CLASS NOTES Ann Gaasch M’99, Crystal, Minn., was named executive director for Family Wise, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit that supports families who are in crisis by providing direct services and encouragement. Katie Groth M’99, S’05, St. Paul, Minn., took a job as a software product analyst in special education for Infinite Campus.
2000-2006 Jenny Carrillo M’00 and Laura Alexander M’04, Tucson, Ariz., merged their individual practices and considerable experience into the firm, Alexander/Carrillo Consulting. In 2010 the awardwinning consulting firm expanded their staff to serve an increasing number of clients. Sister Kathy Lange, SCSC M’00, Green Bay, Wis., is a pastoral associate at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She is on the leadership team for the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross. Betsy Liotus M’00, Madison, Wis., was hired by the Raue Center for the Arts as the nonprofit’s director of institutional giving. Lori Arndt C’01, St. Paul, Minn., began a new career as the principal for Nerstrand Elementary School. Jennifer Backer M’01, C’11, Chatfield, Minn., joined the Mabel-Canton School District as its superintendent. Linnie Ditsworth M’01, Rock Rapids, Iowa, was hired by Central Lyon School as a thirdgrade teacher. Amy Hiedeman M’01, Porter, Minn., was hired by Stevens Elementary to serve as the principal. Dr. Lisa Larson D’01, Osseo, Minn., was appointed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees to serve as the acting president of North Hennepin Community College. Cheryl Stuhr M’01, Arlington, Tex., is the chief executive officer of Organo Gold.
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Some alums from the class of 1991 gathered at Gibson’s in Chicago for a mini-reunion. Getting together were, from left: back, Kathleen Hartrich McKnight, Bridgid Reed Kyle, Bridget Layer Sampair, Suzanne Lunny Schoonmaker; front, Susan Cahill Sullivan, Peggy O’Neill Cummings and Molly Malloy Stucker.
Bill Tschida M’01, Watertown, Minn., was hired by the Farmington School District as its new assistant principal and activities director.
the manager for research and scientific affairs at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Arlington Heights, Ill.
Michele Weiss M’01, New Richmond, Wis., began a new position as a special educator at Hillside Elementary.
Joshua Wolever ’03, Des Moines, Iowa, graduated with a Juris Doctor degree with honors from Drake Law School in May 2013.
Janey Blanchard C’02, C’08, Park Rapids, Minn., was the new face in the principal’s office this year at the Cass Lake-Bena Elementary School.
Julie (Decker ’03) Zimmerman, Stamford, Conn., took a new position as an autistic spectrum disorder teacher for Stamford Public Schools.
Matthew Curry ’02, Pierz, Minn., began a new career as a physical education teacher for the Onamia School District.
Benjamin Altstatt ’04, Lino Lakes, Minn., is the vice president of Western Spring Manufacturing.
Dave Endicott M’03, C’09, C’10, S’10, Pequot Lakes, Minn., was chosen as superintendent for the WalkerHackensack-Akeley Schools.
Tony Cicalello ’04, St. Paul, Minn., was named varsity head baseball coach at Saint Thomas Academy.
Deb Kammerland M’03, Winthrop, Minn., was hired as a full-time teacher at GibbonFairfax-Winthrop where she will be teaching foods, life essentials, personal finance, health occupations, interior design, and child development. Catherine (Crotty ’03) Sommers, Schaumberg, Ill., is
Katie Cooney M’04, Minneapolis, is the president and consultant for Sweet TDN Go, LLC. Dr. Kimberlee Herr M’04, Woodbury, Minn., was hired as the instructional design consultant for Buffalo Wild Wings. Lenny Hofmann ’04, Minneapolis, was named man-
ager of player development for the United States Hockey League. Amy Johns M’04, Jordan, Minn., is employed by the Jordan Public School District #717 as a second-grade teacher. Sarah (Marek ’04, M’07) Landman, Naples, Fla., is happy to say her web series, OffAwful, was honored at the LA Webseries Festival with two outstanding actor awards. Sarah is the executive producer, creator and star of the series. The LA Webseries Festival is the largest and oldest webseries festival in the country. To view Sarah’s series and learn more visit her website at www.offawful.com. Brenda Wright M’04, Newport, Minn., was recognized as the 2013 Distinguished Teacher at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. The recognition was part of the fall commencement ceremonies. As the distinguished teacher, she provided the keynote address to the graduates. Dan Wrobleski M’04, Maple Grove, Minn., is serving as interim principal at Columbia Heights High School. SPRING 2014