Lower School welcomes three new faculty The Lower School welcomed three new faculty this fall: Jill Chang (3/4B); Regi Santiago (1/2B); and Maria Stalsberg (1/2D). Jill Chang has been working with elementary school students for 14 years. Before joining SPA, Chang was a curriculum specialist and teacher at Footprints Academy in Woodbury and a third-grade teacher at Cowern Elementary School in North St. Paul. She received a Masters of Education degree at University of St. Mary’s in Winona, MN, and an undergraduate degree in kindergarten/elementary education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Regina Santiago received her certification from the teacher education program at Hamline University and holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Macalester College. Prior to her appointment at SPA, Ms. Santiago worked as a teaching paraprofessional at College Prep Elementary in St. Paul. She also has volunteered as a teaching assistant, English language learner tutor, and as a “playologist” at Minnesota Children’s Museum. Maria Stalsberg received her undergraduate degree in business at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and worked with Target Corp. “After starting off in the business world, I realized that my passion was in the classroom,” Ms. Stalsberg says. “There is something special about shaping the lives of young children.” Ms. Stalsberg holds an M.A. in teaching at Hamline University.
SPA Spirit Store goes online The Spirit Store has gone online with an expanded array of items and sizes. Students, parents, faculty, staff, and alums will now have the convenience of online ordering, a wider selection, and home delivery. Visit the Spirit Store and show your Spartan pride at www.spa. edu > About SPA > Spirit Store.
Spring Art Party: May 12, 2012 The entire SPA community is invited to join us at the Spring Art Party on May 12, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Randolph gymnasium. The Spring Art Party is sponsored by the Parent Associations and celebrates student art and creativity. Save the date on your calendar now and look for your invitation in the coming months!
Admission Open Houses in January 2012. Visit www.spa.edu/admission for details. Fall 2011 | Winter 2012 | SPA
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