Faculty and Staff

Rich has a BA in Economics from Hamilton College. Prior to moving to Denver, Rich's career path included a stint in private equity, some time as an actor and musician in LA, and a few years as a staff writer on a Warner Bros. sitcom. He is the proud father of Clementine, SAES '20. Rich and his wife live in Park Hill. They chose St. Anne's because of the joy, kindness, and serenity that permeate the campus and inform the community. Rich's favorite children's book is anything starring Curious George.

Wendi graduated from St. Mary's College of California with a B.A. in Organizational Leadership. She has the privilege of showcasing St. Anne’s to prospective parents and students, enjoying the variety and freshness that each day brings. Inspired by the history of the Sisters caring for children with polio, Wendi feels a deep connection to St. Anne's and believes it chose her. Her favorite children's book is The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy, which speaks to her belief that "home" can be defined by time with close friends who bring joy and laughter. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and searching for the best donut or cupcake shop in the Denver Metro area.

Stephen’s journey began with performing in various theaters and on cruise ships before he returned to college at Metropolitan State University of Denver. From a young age, Stephen knew he wanted to be both a performer and a teacher. Now, his dream has come full circle, and he absolutely loves coming into work every day. Walking onto the St. Anne’s campus brings him a sense of calm, affirming that he is exactly where he is meant to be. Choosing St. Anne’s was an easy decision in his career, and he feels grateful for it every day. His favorite childhood book is Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, which he loved for its imaginative illustrations. Stephen’s hobbies and special talents include playing pickleball and Mahjong.

Deb Bishop is thrilled to be teaching science at St. Anne's Episcopal School. Originally from Michigan, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University before moving to Colorado in the summer of 1998 to begin her teaching career in Littleton. Deb joined St. Anne’s in 2011, where she currently teaches 8th grade science, leads intramurals, and serves as the 8th grade advisor and science department chair. She enjoys spending her free time with her two daughters, Mikenzi and Isabella, and their dogs—Bentley, Queenie, Nova, and Zeus—exploring all the wonderful outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.

Mike Lechuga is a Colorado native with 35 years of experience in middle school education. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Regis University and a Master’s in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.

Mike and his wife have four daughters, a dog, a chicken, koi fish, and enjoy visits from mule deer at their homestead. In his spare time, he plays golf, hikes, travels, writes poetry, and coaches special needs adults with Special Olympics Colorado. A fan of Calvin and Hobbes, Mike was drawn to St. Anne's by its strong sense of family and community, aiming to continue fostering growth in students as he did in his previous 33 years in public schools.

Ashley attended California State University, Long Beach, for her undergraduate studies and Regis University for graduate school, earning a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Reading. She loves learning from her students and supporting them in mastering one of life’s most valuable skills: reading! Ashley feels fortunate to be at St. Anne’s, where she works with respected colleagues, hilarious students, and supportive families, all on a campus filled with beautiful trees and flowers that often catch her eye.

Her top two favorite children’s books are Winnie-the-Pooh and The Story of Ferdinand. Outside of school, Ashley enjoys cross-stitching while listening to audiobooks or podcasts. She also loves spending time with her children, Casey and Amelia, especially while watching Survivor. Her favorite place to be is in a hammock by a creek in the mountains, with a good book.

Rene joined St. Anne's in 2022 as the first ever Director of Human Resources. She holds an SPHR certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). Rene has supported the HR function in many different industries, but joined St. Anne's because of the warm and welcoming community. The part she enjoys most about her job is being able to help people. Growing up, Rene's favorite children's book was "The Care Bears and the Terrible Two's". She credits this book to teaching her how to read because she made a family member read it to her daily!

Rene enjoys spending time with family and singing in her church choir.

Kyra holds a B.A. in Environmental Conservation from the University of Colorado and has an Early Childhood Director certification. She loves witnessing the wonder in a child's eyes when they discover they can read and enjoys laughing out loud every day. Kyra chose St. Anne's because each time she walks on campus, she sees boundless possibilities. Her favorite children’s books are the Piggy and Gerald series by Mo Willems and Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds. In her free time, she enjoys bicycling, fly fishing, hiking, and cooking.

Jim holds a BA in Anthropology from Syracuse University, an MA and PhD in History from Howard University, and an MA in Design and Strategic Innovation from Rocky Mountain School of Art & Design. He chose St. Anne's because he was drawn to its spiritually centered independent school environment. Jim's favorite children's book is Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Outside of work, he is an endurance athlete who trains for long-distance Ironman triathlons.