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Maggie Smith: Principal
I attended college at St. Benedict and the University of Minnesota. I received my Masters of Religious Education from St. Thomas. I am presently working towards an Education Specialist degree at St. Thomas. I was a St. Joseph school teacher for 20 years. I taught at St. Mary's in Waverly and St. Peter's in Delano. I have been Principal at this wonderful school for 2 years. My hope is to help all children grow in the love of God. I am a product of the Catholic school system. |
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Dahri Nelson: Nurse
I am a Registered Nurse and this is my second year working at St. Joe's in the school health office. I went to college at Mankato State and University of South Dakota. I graduated from USD. I have worked in many different areas of nursing including Pediatrics, Same Day Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Rehab, Urgent Care and Emergency Room prior to working for District 110 health services. |
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Tricia Orr-Ambroz
I attended a Catholic grade school in St. Wenceslaus, New Prague. I attended the colleges of St. Thomas University, St. Mary's University and the College of St. Catherine. I am happy to be a part of a "staff and families working together to help children grow in their faith and find Christ in their daily lives." |
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Diane Evander: Kindergarten
I graduated from the college of St. Benedict. I have been a Catholic school teacher for 25 years. I have been at St. Joseph School for 21 years, 18 at the kindergarten level. I plan lessons and activities in hopes that the children will love kindergarten as much as I do! My children attended St. Joseph School. |
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Peg Philp: Kindergarten
This is my 13th year of teaching, my 7th at St. Joseph. I have taught grades 3,2,1 and K. I graduated from the The College of St. Benedict with a BS in Elementary Education. I attended a Catholic grade school and high school (12 years of wearing plaid!) I love teaching and am continually inspired by my kids and their enthusiasm for learning and life! My family are members of St. Joseph Parish. Our three children are graduates of St. Joseph School. |
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Yvonne Litfin: 1st Grade
After teaching in second grade for the past two years at St. Joseph School, I am now teaching first grade. I also taught first grade at St. Peter's School in Delano and I know it is a huge growing year. It is very rewarding to me to see and be part of the unbelievable growth made throughout the first grade year. I look forward to another year of teaching at St. Joseph School, and helping the little ones grow in their faith. My husband and I are members of St. Joseph's Parish. |
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Jenny Peitz: 1st Grade
I am very excited to be teaching first grade this year at St. Joseph School. I received my degree in Elementary Education from St. Cloud State University. My husband and I along with our three children are active members in St. Joe's parish. Our children are fourth generation students here at St. Joe's. |
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Peg Philp: 1st Grade
This is my 13th year of teaching, my 7th at St. Joseph. I have taught grades 3,2,1 and K. I graduated from the The College of St. Benedict with a BS in Elementary Education. I attended a Catholic grade school and high school (12 years of wearing plaid!) I love teaching and am continually inspired by my kids and their enthusiasm for learning and life! My family are members of St. Joseph Parish. Our three children are graduates of St. Joseph School. |
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Virginia Gelhar: 2nd Grade
I have been teaching second grade at St. Joe’s for 22 years. I did my undergraduate work at St. Cloud and then received my Masters Degree in Reading Education from St. Thomas. I work closely with the Faith Formation director in doing the sacramental program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. I also run special activities at St. Joe’s, including the summer reading program, book clubs, books and bagels, and organize other enrichment activities (i.e. chess club). You will also usually find me watching various sporting and musical events in which my current and former students are involved. I am a member of St. Joseph's Parish. I love the St. Joe’s community and all of the staff, parents, and students that I have had the opportunity to work with over the years! |
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Laurie Nilsson: 2nd Grade
I attended Mankato State College and graduated St. Cloud State College with a BS in elementary education. I taught a combination of first and second grades at St. Joseph in Marion IA. I also taught kindergarten and first grade for the Anoka-Hennepin School district.
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Peg Philp: 2nd Grade
This is my 13th year of teaching, my 7th at St. Joseph. I have taught grades 3,2,1 and K. I graduated from the The College of St. Benedict with a BS in Elementary Education. I attended a Catholic grade school and high school (12 years of wearing plaid!) I love teaching and am continually inspired by my kids and their enthusiasm for learning and life! My family are members of St. Joseph Parish. Our three children are graduates of St. Joseph School. |
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Terry Mathews: 3rd Grade
I am a 3rd grade teacher at St. Joseph School. Upon completion of high school in Biwabik, Minnesota, I graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Social Studies. I have 23 years of teaching experience. Seven of those years were in the public schools, ten years were at Assumption School in Hibbing, Minnesota, and the last six have been at St.Joseph. My husband and I are members of St. Joseph Parish. |
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Nadine Metling: 3rd Grade
I love to see that sparkle in children’s eyes when I teach them something new. That’s why I am still teaching after 26 years. I graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree with concentrations in Reading and Learning Disabilities. My first four years I taught fourth grade, fifth grade, and Title I at Balaton Public School in Balaton and fourth grade at St. Kevin’s Catholic School in Minneapolis. My family moved to Waconia and I became a part of St. Joseph School Staff. I have been a third grade teacher at St. Joseph School for 22 years. My son attended St. Joseph School. My family are members of the St. Joseph Parish. |
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Kathy Dvorak: 4th Grade
I am a graduate of Minnesota State University. I hold a bachelor's degree in K-8 elementary education. This is my second year teaching first grade at St. Joe's. Previously, I worked as a tutor, providing instruction in reading and math to students at all grade levels. |
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Jill Good: 4th Grade
I graduated from the College of St. Benedict. In 2001 I graduated from St. Mary's University with a Master's Degree in Education. I love being a teacher! I have been teaching in Catholic Schools since 1995 in fourth and fifth grade classrooms. I started teaching at St. Joseph School in 2001. I chose to teach here because of my strong belief in the value of Catholic Education. A Catholic Education is a gift. The formation that takes place here is priceless. My children attend St. Joseph School. |
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Kim Heuer: 5th Grade
This is my first year teaching 5th grade at St. Joseph School. Previously, I was a substitute teacher . I attained a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I have wanted to teach for as long as I can remember. I love finding ways to help students reach their potential! |
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Colleen Crowell: MS Social Studies
I am a graduate of Mankato State University. I teach Faith and Social Studies in the Middle School at St. Joseph School. |
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Julie Ludwig: MS Language Arts
I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education at St. Cloud State University. After teaching middle school near Washington D.C. for four years, I returned home to Waconia to teach at St. Joseph School. At St. Joe's, I have taught grade five for four years, took a three year leave to be with my family, and enthusiastically returned. Since that time I have been teaching Middle School Language Arts. My children attend St. Joseph School. |
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Darrell Arman: 5th Grade/MS Science
I teach science, 5th grade and Middle School. This is my 5th year at St. Joe's and I LOVE it here!!!!! Before St. Joe's I taught at Waconia High School for 30 years. |
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Christopher Knapp: Spanish
I am a graduate of Bemidji State University. I received a Bachelors Degree in Spanish Education. My background includes two years of teaching Spanish at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Grand Rapids as well as four years of substitute teaching. I enjoy teaching at St. Joe's because we have wonderful families here who not only support the teachers, but also believe in our quality education. |
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Missy Isaacson: MS Math
I am the Middle School math teacher at St. Joseph School. For two years I was the fifth grade teacher at St. Joe's. I am currently teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math. I am a graduate of the College of St. Catherine's with a BS in Elementary Education and a Specialty in Mathematics. |
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Nancy Pearson: Music
I have been the Music Teacher at St. Joseph School for three years. I received my Bachelors of Science in Music Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato and my certificate of Kodaly Education from St. Thomas University. I have been a music teacher for twelve years, teaching a variety of grade levels from PreK through 12th grade. Besides teaching music at St. Joseph I am also the director of Sunday School music at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Hopkins, MN. My children attend St. Joseph School. |
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Deacon Tim Harrer: Faith Formation
I have taught Middle and High School. With three additional education periods, I was in the corporate world of finance and management and the field of health care. I teach formation and instruction of Faith. Also, at this parish, I counsel,
instruct in sacraments, engage in pastoral ministry, preside, and am with
social out reach groups. I am always willing to preach Jesus and to preach
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Gary Kosek: Physical Education
This is my 3rd year teaching at. St. Joseph. The positive attitudes and effort by the students make teaching Physical Education a fantastic job. I graduated from Minnesota State, Mankato with BS in Physical Education. |
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Jenny Linn: Media Center
I firmly believe that every child can learn to love reading; it is simply a matter of getting the right book into their hands!! My undergraduate degree is from the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse where I majored in Therapeutic Recreation. I am currently working on my Masters in Library and Information Science at the College of St Catherine. This is my fourth year as the Library Coordinator at St. Joseph School. The staff and students at St. Joe’s are such a pleasure to work with. I am blessed to have a job that I truly love!! |
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Kayla Shafer: MS Band
I will be the St. Joseph band director for the 2008-2009 school year. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself and how Schmitt’s Strike Up the Band program will work at your school.
I graduated from St. Olaf College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education. I played clarinet, baritone, and piano in college and still try to play as much as I can. For the past three years, I have been teaching elementary/middle school band, giving private lessons, and working as a private teacher to a boy with special needs.
St. Joseph students will receive one half hour group lesson each week. There will be several opportunities for performing throughout the school year, including the Christmas and Spring programs, and Schmitt’s Spring Band Festival. |
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Lisa Whitaker: Technology Center
This will be my 14th year at St. Joseph's School. It will be my 7th nonconsecutive year as Technology Coordinator. I have my technology certification from the Archdiocese of Minneapolis/St. Paul. I enjoy working with all the grade levels. I was a guest speaker at Hamline University presenting webquest information. I write many of the articles that are submitted to the local newspapers about St. Joe's. I am also the Science Fair Coordinator. If you are looking to challenge your child academically you may be interested in this program. My children attend St. Joe's. I love having my sons here and working here. This is a great place to be. |
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Jami (Niesen) Reinitz: Saints, Inc.
I am the Saints, Inc Coordinator and a preschool teacher at St. Joseph School. I have been a member of St. Joseph Parish all my life and was the Faith Formation Assistant for seven years. I have a bachelor's degree in Business Management and an Associates Degree in Early Childcare. I am so happy to be working for a great school! |
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Ken Horner: Athletic Director |
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Dr. Steve Kahn: Psychologist
It is my great pleasure to be part of the St. Joe's school community. I am available to work with parents and children (at no cost) at school, during the school day. In addition to the evaluation and counseling services, there is an ongoing program of parent education and support. Please contact me at your convenience at 651-426-4297. www.drstevekahn.com |
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Deanna Lilienthal: Counselor
I obtained my bachelors degree in education from Mankato State University. I then pursued a degree in counseling and student personnel graduating from Minnesota State University Mankato (same school....different name). I have had the opportunity to be a part of both public and private school systems around the twin cities over the last 8 years. |
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