It has been my honor to serve this community as principal since 2004. Before coming to St. Mary's, I had been at Cataldo Catholic School for the last 19 years as a 3rd grade teacher. I was also asst. principal of curriculum and instruction for my last 3 years there, and liturgy and technology coordinator there for the last 10 years as well. Before beginning my work at Cataldo, I taught 6th grade and 1st grade at Newman Elementary, a public school in Billings, Montana. The year before that I taught 4th grade at Chattaroy Elementary and I began my career as a 4th grade teacher in Carson, Washington. One of my strengths as an educator is my understanding of curriculum both in the areas of development and implementation. I truly believe in the mission of St. Mary's school to work in partnership with parents to educate students spiritually and academically.

My first year at St. Mary's was 1992. I began teaching on Long Island, New York in 1968. Then I moved back home to Arkansas and taught high school for ten years. While my husband was in the Air Force, I worked in schools in the Netherlands and Germany. The Air Force brought us to Spokane, and I taught at Cataldo for part of a year before I came to St. Mary's. I am excited about being  Vice Principal while still being able to teach English which I love. St. Mary's community makes this a wonderful place to be.

For the past few years Sharon has divided her time as business manager between St. Mary's Church and School. She has a BA in accounting from EWU. "I appreciate the opportunity to serve this wonderful and caring community."

I have been a member of St Mary's Parish since 1996.  I have worked for St Mary's Catholic School since August 2000.  My children attended St Mary's and then moved on to Gonzaga Prep H.S.  My husband and I believe in the importance of a faith based education and have seen the positive results in our childrens lives.  I was called by God to serve this community and have been blessed in many ways by doing so.