Meet our Faculty

Meet Our Faculty

Click on the links to the left to read about the teachers in each department. Below is the Administration, Counselors, and Media Specialist.

Administration

	Fr. Michael Hermes frhermes@wardhigh.org President (since 2005) Degree(s): B.S. in Sociology, Emporia State University; graduate degrees from Trinity University (San Antonio), Gregorian University (Rome), and the University of Kansas. “Every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth. Faith leads us to want to lead a new life characterized by all that is beautiful, good, and true." -Pope Benedict XVI, April 17, 2008, Washington, DC
	Ann Connor aconnor@wardhigh.org Principal Degree(s): BSE from Emporia State University; MASL from Benedictine College Year Began at Bishop Ward: 2012 "With God all things are possible." -Matthew 19:26
	Greg Duggins ’83 gduggins@wardhigh.org Dean of Students/Athletic Director Degree(s): B.A. in Educational Leadership from Emporia State; Master's Degree from the University of Kansas Year Began Teaching at Bishop Ward: Fall 2002
	John Riley jriley@wardhigh.org Network/Student Database Administrator Degree(s): B.A. in Spanish; Minor in Business Occupation/Computer Applications, Wayne State College; MSEd Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Kansas Year Began Teaching at Bishop Ward: August 1988 “I love being part of the Ward Family because of its long tradition in Wyandotte County and the commitment of its faculty, students and alumni to education and Catholic values.”
	Amanda Vega avega@wardhigh.org Administrative Intern/Student Services and Programs Coordinator Extracurriculars: Cyclone Scholars Club, Food Advisory Committee Degree(s): B.A. in Sociology and Spanish from Wellesley College; M.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Boston University; In progress, Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Policy Studies. Year Started at Bishop Ward: 2011 "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela

Counselors

Anita Gregory ’68
agregory@wardhigh.org
Guidance Counselor

Subject(s): Honors American Government
Extracurricular: National Honor Society and Co-Sponsor for Senior Class
Degree(s): B.S. in History; Master's in Education; Specialist Degree in Administration
Year Began Teaching at Bishop Ward: 1973-1977 and returned in the 2003-2004 school year.

“I feel that I learn as much from my students as my students can learn from me. Coming back to teach at Ward both in the 70s and today has been like coming home for me. I believe so strongly in the education that Bishop Ward offers, that my husband and I chose to send all four of our children to Ward to follow in the Cyclone tradition. I continue to believe that the education our students receive today is outstanding.”

Annie Tompkins
atompkins@wardhigh.org
Counselor

Extracurricular: Campus Ministry Team, Volunteer hour coordinator, Theological Reflections Sponsor
Degree(s): Master’s in Secondary School Counseling, Villanova University; B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University
Year Began Teaching at Bishop Ward: Fall 2007

Favorite Quote:
“If then you are looking for the way by which you should go, take Christ, because he himself is the way.” - St. Thomas Aquinas

Media Center Coordinator

Angie Gregory ’96
amgregory@wardhigh.org
St. Jerome Media Center Coordinator

Extracurricular(s): Student Council and Pep Club
Degree(s): Bachelor’s in English and in Business with a focus in Marketing, Master’s in Business Administration in Management
Year Began Teaching at Bishop Ward: 2003

Reflection on Bishop Ward:
“I was given a great gift because my parents sacrificed to send me, my brothers, and sister to Catholic schools. Throughout all of my education, I came to expect individual attention, loving encouragement, and the demand for excellence, improvement, and growth. I hope that I pass on my love for learning to our students."

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