Mrs. May has been a member of the Bishop Baraga faculty since 2020, bringing over 15 years of teaching experience with a special emphasis on reading instruction. She holds a Masters Degree in Education from Marygrove College in Detroit and a Bachelors from Eastern Michigan University. Her expertise in literacy education makes her a dedicated advocate for helping students develop strong reading skills.

Mrs. Budzinski is a proud Bishop Baraga alumna who began her teaching career in 2010 and has found her passion in teaching first graders to read. When she's not in the classroom, she enjoys camping and spending time with her husband John and daughter Hazel. She brings enthusiasm and dedication to helping young students discover the joy of learning.

Ms. Brenda began teaching in 2012 and is the proud mother of two grown children, Grayson and Tess. When not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Andy, and their chocolate lab Paisley, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and cheering on University of Michigan sports. Ms. Brenda loves relaxing at her family’s place in Cadillac, where they enjoy each other's company.

Mrs. Franz has been a member of the Bishop Baraga community since 2015, bringing over 20 years of education experience to her many roles as teaching assistant, morning greeter, and lunchroom and recess monitor. Her greatest joys are being a wife, mother to two daughters and their husbands, and Mimi to her grandson Montgomery. When she's not at school, she loves spending time on her boat and enjoying quality time with her family.

Mrs. Kwiatkowski has a long history with Bishop Baraga beginning with her father and siblings, attending herself through high school, and teaching here for 47+ years. She has taught every grade except Kindergarten. She loves being a part of the Baraga family.

Since her first day at Bishop Baraga in 2000, the school has held a special place in Mrs. LaBlance’s heart as though God led her there. Beginning as a teacher for 4th - 8th grade, she went on to serve as principal from 2007 until her retirement in 2021. Being at Bishop Baraga was never just a job, but a dearly loved vocation, made so by the camaraderie of staff, the enthusiasm of parents, and the joy of watching students learn and grow. Since retiring, she has enjoyed traveling with her husband, Albert, and spending time with their children and grandchildren, while also substitute teaching at Bishop Baraga and Saint Ignatius in Rogers City. Her love of God and desire to bring spirituality to young children is what inspired her to say "Yes!" when asked to return to help with the fourth and fifth grade classroom this year.

Ms. Megan joined Bishop Baraga in 2024 where she enjoys teaching Preschool and inspiring young minds during these crucial early learning years. She is passionate about fostering curiosity and growth in her students as they begin their educational journey. When she's not in the classroom, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and her beloved cat, Margo.

After being born and raised in Poland, Magda earned her MBA degree from the Free University in Berlin, Germany. She moved to the United States in 2006, where she and her husband, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, moved frequently. After he retired from the Coast Guard, they settled in Cheboygan with their son. She enjoys gardening, photography, and reading books in her free time.

Mrs. Lucy joined Bishop Baraga in 2025. Growing up in Yorkshire, England, she fell in love with art at a young age and enjoys working with metal, glass, and ceramics. In 2012, Mrs. Sanchez moved to the United States after marrying her husband Daniel. They have two children, Rosey and Sonny. One of Mrs. Sanchez's favorite parts of being at Bishop Baraga is leading the Art Club; she loves helping students explore their creativity and discover just how fun art can be.

A Cheboygan native and Bishop Baraga alumna, Miss Gabby has been teaching since 2021 and has a passion for working with kindergarten students. She comes from a large family with four siblings, including a younger brother who attends Bishop Baraga. She looks forward to another exciting year of helping young learners grow and discover their potential.