Krystle George-Kearns ’05
Mary E. Klecka ’02
Principal, Clara E. Westropp Elementary School
Hospital Internal Medicine Physician and Core Teaching Faculty, University Hospitals St. John Medical Center
Bachelor of Science in Education – Special Education K-12, Cleveland State University Master of Education in Educational Administration, Cleveland State University Master of Education in Educational Leadership, American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN Sister of Julia George ’21 Resident of North Ridgeville, OH
Krystle became an educator to help young children achieve the same goals she gained through her time at Saint Joseph Academy. Prior to landing in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CSMD) as a special education teacher, Krystle started her career at a charter school. She currently serves the head principal at Clara E. Westropp Elementary School and is one of the youngest head principals in the district. Krystle completed a rigorous program called the Aspiring Principals program offered by CMSD. Krystle uses her leadership to inspire the faculty, staff and students to build a great cultural foundation. She touches the lives of her students on a daily basis. Krystle volunteers with Koninia Retreats and co-founded Open Your Heart Foundation with another alumna to honor the sacrifices their mothers, who have since passed away, made for them to attend the high school of their choice. What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy? “There is not one single thing that can describe the positive experience and memories you will have of Saint Joseph Academy. The Academy is far beyond a great education; it is a community where no matter who you are there is a place for you. You will be pushed academically, but also to grow personally through retreats, theology classes, clubs and the many athletic opportunities. You will automatically be a sister to anyone who has graduated from Saint Joseph Academy. The relationships you will build with your teachers will impact you for the rest of your life.” – Krystle George-Kearns ’05
Bachelor of Arts, Kenyon College Doctor of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo Clinic Resident of Bay Village, OH
Mary Klecka is an example of a compassionate, selfless, focused and honest leader, helping so many individuals along the way find value in themselves. She has dedicated her life to helping people as a medical doctor, but she has touched the lives of so many more. Mary was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She is a recipient of the William H. Falor Research Award, Associated Hospitals Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine and the Jack J. Brill, DO Outstanding Physician Preceptor Award. Mary has changed the lives of nearly every medical resident that she has worked with for the better. She believes Saint Joseph Academy helped shape her future and acknowledges that her time at the Academy laid the groundwork for creating the successful, smart, driven, empathetic and loving person that she is today.
What Would You Tell an Eighth Grade Girl About Saint Joseph Academy? “Saint Joseph Academy ingrained in me a strong work ethic and a commitment to pursuing excellence with integrity, never forgetting that my relationships with God, family and friends are worth more than any professional accolades.” – Mary E. Klecka ’02
Erica Krasienko ’09 Account Manager, Hobsons Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Xavier University Master of Science in Human Resource Development, Xavier University Resident of Cincinnati, OH
Erica aspires for all students to have an equal opportunity to achieve their goals. She works with colleges to help them improve college and career planning, admissions, enrollment management and student success. Erica is a member of the “Adopt A Class” program, adopting fifth and sixth grade classes at John P. Parker Middle School, a Cincinnati school with underrepresented populations, most of whom live below the poverty line. She mentors these students on a regular basis, helping to instill a love of learning and setting goals for the future. In her free time, Erica is a mentor and volunteer for HYPE Ambassadors, participant in the Assuring the Future Mission and Identity of Xavier (AFMIX) and was inducted into the Magis Society, a branch of the national Jesuit Honors Society. Erica is involved in her Saint Joseph Academy SUMMER 2018
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