Mrs. Jeanie Harper – Principal
Mrs. Harper is the principal of Most Sacred Heart and is honored to lead our school community with dedication, faith, and excellence. After retiring from the Wentzville School District, Mrs. Harper joined Most Sacred Heart as a Language Arts teacher, where she taught for nine years before becoming principal. Her years of service have given her a deep appreciation for the students, families, and traditions that make our school community so special. . She is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential and finds great joy in watching children grow academically, spiritually, and personally into confident, capable young adults.
Mrs. Harper earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) and her master’s degrees as a Reading Specialist and School Administrator from Lindenwood College. Her commitment to lifelong learning and educational excellence continues to guide her leadership and inspire those around her.
Married for more than 40 years, Mrs. Harper is the proud mother of six and grandmother of three. She enjoys staying active and especially loves working with adolescents, whose energy and enthusiasm make every day rewarding. In her free time, she enjoys exercising with friends, power lifting at 5:30 a.m. and relaxing with a good book and a great cup of coffee. One of her favorite sayings is, “No smart person never reads!”—a motto she lives by and encourages her students to embrace as lifelong learners.
Mrs. Colleen Abdo – Preschool 3
Mrs. Kristin Callahan -Preschool 4
Mrs. Callahan earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary, Special, & Early Childhood Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the spring of 2015. She taught for 3 years at Rockwood Early Childhood before moving to Most Sacred Heart. She has been blessed to teach at Most Sacred Heart for 9 years! She enjoys sharing her faith as a Catholic educator! This was the job she wanted since she first decided to become a teacher!!
Mrs. Andi Laposha – Kindergarten
Mrs. Laposha is excited to be at Most Sacred Heart! She graduated from Fontbonne University with her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. She has her certification in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as her religious certificate through the University of Dayton. She is starting her 13th year of working in catholic education teaching Kindergarten. Mrs. Laposha is a lifelong parishioner of Most Sacred Heart and graduate of Most Sacred Heart School. She is so excited to be at her home parish and school! Mrs. Laposha lives right here in Eureka with her husband Andrew and her son Isaac. The Laposha Family loves to spend time relaxing and swimming at the beach and lake. She loves anything Disney and goes with her family as often as possible. She is looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Miss Emily Gebel– 1st Grade
Mrs. Jess Boubek – 2nd Grade
Jess Boubek loves being a part of the Sacred Heart family. She is a graduate from Missouri State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She is certified in Elementary Education. She has been working in education and with children for seven years. As an educator she is dedicated to the social growth, religious, and academic development of her students. She is enthusiastic about teaching, sharing her faith, and providing a quality education in a faith based and positive learning environment. She is blessed and excited to be back in Second Grade and looks forward to working with the students, parents, and faculty.
jboubek@sacredhearteureka.org
Mrs. Bridget Khastehdel – 3rd Grade
Mrs. Khastehdel earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 4th Grade) from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. She brings 12 years of elementary teaching experience, along with several treasured years spent as a stay-at-home mom raising her three children. Born and raised in North Texas, she has lived in several states while supporting her husband throughout his career as an Active Duty Army Soldier. When his military assignment brought their family to the St. Louis area, they quickly fell in love with Most Sacred Heart School and its welcoming Catholic community. Their three children have been blessed to call MSHS home, making the school an especially meaningful place for their family. Mrs. Khastehdel feels incredibly grateful to be part of such a faith-filled school community. She looks forward to another wonderful year of partnering with families as her students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Mrs. Kelley Krause – 4th Grade
Mrs. Krause is a lifelong resident of Eureka. Fun fact! She was a former student here at Most Sacred Heart. After graduating from Eureka High School, she attended Missouri State University earning a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Not long after, she completed her Master in Education from Webster University. Mrs. Krause began her teaching career in Rockwood School District teaching grades 1-4. She retired from Rockwood with 25 years of service. Her family then moved to Southlake TX, where she taught 3rd grade for several years. She recently moved back to St. Louis area, but her passion for teaching continues. Mrs. Krause has 3 children, Taylor, Morgan, and Jake and Mrs. Krause’s students love her class pet, Stevie!
Miss Allison Brumfield – 5th Grade
Miss Kate Goza– 6th Grade Homeroom, Middle School English and Literature
Miss Goza graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in English Education and a minor in Autism. This will be her fourth year teaching English and Literature, and she is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
Outside of school, Miss Goza enjoys spending time with her family and friends, riding her horses, and spoiling her cat, Rooster. Of course, as an ELA teacher, she loves to read! This fall, Miss Goza will marry her fiancé, Austin. They are excited to begin this next chapter of their lives together!
Mrs. Jamie Seamands – Art, 7th grade homeroom and Middle School Social Studies
Mrs. Jamie Seamands holds a BA from The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, and an MA from Bard College, New York, NY. In addition to teaching middle school social studies, and art for kindergarten through 8th grade, Jamie is also mother of 1 current MSHS student and 4 alumni. As parents at MSHS for nearly 2 decades, she and her husband, Aaron, have been exceedingly pleased by the formative education their children have received here, and she is honored to be part of the faculty.
Mr. Craig Plefka – 8th Grade, Middle School Science & Math
Craig Plefka graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. He is the eighth grade homeroom teacher also being middle school science and Math teacher. He is passionate about teaching, reading, engaging his students, and hockey, especially the St. Louis Blues!
Mrs. Amy Navo - Advanced Math
Mrs. Michele Geatley- CRE & 5th Grade Religion
Mrs. Sarah McQueen-Amsden – Resource Teacher
Mr. Pat Grimshaw – P.E.
Graduated from Northeast Missouri State University with a BSE in Physical Education and received a Masters in Education from Southwest Baptist University. Taught Physical Education at Geggie Elementary for 34 years retired from Rockwood in spring of ’24. Married to Debbie for 33 years and have three daughters Katie, Ellie, and Annie. Coached football, wrestling, and track and field at Eureka High School. I have been a member of Most Sacred Heart since 2001 and feel extremely blessed to be on staff here at MSH teaching Physical Education.
Mrs. Whitney Martin -Music
Mrs. Martin is a Most Sacred Heart parishioner and serves as the parish music coordinator. She often plays piano during Mass and schedules music liturgy. Mrs. Martin graduated from Lindenwood University in 2012 with her B.A. in Music Education and also holds an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Southwest Baptist University. Mrs. Martin taught six years in public school before making the switch to Catholic school. This is her fifteenth year teaching! She has four daughters, three of which attend MSHS. She loves the school and community and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else!
Mrs. Kathi Kessner – Librarian
Mrs. Jen Buehler – Secretary
Mrs. Jen Buehler has a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Information Systems from SLU and is the mother of 1 MSH student and 2 MSH Alumni. In her free time, she enjoys walking, gardening and baking. Mrs. Buehler is excited to work with the parents, kids, and teachers everyday!
Miss Michelle Wooldridge Neukirch– Spanish
Miss Woolridge Neukirch holds a B.A. In Psychology from The University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo., a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Missouri St. Louis as
well as an Elementary Education degree. During her teaching journey, she became formally trained as a reading specialist. Miss Neukirch spent 12 years teaching for the
Crawford County R-1 School District; both in the elementary school as a reading specialist and in the high school as the Spanish teacher. She has served as a Spanish translator to the eye doctors of The Castro Eye Project in Honduras. Ms. Neukirch is very excited about the nourishing and welcoming community of Most Sacred Heart. She feels that her belief in teaching the whole child fits in perfectly with
the mission statement of MSH: Soul, Heart, Mind, and Spirit.
We also have the following support staff for the 2025-26 School Year:
Sara Brockmeyer – Kindergarten Aide
Mrs. Brockmeyer feels blessed to begin her 23rd year as a
teacher’s aide at MSHS. She and her husband have been a part of the Most Sacred
Heart community for 30 years.Her 4 children all attended MSHS and now 5 of her
grandchildren are students at MSHS! Mrs. Brockmeyer’s pride and joy is her
husband of 40 years, her children, their spouses and her 9 wonderful
grandchildren! She is grateful to have the opportunity to continue to help the
little ones learn and grow!
Nicky Collett - Elementary Aide
Liz Greubel – Elementary Aide
Linda Mullins – Preschool/Kindergarten Aide