"I appreciate the excitement and enthusiasm of the staff at our school." -- published Sept. 2018
"I appreciate the time and energy the teachers put into making our school tops." - published Sept. 2018
"I appreciate the open communication with the teachers." -- published Sept. 2018
"I appreciate the time and energy the teachers put into making our school tops." - published Sept. 2018
"I appreciate the open communication with the teachers." -- published Sept. 2018
Fr. Anthony Amadi
Pastor
Father Anthony Amadi, SMMM, comes to the Diocese of Boise and
Grangeville from Nigeria. Father Anthony studied philosophy at St. Joseph’s
Major Seminary in Ikit-Ekpene and theology at Seat of Wisdom Major
Seminary in Owerri, Imo. He was ordained on July 22, 2006 at Mater Dei
Cathedral in Umuahia. Father Anthony served as principal at Holy Family
Secondary School and as principal at Bishop Nwedo Memorial Boys’ High
School in Ossah. He also served as the assistant cathedral administrator at St.
Mary’s Cathedral and the pastor at parishes in Honsea, Hull City and Redcar
for several years before being named a teacher and sports director at Holy
Family Secondary School. Just before coming to the US, he was rector and
vocations director at Mercy Seminary in Bende operated by his Order, the
Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy.
Grangeville from Nigeria. Father Anthony studied philosophy at St. Joseph’s
Major Seminary in Ikit-Ekpene and theology at Seat of Wisdom Major
Seminary in Owerri, Imo. He was ordained on July 22, 2006 at Mater Dei
Cathedral in Umuahia. Father Anthony served as principal at Holy Family
Secondary School and as principal at Bishop Nwedo Memorial Boys’ High
School in Ossah. He also served as the assistant cathedral administrator at St.
Mary’s Cathedral and the pastor at parishes in Honsea, Hull City and Redcar
for several years before being named a teacher and sports director at Holy
Family Secondary School. Just before coming to the US, he was rector and
vocations director at Mercy Seminary in Bende operated by his Order, the
Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy.
Rhett Mahoney
Principal
Rhett Mahoney was a school teacher for 19 years in Moscow (2), Genesee (3), Lewiston(13), and SPPS (1). He was hired as Principal for the 2018-19 school year. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an Art Major and Minors in Math and Architecture, a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology. and a Certificate in Catholic Schools Leadership from Creighton University. Rhett has been a basketball coach, an official, and the Basketball Officials Commissioner for Idaho District II. He is a convert to the Catholic faith, and enjoys being able to live and teach the faith on a daily basis. His family includes his wife Myja, and daughters Sophia and Mae. The family enjoys the hobby farm "Our Lady of Green Creek" which includes 1 horse, a milk cow, 1 dog, and an ever changing number of chickens and cats. There is always plenty of work to do. They feel blessed to live in Idaho and enjoy most of the available outdoor opportunities.
"I appreciate Rhett Mahoney for taking the principal position as well as all the wonderful staff." - published Sept. 2018
Sara Wilkinson
Preschool Teacher
Art for Grades 1-8
Sara graduated from Clearwater Valley High School and earned a BS degree in Elementary Education from the University of Idaho in 2003. She worked as a teacher for Clearwater Valley Presbyterian Preschool before joining SPPS in 2012 as our preschool and art teacher. Sara and her husband, Cody, have two children, Abe & Ila, both of whom are SPPS alumni. swilkinson@myspps.org
Kathryn Holman-Rupp
Kindergarten Teacher
A Sts. Peter & Paul School alumni and graduate of Grangeville High School, Katie earned a BS degree in Elementary Education from the University of Idaho in 2012. She is is a certified teacher in the State of Idaho and this will be her fourth year teaching at SPPS. Katie is married and has two children. krupp@myspps.org
Kathryn's Kindergarten goals
Kathryn's Kindergarten goals
Teresa Groom
1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Teresa Groom has been a part of the SPPS staff since 1990. She has been both a part-time and full-time teacher at SPPS and as both principal and assistant principal. Teresa graduated from the University of Idaho with two BS degrees: one in Elementary Education and the other in Child Development and Family Relations. She later earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho. Teresa is both a certified teacher and a certified principal in the State of Idaho and also received her certification to teach religion from the Diocese of Boise. Her husband, Rob, is an alumni of Saints Peter & Paul School and all four of their children are also graduates of SPPS.
Click here to read why the Grooms sent their four children to SPPS.
tgroom@myspps.org
Click here to read why the Grooms sent their four children to SPPS.
tgroom@myspps.org
Jenna Murdock
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Jenna graduated from Prairie High School and then earned her BS degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Reading from Lewis-Clark State College. She is a certified teacher in the State of Idaho and also received her certification to teach religion from the Diocese of Boise. She began teaching at SPPS in 2008 and her favorite subject to teach is religion. She and husband, Matthew, have five children.
jmurdock@myspps.org
To read about Jenna's classroom goals, click here
jmurdock@myspps.org
To read about Jenna's classroom goals, click here
Camille Rupp
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Camille Rupp and I am so excited to become part of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School family. My husband, Brian was born and raised in Kamiah, so our name might sound familiar. I was raised in Utah, but moved to Washington when I was 19. I went to WSU where I received my degree in Movement Studies and was later endorsed to
teach P.E./Health and Elementary Education. I have been teaching for eight years but this past year I chose not to teach and instead spent time at home with my youngest child. It was a delight, but I truly missed the classroom. Apart from living all over Washington and parts of Idaho, my family also spent three years living on a remote Alaskan island where our students were taught in a one-room schoolhouse. It was wild!
I am a mother to four, fun children; Sawyer(14), Sadie(12), Burgess(8), and Angus(5). We love swimming, riding ATVs, motorcycles, and snowmobiles, playing games and watching movies, and going on adventures together. I personally love sports. Basketball, football, baseball, soccer, whatever! I was a member of the Women’s Rowing Team at WSU and the Cougs are my absolute favorite. I love to dance and sing, and I really love helping kids find confidence in their own talents. My classroom might not always look typical. I love using cooperative learning to give all my students the support they need to be successful. I often use movement to recharge and refresh their brains. So, if you walk by our class and you see us moving, know that it is all part of the learning process. I also strive to make sure that all my students conduct themselves as GOOD HUMANS. That means that we not only strive to be kind to one another, but we also value one another. We all aim to be better today than we were yesterday, both academically, socially, and emotionally. I often tell my students that although their test scores matter, what really matters in
life is that they are all GOOD HUMANS. I have a true testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I am so excited to be a part of school that holds the same values as my own. I truly see all my students as Children of God, and I feel it is an honor to be able to openly teach your students with that in mind. I am so thankful for this opportunity, and I promise to work my hardest to live up to your expectations. I can’t wait to see what awesome things we are going to achieve this year.
Alexis Shears
7th & 8th Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Alexis Shears, and I am excited to be a part of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School as the 7/8th Grade Teacher! I was born and raised in Cottonwood and am the oldest of seven, with two brothers and four sisters. I went to and graduated from Prairie High School and afterwards attended Boise State University where I received my degree in Elementary Education. Some things that I love to do are to go camping and to be outdoors, to play basketball and volleyball, to read, and to spend time with family and friends. Last, but certainly not least, the thing that I consider most important about myself is my faith and being able to live out my life more fully for God. I am truly excited to be a part of Sts. Peter and Paul and to work with each of the kids in the classroom!
Teresa Seloske
Librarian
Classroom &Title I Aide
Teresa graduated from Humboldt State University with a BS degree in Natural Resources Planning & Interpretation. She worked for the National Park Service for six years and still gives tours of the White Bird Battlefield to our 3rd & 4th grade students during their Idaho History study unit. She has worked at SPPS since 2000 when she began as a volunteer librarian. She was hired part-time to oversee the computerization of our library and has worked as our librarian ever since. She also works as a Title I aide and a teacher's aide.
In 2000, she became the school's Recycling Coordinator and continues to volunteer in this program. She began the ink recycling program at SPPS and funds from the program are used to purchase library books. Teresa and husband, Garry, have three sons; all of whom have graduated from the school.
tseloske@myspps.org
In 2000, she became the school's Recycling Coordinator and continues to volunteer in this program. She began the ink recycling program at SPPS and funds from the program are used to purchase library books. Teresa and husband, Garry, have three sons; all of whom have graduated from the school.
tseloske@myspps.org
Penny Stuivenga
Administrative Assistant
Penny Stuivenga has been part of the SPPS family most of her life. She is an alumni of the school as were all of her brothers, sisters and her three children. During the time her children attended, she served on the School Board, Home and School Board, and put in many hours volunteering. She worked as a teacher's aide for two years before being hired as our school secretary in 2006. Penny stated, "I love this school. I love seeing it grow and I love seeing our students excel in their lives because of it."
pstuivenga@myspps.org
Click here to read about Penny's decision to send her children to SPPS.
pstuivenga@myspps.org
Click here to read about Penny's decision to send her children to SPPS.
Bridget Arnzen
Teacher Aide
Teacher Aide
