Committees

See below for the various committees that serve Nativity of Mary School, their missions, their membership, how to contact them, and how to join.

Mission/Objective
- To provide counsel, advice, and support to the school principal and the pastor to ensure that policies and programs at Nativity of Mary are consistent with the school’s mission and philosophy.
- To provide counsel, advice, and support to the school principal and the pastor in the operation of the school.
- To provide counsel, advice, and support to the school principal and the pastor in the development and implementation of school policies, as well as to monitor the use and implementation of approved policies.

Current Members
- Principal: Ryan Pajak
- Pastor: Fr. Nathan LaLiberte
- Parish Trustee: Tom Burns (non-voting member)
- Teachers: Kathy Daggett, Damon Fitzgerald
- Appointed Members: Anna Zagaria-Meyer (Chair), Andrea Horvath (Vice Chair), Heidi Moore (Secretary), Greg Bartz, Chris Beran, Dana Chou, Jen Entwistle, Meredith Hoffman, Chris Perske

How to Contact
- For questions or concerns you’d like the council to consider, contact Ryan Pajak (Principal) rpajak@nativitybloomington.org, Anna Zagaria Meyer (Chair) amzagaria@gmail.com, or reach out personally to any council member.

How to Join
- Interested parents and staff apply in the spring of each year to serve a three-year term on the Council. The nominating committee reviews the submitted applications and appoints the new members.
- Council members play an active leadership role by serving on various sub-committees.

Mission/Objective
- The Nativity of Mary Human Dignity Committee strives to ensure that each person in the school community is celebrated as being created in the image and likeness of God. We value diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for all students, staff, and families in our community.
  We provide resources and ideas for our educators that help them accurately and respectfully represent the cultures present within our Nativity community, as well as the broader community, in classroom teaching and special projects. If and when inequity is identified within our school community, we will respond promptly to help identify root causes and propose solutions to school leadership.

Current Members
- Teachers/Staff: Stephanie Degonda (Assistant Principal & Chair), Maggie Gromek, David Long, Lori Matlon, Laura Millenacker, Mikala Wahl
- Parents: Karla Arceo, Benjamin Heidgerken, Regina Huset, Heidi Moore

How to Contact
- For questions or concerns you’d like the committee to consider, contact Stephanie Degonda at sdegonda@nativitybloomington.org.

How to Join
- We are interested in broadening the cultural perspective of the committee. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Degonda at sdegonda@nativitybloomington.org.

Meeting Frequency
- 6 meetings throughout the school year (October-April); typically from 8:15-9:15 a.m. on first Fridays.

Mission/Objective
- To coordinate and facilitate the school’s main fundraising event, a ticketed dinner and auction in the spring.

Current Members
- Jen Entwistle (Chair); rest of 2022-2023 committee currently being formed.

How to Contact
- For questions or concerns you’d like the committee to consider, contact Jen Entwistle at SOS@nativitybloomington.org.

How to Join
- If you are a parent or guardian of a Nativity student and would like to help plan a fun and successful event that serves as a critical fundraiser for the school, contact Jen Entwistle at jentwistle@barr.com. We are especially seeking someone with a graphic design or marketing background to assist with the auction booklets.

Mission/Objective
- To coordinate and run three community events (autumn, winter, and spring) to help strengthen the Nativity community. The committee works along with a parent-school liaison to facilitate event planning.

Current Members
- Parents: Dana Chou (Chair)
  - Autumn Event Lead: Dana Hagen, Debbie Heilmer, Allison Perske, Tara Randolph
  - Winter Event Lead: Sarah Gonnella, Katie Ross, Betsy Walstrom
  - Spring Event Lead:Maria Bannarn, Regina Huset, Meg Yates
- Parent-School Liaison: Erin Wee

How to Contact
- For questions or concerns you’d like the committee to consider, contact Dana Chou at chou.dana@gmail.com.

How to Join
- If you are a parent or guardian of a Nativity student and love planning events and building community, contact Dana Chou at chou.dana@gmail.com or fill out this form.

School Committees