Administration
Dr. Amie Koenen, Ed.D.
President, Holy Cross Academy
Amie Koenen is the president of Holy Cross Academy, and previously served as principal at St. Michael the Archangel School. She and her husband Brian have four children. Prior to her role at St. Michael's, Dr. Koenen was a campus minister and theology teacher at St. Mary's High School. Dr. Koenen has a bachelor's degree from Creighton University, a master's degree from Saint Louis University in Catholic Educational Leadership and a doctorate in education from Saint Louis University in Educational Leadership.
Ms. Clare Abkemeier
Principal, Holy Cross Academy St. Dominic Savio Campus
Clare Abkemeier is the principal of Holy Cross Academy’s elementary campus at St. Dominic Savio Campus. Ms. Abkemeier previously served as a second and third grade teacher at the Holy Cross Academy - St. Michael the Archangel campus. She has been an educator with the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts-Elementary Education from Benedictine College and is working to complete her Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership from Saint Louis University.
Mrs. Laura Clark
Principal, Holy Cross Academy Our Lady of Providence Campus
Mrs. Laura Clark is principal of Holy Cross Academy's elementary campus at Our Lady of Providence. Mrs. Clark most recently served as principal of Our Lady of Providence. She has been an educator within the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 1996, with prior roles at St. Mark, Mary Queen of the Universe, and St. Kevin schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a Master of Arts-Catholic School Leadership from Saint Louis University.
Mrs. Janet Dolan
Principal, Holy Cross Academy Annunciation Campus
Mrs. Janet Dolan is principal of Holy Cross Academy’s middle school campus at Annunciation. She most recently served as curriculum director/assistant administrator for Incarnate Word Parish School in Chesterfield. Her previous experience includes 23 years of teaching in grades sixth through eight and as assistant principal of St. Joseph’s in Manchester and St. Peter’s in Kirkwood. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and a Master of Arts in Administration from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
Mrs. Kristi Mantych
Principal, Holy Cross Academy St. Michael the Archangel Campus
Mrs. Kristi Mantych is principal of Holy Cross Academy's elementary campus at St. Michael the Archangel. Mrs. Mantych previously served as the eighth grade homeroom teacher and science teacher at St. Michael the Archangel. She has been an educator with the Archdiocese of St. Louis since 2004. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and has completed advanced studies at Northwestern University. She also has earned a Master of Arts - Catholic School Leadership from Saint Louis University.
Mrs. Angie Langhauser
Director, Preschool Program, Holy Cross Academy
Mrs. Angie Langhauser is the Preschool Director for Holy Cross Academy. She has a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from St. Louis University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Webster University. She taught kindergarten for seven years in the Pattonville School District and worked three years as a Parent Educator in the Webster Groves School District. She started the St. Michael's Preschool Program in 2007.