PATRICK HESS has three children attending Ascension. Pat has an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, as well as a law degree from the University of Illinois. He is a partner in a litigation firm. In addition to working with the Big Brother program for ten years, Pat has been involved with the Ascension Religious Education program, serving as a catechist and also as a member of the Religious Education Board. Pat says, "Our family is very pleased with the strong education and life lessons our children are receiving at Ascension. As part of the Ascension family, it is my responsibility to help ensure that the school grows and continues its mission of academic excellence."

JILL POLLARD has two boys at Ascension. Jill has an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Illinois, an MBA in international business from Loyola and she currently works as a Quality Analyst for CCH, Incorporated, a topical law publisher. Jill has been an active volunteer at the school for the past six years, serving on Home and School and as the co-chair of the auction for the past two years. She is also a room parent and the volunteer coordinator for shopping certificate sales. Jill has learned a lot as a school volunteer. As a member of the school board she would apply that knowledge to provide "a
perspective encouraging policy development that is for the greater good of the school."

WENDY SCHMIEDELER has one child currently in school at Ascension, one who will attend next year, and another still at home. Wendy has degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Portland. She has been teaching in Catholic middle and high schools since 1994 - for the past nine years as a member of the English Department at St. Ignatius College Prep. She has volunteered for different school events and she and her
husband assist with the Baptismal Preparation program at the parish. Wendy states that "As a teacher and a parent, I have been particularly excited by the vitality and success of Ascension School, especially given the unique challenges Catholic schools face today. Service on the School Board would give me an opportunity to help contribute to the continued growth and success of the school."