Erika Blakey
Summer Bridge Director
With 34 years of dedicated service in education, Ms. Blakey brings a wealth of wisdom and a deep passion for student success to her role as Summer Bridge Director. Her diverse career spans six years as a Social Studies teacher, 23 years as a School Librarian, and the past five years as Assistant Principal at Brebeuf. As Summer Bridge Director and Assistant Principal, she is on a mission to provide an empowering spark for every incoming student. Her goal for your student will be focused on engaging learning experiences, faculty mentorship, and building the peer relationships that make a school feel like a community. Ms. Blakey is excited to help your student build positive momentum during a summer they’ll never forget.
In Ms. Blakey’s free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young adult children, traveling and reading.
Kristen Chapman
Summer Bridge Ignatian Spirituality & Formation Facilitator
Ms. Chapman is running the Ignatian part of our Summer Bridge program, named for St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit order. An English teacher at Brebeuf during the school year, she is also a Brebeuf mom. Over the summer of 2024, Ms. Chapman traveled with a group of Jesuit priests and fellow pilgrims to Spain and Italy, following in the footsteps of St. Ignatius, learning all about the life he led. When she is not at Brebeuf, she enjoys time spent with family, Big East college basketball, gardening, and her pink-nosed dog, Maizy.
Heather Goodrich
Summer Bridge English Instructor
Ms. Goodrich has been an English teacher for 21 years and a Brebeuf teacher for the last 6 years. She currently teaches English 10 Honors and English 11 but also has 15 years of experience teaching freshmen. She is excited to welcome incoming freshmen to Brebeuf Jesuit and help them feel like Brebeuf is their home before the school year even starts.
Annjactica Imani
Summer Bridge Study Skills and Organization Facilitator
Hello! Ms. Imani is excited to be the Bridge Organization Skills teacher this year. She has been part of the Brebeuf family for five wonderful years and has eight years of teaching experience in Indianapolis. Ms. Imani has her Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and her master's degree in School Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University.
In her class, the focus will be on important organization skills, managing electronic calendars, improving typing skills, and navigating online tools like PowerSchool and Google Classroom.
She hopes to give students a sneak peek into what freshman year is all about, sharing both the fun and the challenges along the way.
Ms. Imani loves diving into good books, getting creative with crafts, and is currently enjoying crocheting as her new hobby!
Ms. Imani can’t wait to get started!
Kelly Lawson
Summer Bridge College Readiness Facilitator
Kelly Lawson is in her tenth year at Brebeuf Jesuit, where she practices a holistic approach to counseling. As a first-generation college student herself, she understands the importance of college readiness and access, ensuring that every student has the tools and support needed to navigate the path to higher education.
Kelly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History from Indiana University, Bloomington, and her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Indiana University, Indianapolis. She also holds a professional certificate in College Counseling from UCLA.
This summer, Kelly is eager to help students move beyond the "how" of college applications to discover their "why." Her goal is to help students identify what truly ignites their curiosity and to show them how to channel that energy into meaningful engagement. By connecting their personal interests to their future goals, she guides students toward a path of intentional exploration, helping them find college and career opportunities that align with their authentic selves.
When she isn't working with students, Mrs. Lawson enjoys life at home with her husband and their two Basset Hounds, Betsy and Birdie.
Rebecca McNealy
Summer Bridge Team Building Facilitator
Señora McNealy has taught Spanish, Mindfulness & Yoga at Brebeuf for nearly 20 years. She is also a Brebeuf mom, having one son who has graduated, another who will be a senior (’27) next year and two little, future Braves who love attending events at “Mommy’s School”. As part of the Summer Bridge Program, Señora McNealy will be leading the teambuilding portion of the program, helping our incoming Braves learn a little more about who they are and who they want to be while creating lasting connections with their peers through fun activities.
Patrick Wickham
Summer Bridge Math Instructor
Mr. Wickham has taught Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II during his time at Brebeuf. He earned his degree in Math Education with a minor in Mathematics from Brigham Young University - Idaho, where he also gained valuable experience as a college math tutor. During his free time, he likes to work on cars, program, read science fiction and fantasy, watch movies, and play video games, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons. Above all, Mr. Wickham is passionate about helping his students grow their confidence and master their mathematical abilities.
