Staff
Our staff members have years of experience in their fields of expertise.
Jacquelyn Carter
2nd Grade
I graduated from SCSU with a degree in Elementary Education. I received my Master's degree from the University of St. Thomas. I taught 1st and second grade in Minneapolis for 15 years. I am so excited to be teaching at JPII!
Sara Feinberg
Performing Arts Teacher
Undergraduate degree in music (voice) with a minor in theatre, Master’s in Teaching from Hamline University. I have taught theatre throughout the Twin Cities for 20 years and was a classroom teacher for 8 years.
Laurel Hettinger
Kindergarten #2
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and minor in Sociology from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. I am so grateful to be at JPII and work with scholars each day!
Rainey Lecher
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Drake University. Endorsement areas in reading (K-8) and English as a Second Language (K-12).
Judi Mikolai
LDA Title 1 teacher
B.A. University of Minnesota, Morris, M.A. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Reading Certification grades K-12 Hamline University.
Mary Jo Pfarr
Lunch Aide
Mallory Sharp
Middle School Teacher, 6th Grade homeroom Homeroom
I studied English Education and minored in theology at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND.
Christine Sullivan
Middle School (Grades 6-8), 7th Grade Homeroom
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Middle School Education and Spanish Education, Mount Mary University, Milwaukee, Wis.
Scarlett Wand
Kindergarten
B.A. Psychology, St. Mary's of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN Master's of Arts in Teaching, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
Jessi Weakley
Middle School (Grades 6-8), 8th Grade Homeroom
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Minor in Theology from College of St. Catherine.
Blaise Younce
Dean of Scholar Life
B.A. in Teaching Communication Arts and Literature from the University of Minnesota - Duluth. M.E. in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of St. Thomas.
Maria Zownirowycz
1st Grade Teacher