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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.
Music Travis Robinson
Health/Physical Education/ Department Chair Whitney Witthun
Science/Programmer Doug Reindl
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Minor - Art
- Masters Degree in Education
Emphasis - Educational Leadership
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)
 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)

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

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)

Italian Fausto Frassine
- Masters in History
(Universita di Verona - Italy)
- Masters in Education
(Universita Ca Foscari - Italy)
- 10 years teaching experience
(Italy and Chicago)
Mandarin Chinese Qingli Zhang
- Bachelors in English As A Second Language and English Literature
Theology David Endres
- Masters in Theology
(Sacred Heart School of Theology)
Theology Trina Halsey
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Bachelors in History (Lakeland College)
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Pursuing Masters in Theology (Loyola University of New Orleans)
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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
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

Guidance - Students M-Z Angela Sereno
- Bachelors in Political Science, Criminology and English
(Marquette University)
- Masters in Counseling
(Concordia University)
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Guidance - Students A-L Kari Stankowski
- Bachelors in Psychology and German (Ripon College)
- Masters in Counseling
(Marquette University)
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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)
- 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

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

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
English Amanda (Doyle) Lemke
- Bachelors in English and Music
(Western Illinois University)
- Special Education Certification
(University of Phoenix)

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."

English Justin Weber
- Bachelors in Secondary English (Concordia University)
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Language Arts/Social Studies
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.
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