Deanna Johnston is the Director of Family Life for the St. Philip Institute. She has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Spanish from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in Theology from Newman University. Before joining the St. Philip Institute Deanna worked for a Catholic mission organization in Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico and San Antonio, TX and later worked at a parish in southwest Kansas for almost seven years. She is a wife and mother of four children.

Luke Arredondo, PhD received his bachelor’s degree in philosophy at St. Joseph Seminary College, his master’s in theology at Notre Dame Seminary, and his doctorate in religion, ethics, and philosophy from Florida State University. His most important work is being a husband to his wife, Elena, and father to their four daughters and one son. He is the Director of Faith Formation.

Mikki Sciba graduated from Benedictine College in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in religious studies, youth ministry, and philosophy. As Catechetical Specialist for the St. Philip Institute, she develops and implements creative methods for evangelizing and catechizing children between the ages of 0-12 years. Mikki and her husband live in Tyler with their three children.