Meet Aquinas
At Aquinas Institute we cherish a diverse student body of approximately 300 men and women, laity, ordained and religious, Catholic and Protestant who feel called to service in the Church and a deeper understanding of their faith. We invite you to meet a few of the people who have blessed our educational community and to hear their ongoing stories.
Students
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Michelle Smith Michelle was born and raised in Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, D.C. She is a graduate of Washington University (B.A. ‘91) and the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D. ‘94). Michelle served as the Youth Director at St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church for eight years and continues to serve young people by facilitating personal development sessions from time to time. She now has a mission to revamp the legal profession to provide affordable legal services to every family and business owner. |
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Jen Crouch Originally from Maryland, Jen is a 2006 graduate of Providence College (Providence, RI) where she received a B.A. in history and sociology. She is currently in her first year as a Master of Divinity student. Uncertain about her future in ministry, she enjoys working with adults and the elderly. She likes all things Dominican and fully supports vocations to the cooperator brotherhood. She is also discerning a call to religious life. |
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Br. Thomas Scaefgen, OP “Br. Thomas is a student friar of the Dominican Province of St. Martin DePorres studying for the priesthood. With a background in architecture he is particularly interested in the use of the arts to evangelize. His favorite pastimes include preaching, community life, studying, and praying.” |
Faculty
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Carla Mae Streeter, O.P. Sr. Streeter serves as Associate Professor of Systematic Theology. She teaches courses on spirituality and is highly engaged in ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue in the St. Louis area. |
Staff
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David Werthmann, MAPS Dave Werthmann is the Director of Admissions for Aquinas Institute of Theology. He received a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from AI in 1990. He has previously worked as a high school biology teacher, and as a pastoral associate doing liturgical music and coordinating religious education. He also writes for Liguori Publications. For recreation he enjoys music, reading biographies, and flower gardening. |
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Stefani Aubuchon, MBA Stefani Aubuchon is the Recruitment Specialist for Aquinas Institute of Theology. She has received a Master of Business Administration from Lindenwood University in 2008 and has worked in admissions for four years. Stefani has a strong passion for Catholic education and volunteers her time helping others advance the mission of their school. She is also the Chairman of the Board for the CJ Aubuchon Benefit Fund, which was founded to help her teenage cousin and other children in their fight against osteosarcoma. For recreation, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and relaxing at the lake. |
prospective students