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The oldest grandson of founders Dianne and Jerry Muth, Chris Rowles graduated from Kolbe Academy before attending University of Dallas and studying Economics. He spent 10 years in Mortgage Servicing and Call Center Operations before moving back to Napa, CA, with his wife and five children to join Kolbe as Chief Operations Officer.
Megan received her BS in Physics from the University of Dallas and her MS in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. She began at Kolbe in 2004 as Kolbe’s Math and Science Curriculum Advisor and later helped to get the online school off the ground in 2013. She continues to serves Kolbe's mission on the Executive Team as the Chief Academic Officer. Megan and her husband live north of Atlanta, Georgia, and have four children, all of whom are currently homeschooled with Kolbe Academy.
Mary has been with Kolbe Academy since the program’s inception. She has contributed to the growth and development of the home school program over the years as home school manager (2002 – 2004), head of academic advising (2004-2007), registrar (1996-1999, 2005-2008) Assistant Executive Director (2017) and Executive Director (2008-2016, 2018-) of Kolbe Academy. Mary and her late husband, Chuck, had been married for over 30 years. She has ten children, 6 boys and 4 girls, and so far, is the proud grandmother of 16. Mary has home schooled several of her children off and on over the last 20 years, three of whom have mild to moderate learning disabilities. All of her children have attended Kolbe Academy’s Day School or online school during years that she was not home schooling, and her 9 oldest have graduated from Kolbe thus far.
Jon is originally from northwest Florida. He joined the Army after completing high school and retired from active duty after 24 years of service. Jon holds a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland United Colleges and a M.B.A. in Project Management from Grantham University. He and his wife Chris now live in eastern Virginia and have five girls at home; four of whom are homeschooled with the Kolbe curriculum.
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Gregory received his BS in Computer Science from Virginia Tech and his MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. He began his career in software engineering but eventually transitioned to information technology with a focus on server and cloud infrastructure. He now serves as Kolbe’s Educational Technology Manager. Gregory and his wife Kelly live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with their nine children, six of whom attend Kolbe Academy.
Maggie received a BA in the Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. Maggie has worked in Catholic distance education since 1998 as an administrator, educator and curriculum developer. She joined Kolbe Academy as Curriculum Director in 2021. Maggie and her husband, Steven, live in Arkansas and home educate their children.
Mary has been with Kolbe Academy Home School since the program’s inception. She has contributed to the growth and development of the home school program over the years as home school manager (2002 – 2004), head of academic advising (2004-2007), registrar (1996-1999, 2005-2008) Assistant Executive Director (2017) and Executive Director (2008-2016, 2018-) of Kolbe Academy. Mary and her late husband, Chuck, had been married for over 30 years. She has ten children, 6 boys and 4 girls, and so far, is the proud grandmother of 16. Mary has home schooled several of her children off and on over the last 20 years, three of whom have mild to moderate learning disabilities. All of her children have attended Kolbe Academy’s Day School or online school during years that she was not home schooling, and her 9 oldest have graduated from Kolbe thus far.
Megan received her BS in Physics from the University of Dallas and her MS in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. She began at Kolbe in 2004 as Kolbe’s Math and Science Curriculum Advisor and later helped to get the online school off the ground in 2013. She continues to serves Kolbe's mission on the Executive Team as the Chief Academic Officer, or as Kolbe's students typically call her, "The Principal." Megan and her husband live north of Atlanta, Georgia, and have four children, three of whom are currently homeschooled with Kolbe Academy.
The oldest grandson of founders Dianne and Jerry Muth, Chris Rowles graduated from Kolbe Academy before attending University of Dallas and studying Economics. He spent 10 years in Mortgage Servicing and Call Center Operations before moving back to Napa, CA, to join Kolbe as Chief Operations Officer. His wife Maureen is presently teaching with Kolbe Online and their 5 children have begun enrolling with Kolbe Academy.
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Composition and a Master of Science in Online K-12 Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Her teaching experience spans both in-person and online settings, working with students from Pre-K through 12th grade. She specializes in Classical Composition and the early stages of the Progymnasmata, particularly in virtual classrooms. Whether leading grammar drills, playing with Play-Doh alongside preschoolers, or discussing Aristotelian philosophy with 11th-grade Classical Rhetoric students, Nicole finds joy in helping children and families uncover their hidden talents and passions. Her journey at Kolbe Academy began in the English and Literature department, where she taught for six years before transitioning into administrative roles. As Director of Online Elementary Learning, she played a key role in launching Kolbe Academy’s online program for grades PK-5. Today, she serves as PK-12 Principal for Kolbe Academy. Nicole and her husband live in Orange County, California, with their three daughters.
Steven received a BA in the Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College and a BS from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and is a professional civil engineer in the state of California. Steven has worked in administration in Catholic, classical, distance education since 2006 and joined Kolbe Academy as Development Director in 2021. Steven, his wife Maggie, and their 5 children live in the southern Ozarks in Arkansas.
Karen was born and raised in Georgia and received her B.A. in Special Education from Elon University in 2006 and her M.A. from Georgia State University in Special Education in 2011. She spent 8 years as a special education teacher working in public schools in the Atlanta area before she decided to embark on homeschooling with her own children. She now resides in Roswell, GA with her husband and 4 children. Karen is excited to be a part of Kolbe academy and to help families navigate homeschooling with their children.
Nichole graduated with her BA in Politics and an MBA with a concentration in nonprofit management from the University of Dallas. There she met her husband, Oskar, and after living in the Washington, DC area for a few years, they returned to her hometown in the Central Valley of California. Their 5 children are blessed to be homeschool students of Kolbe Academy. She is thrilled to be able to support Kolbe Academy in her role as HR and Payroll Administrator. Nichole and her family enjoy exploring the natural beauty of their home state, gardening, and raising livestock on their small homestead.
Tony Sciacca was born in raised in Fairfield, California. His warehouse experience began working for his godfather at Pearson's Appliance. After moving to San Luis Obispo, he gained management experience, as well as his love of golf managing a golf supply warehouse. Tony has since worked in both the medical and wine industry, before finding a home at Kolbe Academy. Tony loves hunting, fishing, and golfing with his dad and brothers.
Lorraine is originally from the Philippines but grew up in Sydney, Australia, attending Catholic School from elementary to high school. She graduated with her Bachelor in Accounting and Bachelor of Arts (major in business law) from Macquarie University, NSW. Lorraine and her husband met in Australia, and she moved to Fresno, California soon after they were married. They feel blessed to be able to homeschool their 2 children, now through Kolbe Online Academy. Lorraine also feels blessed that she can utilize her accounting background in her bookkeeper role whilst also supporting Kolbe’s unapologetically Catholic mission. She and her family are active in their local parish, local homeschool co-op and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Jeanne Anne is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Her father was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army which meant her family had to move all over the United States every two or three years. Her conversion to Catholicism at the age of 21, she attributes to listening to Archbishop Fulton Sheen on tape. She graduated from the University of San Francisco while working and taking care of small children and thus understands the struggles of juggling motherhood, working and teaching. After home schooling her eight children for over 16 years, she now resides in Napa with her youngest three children who attend Kolbe Academy Trinity Prep Day School.
Ashley was homeschooled herself as a high school teen and is excited to bring her love of at-home learning to support Kolbe Academy families. She has a B.A. in English (UNLV) and a M.A. in Pastoral Studies (HACS) Currently she is completing her M.S. in Social Work (UNR). Her work experience is varied and includes university and public libraries, substitute teaching in both virtual and brick and mortal schools, volunteering and working for NET Ministries, and previously serving in a local parish as youth ministry coordinator for middle school, high school and young adults. The main goal of her life in her education, work and married life is to strengthen the domestic church, that of the family unit. She enjoys kayaking, reading, renovating her home, and spending time with her husband and extended family. She resides in the mountainous state of Nevada.
Erica has two decades of experience in classical education. As a military spouse and home educator, she has been active in homeschooling communities throughout the country. Before joining Kolbe Academy’s advising staff in 2020, Erica worked in diverse fields for non-profit and multinational organizations. She has interests in creative writing, clear and beautiful communication, and organization.
Josh Beckman is experienced as Communications and Marketing Director and has a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He specializes in Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications, and Event Management. Joshua has worked with Fortune 100 companies as well as numerous Catholic organizations. He is a great fan of writers such as Chesterton, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis, and hopes to use his talents to encourage a new generation of prolific writers and thinkers.
Maggie received a BA in the Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. Maggie has worked in Catholic distance education since 1998 as an administrator, educator and curriculum developer. She joined Kolbe Academy as Curriculum Director in 2021. Maggie and her husband, Steven, live in Arkansas and home educate their children.
Karen was born and raised in Georgia and received her B.A. in Special Education from Elon University in 2006 and her M.A. from Georgia State University in Special Education in 2011. She spent 8 years as a special education teacher working in public schools in the Atlanta area before she decided to embark on homeschooling with her own children. She now resides in Roswell, GA with her husband and 4 children. Karen is excited to be a part of Kolbe academy and to help families navigate homeschooling with their children.
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Composition and a Master of Science in Online K-12 Education from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Her teaching experience spans both in-person and online settings, working with students from Pre-K through 12th grade. She specializes in Classical Composition and the early stages of the Progymnasmata, particularly in virtual classrooms. Whether leading grammar drills, playing with Play-Doh alongside preschoolers, or discussing Aristotelian philosophy with 11th-grade Classical Rhetoric students, Nicole finds joy in helping children and families uncover their hidden talents and passions. Her journey at Kolbe Academy began in the English and Literature department, where she taught for six years before transitioning into administrative roles. As Director of Online Elementary Learning, she played a key role in launching Kolbe Academy’s online program for grades PK-5. Today, she serves as PK-12 Principal for Kolbe Academy. Nicole and her husband live in Orange County, California, with their three daughters.
Megan received her BS in Physics from the University of Dallas in Irving, TX and her MS in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK. She served as Kolbe’s Math and Science Advisor until helping to get the Online Academy off the ground in 2013. She now serves as Kolbe’s Senior Director of Online Learning. Megan and her husband now live near Atlanta, Georgia, and have four children.
Erica has two decades of experience in classical education. As a military spouse and home educator, she has been active in homeschooling communities throughout the country. Before joining Kolbe Academy’s advising staff in 2020, Erica worked in diverse fields for non-profit and multinational organizations. She has interests in creative writing, clear and beautiful communication, and organization.
Sammi received her B.S.B.A. in accounting, marketing, and business analytics with a minor in Spanish from Bowling Green State University. After a career as a CPA for accounting firms and her local parish, she became a stay-at-home mom and aspiring writer. When the opportunity to combine her passions for Catholic apostolates, education, and writing arose with Kolbe, she jumped at the chance. Sammi lives with her husband and three kids in Ohio, where she enjoys library story time, family bike rides, and ice cream nights.
Carol has BA in graphic design and illustration and over 30 years experience in design. She is a wife and mother to four adult children. When her oldest child was 2 years old, she and her husband created a home-based graphic design business so she could be a work-from-home mom. She spent 29+ years running the business designing advertising, marketing materials, and packaging for a variety of industries. She also has experience in education including 10 years teaching college level art and graphic design, several years as a K-12 substitute teacher, and she served on the Board of Education for her parish school for 8 years. Carol is also a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who loves helping others on their healing path. Carol is a Southern Illinois farm girl who loves nature and spends as much time as possible outdoors. As an artist she wants to help people see and appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. She is so happy to be using her experience to further the work of the Catholic Church through education.
Maggie received a BA in the Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. Maggie has worked in Catholic distance education since 1998 as an administrator, educator and curriculum developer. She joined Kolbe Academy as Curriculum Director in 2021. Maggie and her husband, Steven, live in Arkansas and home educate their children.
Stasha Becher is from St. Paul, MN and is Catholic Youth Minister who teaches middle and high school girls at her local Parish, and most recently her son’s youth hockey team. Before joining Kolbe Stasha worked in marketing for a large corporate company but was led to continue her work in a Catholic setting. Stasha resides in a small farm town in Minnesota with her husband and three outdoor loving boys. You can find them playing football (go Vikes!), swimming in the lakes in the summer, or skating over them playing endless hours of hockey in the winter.
Stephanie grew up in the beautiful state of New Hampshire and is a Kolbe grad herself! She received her BA in Journalism from Franciscan University of Steubenville and spent more than a decade doing digital communications for Catholic radio networks. Stephanie is a wife, a mother of three boys, and in her free time she enjoys reading, running, and really good coffee.
Vanessa grew up and resides in South Florida. She received a Catholic education and became a youth group leader within her archdiocese, where she met her husband. After graduating with her BS in Civil Engineering (FIU), she began her career. Several blessed years and three wonderful children later, Vanessa felt called to transition her work into Catholic education, focusing on STEM. She started an Engineering Academy at her alma mater, and taught middle and high school before joining Kolbe Academy.
Christina received her B.S in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines and her M.S . in Chemistry from Virginia Tech. She and her husband are blessed with 8 children, whom they homeschooled for several years. After living in California for 24 years, they moved to Texas in 2019. Christina is very active in the Respect Life Ministry at their parish.
Nancy, also a daughter of the founders of Kolbe Academy, has been with Kolbe since 2001. She and her husband Dave have been married for 25 years and have 4 children and 5 grandchilden.
Tony Sciacca was born in raised in Fairfield, California. His warehouse experience began working for his godfather at Pearson's Appliance. After moving to San Luis Obispo, he gained management experience, as well as his love of golf managing a golf supply warehouse. Tony has since worked in both the medical and wine industry, before finding a home at Kolbe Academy. Tony loves hunting, fishing, and golfing with his dad and brothers.
Nichole graduated with her BA in Politics and an MBA with a concentration in nonprofit management from the University of Dallas. There she met her husband, Oskar, and after living in the Washington, DC area for a few years, they returned to her hometown in the Central Valley of California. Their 5 children are blessed to be homeschool students of Kolbe Academy. She is thrilled to be able to support Kolbe Academy in her role as HR and Payroll Administrator. Nichole and her family enjoy exploring the natural beauty of their home state, gardening, and raising livestock on their small homestead.
Lorraine is originally from the Philippines but grew up in Sydney, Australia, attending Catholic School from elementary to high school. She graduated with her Bachelor in Accounting and Bachelor of Arts (major in business law) from Macquarie University, NSW. Lorraine and her husband met in Australia, and she moved to Fresno, California soon after they were married. They feel blessed to be able to homeschool their 2 children, now through Kolbe Online Academy. Lorraine also feels blessed that she can utilize her accounting background in her bookkeeper role whilst also supporting Kolbe’s unapologetically Catholic mission. She and her family are active in their local parish, local homeschool co-op and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Gregory received his BS in Computer Science from Virginia Tech and his MS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. He began his career in software engineering but eventually transitioned to information technology with a focus on server and cloud infrastructure. He now serves as Kolbe’s Educational Technology Manager. Gregory and his wife Kelly live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with their nine children, six of whom attend Kolbe Academy.
Brianna grew up in northeastern Connecticut and was homeschooled with Kolbe Academy. After graduating from Kolbe, she received her BSE in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut. She went on to work as a Software Engineer in the financial industry and to obtain her MS in Cybersecurity from Fordham University. In her free time she enjoys travelling as well as any outdoor adventures with her husband and husky dog.
Tim has homeschooled all the way through high school and then when on to earn his Associates Degree of Arts from North Central Texas College and Software Engineering Certificate from Flatiron School. Tim, his wife, and their two children live in Houston Texas.
Mary has been with Kolbe since 2009. She is a California native and received a BA from St Mary's College with training in Montessori. Mary and her husband have been married over thirty years and have six children and one granddaughter.
Jeanne Anne is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Her father was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army which meant her family had to move all over the United States every two or three years. Her conversion to Catholicism at the age of 21, she attributes to listening to Archbishop Fulton Sheen on tape. She graduated from the University of San Francisco while working and taking care of small children and thus understands the struggles of juggling motherhood, working and teaching. After home schooling her eight children for over 16 years, she now resides in Napa with her youngest three children who attend Kolbe Academy Trinity Prep Day School.
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Angelica grew up in Napa, California where she attended Kolbe Academy and Trinity Prep. She met her husband, one of Dianne Muth’s grandchildren, while attending high school there. She graduated from Napa Valley College with her Associate’s degree in Child and Family Studies and began working in a preschool setting. She has been very blessed to bring her kids to work with her while teaching preschool and now while working for Kolbe. She is so grateful for the opportunity to work with such amazing families that want the best education for their students.
Greta is a Kolbe Academy, Kolbe Academy Trinity Prep Day School, and University of Mary alumna. She and her husband, one of Dianne Muth's 45 grandchildren, met when they were attending the Day School and eventually both ended up in Bismarck, North Dakota for college. They got married in 2020 and just welcomed their first child in August. Greta worked in hospitality up until the birth of her son, when she decided she needed a change. She is so incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work at Kolbe and bring her baby with her. It is quite the full circle moment, as she was homeschooled by her own mother and is now returning to Kolbe two decades later as an employee! Greta loves good coffee, building puzzles and spending time with her family. She resides in Napa, California.
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Claire is a graduate of Kolbe Academy, Class of 2013. She has received her Associates Degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences, as well as Arts and Humanities from Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburg, CA. She is a certified Level One catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and she assists in Level 2 as well. Having graduated from Kolbe Academy, Claire is very familiar with the curriculum and is excited be going back to her roots!
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Tony is a happily married husband to Kate and proud father of two daughters. He holds a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Iowa and a master's degree in Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University. After graduating from college, Tony spent six years on and off active duty while a member of the Air National Guard and then pursued a career in education. His professional experiences include classroom teaching at the junior high and high school levels and assessment and program evaluation work in higher education. He began at Kolbe as an academic advisor and taught middle school history during the 2021-22 school year before stepping into this role in April of 2022. Tony resides in the Chicagoland area and in his leisure time enjoys spending time adventuring with his family in the outdoors, gardening, cooking, and his Catholic men's book club.
Brigid Tebaldi earned her B.S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. While working on her M.B.A. at Youngstown State University in Ohio, she taught AP sciences at a local Catholic school. She and her husband live in western Pennsylvania and after having their first child (now three), she chose to leave teaching in a traditional setting so she could raise the little one(s). Brigid owns and operates a wedding barn venue and horse training facility in western PA.
Josh Beckman is experienced as Communications and Marketing Director and has a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. He specializes in Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications, and Event Management. Joshua has worked with Fortune 100 companies as well as numerous Catholic organizations. He is a great fan of writers such as Chesterton, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis, and hopes to use his talents to encourage a new generation of prolific writers and thinkers.
Steven received a BA in the Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College and a BS from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville and is a professional civil engineer in the state of California. Steven has worked in administration in Catholic, classical, distance education since 2006 and joined Kolbe Academy as Development Director in 2021. Steven, his wife Maggie, and their 5 children live in the southern Ozarks in Arkansas.
