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.
Tommy Flikeid
Physical Education
Bachelor of science in health and physical education from St. Cloud State University
Zuleida Hernandez
Recess Monitor
Laurel Hettinger
1st Grade
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!
Jenna Johnson
City Connects Coordinator
Rainey Lecher
3rd Grade
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Drake University. Endorsement areas in reading (K-8) and English as a Second Language (K-12).
Jennifer Lentz
5th Grade
Christine Linde
David Hoy and Associates Counselor
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
Kayleigh Purcell
4th Grade
Andi Purcell
LDA Title 1 teacher
Kim Reeves
Nurse
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.
Bob Stocki
Athletic Director
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.