at SJDA. Her favorite subjects are Math and Religion, and her favorite saint is St. Michael the Archangel.

Ms. Jessica Bunn

Ms. Susanna Bae started at SJDA in January 2023. Her favorite food is Korean ice cold noodles called "Naeng Myun". Her favorite Bible verse is Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?"

Ms. Jessica Zimmer is excited for her first year with us! She's knew she wanted to be a teacher since First Grade. A funny joke she knows is: You know what's really odd? Numbers that aren't divisible by two. Her favorite Bible Verse is: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" - Matthew 11:28.

Ms. Erin Melcher started at SJDA in December 2021. She loves to collect objects with bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and beetles on them! Her favorite saint is Saint Andrew, the Patron Saint of Golfers

Mrs. Teresa Prevette has been teaching at SJDA for 18 years and has been in her current position for seven. She has eleven grandchildren. She adores Mother Teresa because she devoted her life to helping people that others did not notice.

Mr. David Kinsey has been with SJDA for three years. When he was a kid, he wanted to grow up to be a Band Director. In the Summer he is a contractor and even built his own house! His favorite saint is Saint Stephan.

Mr. Ben Wals has been teaching at SJDA for almost three years. He loves tacos, and his favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Mrs. Trisha Cody has been teaching at SJDA for three years. She is a fantastic and creative Art teacher, and is very popular among the students!

Mr. David DeVries is starting his third year at SJDA. He has a cat named Bug and his favorite food is pizza. His favorite subject is Spanish, obviously!