Computers & Technology

  Mrs. Jen Maher - Kindergarten - 5th Grade Computer Teacher

I have been with St. Patrick’s since the Fall of 2006 and have worn many hats since I came on board! When I was first introduced to Saint Patrick’s school, it was as Jennifer Mezzacasa, mother of Emma, a then first grader. At that time, I owned my own nanny placement agency, NannySource, and specialized in the training and development of full and part time nannies.   While volunteering at St. Patrick’s that first year, I simply fell in love with the staff, the parish and of course, the kids! Within two months of being introduced to St. Pat's, I had closed down my business, converted to Catholicism and become a Teacher’s Assistant in Mrs. Wiest’s second grade classroom! The following year, I relocated to Miss VanDyke’s Kindergarten classroom and assisted in other areas as a substitute. At that time, most of the children were getting to know me as “Ms. Jen”. 

The 2008-2009 school year has brought a wealth of change and excitement to my life. In September, I married Maurie Maher and both Emma and I officially changed our names! Additionally, God bestowed a fantastic opportunity on me as I was named the Computer Teacher! I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I am with this opportunity! I get to teach our children about the wonderful world of technology and I get to do it in an amazing Christian environment!   Our new computer lab is nothing short of awesome and we’ll be able to use it to teach the kids many new skills including keyboarding, hardware basics, online safety and advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Excel and many additional programs.    I feel truly blessed to be a part of the St. Patrick’s family and look forward to being a part of the rich educational and spiritual environment that our children are a part of at St. Pat’s!

Mrs. Ann Rasmussen - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Computer Teacher

My name is Ann Rasmussen, and I have lived in Omaha my entire life.  I went to Our Lady of Lourdes grade school, and Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School.  My husband Mike and I have four wonderful children; Riley, Carter, Lucas and Kira.  I enjoy spending time with them and am constantly amazed at the new things they can do every day. 

 

I received an undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management from Bellevue University.  After a brief tour of the business world, I found my true calling.  I went back to school at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for a degree in Elementary Education.  I worked for Westside Community Schools for seven years teaching a variety of courses including 6th grade, and gifted and talented education.  There I also received a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Doane College. 

 

I took a two year break from teaching, but kept my feet wet by substituting.  That is when I found what a gem we have in St. Patrick’s!  I am constantly amazed at the family atmosphere in the school.  It goes beyond any one teacher.  The entire staff works tirelessly to ensure that each child is working to the best of his or her ability. 

 

I am excited to be joining the staff at St. Patrick’s.  My hopes are that I will be a beacon of light in your child’s education, and that their enthusiasm for school will continue to inspire me to be the best I can be for your children.    

 Mr. Bob Walsh - System Administrator