Faculty & Staff

About David Trotter

President, President's Office

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About Dr. Christi Adams

Interim Principal, Principal's Office

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About Ms. Whitney McGinnis

Athletics Director, Academic Counselor, and Asst. Principal, Athletics, Activities, Academic Counselor Office

Whitney is originally from Oskaloosa, KS, graduating from Oskaloosa High School in 2005. After high school she attended Emporia State University, graduating in 2009 and 2011 with a masters degree in School Counseling. She began working at Maur Hill - Mount Academy in August 2011, and later graduated from Benedictine College in 2019 with a masters degree in school leadership. Whitney resides in Atchison with her very spoiled dog, Bear.

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About Joe Casanova

Residence Director, Residence Life

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About Katie Asher

Social Studies | St. Teresa House Mentor

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About Cheneal Benne

Art | St. Sebastian

Cheneal is from Courtland, KS and went to Pike Valley High School in a neighboring town. After graduating high school, she attended McPherson College as a double major in graphic design and art education. After graduating and before coming to Maur Hill-Mount Academy, she worked for a year at a school in Nebraska. She is now the visual arts teacher and prefect at Maur Hill-Mount Academy.

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A.A. Art and Humanities (2020) - Cloud County Community College
B.A. Graphic Design; Art Education (2023) - McPherson College

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Just because someone carries it well, doesn't mean it isn't heavy. - Christin Lew

About Hulio Burton

Weightlifting and Intervention | St. Teresa

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About Luke Collins

Science | St. Teresa

Luke is originally from Kansas City where he attended Staley High School. After high school, he attended Benedictine College where he earned degrees in secondary education and biology. While studying at Benedictine College, Luke played rugby for the Black Monks Rugby Club for three years and became a student coach until his graduation in 2024.

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Benedictine College (Atchison, Kansas)
B.A Biology Education (2024)

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“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine

About Ella Coy

Social/Emotional Counselor | St. Sebastian

Ella Coy is from Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Mercy High School. After high school, she moved to Kansas City to attend Rockhurst University and study secondary education and English. Ella taught middle school English and worked in standardized testing before earning her master’s degree in counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Ella and her husband, Michael, moved to Atchison in 2023 with their daughter Rosalie and recently welcomed their second daughter, Elizabeth.

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Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO)
B.A. Secondary Education and English (2017)

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“I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8

About Zack Fredrickson

Physical Education | St. Sebastian

Zack is originally from Saint Joseph, MO, graduating from Benton High School in 2016. After high school he attended Benedictine College to play football, graduating in 2021. He began working at Maur Hill - Mount Academy in 2021. He is currently the head football coach and powerlifting coach.

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About David Glynn

Assistant Principal

David is originally from Kansas City where he attended Bishop Miege High School. After high school he worked in the construction industry and was blessed to spend time as a stay-at-home parent. David attended Washburn University, earning a degree in secondary English education. He then earned his masters degree in education administration from Fort Hays State University. Prior to joining the Maur Hill - Mount Academy family in 2022, David was a teacher and building principal at Sabetha High School. David and his wife Kerry have two children; Henry attends Notre Dame University and is currently an ACE teacher in Brownsville, Texas. Ellen is a junior at Benedictine College studying music and psychology.

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"Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well." Philip Stanhope

About Manuel Hernandez

Religion | St. Sebastian

Manuel Hernandez, aka Mr. H, is a native Californian, born and raised in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and is a 1974 graduate of Redwood High School, in Visalia, CA. He graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, in 1978 with a bachelor of science in general engineering. He retired as a lieutenant colonel, from the Army, in August 2000, where he served in multiple leadership positions in the field artillery and began his teaching and coaching career at Immaculata. He began teaching theology and coaching tennis at Immaculata High School, Leavenworth, KS, in August 2000 and taught there until it closed in 2017, when he then began teaching at Maur Hill - Mount Academy. He expects to be teaching at least until his youngest graduates as a member of the class of 2024. He has served in parish ministries since 1982 and continues to do so as a member of Sacred Heart – St. Casimir Parish, Leavenworth. He married Maureen (Carney) Hernandez, of Prairie Village, KS, in 1993. Together they have always valued Catholic education and together they are the proud parents of five children, Theresa, IHS Cl of ‘12, Phillip, IHS Cl of ‘14, and Mark, IHS Cl of ‘16, Joseph, MH-MA Cl of ‘21 and Christina, MHMA Cl of ‘24.

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United States Military Academy (West Point, NY)
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering (1978)

Newman University (Wichita, KS)
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (KS Newman)

Kansas State Universisty (Manhattan, KS)
Master of Arts in Adult and Continuing Education

Aquinas Institute of Theology (St. Louis, MO)
Master of Arts Pastoral Ministry

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"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor." Luke 4:18

About Mary Hoerner

Religion and Foreign Language | St. George

Mary is from St. Louis Park, Minnesota and San Marcos, California, where she attended St. Joseph Academy for high school. She attended the University of Notre Dame, earning a degree in the Program of Liberal Studies, studying the Great Books and minoring in theology. Mary then earned her master’s degree in theology from Notre Dame, where she met her husband, Thomas, a Benedictine College graduate.

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University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN)
B.A. Program of Liberal Studies (2022)
M.T.S. Theological Studies (2024)

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“And for all I can tell, the only difference is that what many see we call a real thing, and what only one sees we call a dream. But things that many see may have no taste or moment in them at all, and things that are shown only to one may be spears and water-spouts of truth from the very depth of truth.” --C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces

About Joe Hogan

Intervention | St. George

Joe, originally from St. Charles, Missouri, attended Catholic school throughout his academic career. He graduated from Benedictine College in May 2024 with degrees in theology and evangelization, and a minor in Spanish. During his time at Benedictine, Joe was actively involved in the pro-life movement, serving as the leader of the Ravens Respect Life from 2021 to 2022. He also served with St. Paul's Outreach (SPO), a missionary organization dedicated to fostering Catholic community on college campuses. Currently, Joe is pursuing an MBA and is passionate about leveraging his backgrounds in theology and business to advance the mission of Catholic education.

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Benedictine College (Atchison, KS)
B.A. Theology (2024)
B.A. Evangelization/Catechesis (2024)

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“The real protagonist of history is the beggar: Christ who begs for man's heart, and man's heart that begs for Christ.” - Luigi Giussani

About Mary Catherine Karpilo

Music | St. Teresa

Mary Catherine was raised in Oklahoma City, OK and graduated from Mustang High School in 2020. She then attended Benedictine College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in music, and graduated in 2024. Her undergraduate studies specialized in composition and sacred music. Mary Catherine began working at Maur Hill-Mount Academy as the music teacher immediately after graduation. In addition to her duties at MH-MA, she is currently the graduate assistant for the Raven Regiment Marching Band at Benedictine College while she pursues a master’s degree in teaching. Mary Catherine is now happy to call Atchison her home and is excited for what her future at MH-MA holds.

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“There is the music of Heaven in all things.” - St. Hildegard von Bingen

About Yvette Korbelik

Library, Resource | St. Gabriel

Yvette was born and raised in Burlington, CO, and graduated from Burlington High School in 1993. After high school she went on and attended the Community College of Cosmetology in Topeka, KS. After getting married she was then fortunate to be a stay-at-home wife and mom of five children for almost twenty years. In January of 2020 she began working at Maur Hill - Mount Academy as the school librarian. Yvette and her family are very happy to call Atchison home.

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Community College of Cosmetology (1996)

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"It is good that you exist" Pope Benedict XVI

"The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit" Unknown

About Br. Placidus Lee, OSB

Religion

Br. Placidus is originally from Mobile, Alabama, graduating from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. He attended Auburn University, Southern Catholic College, and finished at Benedictine College, graduating with a B.A. in Theology in 2011. He began teaching at Maur Hill - Mount Academy in August 2015.

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Benedictine College (Atchison, KS)
Bachelor of Arts in Theology (2011)

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"Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus: That in all things, God may be glorified"

About Sebastian Luzondo

Fine Arts | St. George

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About Luke Noll

Mathematics | St. Gabriel House Mentor

Luke is originally from Nortonville, KS, graduating from Jefferson County North High School in 2008. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2012 and completed his masters, also from KU, in 2017. He spent six years teaching and coaching in Topeka at Hayden Catholic High School before arriving at MH - MA in 2019. He resides in Cummings with his wife, also a MH - MA teacher, and three (soon to be four) children.

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University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)
Bachelor of Science Secondary Math Education (2012)
Master of Science in Education (2017)

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"Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence." Saint John Paul II

About Sara Noll

Science | St. Sebastian House Mentor

Sara is a 2010 alum of Jefferson County North High School. She then attended Benedictine College where she was a member of the volleyball team, and acquired bachelors degrees in chemistry and secondary education in 2014. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2022 with her master of arts in school leadership. Sara, along with her husband Luke began at Maur Hill - Mount Academy in 2019. They reside outside of Cummings with their three (soon to be four) kids!

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Benedictine College (Atchison, KS)
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (2014)
Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education (2014)
Master of Arts School Leadership (2022)

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“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” St. Teresa of Calcutta

About Sarah Peitsch

Mathematics, Intervention | St. Gabriel

Sarah was born and raised in Atchison, KS, and is a lifelong Raven having graduated from ACES, Mount Saint Scholastica Academy High School, and Benedictine College. She tutored high school students in math for over 20 years while being a stay-at-home mom and then began working full-time at Maur Hill - Mount Academy in 2021. Sarah resides in Atchison with her husband and six children.

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Benedictine College (Atchison, KS)
Bachelor of Arts (2001)

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"Do small things with great Love." St. Teresa of Calcutta

About Kelley Pinson

College Counselor | St. Gabriel

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About Addrianne Raplinger

English, ESOL | St. George House Mentor

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About Christian Wessel

Dean of Students, Campus Minister | House Director

Christian is from Atchison, KS. Christian graduated from Maur Hill - Mount Academy in 2016. After graduating from MH - MA, Christian went to Benedictine College and studied secondary education and social sciences. After graduation, Christian continued his education at Benedictine College and received a master's of school leadership in 2022. Christian has served as the coordinator of youth ministry for St. Benedict Parish and has coached several sports in and around Atchison. Christian is entering into his fourth year at MH - MA and serves as our campus minister and is the head boys basketball and is a golf coach.

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Benedictine College (Atchison, KS)
Bachelor of Social Science (2020)
Bachelor of Secondary Education (2020)
Master of Arts in School Leadership (2022)

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"Behold the mystery of your salvation laid out for you; behold what you are, become what you receive."  St. Augustine

About Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB

Chaplain

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About Eric Bowser

Business Manager, HR

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About Cassie Callahan

Front Office Manager

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About Chris Dishong

Maintenance and Facilities

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About Kevin Handke

Maintenance

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About Brian Harris

Director of Maintenance and Facilities

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About Chanda Koechner

Assistant to the President

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About Martha Koehler

Admissions Assistant

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About Shelly Rathka

Food Service Director

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About Carla Weber

Associate Director of Admissions

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About Katie Asher

Head Coach - Mock Trial

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About Mikayla Boyce

Head Coach - Softball

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About Aaron Crane

Head Coach - Soccer

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About Megan Domann

Director of Spirit Squads, Head Coach - Cheer

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About Kelly Elias

Head Coach - Swimming

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About Zack Fredrickson

Head Coach - Football, Head Coach - Powerlifting

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About Eddie Gibson

Head Coach - Girls Golf

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About Luke Noll

Head Coach - Girls Basketball

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About Sara Noll

Head Coach - Volleyball

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About Addrianne Raplinger

Head Coach - Cross Country, Head Coach - Track

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About Melissa Schramp

Head Coach - Scholars Bowl

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About Erin Stanley

Assistant Director of Spirit Squads, Head Coach - Dance

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About Rick Vice

Head Coach - Wrestling

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About Tom Walker

Head Coach - Baseball

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About Christian Wessel

Head Coach - Boys Basketball, Head Coach - Boys Golf

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