Sr. Teresa Christi Balek, O.P.
History & Theology
M.A., American History, The Catholic University of America.
Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2018-present.
Email: srteresachristi@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Daniel Berthiaume '00
M.A., Catholic Studies, University of St. Thomas, 2011; B.A., Catholic Studies, University of St. Thomas, 2004; Latin Teacher of the Year, Classical Association of Minnesota, 2015.
Faculty, Holy Family Academy, 2006-2007; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2008-present; Latin Department Chair, Saint Agnes School, 2012-present.
Email: dberthiaume@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Maria Brownell
M.S., Manufacturing System Engineering, University of Wisconsin (Madison), 1997; M.A., Theological Studies, Ave Maria University, 2004; B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin (Madison), 1995.
Catechist, St. Peter International Catholic Church (Shanghai, China), 2003-2005; Founder, Program Manager, Math Teacher (Grades 3-10), John Paul II Academy (Rothschild, WI), 2006-2008; Curriculum Coordinator and High School Tutor, St. Adalbert Catholic School, 2008-2014; Faculty, Northcentral Technical College (Wausau, WI), 2011-2014; Corporate Research & Development Technical Aide, 3M, 2015; Project Engineer, Pepsi Co., 2015-2017; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2017-present.
Email: mbrownell@saintagnesschool.org
Ms. Samantha Burr
M.A., Theology, Echo Program, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame, 2018; B.A., Theology & Classics, University of Notre Dame, 2016.
Middle School Religion Teacher, Nativity Catholic School (Indianapolis, IN), 2016-2018; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2018-present.
Email: sburr@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Jackie Cates
B.S., Mathematics, Athletic Coaching Certificate, South Dakota State University, 2014.
Secondary Math Teacher, Delano High School, 2014-2016; Secondary Math Teacher, Loyola Catholic School (Mankato), 2016-2017; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2017-present.
Email: jcates@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. David Crompton
M.Ed., University of St. Thomas, 2011; J.D., cum laude, University of Michigan Law School, 1991; B.S., Chemical Engineering, summa cum laude, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 1982;
Mr. Crompton worked for over 30 years as an engineer and patent attorney before returning to school for a masters in teaching, subsequently taking a position in math and science at Saint Agnes; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2013-present.
Email: dcrompton@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Peter Dahdah
B.A., Catholic Studies, Communications & Philosophy, University of St. Thomas, 2000.
Junior High Baseball Coach, 2004-2005; Catechist, (Notre Dame, IN and St. Paul, MN), 2007-2010; Instructor, Women's Care Center (Notre Dame, IN), 2008-2010; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2012-present; History Department Chair, Saint Agnes School, 2015-present.
Email: pdahdah@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Lori Dumas
M.A., History, Southeastern Louisiana, 2010; B.A., History, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 2006.
Faculty, Varsity Lakes Middle School, 2006-2007; Graduate Teaching Assistant, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2008-2010; Faculty, Northwood University, 2012; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2016-present.
Email: ldumas@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Jeff Duresky
Theology & History
M.A., Theology, Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, 2015; B.A., Theology and Catholic Studies, Minor in Philosophy, University of St. Thomas, 2011.
Catechist, Christ Our Light Catholic Parish, 2006-2010; Faith Formation & Catechesis, St. Hubert Catholic Community, 2012-2013; Theology Tutor, University of St. Thomas Theology Department, 2012-2014; Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Benilde-St. Margaret's School, 2014; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2015-present.
Email: jduresky@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Christopher Ganza
Director of Choral Music
D.M.A., Organ Performance (ABD Candidate), University of Oklahoma, Anticipated Graduation 2019; M.Mus., Organ Performance, University of Oklahoma, 2012; B.Mus., Church Music, St. Olaf College, 2010.
Organist & Director of Music, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Oklahoma City, OK), 2010-2015; Organist & Choirmaster, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Minneapolis), 2015-Present; Assistant Director of Choirs, Chesterton Academy, 2016-Present, Organist, Church of Saint Bede the Venerable (St. Louis Park), 2017-Present; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2018-present.
Email: cganza@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Christopher Hopkins
M.S.Ed., General Professional Education, Potsdam State University of New York, 2006; B.S., Physical Education, College at Brockport (NY), 2004.
Instructor, ACE Program, West Virginia University, 2007-2008; Coach and Instructor, Hamline University, 2008-2013; Instructor, Physical Activities Program, University of Minnesota, 2013-2016; Faculty, Saint Agnes School 2016-Present.
Email: chopkins@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Hank Kemp
M.A., Education, College of St. Scholastica, 2016; B.S., Biochemistry, University of St. Thomas, 2004; B.A., Catholic Studies, University of St. Thomas, 2004; Aquinas Fellow; William D. Larson Scholarship in Chemistry recipient; Paul J. Germann Scholarship in Biology recipient; National Merit Scholar.
Email: hkemp@saintagnesschool.org
Ms. Theresa Kinyon
M.A., Secondary Education, Creighton University, Magis Catholic Teacher Corps, 2017; B.A., History, The Catholic University of America, 2015.
Teacher (8th Grade American History and Church History, 7th Grade World History), Pastoral Support Coordinator, St. Anthony Catholic Middle School (Milwaukee, WI), 2015-2018; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2018-present.
Email: tkinyon@saintagnesschool.org
Dr. Kathleen Kirsch
English, Latin, & Greek
Ph.D., Greek and Latin, Catholic University of America, 2019; M.A., Greek and Latin, Catholic University of America, 2014; B.A., Classics and Early Christian Literature, Minor in History, Ave Maria University, 2011; Member, The Society for Classical Studies, The North American Patristics Society, The Classical Association of the Middle West and South, The Classical Association of the Atlantic States.
Teaching Fellow, Catholic University of America, 2012-2018; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2018-present.
Email: kkirsch@saintagnesschool.org
Fr. Mark Moriarty
Mr. Brad Norton
English & Religion
Administrative Leadership & Principal Licensure, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2002; M.A., English Education, University of St. Thomas, 1999; B.A., English Literature & Writing, Minor in Business Administration, University of St. Thomas, 1996.
Secondary English Instructor, Thomas Jefferson High School (Bloomington, MN), 1999; Secondary English Instructor, Lincoln High School (Manitowoc, WI), 1999-2015; Founding Headmaster, St. John Paul II Classical School (Green Bay, WI), 2015-2016; Headmaster, Ave Maria Academy, 2016-2017; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2017-present.
Email: bnorton@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Mary Helen O'Hare
B.S.N., Nursing, Creighton University, 1980; B.A., Chemistry, Bethel University, 1979.
Lab Technician, 3M, 1978; Lutheran Medical Center (Omaha, NE), 1981-1982; University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1982-1983; R.N., University of MN Hospital, Organ Transplant Unit, 1983-1984; Faculty, Trinity School at River Ridge, 2003-2011; Faculty, Chesterton Academy, 2011-2015; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2015-present.
Email: mhohare@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Brent Odenbrett
M.A., Education, Saint Mary's University, 2007; B.A., Mathematics, Augsburg College, 2002.
Faculty, Farmington Middle School East, 2002-2005; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2005-present.
Email: bodenbrett@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Karl Pedersen '97
Latin, Logic & Theology
B.A., Catholic Studies and Latin, University of St. Thomas, 2001.
Faculty, Holy Family Home School Co-op (Aquinas Roman Catholic Home Education), 2000-2002; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2002-present.
Email: kpedersen@saintagnesschool.org
Dr. Scott F. Pentecost
Ph.D., Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, 1999; M.A., Philosophy, The University of Toledo (Ohio), 1992; B.A., Philosophy, Miami University (Ohio), 1988.
Faculty, The University of Toledo, 1990-1992; Faculty, Oblate College (Oblates of Mary Immaculate), 1995-1996; Faculty, The Catholic University of America, 1994-2000; Faculty, Trinity School at River Ridge, 2000-2011; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2011-present; English Department Chair, Saint Agnes School, 2014-present.
Email: spentecost@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Kimberly Perez
B.A., Spanish, Northeastern Illinois University, 2005.
Faculty, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, 2004-2006; Faculty, Holy Trinity Catholic School, 2006-2007; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2007-present; Spanish Department Chair, Saint Agnes School, 2008-present.
Email: kperez@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Richard Peters
9-12 Band
Master of Music (M.M.), University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT); B.A., Music, Hamline University; MN Standard Teaching Music Certificate K-12; Member, MN Music Educators Association; Member, MN Band Directors Association; Member, Music Educators National Conference.
Band Director, St. Agnes High School, 1982-1983; Band Director, Mount St. Joseph High School (Baltimore, MD); Band Director, St. John's High School (Washington, D.C.); Band Director, Cotter High School (Winona), 2013-2015; Band Director, Saint Agnes School, 2015-present.
Email: rpeters@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Bridget Richtsmeier
B.S., Art Education, K-12 Certification, University of Wisconsin (River Falls), 2009.
Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2010–present; Studio Art Department Chair, Saint Agnes School, 2011-present.
Email: brichtsmeier@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Ted Sexton
M.A., Instruction, St. Mary's University, 2018; B.A., English, Minor in Philosophy, St. Mary's University, 1999.
Humanities/Literature Teacher, Nova Classical Academy, 2011-2018; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2018-present.
Email: tsexton@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Kathy Silva
Email: ksilva@saintagnesschool.org
Ms. Jennifer Soriano
M.F.A., Illustration, Academy of Art University; Instructional Studies, Atelier and St. Paul Art Academy, 1988, 2005-2006, 2010-2011; B.A., Studio Art, University of Dallas, 1999; Member, Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, 2015-present; Silver Award Winner, American Advertising Awards, 2016.
Faculty and Master Teacher, Trinity School at River Ridge, 2001-2016; Illustrator, St. George and the Dragon (by Dr. Michael Lotti), 2013; llustrator, Soulo Communications 2014-present; Illustrator, TOBET (Theology of the Body Evangelization Team, Inc) K-5 Curriculum, 2016-present; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2016-present.
Email: jsoriano@saintagnesschool.org
Dr. Thomas Stierman
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, Iowa State University, 1985; B.S., Chemistry, Loras College (Dubuque, IA), 1979.
Dr. Stierman has worked in a variety of senior research scientist and leadership roles within large, multinational corporations, as well as within a small start-up company. He holds several patents and has published articles in the field of organic photochemistry; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2014-present.
Email: tstierman@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Sam Thompson
Physical Education & Athletic Coordinator
M.A., Educational Leadership, Saint Mary's University, 2017; USAWL1 Certification, 2017; B.A., Physical Education, Bethel University, 2013; B.A., 5-12 Health Education, Bethel University, 2013.
Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director, Saint John the Baptist (New Brighton), 2014-2016; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2016-present.
Email: sthompson@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Micah Treichel
B.A., Spanish and Education, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2004.
Faculty, Concordia Academy (Roseville), 2004-2012; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2012-present.
Email: mtreichel@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Lynda True
Certificate, Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute, 2018; M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of St. Thomas, 2000; B.A., English, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1991.
Long-Term Substitute, Simley High School, 1992-1993; Language Arts and Religion Teacher, St. Michael School, 1992-1998; English Teacher, St. Thomas Academy, 1998-2001; Substitute Teacher, Nova Classical Academy, 2013-2015; Rhetoric Teacher, Nova Classical Academy, 2015-2017; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2017-present.
Email: ltrue@saintagnesschool.org
Steve Truran
Email: struran@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Brian Walter
B.S., Biology, North Dakota State University, 1998.
Faculty, Vandebilt Catholic High School (Houma, LA), 1998-1999; Faculty, Regis High School (Eau Claire, WI), 1999-2001; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2001-present; Science Department Chair, Saint Agnes School, 2002-present.
Email: bwalter@saintagnesschool.org
Mr. Brandon Wanless
Ph.D., Theology, Ave Maria University, (ABD); Young Scholar's Award, American Catholic Philosophical Association, 2016; M.A., Theology, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, 2015; B.A., Philosophy, St. Mary's University, 2010.
M.A. Program Recruiter (Dept. of Theology), Ave Maria University, 2014-2015; Teaching Assistant, Ave Maria University, 2016; Adjunct Professor of Theology, Ave Maria University, 2016-2017; Faculty, Saint Agnes School, 2017-present.
Email: bwanless@saintagnesschool.org
Mrs. Rachel Zinter
Email: rzinter@saintagnesschool.org