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Getting to Know You!
A new school year brings familiar faces and new faces . . . enjoy the Q&As with new staff members of area schools 2021-2022
Albany Area
SCHOOLS Ashley MILLER
Kaylee LODERMEIER
Jake GAGNE
Ashley GOEBEL
Family: My wife, Amy Gagne, and I have a girl due in December. We have an English bulldog, Rogan. Hometown: Cambridge College: Augsburg College and St. Mary's University of Minnesota Years of experience: This will be my seventh year teaching. I taught one year of sixth grade in Braham and five years of fourth grade in Kimball. Who has been your favorite educator? My fourth grade teacher, Mr. Grote. I remember having so much fun in his classroom while learning. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Always find ways to have fun and laugh throughout the day no matter what it is. Things or people will try and bring your attitude down, but staying upbeat and fun will bring others more joy.
Family: My husband and three children. College: College of St. Benedict Years of experience: One
Angie LICHY
Family: My husband, Duane, and I have three children: Evan, Mason and Loretta. College: Southwest Minnesota State University Years of experience: Sixteen
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Lauren KUNDE College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: One
Wishing all students a great 2021/2022 school year!
Family: My parents, Paul and Rita, and my sister, Raechel. Hometown: St. Joseph College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: This will be my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator would be Debra Rollings. She was my high school art teacher and was the one who inspired me to pursue being an art teacher. Without her push and drive during my high school career, I would not be where I am today. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? If I could teach my students only one thing, it would be persistence. When I first started making art in school, I was not the best at it, but through my persistence in learning, I have been able to grow. I am still growing my skills as an artist today. Building skills takes time, and when you stick to it and have the persistence to try new skills and ideas when you are learning, you may end up surprising yourself with what you can create.
Johanna MERTEN
Family: My parents are Kelly and Ileana Merten. I have two siblings, Ilexa Flagstad and Mitch Merten. Hometown: Holdingford College: College of St. Benedict Years of experience: I am a first-year teacher. Who has been your favorite educator? My cooperating teacher for student teaching was my favorite educator. He valued his relationships with the students and always made sure the day was fun for his kids and himself. I admired his passion for teaching and the students. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would love to teach children how to cook. It is such an important skill to learn at a young age.
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Molly MORRISON
Family: I have two children, ages 8 and 10. Hometown: Worthington College: Southwest Minnesota State University and St. Cloud State University Years of experience: Five Who has been your favorite educator? My college social studies methods teacher. He brought history to life. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? To understand history and find enjoyment in learning our country's past.
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Albany Area Schools ALBANY
Morgan OLSON
Family: I am engaged to Taylor Lenz. I have an Australian shepherdpoodle, Lola. Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada. I graduated high school from Annandale. College: Minnesota State University-Mankato Years of experience: I graduated in May 2021. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator has been one of my high school teachers. She made it a point to not just teach her students the materials but to develop them as young adults. She cared about each and every one of us and always exhibited positive energy. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would like to teach my students how to learn from their mistakes. Everyone is going to make mistakes, but it is your response to those mistakes that will help you go further in life.
Andrew PETERSON
College: Gustavus Adolphus College Years of experience: First year
Ashley SKALSKY
College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: Three
Isaac SKALSKY
Rachel TESSIER
Briana THEISEN
Family: My husband and I are in the process of adopting a 14-year-old from foster care. College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: Seven
College: College of St. Benedict Years of experience: Half a year
College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: Three
Samantha TATE
Aaron SCHWENZFEIER
Family: My wife, Margo, and I have three children: Eva, 15, Reggie, 13, and Chyles, 8. College: University of North Dakota Years of experience: Five
Family: Just myself. Hometown: Kent, Washington College: University of Minnesota-Morris Years of experience: This is my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator growing up was my ninth and 12th grade English teacher. She was friendly, very open but also stern with the expectations. She made learning fun in her classroom. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? One thing I would prioritize with my students would be the importance of reading because it is used in all facets of life. It is extremely beneficial to read and be knowledgeable with skills to read.
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Family: Josh, Emmett, 8, and Cora, 6. Hometown: Coleraine College: Vermilion Community College, University of WisconsinStevens Point and Goshen College Years of experience: Three years and a few more as an environmental education and national park ranger. Who has been your favorite educator? My dendrology professor in Ely, Chuck Wick. He loved plants so much that he got me to love them too. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Never stop learning. Everyone you meet knows something you do not.
Madison WORMS
Family: Parents, Jon and Laurel Worms, and siblings, Michaela and Carter. Hometown: Melrose College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: I am a first-year special education teacher. Who has been your favorite educator? Ms. Schreiner, my kindergarten teacher. I remember her making each day fun and exciting. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I want to let each student know they are capable of greatness if they work hard and set their mind to the task at hand. As teachers, it is our job to build students up so they can believe in themselves and work toward success.
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and living internationally with my husband. When we returned from living overseas, I stayed at home with my children until my youngest started school. I taught for two years in Onamia, then most recently I was the assistant principal for 10 years at Mary of Lourdes School in Little Falls. Who has been your favorite educator? I would have to say my math and physics high school teacher, Sister Mary SOWADA Lois. She did such a Family: My husband, great job of explaining Gary; Sebastian lives in the concepts and Minneapolis; Sophia is connected them to real home for the summer but life experiences. attends Minnesota State If you could teach your University-Moorhead; and students only one Katherine will be a junior thing, what would it be? at the Little Falls High I would teach them that School. the best way to succeed Hometown: Little Falls is to try something with College: University of a positive attitude. Your North Dakota confidence will only Years of experience: I grow when you try, even taught for two years in Isle if you do not always before getting married succeed at first.
Megan STROEING Family: My parents, Jeff and Peggy, and brother, Ryan. Hometown: Albany College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: I am a first-year teacher. Who has been your favorite educator? Nancy Young because she always found the positives in everyone and inspired me to pursue my career in education. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Be proud of who you are and be your unique self because those are the stepping stones to a successful life.
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College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: Eleven
Alyssa FLEISCHHACKER Family: My parents, Jeff and Geri, and sisters, Kelsey and Emily. Hometown: Freeport College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: Four Who has been your favorite educator? My third grade teacher. She always made things fun and loved all her students. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would teach my students to love and respect one another.
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Ann HINCE Family: My parents live in Sartell with my dog, Odie. I have three older brothers. The oldest lives in Milaca with his wife and six kids. The middle one lives in St. Joseph with his wife. The third one lives in Grand Rapids with his wife and two kids. Hometown: Sartell College: I attended St. Cloud State University and obtained my bachelor’s degree in special education. Years of experience: This is my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator was my second and third grade teacher. I enjoyed her because she got to know her students on a personal level. She would keep in touch with us after she was no longer our teacher. We got to write letters to her and keep in touch. She had a bond with me that I will never forget that impacted me to have the same on my future students. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would teach my students how to be a good citizen and the impact a good citizen has on the community. This is a skill that can be taught and developed throughout a child’s life. It is important to understand the impact a good citizen can make on others.
Megan KAMPA
Family: My husband, Kyle, and I have two children: Elsie, 4, and Owen, 2. Hometown: Maynard College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: Seven Who has been your favorite educator? My high school English teacher was one of my favorites because she was passionate and fun with her teaching style. It made it memorable and exciting to learn. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I enjoy teaching my students language arts. It is fun to see them learn the different letters and sounds. It always feels like such a great accomplishment for the students and myself when they have mastered the alphabet and can begin to read simple sight words.
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Melrose Area Schools
Hometown: Hewitt College: Bemidji State University and St. Mary's University Years of experience: 21 years Who has been your favorite educator? I have been blessed to have many teachers and professors who have been caring, patient, hard-working and passionate. My favorite among many teachers was Mr. Jim Sutherland. He was my high school social studies teacher and football coach. He challenged his Dan JOHNSON students and players to be better than they were Family: I have been the previous day. He found married to Amanda value in everyone and for 22 years. She is made sure school was a a math teacher and welcoming place. Even to credit recovery teacher this day, I try to live up to at Brandon-Evansville the standard he set as a High School. My oldest teacher and coach. son, Andrew, is starting If you could teach your his second year at St. students only one thing, Olaf College. He majors what would it be? I hope in psychology and is my students develop also a member of the growth-mindedness. I Ole football team. My hope my students develop youngest son, Brandon, the knack for being selfleft for basic training at aware and an appreciation Fort Benning in Georgia for challenging themselves with the intention of daily. I consider it a great joining the U.S. Army honor to play a part in National Guard. He will helping young people attend Minnesota State Community and Technical become better students, employees, sons or College in Wadena in daughters, and eventually the fall of 2022 for the better spouses and parents. electrician program.
Family: My wife, Crysta, and I have two children: Easton, fifth grade, and Braden, second grade. We have a dog, Lucy. Hometown: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Brian KRAUSE College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead and St. Catherine's University Years of experience: Seventeen years: 14 years as a social studies teacher and three years as a technology integrationist. Who has been your favorite educator? Donna Masters, my high school math teacher. She believed in me and helped instill in me the confidence that I could understand and do more advanced math than I ever thought I could. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? If I could teach my students only one thing it would be to try your very best in every situation. Students are capable of so much, and oftentimes so much more than they realize, and by giving your best you continually learn, grow and achieve.
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Emily KROGSTAD Family: my mom, Janet; my dad, Rick; and my younger brother, Andrew Hometown: Becker College: Concordia College at Moorhead Years of experience: This is my first year! Who's been your favorite educator and why? My favorite educator has been my college choral director, Dr. Culloton. He’s helped me grow as both a musician and teacher and demonstrates so many characteristics of an exceptional teacher: patience, enthusiasm, kindness and more. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? It would have to be persistence; music is hard! Persistence is a skill that is applicable in all aspects of life.
Mikalya MEECE Family: My parents, James and Tracy Meece, and younger siblings, Kaitlyn, 21 and Mark, 16. Hometown: Alexandria College: St. Catherine University Years of experience: This is my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator was my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Wendling. She was the one who told me I would be a great teacher in the future. She told me to always pursue my dream of being a teacher. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? If I could teach students one thing, it would be that it is OK to make mistakes and have fun while in school because we learn from those mistakes. If it wasn’t fun, then why would we continue to do it?
Years of experience: I have been an educator for 25 years. Who has been your favorite educator? I can't pick a favorite. From my parents to my college professors and even my colleagues, I have become who I am because of what others are willing to invest in me as educators. I hope to repay the favor Amy NOTCH by investing in others Family: My husband, Matt, with the same effort and and I have three children: impact. Abby, Grady and Cooper. If you could teach your Hometown: Cold Spring students only one College: College of thing, what would it St. Benedict for my be? There is more to undergraduate degree learn from trying and in English; College of failing than there is in St. Scholastica for my always being perfect or master's degree in avoiding the challenge. educational media and It is through our mistakes technology; and St. Cloud and struggles that we State University for a learn most as long as we K-12 principal licensure are willing to take the program. time to work through the challenges.
Morgan NOTCH
Family: Parents, Tom and Lori Notch, and siblings, Samantha and Chloe Notch. Hometown: Melrose College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: This is my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? Miss Anderson. She made a huge impact on my life during high school and pushed me to pursue my degree in education. Her constant reassurance on how great I would be in the field was a big inspiration on my career path. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Work hard in all you do and never give up on your goals.
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Hanna SLINDEN Family: My family is the most important part of my life. I grew up on a farm with my mom, dad, two brothers and a sister. I recently got engaged. Hometown: Atwater College: Bemidji State University Years of experience: This will be my first year teaching. I am beyond excited for this upcoming school year. Who has been your favorite educator? My parents. They have made me into the person I am today, and I continue to look up to them. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? If I could teach my students only one thing, it would be to look for and focus on the positives in every aspect of their lives. Focusing on the positives will have the greatest impact on how they perceive themselves, others and situations around them.
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St. Mary’s
Holly HELLERMANN
Family: My parents, Fritz and Jean Hellermann, and siblings, Kayla and Brent. Hometown: Melrose Year of experience: This will be my first year teaching my own class. I have spent six months substituting at Holdingford. Who has been your favorite educator? It is hard to pick just one. I have had so many great educators over the years who have taught me the various skills I use in my teaching today. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? There are many important topics I can teach students in school, but if I could only choose one, kindness would be the most beneficial to get them through life. This is an important skill for students because being kind to one another can make people feel good about themselves and allow them to create lasting bonds and relationships.
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Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator happens to be one of my college professors. Maddy Israelson was the one who introduced me to new and exciting ways to keep my students engaged with the curriculum. She was my children's literature professor. She introduced me to many children's books that the students absolutely love. After taking her class, I knew I wanted to be in the classroom, teaching my own group of students. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would show them what it means to be a patient and caring person in the world today. Being I am teaching pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, they are learning and growing into strong, compassionate human beings. Because of this, holding these kindhearted and nurturing qualities will further their success and growth in the years to come.
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Family: My husband, Cory, and I have two children: Carly and Brent. Hometown: Eden Valley College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: Nine years Who has been your favorite educator? The title one department at the Melrose Public School. They were all so knowledgable. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? How to think versus what to think. It is important to know how to think for yourself.
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St. John’s / St. Andrew’s Family: My siblings, Nathan, Henry and Gretchen. Hometown: Albany College: College of St. Benedict Years of experience: Four years of fulfilling my elementary education degree at CSB. I student taught in a second grade classroom at Sacred Heart School in Freeport, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences for me.
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Family: My parents are Tim and Stacy Kampsen. I have an older brother, Jamine Wiese, and a younger sister, Riley Kampsen. Hometown: Sauk Centre College: College of St. Benedict Years of experience: First year teacher Who has been your favorite educator? My
Family: My husband and I have two boys. Hank is 1.5 years old, and Gus is 2 months old. Hometown: Sauk Centre College: Minnesota State University-Moorhead Years of experience: three years Who has been your favorite educator? Being a teacher, I often get asked how I knew I wanted to be a teacher. JoAnn Kohorst was a big influence for me. She was actually the first person to tell me that I should be a teacher someday. I love her teaching style, her attitude and love of her job. I was able to be in her fifth grade class, and I took a class in high school where I helped in her classroom every morning for a semester. Every time I reflect back on choosing to pursue education, I remember JoAnn telling me I would be a great teacher. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Respect. If I want students to respect me, I need to show and model respect to them. I want them to respect all people and things, including themselves. They need to respect adults, classmates, other people’s property, other’s opinions and themselves. This one word covers so much and is such an important trait to demonstrate often while they are young. There are many ways to have open discussions and observations on this one topic, which can help them be role models and positive citizens as they grow up. favorite educator was my elementary science professor, Diana Fenton. She was the most fun teacher I've ever had and made me realize how important being an educator is. She helped me in any way she could, even if it didn't relate to her class. I was able to not only learn important ways to teach, but I also learned the importance of being more than just an educator for students. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? If I could teach my students one thing, I would teach them about the importance of relationships with others. Especially in today's society, it is important for our young generation to learn about what a healthy relationship is and how to form lasting and meaningful bonds with others.
Family: I grew up with my parents and six younger siblings on our family’s dairy farm. Hometown: Sauk Centre College: I graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a degree in elementary inclusive education with a minor in special education.
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Family: My husband, Joe, and I have two children: Brody, 10, and Zoey, 7. Hometown: Sauk Centre College: I earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University and a master’s from Minnesota State University-Moorhead. Years of experience: I have been teaching for 12 years. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator was Mr. Beneke. I had the privilege of coteaching with him during my student teaching experience in college. I learned great teaching skills and strategies while teaching and observing in his classroom. He demonstrated a high level of respect for his students, and his classroom felt like a safe and comfortable place for students to learn. I strive to create a similar atmosphere for my students. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would teach my students to believe in themselves. Students are going to be continuously Tessa Jensen learning and trying new things throughout their years. Grace Krippner I want them to know that when they are learning Family: My husband, something new or challenging to believe in themselves, Brian, and I have two try their best and be proud of their accomplishments. children: Annie, 3, and Henry, 1. Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota Family: My parents, Greg and Andrea Jackson, and College: Minnesota State brother, Cooper. University-Moorhead Hometown: Lakeville Years of experience: College: St. Cloud State University This will be my 10th year Years of experience: This will be my first year as a teaching. speech therapist. Who has been your Who has been your favorite educator? Joy McKenzie favorite educator? has been my favorite educator because she was equally Dean Mollerud, one of as passionate about the field of speech language my education professors pathology as she was about being there for her students. at MSUM, because If you could teach your students only one thing, what I appreciated his would it be? I hope each one of my students comes to candidness. He also had a know they are capable of accomplishing anything they way of making any student set their minds to. in his class feel valued and capable. Bailee Jackson If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Empathy. Understanding Family: My parents are Jim and Carol Klaphake, and I empathy allows us to feel have two sisters, Jena and Megan. deeper and understand Hometown: Sauk Centre the actions of others. College: Concordia College-Moorhead Years of experience: This will be my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? My mom is my favorite educator. I have watched first hand all the students she has positively impacted over the years and hope to be half the educator she is. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? Responsibility. If everyone would take responsibility for their actions, this world be a better place.
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Nicole Pecher Family: I live with my fiancé. We have three adorable cats and a loving puppy. Hometown: I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in Schaumburg, Illinois. College: I went to the University of WisconsinWhitewater for my bachelor's degree in education. After graduating, I continued to take graduate level courses at the University of Saint Francis Joliet for Special Education and completed my master's degree in August 2020 at Regis University.
Years of experience: Previously, I taught special education for seven years, and I spent the last school year at Sauk Centre as a reading corps tutor. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite educator was my eighth grade English teacher who inspired me to become a teacher myself. She did an amazing job during her unit teaching "Lord of the Flys," helping me to develop my passion for literature. Mrs. Britton helped us to work in groups and used amazing discussion questions to help us delve deeper into readings and relate to the characters in stories we read. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would teach my students to know they are capable and amazing. I would want to teach them to see their own strength and to truly love themselves. Through seeing their own strength, I could teach them they are able to persevere through anything to create a life of happiness where they can reach their full potential.
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Family: My parents, Gary and Nancy, and sister, Emma. Hometown: Albany College: College of St. Benedict Who has been your favorite educator? Diana Fenton, my science education professor. She helped grow my excitement for teaching science and allowed me to see how fun it can be. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? I would inspire my students to be lifelong learners. When a student can see the value in what they are learning, it becomes much more enjoyable.
JOE WALKER
Family: I have six people in my family. I am the youngest of four kids – three older brothers. Hometown: Long Prairie College: Bemidji State University Years of experience: This will be my first year teaching. Who has been your favorite educator? My high school science teacher because he cared about us and our achievements outside of the classroom and encouraged me to become an educator. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? You may not be good at everything, but you are good at something. Take it, excel at it and be proud of it. Also, homophones. Correct spelling is important.
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Karisa Justen
Family: My parents are Tim and Vicki Justen. I have seven siblings: Kendra, Kaylee, Kyle, Kasidy, Kambry, Keanna and Kannon. Hometown: Rogers College: St. Cloud State University Years of experience: I am a first-year teacher, but I had the opportunity to student teach in Upsala last year. Who has been your favorite educator? My favorite teacher I have had was Ms. Hannon in the fourth grade. She made every student feel like her favorite while still being firm when needed. All of her students had a lot of respect for her. If you could teach your students only one thing, what would it be? The importance of respecting each other. Everyone’s opinions and experiences matter. If we can master respect, everything both in the classroom and outside of it will be smooth.
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