School News

St. Mark's Cathedral School is pleased to welcome our new faculty members and several returning faculty who are taking on new roles for the 2026-2027 year.

Rhonda Bruce - School Nurse

Rhonda Bruce joins St. Mark's with 38 years of experience in pediatric nursing. She earned her nursing degree from San Bernardino School of Nursing.

Outside of work, Rhonda enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and being active in her church community. A fun fact: she graduated from high school in England.

"I love pediatric nursing and watching children grow and thrive," says Rhonda. "I have always wanted to do this."

Rhonda is thrilled to join the St. Mark's family and especially looks forward to seeing her nieces every day. She hopes students will describe her as loving, funny, and someone who sings a lot!

April Cogar - Preschool ASM Director
April Cogar joins St. Mark's after serving as an ASM teacher this past spring. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Centenary College of Louisiana with a double major in Studio Arts and Theatre.

Outside of school, April enjoys spending time with her family, running, creating, and bringing new ideas to life. A fun fact: she worked as an extra in several productions filmed in Shreveport during the "Hollywood South" era, including The Great Debaters, Olympus Has Fallen, and Skateland.

"The older I get, the more I realize that life isn't about discovering my own purpose, it's about saying yes to God's," says April. "I simply see myself as someone invited to participate in His work: to love people well, to serve faithfully, and to trust that even the smallest acts of obedience can become part of something eternal."

April is excited to invest in the same community that is helping shape the hearts and minds of her own children and looks forward to growing alongside St. Mark's families. She hopes her students will describe her as kind, loving, and fun.

Gabby Coleman - Music
Gabby Coleman joins St. Mark's with two years of teaching experience, including PreK4, substitute teaching, and fourth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies. She holds a bachelor's degree in General Studies with a concentration in Business and a minor in Child Psychology.

Outside the classroom, Gabby enjoys performing in musicals, going for walks, and spending time with her pets. A fun fact: she completed a college internship at Walt Disney World and has performed in nearly 50 theater productions!

"I love being an educator because I get to be the safe, consistent space where a child feels entirely seen, trusted, and valued," says Gabby.

Gabby is excited to share her love of music and performing with her students at St. Mark's and hopes to inspire them to have fun while growing in their talents. She hopes her students will describe her as kind, silly, and encouraging.

Andre Dicharry - Physical Education/Basketball Coach
Andre Dicharry joins St. Mark's with 25 years of experience in education, including 20 years as an athletic coach at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and five years in school administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from LSU Baton Rouge and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from LSU Shreveport.

Outside of school, Andre enjoys cooking, spending time with his family, attending sporting events, and caring for his plants. A fun fact: he's an avid bonsai tree enthusiast!

"I love being a lifelong learner and being a part of a school community," says Andre. "I have always valued connections with students and families."

Andre is excited to join the St. Mark's community and looks forward to getting to know the students and families. He hopes his students will describe him as fun, nice, and awesome.

Sydney Holloway - Preschool 3 Lead Teacher
Sydney Holloway joins St. Mark's with nine years of experience in education, having served as a first grade teacher, ESSR (master teacher/interventionist), and special education resource/inclusion teacher. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from LSU.

Outside the classroom, Sydney enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, gathering with friends and family, being outdoors, and reading. A fun fact: after spending the last nine years in Dallas, she and her family recently moved back home to Shreveport.

"There is nothing better than watching a child have a 'light bulb' moment—you can watch their confidence soar," says Sydney. "This age group is so curious and ready to soak up new information. I love creating a classroom where kids can learn to regulate their emotions, build friendships, and develop confidence."

Sydney is excited to be part of the St. Mark's family after first falling in love with the school as a parent and hopes her students will describe her as silly, kind, and colorful.

Michelle Sierra-Moran - 4th-8th Spanish
Michelle Sierra-Moran joins St. Mark's with experience teaching middle and high school art, as well as teaching English conversation to adult learners. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in New York City and also studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Outside of school, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, renovating their historic home, exploring antique shops and estate sales, and restoring vintage treasures. She also loves singing, learning piano, traveling, and working on creative art and home design projects. A fun fact: after college, she lived in Spain, where she sang with a cover band, and one of her recordings was featured in a national television commercial and later became the lead single on a tribute album honoring Spanish singer-songwriter Antonio Vega, complete with its own music video.

"I love helping students discover abilities they didn't know they had," says Michelle. "Whether through language or the arts, learning builds confidence, creativity, and curiosity. My goal is to create a classroom where students feel encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and enjoy the learning process."

Michelle is excited to join a school community that values academic excellence and spiritual growth. She looks forward to creating a Spanish classroom that is engaging, creative, and welcoming and hopes her students will describe her as creative, encouraging, and enthusiastic.

April Wilkinson - 5th Grade Teacher
April Wilkinson joins St. Mark's with 17 years of teaching experience in grades 1-5, most recently serving as a 1st grade teacher at the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge. She holds a Master's in School Counseling from Louisiana Tech University and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Centenary College.

Outside the classroom, April enjoys spending time with family, hosting dinner parties, walking her puppy Percy, and hunting for treasures at estate sales. A fun fact: she once won second place in the tacky Christmas sweater contest on Live with Kelly and Ryan!

"I love being an educator because it allows me to meet students exactly where they are and guide them through the next steps of their educational journey," says April. "There is nothing more rewarding than helping them discover new things and watching their confidence grow along the way."

April is excited to become part of the St. Mark's family and hopes her students will describe her as fun, caring, and encouraging.