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Adrienne Springstead — 1st Grade Teacher
Entering her 19th year of teaching and her ninth at Christ the King, 1st grade teacher Adrienne Springstead holds degrees from Saint Mary's College and Western Governors University. She brings a strong academic foundation in elementary education and mathematics to her primary classroom. Adrienne loves building personal connections with parish families, whether seeing them in the school hallways, at Mass, or around town.
Melissa Pollack - 1st Grade Teacher
Melissa Pollack is a dedicated First Grade Teacher at CTK with a passion for building confidence and a love of learning in young students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Western Governors University and is certified to teach grades K–6. Prior to stepping into the lead teaching role, Melissa spent six foundational years supporting classroom learning as an instructional aide, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience and empathy to her daily teaching practice. She deeply values the close-knit CTK community and considers it a privilege to watch her students grow, thrive, and succeed throughout their school years.
Joseph Beck - 2nd Grade Teacher
With a B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education from St. Norbert College, Mr. Beck is dedicated to creating a supportive, faith-filled classroom where young learners thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Bringing five years of educational experience into the classroom—including three wonderful years at CTK—he specializes in guiding second graders through a pivotal year of growth, discovery, and sacramental preparation. His favorite aspect of teaching second grade is having the privilege of watching students discover their unique gifts and learn firsthand just how deeply they are loved by God.
Anna Ostrowski - 2nd Grade Teacher
Liz Appleton - 2nd Grade Instructional Aide
Elizabeth (Liz) Appleton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and brings a deep dedication to her role as a classroom aide at Christ the King. After teaching Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) at CTK for 15 years, she is currently in her fifth year serving in the classroom. Liz loves everything about the Christ the King community—especially the joy of getting to know each student and working alongside friendly colleagues who make every day fun.
Maradith Spengler - 2nd Grade Instructional Aide
Maridith Spengler serves as an Instructional Aide and Substitute Teacher at Christ the King. Now in her third year at CTK, she brings 14 years of school experience and a B.A. in Psychology to her supportive role in the classroom. Maridith loves being part of CTK’s faith-filled environment, cherishing the unique opportunity to help educate students while encouraging them to deepen their relationship with Christ.
Mary Lou Strock - 1st Grade Instructional Aide
Mary Lou Strock is in her 4th year as a 1st Grade Instructional Aide at Christ the King. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Indiana University. Mary Lou is dedicated to fostering strong connections with young learners, taking pride in supporting students through daily academic challenges and creating a caring, encouraging classroom environment.
Kathleen Kloska - 1st Grade Instructional Aide
Kathleen Kloska is excited to return to Christ the King for her fourth year as a First Grade Instructional Aide. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Notre Dame. Kathleen’s favorite part of her role at Christ the King is building warm, meaningful relationships with the wonderful students and their families. She looks forward to another year of guiding young learners as they grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
