Our Faculty & Staff

Mr. Andrew Moe
HEADMASTER
Mr. Moe taught several subjects at SMHS, while also directing its liturgical programs, from 2014 to 2021, before taking his current role in July 2022.  He has Theology degrees from the Franciscan University & the Augustine Institute, and also serves as a co-director of the Marian Center in Joy Valley.

Mr. Paul Arkison
HUMANITIES
Mr. Arkison is a 30-year veteran social studies and special education teacher who previously taught in the Alanson school system. He has authored a novel set in Medieval Scotland and serves as a go-to Drivers Education Instructor in the area.

Mrs. Maartje Nolan
HUMANITIES
Mrs. Nolan has held key roles at St. Michael since 2013 and is very excited to teach Literature, Drama and French this year. She also serves as College and Career Advisor and is the proud mother of two SMHS graduates: Seamus (’20) and Liam (‘22).

Mr. Ian Provoast
HISTORY, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Provoast joined our faculty in 2022 as a History teacher and now also serves as our Athletic Director. He has degrees in History from Michigan Tech and Western Michigan, where he also served as a teaching assistant. The newly-married Mr. Provoast also coaches Boys Basketball and helps with Cross Country and Track & Field.

Ms. Clare Kavanaugh
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
Ms. Kavanaugh joined our faculty in 2022 as a Mathematics and Science teacher. She graduated from Fontbonne University where she majored in Biology while serving as peer tutor, a campus ministry leader, and president of Students for Life.

Ms. Marti Krusell
MUSIC
Ms. Krusell teaches Vocal Music and Piano and will assist with our instrumental music program. Â She also leads our Mass Choir. Â She has served as director of liturgical music in several parishes, including the last ten years at St. Francis Xavier.

Mr. Augustin Zehnder
MUSIC & GEOMETRY
Mr. Zehnder joined our faculty in 2020, teaching Choral and Instrumental Music, as well as science and Geometry classes.  He is a highly accomplished violinist and an authority on Classical Catholic education.

Mr. Paul Radatovich
HUMANITIES
Mr. Radatovich taught Humanities at SMHS from 2019-2021 and now returns to that role. Â He graduated from Franciscan University in 2019 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Philosophy at Holy Apostles College & Seminary. Â Also as previously, he will lead the school’s Pro-Life Club.

Mrs. Melissa Nixon
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Mrs. Nixon joined our staff in 2020 and leads our marketing efforts. She studied business administration at Lake Superior State and spent the last decade working in Human Resources in the hospitality industry.  She coaches our Girls Basketball team and her daughter Marley is a freshman at SMHS.

Mrs. Mary DeAgostino
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Mrs. DeAgostino has kept the wheels turning and directed traffic at St. Michael since joining our staff in 2019. She is a SFX graduate and has catechized within our diocese for decades.  She shares the motto of Sr. Rose Venerini, “Educate to save!”  Her dedication to the school is an inspiration to us all!