Bear Moms
The Ursuline Academy Mothers Club
Welcome to the Ursuline Academy Bear Moms! Every mother, stepmother, and mother figure of an Ursuline student is a member of the Bear Moms. Membership is automatic with dues included in the standard tuition and fees. We love connecting with our dynamic, talented, smart members with projects that make a difference within our Ursuline community.
The goal of Bear Moms is to provide our members with an opportunity to meet other parents, deeply connect with our daughters through shared experiences, and promote service. We come together to provide important and valuable support that enriches the students’ Ursuline experience in a variety of ways - Meet Me on Monroe (our largest fundraiser), Mother Daughter Event, Exam-O-Grams, and campus decorating for the holidays. Our members are committed to our school motto, Serviam, “I will serve”.
The Bear Moms help support our students and their families by creating an inviting environment where students can thrive. The Back-A-Bear Fund was created to allow every student the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the Ursuline experience, regardless of their financial circumstance, and assist families with covering costs not covered by tuition. When registering for an event hosted by the Bear Moms, there will always be an option to donate to the Back-A-Bear Fund.
For more information or if you are interested in volunteering for one of our events, please contact Bear Mom’s President Kristin Koenig (mother of Elizabeth ’26) at mothersclub@ursulinestl.org or sign up to volunteer via the Bear Moms Sign-Up Genius.



2024-2025 Bear Moms Leadership
- President
Kristin Koenig (mother of Elizabeth ’26) - Vice President
Nicole Becker (mother of Emerson ’26) - Treasurer
Jill Wayant Balee '95 (mother of Adalyn ’27)
Class Reps
- Class of 2029 Reps
TBD - Class of 2028 Reps
Andrea Bonsanti (mother of Theresa ’26 and Anna '28)
Nicole Seavey (mother of Madilyn ’28) - Class of 2027 Reps
Candy Adamec (mother of Reese ’27)
Jacinda Corsi (mother of Graceyn ’27)
Sheri Stulce Potsos '92 (mother of Noelle ’27) - Class of 2026 Reps
Beckie Retkowski-Patrick (mother of Lauren ’26)
Tara Schneiderhahn (mother of Catherine ’26)
Upcoming 2025-2026 Events
- Moms & Margaritas - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Meet Me on Monroe Boutique - Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Mother Daughter Event - Friday, November 14, 2025
- Campus Christmas Decorating - TBD
- Holiday Decoration Take Down - TBD
See the Events Page for more information on upcoming events.