St. Louis School BoardSubject to regulations from the Archdiocese, the School Board is the advisory body for St. Louis School. The primary responsibility of the School Board is to ensure that the assets and personnel of the school are used to promote and strengthen the school and the parish community. The Board’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recommending tuition rates each year, acting as a liaison with local/state officials, ensuring implementation of and compliance with policies of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, implementing and/or supporting desirable educational and communication programs, and bolstering the financial strength of the school. |
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Back Row (left to right): Karin Lawrence, Karen Coyle, Julie Wrenn, Robert Miller, Joe Comberiate, Msgr. Luca, Sharon Esposito-MayerThe Board consists of a diverse group of people from the parish and surrounding community. Each year, the Board recruits two or three new voting members from parents of currently enrolled students and from non-school parents. Representation from both groups is essential and is mandated by the School Board bylaws.
Voting members of the Board typically serve a three-year term beginning in the Spring, attend nine meetings each year, serve on at least one committee (finance, development, membership, etc.), participate in other school-related activities throughout the year as available, and experience great satisfaction from offering their time and talent to this special ministry of the parish.
2009-2010 Voting Members
Julie Wrenn – Chairperson |
Finance Committee |
Term: 2007-2010 |
Julie is a CPA with 18 years of professional experience in the areas of accounting and financial management, financial/operational auditing, and business systems implementation. Julie graduated from Loyola College with a BBA in Accounting. After spending six years in public accounting, she held numerous management positions with both for-profit and non-profit companies. Most recently, Julie returned to full time work after six years as a stay-at-home mom. She is currently a Government Financial Analyst with General Physics Corporation. Julie has been a member of the parish since 1996. She is married to Brian and has three children who attend St. Louis school. She is actively involved in school activities and fundraising committees, the parish picnic and local sports organizations.
Wanda Kemp – Vice Chairperson |
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Term: 2008-2011 |
Wanda has been a St. Louis Parishioner for 28 years and is married with two children, both of whom attended St. Louis School. Her daughter, Michelle, attended Mount de Sales and her son, Michael, Loyola Blakefield. Michelle is a Graduate of the University of Notre Dame and is currently working on her Masters. While Michael is a Junior Finance Major at Virginia Tech. Wanda's husband, Mike, has a Mechanical Contracting Business, where Wanda manages the office and accounting work. Previously, Wanda worked in Human Resources for the Arbitron Company in Columbia for 28 years. She oversaw recruitment, compensation, and benefits. Wanda wants to return to Saint Louis School some of the many blessings her family has received, including lives made richer by a Catholic Education.
Dr. Joseph Comberiate – Secretary |
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Term: 2009-2012 |
Joe has been a member of St. Louis Parish since his baptism in 1981. Growing up in Clarksville, he was the third of seven siblings to attend St. Louis School. His oldest brother Anthony started at St. Louis in 1981 and his youngest brother Daniel will graduate in 2010. Joe started at St. Louis in 1986 and graduated in 1994. While attending Mt. St. Joseph High School, Joe worked part time at the St. Louis parish office from 1995 through 1998. After graduating valedictorian of his high school class, Joe studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois. After earning his bachelor's degree in 2001, Joe pursued graduate electrical engineering studies at Illinois, earning a M.S. in 2003 and a Ph.D. in 2006. Joe now works as a space physicist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, after starting as an intern at APL in 2000. Joe now resides in Columbia and remains an active member of St. Louis. Joe is a member of the St. Louis Young Adult group and is a Knight of Columbus.
Dr. Clark Brill |
Development Committee |
Term: 2007-2010 |
Clark (Bob) Brill is a graduate of University of Maryland with a degree in Mathematics. He spent two years of graduate school at both University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins and then attended medical school at the University of Maryland. He started and continues to operate his own business, Maryland Spine and Sports Medicine. Bob has been a St. Louis parishioner for more than 20 years. He is married and has three children. Bob’s oldest child is a graduate of St. Louis School and now attends Mount de Sales High School. His two other children currently attend St. Louis School.
Sharon Esposito-Mayer |
Finance Committee |
Term: 2009-2012 |
Sharon and her husband David have been members of St. Louis Parish for over 14 years. She has one child who attends 1st grade at St. Louis School. Sharon has a degree in Accounting from Penn State University and an MBA from Loyola College. She has over 21 years of experience in the finance and accounting field. She is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) and it’s wholly owned operating subsidiary General Physics Corporation, located in Elkridge, MD.
Dr. Mike Lohmeyer |
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Term: 2009-2012 |
Mike is a general dentist practicing in the Ellicott City area for the past 24 years. Prior to that, he was in the U.S. public health service. He received his B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University and his dental degree from the University of Maryland. Mike’s wife, Rachel, was in catholic education for 18 years at Resurrection St. Paul School. He has three children and two grandchildren. Mike was a board member at Resurrection St. Paul School for 8 years. During that time, the school underwent multiple transitions including two major building programs.
Robert Miller |
Membership Committee |
Term: 2009-2012 |
Robert’s background is in the automotive business as co-owner of Miller Brothers Chevrolet/Cadillac and previously Miller Brothers Ford Lincoln Mercury, both in Ellicott City. He bought the GM location in 1986 and the Ford location in 1996. His responsibilities are financial planning and fixed operations management. Robert’s education is in accounting, receiving a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1976. His wife, Lori has been a member of the parish since 1996. Robert officially became a member of St. Louis Parish in 2007 after completing St. Louis's RCIA program. They have a 5th and a 6th grader in St. Louis School.
2009-2010 Non-Voting Members
Norman Belden – Ex officio (School Board Immediate Past Chair)
Norm has been a member of St. Louis parish for over 25 years and a Howard County Public School teacher for nearly 30. He is currently Commissioner of Cross-Country, Track & Field for the Howard County Public School System. Throughout his distinguished career as a coach and physical educator, he has spearheaded several award-winning service projects benefiting Harvest for the Hungry, Children’s Cancer Fund, and Habitat for Humanity. He also coordinated practice facilities and meals for the 2005 Paralympic Team. His numerous contributions to St. Louis Parish and School include Vacation Bible School, Hospitality Committee, Church Dedication Committee, Clarksville Picnic, School Auction, and Field Day organizer.
Karin Lawrence – Ex Officio (home School Association President)
Karin and her husband Eric live in Highland, and have been members of St. Louis parish since 1994. Karin has four children who currently attend St. Louis School, and has been a room mother for several grades, serves on many committees, and is currently the HSA President. She also serves in leadership roles in the Cub Scouts, Warhawks Football, HCLP Lacrosse, and Stampede Field Hockey. Karin formerly worked as a pediatric dietitian at Children's National Medical Center, and maintains her standing as a professional registered dietitian.
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Luca – Pastor
Monsignor Joseph L. Luca is the Pastor of St. Louis Church, one of the largest congregations in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with a registration of over 4200 families. He was appointed to that role by Cardinal William Keeler in February of 1996. Prior to this appointment, Msgr. Luca's pastoral experience included serving for three years as the Director of RENEW for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and for 12 years as Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Middle River. He is also fondly remembered as an Associate Pastor at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Baltimore and at St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville. Monsignor Luca is a native of Baltimore and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in May 1970 by Cardinal Shehan. Prior to priestly ordination, Msgr. Luca studied at the University of Maryland, College Park and at Resurrection College in Kitchener, Ontario; he also studied at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, where he received a Master's Degree in Systematic Theology. Although his ministry has been primarily devoted to parish service, he has actively served on various boards and commissions of the Archdiocese of Baltimore including the Board of Catholic Charities, The Cathedral Foundation Board, the Priest Personnel Board, the Lay Retirement Board and the Priests Council. Msgr. also served on the Board of Trustees of Mount St. Mary’s University where he continues to serve as a Trustee Emeritus. He was named a Prelate of Honor with the title of Monsignor by Pope John Paul II in December of 1995.
Terry Weiss – Principal
Terry has been a St. Louis parishioner for 14 years. Her entire professional life has been serving the students and families of the Catholic School System of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. After graduating from Keough High School, she earned her B.A. at UMBC then completed her Masters Degree in Education and School Administration at Loyola College of Maryland. She has served the archdiocese as both an elementary and middle school teacher, as an assistant principal, and has entered her 14th year as the principal of St. Louis School. Terry and her husband Lyle have one son who attends 2nd grade at St. Louis School.
Mary Ewachiw – Assistant Principal
Mary serves as the assistant principal of St. Louis School. She holds a master's degree in education from Loyola College in Maryland. Prior to joining the staff at St. Louis, she taught religion, social studies, and language arts to students in grades six through eight. Mary currently chairs the school’s Planning Committee and spearheaded the Middle States Accreditation and Factor’s of Viability processes. Her son currently attends 4th grade at St. Louis School.
Karen Coyle – Faculty Representative
Karen is a first grade teacher here at St. Louis School. She has an Early Childhood Education degree from Frostburg State College and a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist from Loyola College in Maryland. Karen taught first and second grade in Montgomery County for eight years before starting her family. After nine years at home, she returned to working with children by being a teacher's assistant at Middle Patuxent Nursery School. Since then Karen has aided here at St. Louis as well as taught second grade. This will be her fourth year teaching first grade at St. Louis. Both of the Coyle children are St. Louis graduates. Her son is sophomore at the University of Maryland and her daughter is a senior at Seton Keough High School.