Administration

WELCOME

Welcome to Althoff Catholic High School! Established in 1964, Althoff has built a great tradition of developing the talents and passions of our students in a small, family-like environment. We work to develop the body, mind, and soul of the whole child.

Our hope is that by developing a rigorous curriculum, it will serve as the foundation of a lifelong passion for learning. Our goal is to challenge students to make meaning of what they are learning and to guide them to become self-advocating problem solvers. We do so by using researched-based instructional strategies to empower students to take charge of their own learning and encourage them to ask the tough questions that lead to deep understanding.

We are called by Jesus Christ to educate students, in the Catholic tradition, to lead successful, faith-filled lives and aspire to achieve their personal best in all they do. 

Our entire school of faculty, students, administrators, trustees, parents, and alumni work together to ensure that Althoff is a flourishing community, diverse in perspectives and backgrounds.

We invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself what makes Althoff Catholic so special.

Leadership Team

Dr. Sarah Gass - Principal

It is my pleasure and honor to serve as Principal of Althoff Catholic High School.

This is the start of my sixteenth year in education.  My career began at O’Fallon Township High School District as a mathematics teacher. I then had the opportunity to serve as the Principal of Chester High School and Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at Quincy Senior High School.

My husband Chris and I have been married for fifteen years and have three kids. Our family loves to go outside to camp, swim, and waterski.

As Principal of Althoff, I am dedicated to our students’ successes and will strive to continue the positive relationships, rigorous learning, and positive culture that encourages our students to celebrate their unique strengths. I view education as a lifelong process. Most importantly, I bring a belief that the students are at the center of all school-related decisions.  

I am excited to bring my experience and my child-centered approach to support our students.  

Pamela M. Schumacher - Vice Principal

• Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology

I am happy to be a part of the Althoff family for the past 24 years and to serve as a Vice-Principal.

I have been a Catholic school educator for over 35 years and started my career at S.S. Peter & Paul School in Collinsville teaching English at the junior high level. I then had the opportunity to teach junior high at Queen of Peace School in Belleville before becoming employed at Althoff Catholic as an English Teacher and Technology Coordinator.

My husband, David, and I are both graduates of Althoff as well as each of our siblings, our 2 daughters, and our 8 nieces and nephews.

As a Catholic educator, I look to the education of the whole student. If we support a student’s faith, social and emotional development, academic development will flourish.

The joy of teaching is seeing the successes that students experience in many different ways.

Greg Leib - Assistant Principal

Student Services, Discipline, and Substitute Teachers

I’ve been blessed to be part of Althoff Catholic High School for 24 years.

I’ve been in education for 32 years. My career began at Roxana Jr/Senior High School as a math teacher, health teacher, physical education teacher, and social studies teacher.  I’ve been in administration for 22 years.

My wife Tammy and I have been married for twenty-five years and we have three kids. Our kids all attend Althoff and we are very involved in their extracurricular activities.

As Assistant Principal of Althoff, my goal is to build better young adults. I believe kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.  Relationship building is a primary focus in helping us achieve our aforementioned goals.

I believe Althoff Catholic High School to be a special place where dreams can be achieved. 

Jean Smith - Assistant Principal