Middle School

ELA
sixth Grade Homeroom

Ms. Angela Allsop

Hello!  My name is Angela Allsop. I grew up in San Diego, California, and relocated to Iowa after college. I have taught secondary language arts for over twenty years, serving students in grades six through twelve.  I earned my bachelor's degree in English from The University of Iowa and my master’s degree in teaching from Morningside University.  

It is a privilege to facilitate learning for all students and support their growth academically, personally, and spiritually.  Middle school students have a special enthusiasm and joy that I love!

My husband and I have four adult children together, and enjoy having them, as well as our extended family, here in the Des Moines area. I run and bike in my spare time, and enjoy watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. 

I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to serve the students and families of St. Luke's alongside a wonderful team of dedicated educators.

RELIGION
sixth GRADE Homeroom

Mrs. Jessica Willer

Hello!  My name is Jessica Willer.  I grew up in Indianola, where I attended public school and was an active St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church member.  After high school, I attended Iowa State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with a minor in Design Studies.  I started teaching in 2020 as a Special Education Associate and now as a Religion Teacher.  I love teaching and feel God has called me to this profession.  I strive to help students develop a relationship with God, know how loved they are by Him, and then learn more about how amazing He is!

Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends, gardening, and learning more about God from a good Catholic book.  I feel so blessed to be part of St. Luke's and am eager to collaborate with each of you!


Social Studies
Seventh Grade Homeroom

Ms. Katie Lorence

Hello! My name is Katie Lorence! I am from Mason City and I graduated from Mason City High School in 2019. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2023 with degrees in Elementary and Middle Level Education with endorsements in Social Studies, Literacy, Science, and Math. After graduating college, I spent one year in Kansas City with a Catholic organization working with the poor and homeless of the inner city. One of my main goals as an educator is to make a difference in my students' lives, especially for their lives outside of the classroom. It is so important to me to push my students to do their best, while growing in their faith and love for Christ. In my free time I enjoy going for walks, spending time with family and friends, and doing puzzles. It is such a joy to be a part of the St. Luke's community and I am looking forward to a great year!

Math
Seventh Grade Homeroom

Mr. Hunter Fullem

Hello! My name is Hunter Fullem, and I am excited to teach at St. Luke’s Catholic School. I am originally from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, which is near the PA and WV border. I graduated from PennWest University in 2023 with a degree in Secondary Education specializing in Mathematics. So, this will be my first year as a teacher. During my studies, I was blessed to work with several different school districts in Pennsylvania to develop as a teacher with both middle and high school students.

In my free time, I like to root for my Steel City teams: Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. I am a very big sports fan in general, though. Usually, you can find me spending time with my family and friends when I am not in my classroom. I especially enjoy going on my family’s annual beach trip.

I am excited to be teaching middle school and to meet everyone of the St. Luke’s family!

Science
Eighth Grade Homeroom

Mrs. Marissa Stevens

Hello! My name is Marissa Stevens and I am so excited to be a part of St. Luke's Catholic School for the upcoming school year. This is my second year as a teacher and I am so excited to continue teaching at such an amazing school. I went to Northwest Missouri State University and graduated in 2021. I graduated with a degree in Middle School Math and Science. Also, I grew up in Des Moines where I graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 2018.

In my free time, I love playing board games with my husband and our friends, reading and going to target. We love to travel and try to do an escape room everywhere we go as well! I also spend a lot of my time playing with my nieces and nephews and being with my family.

I am very excited to continue my career at St. Luke's and cannot wait to get to know each and every one of you!

ELA
Eighth Grade Homeroom

Ms. Grace Touney

Hello! My name is Grace Touney and I am so excited to start at St. Luke's. I am from the Des Moines area and graduated from Southeast Polk High School in 2021. I just completed student teaching, and earned my degree in English Teaching with a minor in Digital Media Journalism from the University of Northern Iowa. I student taught at Holy Trinity Catholic School and Dowling Catholic High School and found out how amazing Catholic school education can be! 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love exploring Des Moines, especially the farmers markets or checking out any vintage shops. 

I hope to instill a lifelong love for learning, and want to see my students succeed in and out of the classroom. I'm looking forward to an amazing rest of the school year, and can't wait to meet the St. Luke's community!