Who We Are

Mrs. Eschette was born and raised in Thibodaux. She attended E.D. White Catholic High School, Nicholls State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Michelle earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She has 18 years of experience teaching Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 in a Catholic elementary school. Michelle and her husband, Mark, have been married for 34 years and have two children, Maci and Tyler. She enjoys reading, spending time with family and cooking.  

meschette@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Falgoust grew up in and has lived most of her adult life in Thibodaux. She attended St. Joseph Elementary, E.D. White Catholic High School and Louisiana State University. From LSU, she received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education with a Concentration in Early Childhood Education. Susie has taught a range of ages, from three-year-olds to college students. She has been married to local attorney Woody Falgoust for 28 years. They have 2 adult daughters, Grace and Celeste.

sfalgoust@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Sternfels has 31 years of experience teaching kindergarten, including the last 22 years at St. Genevieve Catholic School in Thibodaux. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University. She then went on to earn a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Nicholls State University. Jodie and her husband, Mike, have been married for 35 years and have two children, Carlie and Eli.

jsternels@holytrinityacademy.org

Ms. Blanchard grew up in South Louisiana and received a Catholic homeschooled education from kindergarten through high school. After high school graduation, she attended Nicholls State University where she earned a bachelor’s in science. She has previously taught first grade in a public school, and she is thrilled to be able to serve God by teaching and leading little souls to Him through a Catholic Classical education environment. She enjoys reading, running, crafting, and spending time with her ten siblings.

eblanchard@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Callais has 18 years of teaching experience from elementary school to the collegiate level. She earned a B.A degree and M.Ed. in education from Nicholls State University. She presently resides in Thibodaux with her husband and two daughters. Some of her fondest childhood memories and relationships emerged from her Catholic elementary school days. She enjoys teaching scholars of all ages and is passionate about Catholic education.

jcallais@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Folse is a native of Vacherie, Louisiana where she attended public schools. Experiences attending St. Genevieve Catholic School and E.D. White Catholic High drew her to enroll in and earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Nicholls State University. In her ten years of teaching, Mrs. Folse has enjoyed helping guide young people towards Christ. Previously taught subject areas include math, science, history, and physical education. Residing in Thibodaux with her husband, Mitch and their son, they enjoy camping and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Folse also enjoys gardening, reading, and outdoor sports.

afolse@holtrinityacademy.org

Ms. Kortright grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and received a Catholic homeschool education until she entered college at Nicholls State University. In May 2021, she received a Bachelor’s in Music with a concentration in vocal performance. This December, she will receive her Master’s in Business Administration. For the past year and a half, she has alternated between concentrating on her studies and working as a Cast Member at Walt Disney World. Besides singing, she enjoys reading, writing, and playing piano, harp, and violin. Her favorite musical experiences have included singing in EPCOT’s Christmas Candlelight Processional, participating in a concert tour of Ireland as part of the Nicholls Chamber Choir, and directing a Traditional Latin Mass choir. She is passionate about her Catholic Faith and hopes to help the next generation of young Catholics glorify God using the talents He has given them.

akortright@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Thibodeaux is a native of Houma, Louisiana and a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. After high school she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in ceramics from Nicholls State University. After two years running an art gallery for a Mississippi-based artist she decided to pursue education. She received her Master of Arts in Teaching from Mississippi State University and has been teaching a variety of subjects and grade levels since 2017. Mrs. Thibodeaux is an avid reader, traveler, and cook. She also enjoys painting, drawing, sewing, and hand embroidery. Mrs. Thibodeaux and her husband, Evan, have two children.

kthibodeaux@holytrinityacademy.org

Mr. St. Cyr was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While earning his B.A. from LSU in English, he competed on their Cross Country and Track team. After discerning the priesthood, Mr. St. Cyr left seminary to become a teacher and a coach. He taught Scripture, Theology of the Body, English I, and American Literature at St. Michael the Archangel High School in Baton Rouge. Although his greatest desire is to lead his wife and sons into their heavenly home, Mr. St. Cyr has a deep and abiding love for the formation of young people.

jst.cyr@holytrinityacademy.org

Ms. Schexnailder has grown up and spent most of her life in Lafayette, Louisiana. She went to highschool at John Paul the Great Academy and graduated from Ave Maria University in Southwest Florida with a B.A. in both Classics and Communications. She is looking forward to moving to the Thibodaux area and getting to know the HTA community. She enjoys reading, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. One of her goals in teaching is to cultivate a life of true leisure among her students. 

kschexnailder@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Wells is a Lafourche parish native and was raised in Catholic education, attending Holy Savior and St. Joseph Elementary schools and graduated from E.D. White Catholic High School. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. After working in accounting, she realized her calling to education and earned a Masters in Teaching with a focus in High School Math from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Allie and her husband, Bruce, have four children. She has a passion for education, learning, and the Catholic faith and loves to travel, bake bread, garden and read.

awells@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Roth is a native of Thibodaux and loves all things Catholic and education. She graduated from Louisiana State University in English and has a Master’s degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi. She attended Loyola Law School and is a licensed attorney. She has four children and grandchildren and her son attends Chesterton Academy of Holy Trinity. She enjoys the life of the school, her Catholic faith, spending time with her husband, family, new and old friends, and her parents. Her goal is to be a lifelong learner and pursue the good, the true, and the beautiful.

aroth@holytrinityacademy.org

Mr. Koster is a native of Houma, Louisiana. He has over 5 years of Special Education teaching experience at Salmen High School in Slidell and Ellender Memorial High School in Houma. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Nicholls State University followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching with several concentrations including special education and physical education from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Mr. Koster has also played and coached baseball for most of his life with more recent coaching experience including coaching his children’s recreation baseball, softball, and volleyball teams for TPR. Zachary and his wife, Victoria, have been married for 14 years and have three children.

zkoster@holytrinityacademy.org

Mrs. Pellegrin grew up in South Louisiana. She earned a B.A. degree in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her concentrations are History and English. She has previously taught the subjects English, History, Art, and Sacred Art, as well as, worked as a commissioned artist. While she loves teaching a variety of ages, she has a special place in her heart for middle schoolers. She is married to Mr. Tyler Pellegrin and together they have two children. She deeply loves Christ, her husband, and their precious children. She enjoys playing with her kids, being in nature, any type of art or craft, and finding Christ in the beauty of everyday life. 

cpellegrin@holytrinityacademy.org

Ms. Sternfels was born and raised in Thibodaux Louisiana. She attended Saint Genevieve Catholic school and is a graduate from ED White Catholic High. She earned a BS in marketing from Louisiana State University, and later received her certification in elementary education from Nicholls State University. She is the proud mother of seven children and enjoys making jewelry and baking homemade bread with freshly milled flour in her free time. She hopes to foster a love for reading and lifelong learning in all who pass through the library.

bsternfels@holytrinityacademy.org

Ms. LeBoeuf has 5 years experience working with Autistic children. She graduated from Terrebonne High School and has a Bachelor's degree from Capella University in Psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis. Ms. LeBoeuf enjoys working with children and sharing the love of Jesus with them. She is a resident of Theriot Louisiana and cherishes her time spent with her family and friends. She likes to spend her free time reading, swimming, and traveling.  

klebouef@holytrinityacademy.org

Mr. Aucoin is a resident of Thibodaux with his wife and 4 children. He is a Lockport native and he attended Holy Savior Catholic School and E.D. White Catholic High School. He holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies with a concentration in Family and Marriage Studies from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He is overjoyed to be working to help grow Holy Trinity Academy and fulfill the vision put forth by the Board of Trustees. He loves spending time with his wife and children camping, fishing and kayaking.

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