Third Grade Teacher

Ms. Cathy Showalter has lived in Lancaster all but the first six years of her life. She is a graduate of St. Anne School, Lancaster Catholic High School, and Catawba College. She is fully certified in Elementary Education (K-6) and has a degree in Secondary English. She has an Experienced Catechetical Certification from the Diocese of Harrisburg and continues to take religious education courses each year.
Ms. Showalter lives in Manheim Township, is a member of St. Anne Church and has served on the Parish Council. Her son, Adam graduated from St. Anne School and Lancaster Catholic High School.
She began working at St. Anne School in the fall of 1991 as an aide to first through fifth grades and taught religion to kindergarten. In 1994, she became a full-time teacher, teaching third, fourth, and fifth grades.

Mission Statement:
"I believe that Catholic education is a very important gift that we give to our children and that it is my duty as a Catholic educator to nurture both the spirit as well as the mind."

 

Fourth Grade Teacher

Ms. Paula Brewer

Catholic schools are a very special place for our children to grow and learn. This is my sixth year teaching at St. Anne School, however, I bring 14 years experience as a Catholic school educator. Ms. Paula Brewer has a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Reading.

Mission Statement:
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me."

 

 

Fifth Grade Teacher

Mrs. Terri Laforest graduated from Longwood College in Virginia with a BS in Elementary Education with a specialization for grades 4-7. She taught for 7 years in a public school in Virginia and has been at Saint Anne's for 28 years; 14 of them teaching 5th grade, 2 years teaching 4th grade, and 12 years teaching grades 6-8 Math. She and her husband Gabe live in Lancaster and have two children, Jennifer and Kristen. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and cooking.

Mission Statement:
“My fifth grade classroom will be a faith-filled educational community dedicated to the spiritual growth and academic success of each student. It is my belief that each student has the ability to develop his/her God given talents. I will provide an environment of hope, love, and discipline that will prepare the children to become responsible and respectful students.”