Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi
Catholic School
Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi
Early Childhood Ministry (ECM)
School Commission
The Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi School Commission is a consultative body to the pastor, working in collaboration with the school administration to support the mission and ministry of Ss. Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic School. The School Commission is a group of 11 SSFC parishioners, primarily parents with students enrolled at SSFC. During their 3-year terms, Commission members provide input regarding policy, develop and oversee a strategic plan, and advise school leadership on varied matters.
The School Commission is assisted in this effort by a larger group of parents performing work on 5 subcommittees: Monitoring, Finance, Facilities, Marketing/Development, Technology/21st Century Learning and Parent Partnership. Each year, new Board members are selected during the spring months to begin serving terms in August. To inquire about becoming a committee member, contact the Chairperson or email schoolchair@ss-fc.org.
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| School Board Members | Length of Term |
| Debi Ladyman | 2021 - Chairperson |
| Jason Meisberger | 2021- Vice Chair |
| Danielle Hellinga | 2020- Secretary |
| Kelly Clark | 2020 |
| Scott Hamilton | 2020 |
| Tina Wilkerson | 2020 |
| Jeff Jansing | 2021 |
| Katie Petralia | 2021 |
| Stephanie Cheesman | 2022 |
| Travis Day | 2022 |
| Cassandra Shell | 2022 |
Fr. Steve Giannini, Pastor
Betty Popp, School Principal
Rebecca Stone, Assistant Principal
Diane Grahn, ECM Director
Debi Ladyman- Chair
Jason Meisberger- Vice Chair
Spouse: Rebecca
Children: Daughters in 2nd & 4th grade
Parishioners: 2008 - present
School Family: 2011 - present
Ministry(ies): School & Usher
Employer: CBRE
Hobbies: Traveling to see the Cincinnati Reds; Home Renovation; Boating, Latin Salsa Dancing
Education: BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue, 2001; MS, Facilities Management, Purdue, 2011
Danielle Hellinga- Secretary
Spouse: Adam
Children: Son (8th grade), Son (5rd grade), Son (2nd grade), Son (kindergarten)
Parishioners: 2004-Present
School Family: 2011- Present
Ministry(ies): School Ministries
Employer: Domestic Engineer
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, watching football, and keeping up with the activities of 4 boys
Education: BS Marketing, Ball State University, A.A.S. Business Administration, Vincennes University
Kelly Clark-2020
Scott Hamilton-2020
Spouse: Jessica
Children: Daughters in 2nd and 1st
Parishioners: 2012 – Present
School Family: 2013 – Present
Ministry(ies): SSFC Marriage Prep Couple, Parish Facilities and Grounds Committee
Employer: Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Hobbies: Golfing, watching baseball, high-intensity fitness programs, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family
Education: BA Psychology, Wabash College
Tina Wilkerson-2020
Spouse: Kempis Wilkerson
Children: Sons (12th, 10th and 8th) daughter (5th)
Parishioners: 1998-present
School Family: 2010-present
Ministry(ies): Food Pantry, St. Gabriel, RE,
Employer: Decatur Township
Hobbies: Reading, gardening
Education: BA Education, Indiana University
MA Curriculum and Instruction, Wesleyan University
Jeff Jansing-2021
Katie Petralia-2021
Stephanie Cheesman-2022
Travis Day- 2022
Spouse: Theresa
Children: Sons in 6th and 2nd grade and a daughter in kindergarten
Parishioners: 2002 - present
School Family: 2008 - present
Ministry(ies): Outreach ministry, RCIA
Employer: Eskenazi Health
Hobbies: Birding, Running, Swimming, Hiking, Long Walks on the Beach
Education: BS in Pharmacy and PhD in Molecular Biochemistry from Purdue University
