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Math
Karen Feldmeier

•Bachelors in Mathematics
(Dominican College)
•Masters in Mathematics
(University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
•37 years of experience in teaching Mathematics

Blog



 

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Math
Carol Liddell

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Niagara University)
  • Masters of Arts in Education
    (Rockford College)
  • 15 years of Teaching
    (Routh Catholic High School-Jacksonville, IL and St. Joseph-Kenosha, WI)

 




 

 


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Math
Mathew Zachariah 

  • Masters degree in Mathematics (Sardar Patel University, India)
  • Teacher Education (Carthage College)
  • Wisconsin Teaching License Grades 6 -12
  • Wisconsin Technical College System Board Certification
  • Reader in AP Calculus  Educational Testing Service, College Board (10years)
  • Who's Who Among America's Teachers (Multiple selection)
  • Associate Lecturer in Mathematics 
    (University of Wisconsin, Parkside - 23 years)
  • Mathematics Teacher at Secondary level (39 years-includes11years at SJCA)

 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"  Psalms 111: 10

 



 

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Math/Computer Science
Ryan Feeney 

  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Business and Math (Augustana College)
  • Masters of Arts in Teaching (Domincan University)

 


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Social Studies
Patrick Dwyer

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

 

 

 

 


 


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Music
Travis Robinson

  • Bachelors in Music Education
    (University of Wisconsin - Parkside)
  • K-12 Teaching License
  • Instrumental Certification
  • Teaches private lessons for piano, guitar, percussion, brass, and woodwind.

 


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Science/Department Chair
Louise Meyer

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Advanced Major, UW-Milwaukee)
  • Masters in the Teaching of Chemistry (UI-Urbana-Champaign)
  • University of Illinois Merit Fellow (UI-Urbana-Champaign)
  • National Science Foundation Fellow (UI-Urbana-Champaign)
  • WI Teacher Certification
    (6-12 Chemistry)
  • IL Teacher Certification
    (6-12 Chemistry, Physics, General Science)
  • Completion of Project CLASS at Alverno (Content, Leadership, and Assessment to Support Science)
  • ConnectED Instructor
    (Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee)

 

Webpage



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Science
Susan Enders

 

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


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Science
Michael Mroz

  • ConnectEd instructor
    (Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee)
  • Bachelors of Science in Biology
    (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
  • Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education -broadfield-science and Biology majors
    (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
  • Teacher-Certification
    (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
  • Masters in Secondary Education
    (Viterbo University)

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. - A. Einstein


 

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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/Department Chair
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."

Website

 


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Social Studies
Jon Furreness
  • BA History & BS Social Studies (Minnesota State Mankato)
  • WI DPI Certification – Coaching Athletics
  • Over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience in Minnesota & Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin State Cross Country Coach of the Year - 2010
  • Speaker for Wisconsin State Cross Country Coaches Association
  • Head Coach – Track & Field and Cross Country

 



 


 


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Spanish/Department Chair
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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Theology
David Endres

  • Bachelors in Mass Communication
    (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)
  • Masters in Theology
    (Sacred Heart School of Theology)
  • Teaching Degree
    (Alverno College)
  • Advanced Certification in Religious Education
    (Milwaukee Archdiocese)

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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 

Class Webpage

 

 


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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)   
  • 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


Website

 

 



 
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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

 

 

Teacher Page

 


 

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Art
Stephanie Slamar  

 

 Teacher Page

 


 

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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.

Class Page


 

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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)

 

Webpage


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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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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

Webpage


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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

 


 

Marketing
Linda Hantke

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business Administration with Minor in Economics (Carthage College)