Specials

Mrs. Marino started as the Guidance Counselor at St. Elizabeth’s in 2021. Prior to St. Elizabeth’s, she worked for several years as a medical social worker at OU Children’s Heart Center and as a mental health therapist in a community mental health agency. Originally from Tulsa, Mrs. Marino attended Tulsa Public Schools and graduated from Union High School. She has a BA in Human Relations and Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. She continued her education and earned her Masters in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Oklahoma. Mrs. Marino and her husband are parishioners at Christ the King in Oklahoma City. When not working with students, Mrs. Marino enjoys cooking, going to concerts, traveling, staying active, and spending time with friends and family. As the counselor at St. Elizabeth's, Mrs. Marino offers short-term counseling, crisis intervention services, and community referrals for students. Mrs. Marino enjoys being a small part of students’ journeys as they navigate school, growing up, and everything in between.

Mrs. Mears is the psychometrist at St. Elizabeth's. She joined the faculty in 2009. After graduating from Edmond North High School, Mrs. Mears earned a BS degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University and an MS degree in School Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. She attends the United Methodist Church. Ashley and her husband have three "furry" friends- dogs, Pixel, Trinket and Ember. She enjoys OU football, reading, playing with her niece and watching movies.

Mr. Spurr teaches PE. He began teaching at St. Elizabeth’s in 2021 but worked in a variety of different roles in the school from 2011-2016. Oklahoma born and raised, Mr. Spurr is an alumnus of St. Elizabeth’s and graduated from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. He then graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. He and his wife, Samantha, are parishioners at St. John’s, and his mother is one of the 3rd grade teachers at St. Elizabeth’s. When not teaching, Mr. Spurr enjoys all things sports, cooking, cleaning, music, dancing, date nights with his lovely wife, fishing and playing with their dog, Champ.

Mrs. Spurr teaches STEM Lab at St. Elizabeth’s. She began her teaching career in Lubbock, TX in 1976, and has taught at St. Elizabeth’s since 1999. Texas born and raised, she moved to Oklahoma in 1979. Mrs. Spurr graduated from Texas Tech with her major in Education and her minor in Psychology. She is married and has two grown sons -Richard & Daniel. They both attended St. Elizabeth’s growing up, and Daniel now works at St. Elizabeth’s as well. She and her husband have one granddaughter, Evie Rose. When not teaching, Mrs. Spurr enjoys reading and time at Lake Texoma with her family.

Ms. Engel began teaching art at St. Elizabeth's in the Fall of 2021. Ms. Engel was born and raised in Oklahoma City along with two younger siblings she was adopted with. She is also an alumna of St. Elizabeth's!  She went on to attend Bishop McGuiness and then earned her degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She and he family are members of Our Lady's Cathedral in Oklahoma City. When not teaching, Anne Marie loves doing anything outside, painting, drawing and creating.

Mr. Drury is the Director of Bands at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School (BMCHS) and St. Elizabeth's. Prior to his appointment as the Director of Bands at BMCHS and St. ELizabeth's in August 2023, Mr. Drury served as the Assistant Band Director of Washington County High School 2021-2022. Serving as a brass specialist during his undergraduate and masters he has also taught bands all over central Kentucky with many State Finalists at the marching and concert band levels. Mr. Drury attended Campbellsville University where he earned his Bachelor’s of Music Education in 2021. He also spent time pursuing a Masters in Music for euphonium performance at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Mr. Drury has a strong track record of student success with ensembles and as a private lessons instructor. As a private lessons instructor his students have achieved impressive results, including participation in Governor Scholar of the Arts, KMEA All State Symphonic Bands, KMEA All State Concert Bands, and Distinguished performances at District and State Solo and Ensemble Festivals. And as instrumental instructor groups he worked with were State Finalist and Runner-up groups in Kentucky. While completing his Master’s, Drury spent time teaching also at the collegiate level with undergraduates in preparation for semester performances.

Ms. Staudt teaches Music at St. Elizabeth’s. She previously taught in Putnam City Schools. Having grown up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, she attended St. Mary Catholic School in Guthrie, and Mount St. Mary Catholic High School. Ms. Staudt attended UCO and earned her Bachelor’s of Music in Education. She is number four of nine kids, and is an identical twin. She and her sister have two cats, Dipper and Mumble. When not teaching, Ms. Staudt loves reading as well as singing in the Canterbury Voices Chorus that performs at the Civic Center.

Mrs. Cooney teaches Spanish. She began teaching at St. Elizabeth's in 2021 as an aide in Kindergarten and PreK 4. Mrs. Cooney and her family moved from California in 2019. She completed all her schooling in California and graduated from Sonoma State University in 2006. She and her husband have three children who attend St. Elizabeth's and are parishioners at St. John's. When not teaching, Maria enjoys watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Simon is the Resource Teacher. She started at St. Elizabeth’s in the Fall of 2021 but brings several years of teaching experience along with her. She is a Colorado native and earned her undergraduate degree in Human and Family Development at Colorado State University. She then earned her masters and teaching certificate at the University of Colorado at Denver. Mrs. Simon and her husband are parishioners at St. John’s and have two sets of twins. There are three girls and one boy. When not teaching, Mrs. Simon enjoys working out (mainly running), sports and movies.

Ms. McCabe teaches Library/Catholicity. Prior to this, she taught Pre-Kindergarten for 32 years. She earned her BS degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University. After moving to Oklahoma, she completed her MS degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. McCabe is an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She served as Head Sacristan for 14 years, helps with the funeral ministry, is a Eucharistic Minister, lector and is active in Perpetual Adoration. When not teaching, Ms. McCabe enjoys spending time with her huge extended family, traveling, walking her dogs, baking and reading.