DIRECTOR:
JOHNNA SCHUMANN:
I am Johnna Schumann and I am the proud director of St. Pius X Early Childhood Center. I have worked at SPX ECC since September 2005. My husband Michael & I are the proud parents of three terrific boys; Matthew, Dillon & Brandon.
I am originally from Bevier, MO. My parents are Charles & (the late) Viola Turner of Bevier. Michael’s parents are (the late) Charles & Rhonda Schumann of Moberly.
My staff is a wonderful group of people that bring their own unique gifts & talents to each and every room they work in. God has truly given me great teachers that TRULY love & care for ALL children!
It is a privilege to say that we are able to not only teach the children their basic age appropriate education but also the Word of God! The children learn Bible stories and prayers on a daily basis. I believe that through a faith-centered education, we recognize and honor the uniqueness of each child and prepare all of our children to meet the spiritual, academic and social challenges of a changing world.
I look forward to talking to anyone who is interested in attending our facility. We are open to ANYONE who is interested in joining our great ECC family.
Contact Johnna Schumann/director: jschumann@st-pius.com or 660-263-1840
LOVEABLE LITTLES ROOM
BRANDY MAUZEY: (LEAD TEACHER)
I want to introduce myself as the new Lead Baby Room teacher! I am so excited for my new adventure. I love watching babies grow and be a part of them learning new things!
A little about myself… I am married to Chris and we have two beautiful children, Bethany & Colten. I began at St. Pius X ECC in June of 2018. I was the Lead Three’s Room teacher. In Sept of 2019, I had my first child and decided to be a stay at home mommy. In February of this year Mrs. Johnna had a teacher opening in the baby room and I applied and began again!
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your children’s lives!
NIKI SIMS (PART-TIME CO-TEACHER):
Hi! My name is Niki Sims. I am a co-teacher in the Baby Room. Watching the babies turn into toddlers is an experience I am blessed to see every day!
I am currently getting a degree in Elementary Education, I will be done in a few years.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and going to derbies!
Thank you for letting me have the opportunity to see and be a part of your amazing children lives!
BRYNN WINKLER (PART-TIME CO-TEACHER):
Hi, my name is Brynn Winkler. I moved to Cairo when I was 4 and have lived there ever since.
I attended Northeast R-IV from Preschool to graduation in May 2018.
I graduated MACC here in Moberly my Associates Degree in general studies. After finishing at MACC, I am currently attending Mizzou in Columbia to study to become a secondary Language Arts teacher.
I love being with the babies! They are so fun. Thank you for letting me a part of their lives!
CAITLYN JOLLIFFE (CLOSER):
Hello! My name is Caitlyn Jolliffe. I started at St. Pius X ECC as the Lead Pre-K Teacher in July 2017, I sadly had to leave for a very short time and then, happily rejoined to the team in July 2018 as the closing aide in the Baby Room. I work full-time at MFA Oil & Propane and finish off my day at St. Pius X ECC. I am overfilled with joy to be back at the ECC and absolutely love getting the pleasure to take care of your littles.
I have 3 kiddos of my own, Aubrey, Dawson and Brooks, they all attend St. Pius X and absolutely love it!
When we are not at work we love to go riding on our RZR, hunt, fish, and visit family. I’m looking forward to the 2019/2020 school year and watching your kiddos grow and learn!
WILD ONES ROOM
KADY MATTOX (LEAD TEACHER):
Hello! My name is Kady Mattox. I have worked here at St. Pius X ECC since 2016. I am the Lead Teacher in the Wild One’s Room! I am very excited for the school year and can’t wait to teach your little ones lots of fun activities!
I grew up and went to school here in Moberly and just graduated with my associates in general studies at MACC. I have zero ideas about what I want to be when I grow up but I’m leaning towards getting a degree in history.
I have two kiddos, Jackson and Matilda, who keeps me very busy! We enjoy swimming, hiking, and listening to live music whenever possible!
Some of my hobbies include hiking, exploring, learning, watching Star Wars, and playing video games!
I cannot wait for you to begin and am excited to watch your little one grow!
SAMMIE SWARTZ (CO-TEACHER):
Hey! I’m Mrs. Sammie. I’m am the Co-Teacher in the One’s Room. I have been with St. Pius X ECC since 2015 and I love it.
I was born and raised here in Moberly. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Brandon and we have a three children, Seth, Brett & Brynlee.
I love being around children and watching them grow, it amazes me just how much a baby changes in that first year and I love being a part of their growth and development. I am looking forward to watching and helping your children grow and learn!
TOO CUTE TWOS ROOM
ERILYN TURNER (LEAD TEACHER):
Hello! My name is Erilyn Turner and I am the Lead Teacher of the Too Cute Twos Room as well as the Teacher in Charge in directors absents. I have been working at the ECC since September 2007 and obtained my Child Development Associates (CDA) in 2010.
I am original from Clifton Hill, MO., I now reside in Salisbury. My parents are Joel & Sheryl Land. I married Dustin Turner in 2010. We now are the proud parents two beautiful daughters, Gracelyn & Everly .
I am honored to work in the Two’s Room; they teach me something new every day and help me grow as an individual. I like to do the same for them. I help them try out new age appropriate challenges that will help them learn as they grow.
HILARY KNAZIK (CO-TEACHER):
Hi, my names Hilary Ann (Almond) Knazik, and I am the Co-Teacher for the Twos Room at St. Pius X ECC. I started at SPX ECC in August 2016 and I love it.
I grew up on a farm in Purdin, MO. Graduated in 2006 from Linn County R-1. I then came to Moberly and attended MACC. After that I transferred to NCMC and also begin working at Stansbury’s uniforms in Brookfield and helped out on our family farm. I met my husband in September of 2011, we got married in September of 2012 and I moved back to Moberly once again. I worked for the post office before taking a job at Ican Missouri Foundation. My husband Jared and I have a two daughters, Piper & Mya, and we are members of St. Pius X Church, where I joined at Easter Vigil, March of 2016.
KENLEE LEWIS (CLOSER):
Hi! My name is Kenlee Lewis. I am from Moberly, MO.
I love my family and I enjoy staying busy and doing activities such as walking, swimming, playing badminton, etc.
I have 2 siblings, 1 sister and 1 brother and I am the proud “Aunt Mimi” to my nephew.I am looking forward to beginning this new journey with you and your children! God Bless!
TERRIFIC THREES ROOM
MICHEALLE LIPE (LEAD-TEACHER):
Hello, my name is Michealle Lipe and I am so excited to say that I am the Threes Room Lead Teacher.
I joined the St. Pius X ECC team in January 2019. I am excited to continue my child care career with this team. I love teaching and interacting with children, it has been one of my dreams come true. As a little girl I always wanted to grow up and take care of children and that’s just what I am doing. I have many years’ experience working with children.
I grew up in Clark, MO. I graduated High School in 2014 at Sturgeon High School and then attended MACC and graduated with my Associates Degree in 2017.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing with my 2 dogs, and making crafts.
JESSICA WEST (CO-TEACHER):
Hello! My name is Jessica West. I am the Co-Teacher in the Threes Room. I began my journey with St. Pius X ECC in July 2017 and I have loved every minute of it!
I am married to John West. We have two amazing daughters’, Brittany and Danielle. I love to fish and hunt. My favorite thing to do is to go to Branson with my family or Church Youth Group. I am so excited to be here at St. Pius X ECC. I look forward to this journey with our ECC family. Thank you and God Bless to all you lovely parents for letting me part of your children’s lives.
FANTASTIC FOURS ROOM
AMANDA BROWN (LEAD TEACHER):
Hey guys, Ms. Amanda here!!
Just wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I am the lead teacher for the Fantastic Fours!! I’m a graduate of Schuyler Co R-1 in Queen City MO, Year 2006. My parents, younger brother and I have lived in Missouri since I was in 3rd grade. Before that we lived in Illinois. I have 1 nephew and 2 nieces (god daughters), all 3 of which I love oh so very much.
I have a partial degree from MACC in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Social work.
If you can’t find me in my classroom I am usually spending time with my 2 nieces and their mommy, spending time with my beautiful cat (Baby) at home, reading a book or curled up watching a movie, babysitting, or working my other full time weekend job in Columbia. I love going to the movies and spending time in our park, or just driving around on the back roads listening to music with the windows down.
I’m super excited to spend this next year with your kiddo and getting to know them even more than I already do.
God Bless,
Ms. Amanda
AMBER MARTIN (CO-TEACHER):
Hi. My name is Miss Amber. I grew up in the small town of Madison, Missouri, where I graduated in 2007. I received my Associate of Arts degree in Teaching from Moberly Area Community College; and recently completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Education at Central Christian College of the Bible. I love to read and spend time with my family, especially my mom, sister, niece and nephew! I am very excited to be working at the Early Childhood Center!
Thank you for letting me be a part of your children’s lives. God Bless!
PHENOMENAL PRE-K ROOM
JAMILA CAMPBELL (LEAD TEACHER):
My name is Jamila Campbell and I am the Pre-K Lead Teacher. I joined St. Pius X ECC in December 2019.
I went to Columbia College to study Art and Education with the plan to teach K-5 or Art. After graduating, I got my first preschool lead position. I never realized how much I would fall in love with teaching early childhood and decided that that is where I wanted to be.
I have a son who attends St. Pius X School and a daughter in St. Pius X ECC. My wonderful husband also attended St. Pius X School when he was younger.
I have loved working in a Catholic school setting, praying with children and talking to them about how we can see God in our everyday lives.
I’m excited to meet you and your children and to see them learn and grow this coming year. Thank you for the opportunity!
STEPHANIE JOSEPH (CO-TEACHER):
Hi! My Name is Stephanie Joseph. I am a Co-Teacher for the PK Room. I started working here at the Early Childhood Center in February 2012. I have worked in almost every room and I truly have no favorites! Every class is something special!
I graduated from Moberly High School and I was a former student of St. Pius X. I come from a family of 4 children. My siblings are Kathleen, Mathew and Abby.
I enjoy being with the children every day and getting to see the children’s smiling faces and hear all the funny stories they love to share. It’s so fun watching them grow and learn throughout the year!
LANEY GOFF (CLOSER):
Hi, I’m Laney Goff, and I am a recent graduate of Moberly High School. I was born and raised in Moberly, Missouri. I have one older sister and two younger brothers. Along with two nieces under the age of 2. One of my favorite things is watching my nieces laugh and grow.
I will be working as an afternoon teacher and I am looking forward to working with children seeing as I want to be a pediatric registered nurse. I have taken all of the medical technology classes at MATC and will be attending MACC and continue working here as long as possible.
I love to set goals and push myself towards them. Some of my hobbies are art and music. I also love to spend time with my family and friends. My ultimate goal is to make a good impact on at least one person’s life, as I myself have been impacted by many good teachers and people.