Staff Directory

Jessica Turpin Patterson grew up in Olympia, Washington where she graduated from Capital High School in 2002.  She completed her undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University in 2006 where she majored in History and Teacher Education. She spent her early career years teaching on the Whiteriver Apache Reservation in Arizona. There, she worked as a middle school Reading Interventionist, Math & Social Studies Teacher, and coached volleyball, basketball, and track.

At St. Madeleine Sophie School, she has held many roles- teacher, Inclusion Specialist, Director of Student Life, Athletic Director, counselor and coach. Jessica obtained a Master’s degree in Special Education in 2015 and finished her second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Notre Dame’s Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program in 2021; she now works as an adjunct professor for the program’s Leadership for Inclusive Education course. Jessica began teaching at St. Madeleine Sophie in 2012, she now serves as the Principal. Jessica is also a member of the Diocesan Diversified Learner’s Committee, the Fulcrum Diversity and Inclusion Committee, volunteers for CYO Athletics, and consults to support inclusive student services at other schools around the country.

Jessica loves spending time with her friends and family, and has two beautiful boys that keep her busy! It is her honor to work at SMS and be a part of all the incredible work that is being done to form faithful citizens who INCLUDE! She loves working with incredibly strong and passionate teachers who give tirelessly to fulfill the mission of the school and Parish. She believes there is something to be learned from every student and family she works with, and cherishes the unique charism of St. Madeleine Sophie School.

Andrea was born and raised in San Diego, California. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas. After graduating, Andrea spent six years in Italy, working as an English tutor and at a design studio.

Upon returning to the United States, Andrea taught Kindergarten and second grade at American Martyrs Parish School in California. In 2007, her family relocated to Seattle, where she taught 3rd grade at St. Alphonsus Parish School for seven years before joining the staff at St. Madeleine Sophie School.

Andrea’s passion for inclusive education led her to pursue a Master’s in Special Education, which she earned in 2019 from the University of Seattle. She has also participated in the Archdiocese of Seattle’s GRACE Teacher Leadership Program and is currently working toward her Principal Certificate and a Master’s in Educational Administration at the University of Seattle.

In her free time, Andrea loves spending quality moments with her husband and three daughters, traveling to visit family, and catching up with close friends.

Marissa Shaw lived just north of Seattle, Washington her whole life until she moved to Portland, Oregon where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in both Secondary Education and Spanish as well as gained endorsements in Middle School Mathematics and Special Education. Marissa also earned her Master’s of Educational Leadership from Eastern Washington University. She has been in classrooms from 4th grade all the way to high school. This will be Marissa’s fifth year teaching and has loved every moment at SMS. Marissa is St. Madeleine Sophie’s Dean of Students and will be working alongside all students (Pre-k-8) to ensure they have a successful experience at SMS. She will be supporting students both academically and personally. Marissa will also be the 6th grade homeroom teacher and will be teaching a few math classes this year. In her free time she likes to be outside biking, hiking or swimming, spend time with her family, friends and dog, and she loves nothing more than when the sunshine peeks out.

Ginny grew up in New Jersey, has a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, and a Masters degree in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She and her husband, Phil, have been actively involved at St. Madeleine Sophie Parish since moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1984.

Ginny spent many hours volunteering at St. Monica’s and Eastside Catholic, where her two children, Christine and Jimmy, attended. Being a part of the wonderful staff and community at St. Madeleine Sophie School has been the perfect solution to filling the void left when they graduated!

Father Tony Bawyn is a Seattle native who attended St. Luke School in Shoreline. He began his Seminary studies at St. Edward Seminary and St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore and then graduated from Gonzaga University with a B.A. in philosophy. He studied theology at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and came home to be ordained on August 21, 1982 at St. James Cathedral by Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. His first assignment was as Parochial Vicar (assistant pastor)  at Holy Rosary in West Seattle. Since then he has served parishes in Kirkland, Tacoma, Vashon Island, Gig Harbor, and Seattle. Aware that Father Jim Picton had facilitated a canonical internship for Father Tony during his Seminary days, Archbishop Murphy asked Father Tony to study Canon Law for the Archdiocese in 1990. After receiving a licentiate degree from Louvain, he served in the Chancery as canonical consultant, where he first met Loretta Sursely. He then returned to Louvain for his doctoral studies, finished his dissertation and was awarded his diploma in 2000. Archbishop Brunett appointed him Judicial Vicar in 2000, and he has been serving in that capacity in the Seattle Tribunal for 20 years. Father Tony has recently returned from a sabbatical in Belgium, and is pleased to begin his ministry at St. Madeleine Sophie Parish. Father Tony has more than 25 years’ experience with the model of parish priest collaborating with a lay Pastor Coordinator, and he finds it a good fit with his canonical work. In his free time, Father Tony loves to cook, go on day hikes, listen to music and enjoys visiting his family, most of whom live in the Puget Sound area.

Ellie was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended the University of Portland and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Elementary Education, a Special Education Endorsement and minor in Psychology. After graduation she worked with children in multiple settings.  Last year she was able to work alongside SMS as a Behavior Technician with ICAN. Ellie is so excited to officially join the SMS staff this year.

Stephanie was born and raised in Tacoma and completed her undergraduate studies in Colorado.  She returned to the PNW and earned her teaching certification from the University of Washington and a Masters in Education from Seattle Pacific University.  Stephanie is in her second year at SMS as the 1st Grade teachers. She is a longtime member of St. Louise parish, and with her husband Dan have raised three boys. Additionally, Stephanie enjoys mixed media collage art, exploring nature, and spending time with her family and friends at Bellevue Brewing where she and her husband are part owners.

Mandy was born and raised in Spokane where she later attended Gonzaga University to pursue a bachelor degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. After graduating Gonzaga, Mandy moved on to graduate school at the University of Portland through the Pacific Alliance of Catholic Education (PACE) program. In the PACE program, she worked toward a Master’s in Education with an endorsement in Reading while teaching 1st Grade in Ogden, UT for two years.

Mandy enjoys spending her time with family and friends, hiking, cooking, running, crafting, and traveling. She loves exploring the many facets of Western Washington and looks forward continuing her teaching career at St. Madeleine Sophie.

Claire was born and raised in Federal Way, Washington, and attended Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese from 1st grade through high school. She graduated from the University of Portland in 2021 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Theology. After graduation, she taught 4th grade for 2 years in Las Vegas, Nevada as a part of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) Program. Through PACE, Claire earned her Masters in Education with an endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

In her free time, Claire likes to read, hike, play pickle ball, or play board games with her friends and family. Claire is so excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest, and to have the chance to teach 4th grade at St. Madeleine Sophie!

Angela Ensminger is a teacher and middle school department chair at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School.  Her involvement with SMS goes back to the founding of the school, where she was instrumental in defining the school’s focus on inclusive education for all.  Currently, her classes include middle school Math, Algebra I and Geometry as well as Religion, Robotics and a Math / Art elective.

Outside of SMS, Angela is president of the Puget Sound Council of Teachers of Mathematics after serving multiple years on the board.  When the Northwest Mathematics Conference is hosted by Washington, she has served on the conference committee.

Angela holds B.S. in Mathematics from Loyola University in New Orleans and a M.S. in Statistics from the University of Texas at Dallas.  She received her teaching certification from Western Governors University.   While her professional experience spans teaching at all levels from elementary to college, her passion is working with middle school students.

Riley Hole Was born and raised in Seattle with a small detour to Cheney to attend Eastern Washington University. He graduated with a BA in Social Studies Secondary Education. This is his second year teaching full time, previously, Riley has spent time substituting for every grade level from first grade to seniors in high school. When he’s not at school, he enjoys spending time with friends, golfing, bowling, watching movies, and reading.

Corinne Theis grew up in a military family, living primarily on the East Coast of the US. She graduated with a Masters in Elementary Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2018. After finishing her degree, she moved out west to Seattle and has been teaching in the Archdiocese ever since. This is her second year as SMS’s Inclusion & Intervention Specialist, putting her years of experience to good use! When not at school, Corinne enjoys reading, sewing and crafting, playing games with friends, and spending time outside.

Crystal was born and raised in California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Riverside, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the University of the Rockies and a Master of Arts in Education from National University. Crystal played flag football for 15 years and tackle football for 5 years for the So Cal Scorpions and the California Quake. She previously taught P.E. and coached middle school football/basketball at St. Anne School in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Crystal enjoys her free time with her husband and three kids. She recently joined the Lake Stevens Valkyries women’s tackle football team. Crystal is thrilled to join the amazing team of educators at SMS!

Sherri grew up in the fog of the San Francisco Bay Area, and migrated north when she attended Seattle University.  Graduating with a Bachelor’s in Education, she majored in English, and minored in Math/Science and Music.  She continued graduate work at Seattle Pacific University toward her Master’s in Language Arts.  Over her 25 years of teaching, she’s taught grades one through five, as well as music and art for PK through 8th grade, in eastern Washington, Oregon, Redmond, and several schools in the Seattle Archdiocese.  During this time, she also founded a gospel choir and directed several Christmas musicals for her parish, and developed the PK and Kindergarten program there for Religious Education.

She and her husband, Kevin, have just sent their youngest off to college at University of Miami, with the other four scattered to Madison, Boston, Napa and Los Angeles – lots of visiting opportunities on both coasts!  When she has a chance, she loves to read or steal a free moment for quilting – it’s like art that can keep you warm!  She’s excited to share her love of music and art with the St. Mad’s children this year.