Mrs. ButtersNancy Butters,
Principal of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School

ncbutters@archkckcs.org

"This has been a wonderful school community to join in my first full-time administrative position. The parents, parishioners, pastor, teachers and staff are extremely welcoming and professional. The dedication of all is an awesome thing to be a part of!"

Nancy became the principal of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School with the start of the 2007-2008 school year. She has many years of experience in Catholic education as a classroom teacher, having taught at St. Andrew's Catholic School in Independence, KS and also at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Paola, KS. Nancy will provide strong leadership for the school as we continue to grow and progress following the consolidation of St. John's School in Greeley and Holy Angels in Garnett.

Nancy received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University with an emphasis in Math, English, and Social Studies. She began her career teaching in Independence at various grade levels. From there she moved to Paola and worked several years as a substitute teacher before opening her own preschool in Osawatomie, KS. During this time she received a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Pittsburg State University. After going back to teaching in a Catholic school, Nancy spent six years teaching at various grade levels in Paola. In 2006 she completed her Master of Arts Degree in School Leadership from Benedictine College in Atchison. She taught first grade and was acting principal of Holy Trinity School in Paola for the previous two school years.