Cortney Pearce
Little Acorns
Mrs. Pearce always knew she wanted to be a teacher. She loves to see the wonder in the eyes of the children, the gears turning as they experience new things, and the excitement on their faces when they understand something for the first time or at a deeper level. Mrs. Pearce is the mother of two Academy alums and her youngest is a student at the Academy. “The Academy has been a blessing. When deciding to come back to work after staying home with my children, there is no place that I would rather be a teacher! I love that work feels like a family.”
In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, reading, searching for new ideas to implement and of course cheering on her kiddos in the various sports that they love!
Victoria Radazo
Little Acorns Assistant
Born and raised in St. Louis, Miss Radazo now resides in Illinois. She joined the Academy in 2025 and previously taught fourth grade in the Hazelwood School District and preschool-aged children at First Step Preschool. “I am excited to get back to my roots of fostering young minds as they walk along their own paths,” she shares.
“When not at school, I enjoy cozying up with a good book and my cats, Sgt. Pepper and Penny Lane, or grabbing a bite to eat with my boyfriend. I am excited to help a new group of students grow and learn and become a part of the Academy community!”
Samantha Weiss
Pre-Primary
I began my journey at the Academy in 2011 through the Late Dismissal program, where I quickly fell in love with the school and its community. After graduating from Lindenwood University with a degree in elementary education, I returned to the Academy as a substitute teacher and later served as the Kaleidoscope teacher for K–4 and as a Pre-Primary Assistant. I was fortunate to launch the Little Acorns program and after four years, I transitioned to the Pre-Primary program. I feel truly passionate about teaching our littlest learners—I love their curiosity, excitement, and the incredible growth I see in them throughout the year. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and reading.
Karleen Rogers
Pre-Primary Assistant
Prior to working with young children, Mrs. Rogers’ career was in the medical and legal field. She says, “I love to work with children especially the young ones of 4-5 years old, who will be entering the early years of their education. I love to see them grow and their faces light up when they are learning about something for the very first time. Like creation, when God created us all with special gifts and talents to share with others and to make a difference in life, I hope that I can make a difference as a Pre-Primary Assistant to these young ones. This is my second year with the Academy and I am blessed that I have been chosen to work with these youngsters.”
Catherine Murphy
Primary
A Mrs. Murphy is excited to join the Academy of the Sacred Heart as a Primary teacher in 2025. In the short time she has been here, she has noticed the friendliness and spirit of community among the faculty, staff, parents and students. She has had a passion for education since childhood, nurtured by her years attending Catholic schools in the St. Louis area. She pursued her education at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL, and turned her lifelong dream into reality. Over the past twenty-five years she has taught in Illinois, Florida, and Missouri, with most of her time spent in Kindergarten which is her favorite grade. She values working in a Catholic school where she can help young learners grow in their faith as well as academics.
At home in St. Charles, she lives with her husband and son who is in high school. Her two older sons have grown and settled out of state. When she is not teaching, Mrs. Murphy enjoys baking, walking outdoors, and spending time with her dog.
