Administrators 

Rev. Thomas Boufford










Jerry Ward-Principal

jerryward1@stmikes.us












Niki Ray-Secretary and Technology Coordinator









 Teaching Staff 

Jessica PeLong-Preschool Director

jessicapelong1@stmikes.us

Hi my name is Jessica PeLong.  I am very blessed to be the Preschool Teacher and Director here at St. Michael's School.  I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Child Development. I have a wonderful Husband, 3 amazing children and an energetic dog.











Jennifer Fuller

jenniferfuller1@stmikes.us

I am very blessed to become part of this family and to learn all about this wonderful school! I grew up in Big Rapids, Michigan and received my degree from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Since graduation, I have held various teaching positions, including two Catholic schools, but no school compares to St. Michael’s! I absolutely love the outdoors/ nature and all the experiences that come with it ( kayaking, hiking, fishing, etc) and I plan to incorporate the outdoors in anyway I can with my students. I currently reside in Mount Pleasant. We are going to have a great year and have a lot of fun learning!







Marty Snyder-1st Grade Teacher
martisnyder1@stmikes.us

Hi, I am Ms. Snyder. I have been teaching at St. Michael for 31 years. Both of my daughters attended St. Michael School and went on to graduate at the top of their classes. St. Michael holds a very special place in my heart. It is my home away from home. I have been here so long that I am teaching children of children I taught many years ago. I truly love this school and am very proud to be a part of St. Michael. When I am not teaching the students how to survive in this world, you may find me golfing, reading, attending sporting events, going to the beach, or just hanging out and relaxing with family and friends.






Mary Hopper - 2nd Grade Teacher

maryhopper1@stmikes.us 

Miss Hopper is so excited to be part of St. Michael's!  She grew up visiting Remus and her Grandparents and Aunt and cousins lived here as well.  She just relocated from the Detroit area and is looking forward to finding her way around. 










Heather Quackenbush- 3rd/4th grade Teacher
My name is Heather Quackenbush and I am blessed to be the 3rd/4th grade teacher at St. Michael School. I graduated from Hope College in 1996 with a degree in learning disabilities. I also have a master’s degree from GVSU. I have 20 years of teaching experience, including being the Title I teacher here beginning in December 2017. I am married to my husband, Javan, and we have a daughter who is in the 7th grade. I love to read, shop, and spend time with family and friends.




Kristina Wernette-5th/6th Grade Teacher

Hello! My name is Kristina Wernette. My husband's family lead us back to Michigan and my teaching vocation lead me here to St. Michael School.  I am a graduate of Texas Woman's University in Denton Texas. Our journey has lead us and our three children on a number of adventures and we are pleased that this is one of our stops! 




 Specials and Support Staff 

Javan Quackenbush-PE

javanquackenbush1@stmikes.us

My name is Javan Quackenbush and I'm the husband to Mrs. Quackenbush. I'm a retired teacher from Montabella Community Schools, where I taught math for 26 years. I have been teaching physical education here at St. Mikes for about a year. I enjoy college sports, hunting, buying antiques at auctions and spending time with my family.









Dr. Courtney Piercey-Music

courtneypiercey1@stmikes.us

Dr. Piercey grew up in upstate New York, and has lived in exciting places like New York City, Boston, and the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. She now lives in Big Rapids with her husband and their four fur-babies. She graduated with degrees in voice performance from the Crane School of Music, Boston University, and Arizona State University. (GO SUNDEVILS!) She began teaching college in 2003 and has worked with students at Olivet College, Lansing Community College, and Central Arizona College. She currently works with students at Ferris State University. She has also spends summers teaching choir students from middle school to high school age at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Dr. Piercey sings with Voca Lyrica, Opera Grand Rapids, and West Michigan Opera Project and is the chancel choir director for Reed City United Methodist Church where she also serves as a worship leader. She's very excited to be working with the wonderful students at St. Michael's and introducing them to a lifelong love of making music.


Tanya Morris-Preschool Aide & Librarian
Hello, I am Ms. Tanya . You will find me in the preschool room interacting with the growing, imaginative minds and bodies of the three and four years old. Also, I am blessed to join the older children during lunch and exploring the outside with them. I am truly blessed to be with the St. Michael’s family. With my husband and two children, we enjoy the outdoors, traveling, going to the beach and helping on my parents farm. We also volunteer our time with the Oceana County Toys for Tots and Pentwater VFW.






Michelle Chisholm - Art & Title 1

My name is Michelle Chisholm and I am so grateful to be on the St. Mike's teaching staff.  I received my education degree from Madonna University in 2013 in Language Arts and Family and Consumer Science.  I have been the Title One Reading and Math Teacher since 2017, and will excitedly add Art to my teaching schedule this year!  I love to coach, volunteer, and serve as Outreach Liaison for (Mecosta, Oceola, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties) Michigan Special Olympics. 



Angela Bouck-Cafeteria Aide
Hello, my name is Angela Bouck. I am a St. Michael School alumni. Three of my four children attend school here. St. Michael School has made a great impact in my life. I am currently a classroom aide when needed. I supervise in the lunchroom and recess.







Bob Beers-Director of Facilities