Dr. Amie Koenen

Welcome to Holy Cross Academy. Our mission is to provide the highest quality academic program that will spiritually, intellectually, and socially challenge our students through the messages of Jesus Christ and Catholic tradition. Our goal is to prepare our students for their academic journey and faith-filled lives.

Holy Cross Academy was founded through three St. Louis parishes collaborating with the goal of providing high quality education for its children and generations to come. With the willingness and encouragement of our school parents and parish families and their abilities to put aside their personal loyalties to do what is best for their children, our communities have been able to create a new model in Catholic education for the upcoming 2012 - 2013 school year. This model is literally transforming Catholic education as it is exists in our city and our country.

Throughout my years as a student and educator, I have always felt a strong calling to the Catholic Church. My faith is deep and alive and I work very hard to live Gospel values every day. I invite you to explore our site to learn more about our program as well as invite you to contact us for an information packet or to request a tour.

Sincerely,

Dr. Amie Koenen

Education

Ed.D from Saint Louis University in Educational Leadership, 2009
MA from Saint Louis University in Catholic Educational Leadership, 2004
BA from Creighton University, Omaha NE in American Studies, Theology, and Education, 1999
Dissertation: Catholic Educator Perceptions about Brain Compatible Instruction
Certified to teach Social Studies - grades 7-12 and Theology grades - 7-12
Lay Marianist, vowed 2001

Experience

Principal - St. Michael the Archangel, 2010 - present
Campus Minister & Theology Teacher - St. Mary's High School, 2000 - 2010

Personal

I was born and raised in Festus, Missouri. My husband Brian and I have been married since 2001, and we have three children, Isabelle (5), Charles (4), and Henry (19 months). Throughout the years, my positions have allowed me to use my gifts and talents to help teachers and students grow in their faith and knowledge. The collaborative process has been a fantastic experience in watching everyone come together and expand our understanding of what true community is. We have been able to accomplish the foundation of a system that allowed three parishes to grow together in education of our children while retaining localized schools and parish identity. Thank you to all who have supported this process and given their time and talents to Holy Cross Academy.