God is light.  In Him, there is no darkness at all!  1John 1:5

If you want to know what that means, just walk the halls of St. Rose of Lima School.  Our children are God's light!  I know this because the 2023-24 school year marks my thirty-fourth year at St. Rose School.  I still remember the first time I stepped into our building and looked through the classrooms with Steve Youngs.  I just knew I'd found my place!  It continues to be a blessing to a be a part of this family, now as principal.

I grew up in Battle Creek and attended St. Jerome and St. Joseph elementary schools through eighth grade.  I graduated from Michigan State University in 1989 and began at St. Rose in 1990.  I have taught first, second, and third grades.  Currently I am teaching the first and second grade classroom.

My husband Kevin and I have three children.  They are all alumni of St. Rose School.  Our oldest Micala lives in Hastings with her husband, Ethan, and their children Zinnia and Julian, who are just the joy of my heart!  Our son Ethan and his wife Madi live in Hastings, and he works with Kevin for the family business, Bennett Solutions.  Our youngest, Brenna, is in her fourth year at Michigan State University.

God has called me to serve St. Rose School, and I am excited to answer that call.  I am excited to help our St. Rose kids be the Light of God and to be able to see His light everywhere!

In God's Light,
Diane Bennett
Principal