Meet the Core Team

Sharon Noggle serves as our Youth Ministry Coordinator. She holds a B.A. in English Language and Literature with a Practical Writing Emphasis from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Ferris State University. Sharon is a certified teacher in English and Social Studies at the secondary level. She is also certified as an Advanced Catechist by the Diocese of Grand Rapids and is currently working toward her Certificate in Youth Ministry.

When not working with the youth of the parish, Sharon enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband Barret and daughters Claire and Lucy. In her “free” time Sharon enjoys camping, reading, and trying to master new skills (knitting is really hard!).

Bridgid von Kronenberger has been working with our Middle School Youth Group since the fall of 2002 and has served as one of our Confirmation teachers for the last two classes. She is married and the mother of 4 children. Bridgid graduated from Aquinas College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Computer Information Systems. She worked as a systems analyst in the computer industry writing business application software. After starting their family, she decided to stay home as a full time homemaker. Currently, Bridgid is a substitute teacher at St. Michael School, a volunteer, and the Sacramental Preparation Coordinator for the church.

Nancy Martin is a catechist for grades 6-8 and has worked with the youth of St. Michaels Parish since 2001. During this time she has coordinated/assisted with weekly sessions, Confirmation and has attended several seminars and youth rallies. She is married to Jim and has two sons, James (20) and David (18) who attends High School YG. During the week Nancy works full-time as an admissions coordinator/biller for Hope Network Rehabilitation Services in Big Rapids. In her spare time she enjoys doing crafts (knitting, crocheting, basket-making, beading), reading and hiking.

Dave Miller is a life-long resident of the Remus area and member of St. Michael's parish. Dave and his wife of 22 years, Holly, have four boys - Paul, Ross, Mark and Scotty - who have either attended or will be attending St. Michael's School and Youth Group. Besides working with the youth, Dave works with the parish's Praise and Worship music ministry and is always looking for anyone that wants to join the Praise Band.