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Math
Cynthia Leary

  • Bachelors in Microbiology
    (Montana State University)
  • Research Scientist - 10 yrs.
    (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
  • Teaching Certification with Biology/Life Science (Cardinal Stritch)
  • Masters in Education - Math
    (Cardinal Stritch)

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."  1 Timothy 4:12

 

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Math/Science
Susan Enders
 

 

 

"It is always the right time to do the right thing."-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


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Music   
Travis Robinson

  • Bachelors in Music Education
    (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)
  • Graduate Certification in General Music (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)

 


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Health/Physical Education/ Department Chair
Whitney Witthun 

  • Bachelors in Communication
    (Northeastern University)
  • Masters in Education with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction
    (Santa Clara University)
  • Division I Volleyball Player



     

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    Science/Programmer
    Doug Reindl

    • Bachelor of Science in Education
    • Minor - Art
    • Masters Degree in Education
      Emphasis - Educational Leadership

     


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    Science
    William Bernhardt

    • St. Joseph High School Graduate (2nd Generation)
    • Bachelor of Science
      (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)
    • Master of Applied Molecular Biology (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)
    • Teaching Certification
      (National Louis University)
    • Certified for 6-12 Biology (Wisconsin DPI)

     


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    Social Studies   
    Kristen Peterson
    • ConnectEd Instructor (Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee)
    • Teacher Education Instructor (Cardinal Stritch)
    • Bachelors
      (University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point)
    • Teacher Certification (University of Wisconsin- Madison)
    • Masters in Secondary Education (Viterbo College)

     

    "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

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    Social Studies
    Patrick Dwyer

    • Bachelor of Arts in History & Secondary Education Certification (St. Norbert College)

     

     


     


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    Spanish
    Matthew Martin

    • Bachelors in Spanish and Sports Management
      (University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse)
    • Pursuing Masters in Educational Policy (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)

     

     


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    French
    Amy Zimmer 

    • Bachelors in French 
      (University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse)
    • Studied at Universite Laval (Quebec) and Alliance Francaise (Montpellier, France)
    • Pursuing Masters in Education (Marian University)


     

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    Italian
    Fausto Frassine

    • Masters in History
      (Universita di Verona - Italy)
    • Masters in Education
      (Universita Ca Foscari - Italy)
    • 10 years teaching experience
      (Italy and Chicago)

     


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    Mandarin Chinese
    Qingli Zhang 

    • Bachelors in English As A Second Language and English Literature


     

     


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    Theology   
    David Endres

    • Masters in Theology
      (Sacred Heart School of Theology)

     

     


     

     

     


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    Theology
    Trina Halsey 

    • Bachelors in History (Lakeland College)
    • Pursuing Masters in Theology
      (Loyola University of New Orleans)
    • 12 years as Social Studies Chair
      (Milwaukee High School of Arts)

    "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you... when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned... for I am the Lord, your God."  Isaiah 43:2-3 

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    Principal
    Edward Kovochich 

    • Bachelors in English-Speech-Education
      (Northern Michigan University)
    • Masters in Administration and Supervision 
      (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
    • Ad hoc Professor of Administrative Leadership (Concordia University)
    • 13 years of experience in teaching high school English-Speech
    • 26 years in Administration

     

     


     

        
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    Campus Minister
    Brock Elstro

    • Bachelors in Studio Art 
      (Carthage College)
    • Masters in Theology
      (Cardinal Stritch)

    "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” " Isaiah 6:8
     


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    Guidance - Students M-Z 
    Angela Sereno

    • Bachelors in Political Science, Criminology and English
      (Marquette University)
    • Masters in Counseling
      (Concordia University)

    Guidance Blog


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    Guidance - Students A-L
    Kari Stankowski

    • Bachelors in Psychology and German (Ripon College)
    • Masters in Counseling
      (Marquette University)

    Guidance Blog



    Resource
    Claudia Burns

    • Bachelors and certification in Deaf Education
      (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
    • Masters in Administration and Supervision
    • Masters in Reading and Literacy (Concordia University) 
    • Post-graduate work in Curriculum and Instruction  
      (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
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    • Wisconsin licenses as a Reading Specialist and a Reading Teacher
    • Wisconsin Certification in Alternative Education
    • Wisconsin Life License as a Teacher of the Hearing Impaired


     



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    Health/Physical Education
    Todd Groblewski 

    • Bachelor of Physical Education K-12 with a Minor in Health Education 6-12
      (Northern Illinois University)

       

     



     

     

     


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    Art/Department Chair
    Kathryn Gagliardi

     

     

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    Art
    Stephanie Slamar  

     

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    Computers/Department Chair
    Norma Hall 

    • Masters of Education, Teacher Leadership (Silver Lake College)
    • BBA, Quantitative Analysis (University of Cincinnati)
    • Certificate of Professional Development
      (College of Business Administration)
    • Teaching Certification, Proficiency-Based Licensure Program (Silver Lake College & Cesa)
    • 10 years K-12 teaching experience
    • 20 years professional business experience in IT and adult educational programs

    We are members of SJCA.  We learn so we can succeed.  We succeed so we can help others.  And by helping others, we make the world a better place.

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    English
    James Buckingham

    • Bachelors in English and Theatre
      (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
    • 23 years professional business experience
    • 5 years teaching experience

     



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    English
    Amanda (Doyle) Lemke 

    • Bachelors in English and Music
      (Western Illinois University)
    • Special Education Certification
      (University of Phoenix)

     



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    English
    Gerry Powers

    • St. Joseph High School Graduate
    • Bachelors in English Literature
      (University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire)
    • Masters in English Literature
      (University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee)

    "Be careful what you pretend to be, because you are what you pretend to be."


     

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    English
    Justin Weber

    • Bachelors in Secondary English (Concordia University)

     

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    Matthew Giunti

    • Bachelor's in English
      (Northwestern University)
    • Masters in Teaching
      (DePaul University)
    • Prior to teaching Mr. Giunti worked as an art director, production coordinator and occasional writer for the Christian Century magazine.
    • Mr. Giunti taught 1st grade at the lower campus for three years before moving to the upper campus.