Anne Marie Vega – Principal

Anne Marie joined GSCM in 2017 after spending 5 years as the DRE (Director of Religious Education) at St. Anthony/All Saints Parish in Canton, Ohio. Anne Marie received both her BA and MA in Elementary Education from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. She taught in Catholic Schools for 12 years at both Villa Montessori Center in Cleveland, Ohio and Regina Coeli/St. Joseph School in Alliance, Ohio. She received her Pre-Primary Montessori Certification from Walsh University and her Elementary I Montessori Credential from Montessori Opportunities. Anne Marie is trained in all three levels of The Good Shepherd Catechesis and has been a catechist for over 20 years. She established the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. Anthony/All Saints Parish in Canton, Ohio in 1997 and oversaw the formation of all levels of atria at the parish. She is a recognized Formation Leader for Level I as well. Anne Marie served on the Youngstown Diocesan Council for Catechesis from 2001-2007. She completed a MA in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 2017 from Aquinas Institute of Theology out of St. Louis, Missouri. Anne Marie enjoys reading, baking, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with family.

Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer – Executive Director

Deacon Beiersdorfer was ordained in 2019 and is assigned to St. Cecilia parish in Oakley. He is a graduate of Moeller High School, served in the United States Marine Corps, earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati, an MBA from Thomas More University and a Master of Theology from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He spent a few years as a firefighter/EMT before moving to the commercial construction industry for 15 years as project manager and CFO. After hearing a call to serve in the Church, he worked as CFO and chaplain at Moeller High School until coming to Good Shepherd to serve as the inaugural Executive Director. Deacon lives on a working farm in Pleasant Plain with his wife and children. He enjoys reading, cooking and working outdoors.

Becky Wichman, Administrative Assistant

Becky joined GSCM in August 2020.  Before joining GSCM she worked at The Seven Hills School for 20 years as the Secretary at Doherty Campus.  In her time there she was Co-Chair of the Outdoor Program which took kids on exciting outdoor adventures such as Canoeing, Biking, Camping, Ski Club, Tubing and Rock Climbing. Also, she Co-Chaired an annual trip to Washington, D.C. and helped plan the annual trip to Colonial Williamsburg.  Many weekends she can be found helping to plan events and weddings and has helped many young couples with their special day. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three teenage children, playing sports, and being outdoors