Mrs. Jen Maxim

Preschool Assistant and Academic Support

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Degree/College:

Bachelor of Arts and Early Childhood minor; Aquinas College

Favorite Saint:

Saint Teresa

Favorite Scripture Verse:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Favorite Hobbies:

I love spending time with my family. We enjoy going to our cottage, golfing, baseball, and watching U of M football!

Short Biography:

I started as an aide in kindergarten at St. Anthony in the 2017-2018 school year. I love working with the younger children and supporting staff in the lower elementary. I also enjoying substitute teaching throughout the building. I grew up on the Westside and attended Catholic Schools. My husband, Derek, and I love sending our children to St. Anthony and being part of this amazing community.

Mrs. Cheryl Ware

Skills Support Teacher

+1-616-453-8229 ext.301 Email Me

Degree/College:

Elementary Education; Central Michigan University
Masters in Special Education; Southern Illinois University

Favorite Saint:

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Be not afraid, for I am with you always. Isaiah 41:10

Favorite Hobbies:

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors – hiking, biking, kayaking, gardening, swimming, etc. I spend a lot of time with my extended family and also make sure I have time to read every day.

Short Biography:

My husband was in the army for 22 years, so after leaving Central Michigan University, my family and I enjoyed living in several places other than Michigan. My first teaching job was in 2nd grade for the Department of Defense in Bamberg, Germany. While living in Illinois, I worked as a teacher in preschool, elementary, middle and high school, and as a graduate assistant for the Special Education department at Southern Illinois University. We settled down in West Michigan in 2003 and I began working at St. Anthony in 2004. My husband and I have two adult daughters with families of their own.

Mrs. Lynne Babb

Preschool Assistant and Academic Support

+1-616-453-8229 ext.309 Email Me

Degree/College:

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education; Grand Rapids Junior College
Bachelor of Science/Elementary Education; Grand Valley State University

Favorite Saint:

Saint Cecilia

Favorite Scripture Verse:

The Lord is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

Favorite Hobbies:

I enjoy working in my yard, going to the beach, and spending time with my friends and family.

Short Biography:

I started teaching at St. Anthony in the 1996-1997 school year, after teaching first grade for five years at St. Clement in Ohio, and two years of preschool in Allendale, Michigan.  My husband, son, and I live on the west side of Grand Rapids. We are parishioners of St. Anthony, and our son is a St. Anthony and West Catholic Alum. We enjoy watching sports and spending time with family.   St. Anthony is a wonderful community.  I am truly blessed to be working with such an amazing staff and families.