Saint Rose Staff
Principal
Mrs. Krautscheid is our Principal here at Saint Rose. She holds a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish from Washington State University, where she also earned her Administrator Credentials. In addition, she holds a Masters Degree in Special Education from Heritage University. She has a passion for teaching and is a firm believer in using data to improve the educational experience.
While not working, Mrs. Krautscheid can be found in her garden, working amongst her roses and spending time with her family.
Pastor of St. Rose of Lima School & Parish
Fr. Cesar Izquierdo
Fr. Cesar Izquierdo was ordained to the priesthood on July 3rd, 2018 at Christ the King Parish in Richland. Originally from Mexico he emigrated with his family to Washington at the age of 17. He holds a Licentiate in Philosophy from the Lumen Gentium University in Mexico City, a Baccalaureate in Theology from the Angelicum University and a Licentiate
in Public Ethics and Social Doctrine of the Church from the Gregorian University in Rome. First assigned to St. Joseph's Parish in Kennewick
as Associate Pastor and then as Parish Administrator. During his studies in Rome, he did ministry at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Naples, Italy and at Saint Peter’s Parish in London, United Kingdom. He also volunteered with International Charities at Casa di Iqbal refugee Center and supported with document translations at the Synod of Bishops
for the Pan-Amazon region in 2018-2019. He enjoys doing radio presentations and interviews and has done broadcasting at Vatican Radio
for the international apostolic visits of Pope Francis, also has contributed with translation and commentary for the Sunday Angelus with
the Holy Father from 2017 to 2020. Most recently Fr. Cesar collaborates with Korgen Associates in the Servant Leadership Program.
Reading Intervention & Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Mrs. Beaulieu holds an AA Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has 10 years of experience in education and has been a part of our Saint Rose family for seven years. Her favorite part of working at our school is that it is family and faith oriented. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and six children. She also enjoys horseback riding and reading.
Preschool & Art
Mrs. Ahmann is our wonderful Pre K and K-6 Art Teacher! She has an AA from Big Bend Community College and a BA in Communications and Graphic Design with a Minor in Art. She has been a part of our team for six years here at Saint Rose. She loves everything about Saint Rose, but especially the family atmosphere, teaching children about God, and her staff family! Her role is unique in that she get's to teach ALL students in our school. She is a former professional dancer and prior to working at Saint Rose owned two dance studios. She is a self-proclaimed dairy cow lover and she and her children have shown dairy heifers at the fair for over 45 years.
Kindergarten
Mrs. McDonnell is our Kindergarten teacher here at Saint Rose. She received her teaching degree from Washington State University and has been working in education for 29 years. She has worked at Saint Rose for 22 years, and her favorite part of working at our school is that it is that they are truly a family.
First Grade
Mrs. Eisen is the first grade teacher here at Saint Rose. She holds a Masters degree in Curriculum and Assessments, is endorsed in ELL and is a certified Read Well trainer. She has been an educator for 17 years and has been witnessing faith grow in both students and staff for 15 years at Saint Rose. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their adult children and grandchildren.
Second Grade
Mrs. Moore is our Second Grade teacher at Saint Rose. She has a Bachelors of Arts from Washington State University and has worked in our school for 10 years. She loves that Saint Rose school feels like a family. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Teaching and has acted and sang in several local theater productions in Quincy, Moses Lake and Soap Lake.
Third Grade
Mrs. Sackmann is our third grade teacher here at Saint Rose. She holds a Masters degree from Walden University and has over 17 years teaching experience--12 of those at our school. She loves that Saint Rose is a close knit family, where staff and students support each other and share their love for Jesus every day. She currently has two children who attend our school, and when she's not working, she enjoys camping and spending time outdoors with her husband, children, family and friends.
Fourth & Fifth Grade
Mrs. Lundgren teaches our 4th / 5th grade class at Saint Rose. She has a Bachelors degree in Education from Heritage University and has worked in education for 17 years--15 of those at our school. Mrs. Lundgren enjoys getting to know our Saint Rose students and families, as well as spending time with her own family. Outside of school she can be found on the basketball court or beach, coffee in hand.
Sixth Grade
Mrs. Navarro is our sixth grade teacher at Saint Rose. She holds a Master's degree from WGU and has worked with us since 2020. Mrs. Navarro's favorite part about Saint Rose is that she gets to talk about Jesus all day long! In her free time she enjoys reading, tennis, horseback riding and camping with her family.
Mrs. Shannon Ites
Mrs. Ites is our Nutrition Program Director at Saint Rose. She has an AA in Accounting, and experience working in public middle schools. She loves that Saint Rose has Christ Inspired Education, and cherishes the close family bonds she's built during her time here. Her late husband, Shawn, is who brought their family to Saint Rose and they fell in love with the school right away!
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her eight year old son camping, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
Music Director
Mrs. Couture is our Music Director at Saint Rose. She has worked in music education for over 30 years. Her dedication to the growth of our students through music has been a blessing to Saint Rose for over 25 years. Her favorite aspect of our school is the Christ-Centered teaching, and she enjoys spenidng time with her grandkids, as well as arts and crafts.
"He who sings prays twice" - St Augustine
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Martinez is our Administrative Assistant here at Saint Rose, and the smiling face you see upon entry to our school. She has been a true asset to St. Rose for over seven years. She enjoys being a part of those special moments where God's hand is revealed in the lives of our students. She is an avid Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers fan, and enjoys drawing in her free time.
Bookkeeper
Mrs. Dilling is our Bookkeeper at Saint Rose. She also serves in various support positions as well as 4th grade math instruction. She attended Washington State University, Seattle Central College and Central Oregon College. She has worked in our school for 11 years and her favorite part of Saint Rose is her fantastic co-workers and of course the students. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking, hosting garden parties and DIY home renovations.
Physical Education Teacher
Mrs. Gregg is St. Rose's Physical Education teacher. She has an AA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Arizona, and joined our staff this year. She has professional experience as a lead preschool teacher, children's librarian and parent educator. She is excited to be a part of our St. Rose family, and in her free time, she enjoys coaching, gardening, camping and a cup of tea with a good book.
Teachers Aide
Mrs. Claussen is a Teacher's Aide at Saint Rose and has worked with us since 2016. She, her mother and both her children all attended our beautiful school. Mrs. Claussen has a BA from Gonzaga University and she feels Saint Rose is like a family to her. She enjoys seeing students progress and having the opportuntiy to bond and laugh with them! Her hobbies include spending time with her family, crafting, relaxing on the patio and going to the ocean.
Custodian & Cook
Mrs. Navarro serves our school as both custodian and cook. She has been a part of our Saint Rose family for nine years and her favorite part about working in our school is watching the students learn to love God!
Cook
Mrs. Paz is our excellent cook here at Saint Rose! She is responsible for creating healthy and delicious meals on site for our students.
Maintenance
Mr. Garcia is our Maintenance Professional at Saint Rose. He holds a BA in Community studies from University of CA at Santa Cruz and has over 13 years experience working in higher educational instututions. He has been a part of our Saint Rose Team since 2020 and enjoys his great coworkers and interacting with our students. When he's not working, he enjoys gardening and watching movies.
Are you a dynamic educator with a passion for excellence? Saint Rose would like to meet with you!