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Saint Augustine Parish
413 West 19th Street
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 431-3943
Faculty
Mrs. Katie Lankheit
Kindergarten
My name is Mrs. Katie Lankheit, formerly Ms. Fedders. I am a six year teacher at St. Augustine. I started out in second grade and moved to Kindergarten at the beginning of the 2019 school year. I have grown up in Northern Kentucky my whole life and received a Catholic education at St. Agnes and Notre Dame Academy then attended NKU for college.
I am very close to my family and with my dog Elby. I am very creative and love to do arts and crafts with my students! Last year I got married to my husband Jake and we are enjoying life as a new married couple. This year I am blessed with a small class of students. I’m hoping this will give us access to more field trips and activities during the year.
My favorite Saint is Saint Anthony, he’s always the one I go to when I have misplaced something. I’m looking forward to a great school year!
My name is Mrs. Katie Lankheit, formerly Ms. Fedders. I am a six year teacher at St. Augustine. I started out in second grade and moved to Kindergarten at the beginning of the 2019 school year. I have grown up in Northern Kentucky my whole life and received a Catholic education at St. Agnes and Notre Dame Academy then attended NKU for college.
I am very close to my family and with my dog Elby. I am very creative and love to do arts and crafts with my students! Last year I got married to my husband Jake and we are enjoying life as a new married couple. This year I am blessed with a small class of students. I’m hoping this will give us access to more field trips and activities during the year.
My favorite Saint is Saint Anthony, he’s always the one I go to when I have misplaced something. I’m looking forward to a great school year!
Mrs. LeAnna Bean
First Grade
Hello there! I grew up in Cynthiana, KY and I still have a lot of family there. I went to Harrison County High School. During high school I was very active in the arts (marching band (color guard), music and drama club) which I still enjoy to this day. I now live in Pendleton County with my husband, Kevin, my daughter, and our two dogs. I earned my Bachelors in Communications from the University of Louisville and now I am working on my Masters of Arts in Teaching currently through University of the Cumberlands.
My favorite saint is St. Bernadette who said, “If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive. We can always start all over again. Enjoy God’s amazing opportunities bestowed on us. Have faith in Him always.”
Hello there! I grew up in Cynthiana, KY and I still have a lot of family there. I went to Harrison County High School. During high school I was very active in the arts (marching band (color guard), music and drama club) which I still enjoy to this day. I now live in Pendleton County with my husband, Kevin, my daughter, and our two dogs. I earned my Bachelors in Communications from the University of Louisville and now I am working on my Masters of Arts in Teaching currently through University of the Cumberlands.
My favorite saint is St. Bernadette who said, “If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive. We can always start all over again. Enjoy God’s amazing opportunities bestowed on us. Have faith in Him always.”
Mrs. Andy Brinkman
Second Grade
Hello! My name is Andrea (Andi) Brinkman. I grew up in Erlanger and went to St. Henry High School.
I have a loving husband, Chuck, 2 children, Megan and Dan, and 2 grandchildren, Coraline and Houston.
I have lived in Villa Hills for over 25 years and attend St. Benedict Church in Covington.
I have an undergrad and masters degree from NKU and have been teaching for over 20 years.
I am named after my favorite saint, St. Andrew, because I was born on his feast day. “ People seek that which they don’t have, that which they need.” St. Andrew
Hello! My name is Andrea (Andi) Brinkman. I grew up in Erlanger and went to St. Henry High School.
I have a loving husband, Chuck, 2 children, Megan and Dan, and 2 grandchildren, Coraline and Houston.
I have lived in Villa Hills for over 25 years and attend St. Benedict Church in Covington.
I have an undergrad and masters degree from NKU and have been teaching for over 20 years.
I am named after my favorite saint, St. Andrew, because I was born on his feast day. “ People seek that which they don’t have, that which they need.” St. Andrew
Mrs. Beth Gettig
Third Grade
Hello, I am Beth Gettig. I was born and raised in Ft. Wright, Kentucky. I still reside in Ft. Wright with my husband, Kris and our two boys. I attended St. Agnes Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy for high school. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I attended Thomas More University, where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University. I began teaching at St. Augustine School in 2006. This is my 18th year of teaching and I love being a part of the St. Augustine School family.
My favorite saint is Mother Teresa. She has many powerful quotes, but the one that resonates the most with me is, "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. " ~ Mother Teresa
Hello, I am Beth Gettig. I was born and raised in Ft. Wright, Kentucky. I still reside in Ft. Wright with my husband, Kris and our two boys. I attended St. Agnes Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy for high school. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I attended Thomas More University, where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University. I began teaching at St. Augustine School in 2006. This is my 18th year of teaching and I love being a part of the St. Augustine School family.
My favorite saint is Mother Teresa. She has many powerful quotes, but the one that resonates the most with me is, "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love. " ~ Mother Teresa
Mrs. Rachel Shondel
Third Grade
Mrs. Mary Lamping
Fourth Grade
I grew up in Deer Park, Ohio where I graduated from Deer Park High School in 1980. I live about a mile from the house I grew up in. I love living in a small town .
I attended UC Blue Ash for three years and I transferred to NKU to finish my Bachelors degree. When I started teaching at St. Augustine, I obtained my Masters Degree at the University of the Cumberlands.
Teaching at a Catholic school is exactly where I want to be.
St. Therese of the Child Jesus is one of my favorite Saints. I am inspired by this quote: “Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.”
― St. Thérèse de Lisieux
I grew up in Deer Park, Ohio where I graduated from Deer Park High School in 1980. I live about a mile from the house I grew up in. I love living in a small town .
I attended UC Blue Ash for three years and I transferred to NKU to finish my Bachelors degree. When I started teaching at St. Augustine, I obtained my Masters Degree at the University of the Cumberlands.
Teaching at a Catholic school is exactly where I want to be.
St. Therese of the Child Jesus is one of my favorite Saints. I am inspired by this quote: “Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.”
― St. Thérèse de Lisieux
Sr. Carolyn Marie, CDP
Fifth Grade
I grew up in the small town of Mt. Healthy on the West side of Cincinnati. I attended Our Lady of Providence Academy OLPA on the St. Anne Convent campus. After graduating from Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More University), I was assigned to schools in Frankfort, Lexington and Bethesda, MD. During the summers of these years, I attended Xavier University where I earned my Masters Degree in Education. I then was assigned to Corbin and then Hebron. After that I taught in Savannah, GA and then back to Corbin. After that, I taught in Solomons, MD. Eight years ago I came to St. Augustine.
One of my favorite saints is St. Thomas More because of his clever mind, his loyalty to the king, but God came first, and because of his sense of humor.
Another saint that comes to mind OFTEN is St. Isadore of Seville because he is the patron saint of the Internet. And we all know how fond I am of the computer.
I grew up in the small town of Mt. Healthy on the West side of Cincinnati. I attended Our Lady of Providence Academy OLPA on the St. Anne Convent campus. After graduating from Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More University), I was assigned to schools in Frankfort, Lexington and Bethesda, MD. During the summers of these years, I attended Xavier University where I earned my Masters Degree in Education. I then was assigned to Corbin and then Hebron. After that I taught in Savannah, GA and then back to Corbin. After that, I taught in Solomons, MD. Eight years ago I came to St. Augustine.
One of my favorite saints is St. Thomas More because of his clever mind, his loyalty to the king, but God came first, and because of his sense of humor.
Another saint that comes to mind OFTEN is St. Isadore of Seville because he is the patron saint of the Internet. And we all know how fond I am of the computer.
Ms. Bonnie Ann Stevens
Sixth Grade
Mrs. Rebecca Phirman
Seventh Grade
I grew up in the 12-Mile/Gubser's Mill area of rural Campbell County. I attended Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary and Bishop Brossart High School. I earned a B. A. In Elementary Education from Thomas More College (now Thomas More University) and an M.A in Education from Northern Kentucky University.
One of my favorite saints is St. Francis of Assisi. His prayer about becoming an instrument of peace is one I try to say daily.
Another important saint to me is St. Catherine of Sienna. She gives an important reminder to me: "Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire."
I grew up in the 12-Mile/Gubser's Mill area of rural Campbell County. I attended Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary and Bishop Brossart High School. I earned a B. A. In Elementary Education from Thomas More College (now Thomas More University) and an M.A in Education from Northern Kentucky University.
One of my favorite saints is St. Francis of Assisi. His prayer about becoming an instrument of peace is one I try to say daily.
Another important saint to me is St. Catherine of Sienna. She gives an important reminder to me: "Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire."
Mrs. Patti Smith
Eight Grade
I am Patti Smith, and I grew up in Elsmere, KY. I graduated from St. Henry High School. My Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is from Thomas More College (now Thomas More University). My Master's degree in Elementary Education is from Northern Kentucky University.
My favorite saint is St. Therese of Lisieux. I love her quote that says to do small things with great love.
I am Patti Smith, and I grew up in Elsmere, KY. I graduated from St. Henry High School. My Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is from Thomas More College (now Thomas More University). My Master's degree in Elementary Education is from Northern Kentucky University.
My favorite saint is St. Therese of Lisieux. I love her quote that says to do small things with great love.
Mrs. Jenny McClurg
Title Reading
Ms. Judy Horgan
Title Math
Mr. Chris Kenney
Gym
My siblings and I grew up right up the street from St Augustine. We were raised by a single mother and all of us attended 8 years at St Augustine. I don’t believe our family paid a penny in tuition all those years so when I retired, it was an easy decision to give back to the St Augustine school by volunteering as a gym teacher.
Now in my 8th year, it has been a joy to work with the students. I followed St Augustine by graduating from Holy Cross High School and later in life, graduating from Northern KY University.
My siblings and I grew up right up the street from St Augustine. We were raised by a single mother and all of us attended 8 years at St Augustine. I don’t believe our family paid a penny in tuition all those years so when I retired, it was an easy decision to give back to the St Augustine school by volunteering as a gym teacher.
Now in my 8th year, it has been a joy to work with the students. I followed St Augustine by graduating from Holy Cross High School and later in life, graduating from Northern KY University.
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