Alumnae

On Sunday, July 9, The Kansas City Star named St. Teresa’s Academy “Kansas City’s Best High School” based on community-wide input.

STA recognizes alumna Laura Foley (’76) for her six years of service on the STA Board of Directors.

Margaret Huff (’97) and Katie Swetala (’99) were grateful for the experiences at STA and wanted to give back in a unique way – one that would allow them to interact with students and make a direct impact.

Even as a child, Ruby Dibble (’13), M.M., had a sense that she belonged on stage as an opera singer. She has never wavered in those aspirations. Now in her late 20s, Dibble has amassed a portfolio that is enviable. 

Sarah Moran, Ph.D. (’11), Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Arizona’s Lunar & Planetary Laboratory, was among a team of scientists that discovered the first detection of carbon dioxide in an exoplanet with the Webb Telescope. Her work was featured in Science magazine in January 2023.

Michelle Tyrene Johnson (’82) is a fourth-generation Kansas City, Kansan, who is a gifted writer. Her most recent play, “Only One Day A Year,” is having its world premiere at Kansas City’s Coterie Theatre in February 2023.

Kathy (Baker, ’81) Rohr has announced her retirement from St. Teresa’s Academy effective June 30, 2023. She has steadfastly served in her role as Director of Finance, supervising the Business Office since 2014.

Kelly (Wood, ’84) Finn, Director of Experiential Learning at STA, is a trailblazer with a passion for teaching. Read her story.

STA alumna Audrey Copenhaver (’08) Nixon recently authored a children’s book titled Always, Always, Always about a parent’s unconditional love for their children.

St. Teresa’s Academy is proud to honor Beth Haden (‘02) with the 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award.