Dr. Daniel Gleason
Principal
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I have been a Catholic school principal in this Archdiocese for 31 years and am very happy and excited to have the oportunity to continue this ministry here at Holy Trinity. I believe in the importance of having a faithful, vibrant Catholic spirituality that pervades the entire life of the school, a very strong academic program featuring outstanding teachers and small classes, and an overall school environment that combines love, good discipline (respectful behavior and attitudes) and joy. My wife, Mary Kay, and I have been blessed with five wonderful children. My interests include spending time with my wife and family, walking, golf, Notre Dame football, most other sports and reading (especially theology and history).

Juanita Nelson
Kindergarten
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I am a graduate of St. Cloud State University.I substitute taught in grades K-8 at many schools in the metro area.The primary grades were always my favorite classes to teach, especially Kindergarten!
It has been a pleasure to teach Kindergarten at Holy Trinity Catholic School for the past several years.

Lorie Zahradka
1st Grade
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I received my B.A. in Psychology and Education from Hamline University and my Masters in Education from the University of Wisconsin. Since receiving my Masters, I have earned over 30 additional credits in the teaching of reading and writing. Each year I have taught has been a rewarding and joyful experience for me. I thank God for leading me to my teaching career.
 

Pat Koplos
2nd Grade
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I was born and raised in Indiana and moved to Minnesota when I married a native of Minneapolis. This is my third year at Holy Trinity, and my 24th year teaching God's wonderful children. This year I find myself back teaching second grade, after two years in fourth grade. Second grade was my first love. I love the excitement with which the children approach school at this age. They love learning new things, and showing what they have already mastered. I consider it a blessing to prepare children to receive both the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, and my own faith grows throughout the year.

I love being a part of the Holy Trinity family, where education and spiritual growth go hand in hand.

Debbie Holmstrom
3rd Grade
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I am a graduate of The College of St. Catherine. I began teaching at Holy Trinity in 1998. At Holy Trinity I have taught 1st, 3rd and 5th grade. Prior to coming to Holy Trinity I was a School Resource Worker, School Social Worker, Teacher Assistant and Substitute Teacher. My favorite year in elementary school was 3rd grade. I am excited to be teaching third grade here at Holy Trinity!

Molly Schroeder
4th Grade
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I am a graduate of Saint Mary's University. I have spent my career in Catholic education teaching at Saint Joseph in West Saint Paul and Saint Ambrose in Woodbury before coming to Holy Trinity. My teaching experiences have been in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. The greatest rewards are seeing the faith alive in these children and seeing them grow as readers, writers, mathematicians, and thinkers. I am proud to be a teacher and parent in this Holy Trinity community.

Beverly Hermann
5th Grade
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I am delighted to be teaching at Holy Trinity School. It is a clear sign of God's faithfulness in my life to be here sharing my love for learning with my faith in God.

I graduated from the U of MN-Minneapolis with an accounting degree. After volunteer work with children, I realized it was more life giving to me to work with children. I decided to become a teacher. I graduated with a Masters of Education degree from the U of MN-Minneapolis. I have been teaching for over 12 years since changing careers. Ten of those years were spent at Visitation School in Minneapolis. I look forward to building relationships with my fifth grade students as we share, study and learn to love one another in Christ.

Susan Costello
6th, 7th, 8th Grades

Mooreen Sonday
6th, 7th, 8th Grades
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I am pleased to be teaching junior high. Before coming to Holy Trinity, I taught at St. John Vianney. I have over twenty years experience as a junior high/middle school teacher in Catholic schools. My specialty is language arts. I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas and my Masters of Arts degree in Education: Catholic Leadership from St. Mary's University. I am happy to be a member of the Holy Trinity community as a teacher and a parent.
 

Rae-Marie Trisko
Art Specialist & Middle School Social Studies
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I graduated from St. Scholastica College in Duluth, MN in 1977. After graduation I taught 5th grade at Holy Trinity from 1978-1980. I then took time off to raise my family of four. During that time off I discovered a passion for art and took many classes. I currently have sold a few paintings and have displayed my work in several shows.

Tina Shierts
Technology
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I am a 2002 graduate from the University of Minnesota in Mankato. Before coming to Holy Trinity, I taught for three years as the Technology Coordinator at St. Joseph Catholic School in Waconia, MN. My degree is in Elementary Education with a specialty in Communication Arts and Literature. I truly believe in the importance of Technology Education and am very excited to be starting the year here at Holy Trinity.

Kathy Anderson
Physical Education
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I'm a graduate of the University of MN, Twin Cities. I have a Masters in Education with a teaching license in preK-12 Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. My P.E. career allows me the opportunity to help students recognize God's gift of movement.

Mary Smisek
Music
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Sandie Levine
Extended Day
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I have been working at Holy Trinity since 1998.  I started as the Food Service Director, and  the following year I started helping out a few hours a day with the Extended Day program. Over the years I started working more hours and in the summer I was full time.   In the summer of 2011 I was offered the Directors position for Extended Day and was very excited to take on the roll.  I love working with the students and feel blessed to have the opportunity to work and have fun with the students.  The students are enjoying my craft ideas that involve food and the experiments with trying unusual fruits and vegetables.  My husband and I have sent our two boys through Holy Trinity and felt that it was a wonderful experience for them.  I am hoping to help make it a wonderful experience for many more students in the future.

Peggy Junkin
School Secretary
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Mary Deeb
School Nurse

I have been the Health Associate at Holy Trinity for 20 years. I attended nursing school in Red Wing, Minnesota. Before coming to Holy Trinity, I worked for many years in a pediatrics clinic. I have three grown children who all attended Holy Trinity.

Kristy Wagner
Preschool Director/Teacher
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I have been teaching children ages 3-5 at Holy Trinity Preschool since 1999 and have been Director of the program since 2000. I received my education in my hometown of Duluth at UMD in Early Childhood Special Education. I thoroughly enjoy preparing children for Kindergarten as well as introducing them to the amazing world of education! It is such a blessing to teach in the same building where my own children attend school.

Peggy Wallerich 
Teacher's Assistant
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I have been with the preschool since 1994. I have enjoyed watching the preschoolers discover the world of education. Their excitement in learning brings joy to my heart. I've also had the pleasure of having my own two boys graduate from Holy Trinity School.

Trish Moudry
Title I Instructor

I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the College of St. Benedict and a Master of Science Degree in Administration an Supervision from Nova/Southwestern University in Florida. I have taught in Maine, Florida and the St. Paul School System. At Holy Trinity School I deliver the Title I reading and math program through Catapult Learning LLC. It is a real pleasure to work with such respectful and conscientious students.

This will be my second year working with the students at Holy Trinity and I feel very blessed to be here. This is truly one of the most nurturing and loving environments in which I have ever taught. Your children are very lucky.

Father John  Echert
Pastor
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I am a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. I was ordained in 1987, and first served as an associate pastor at St. Rose of Lima parish in Roseville, after which I was assigned to the faculty of The St. Paul Seminary. I accomplished my graduate studies in Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome and the Ecole Biblique, Jerusalem.

I was assigned as pastor of the Churches of Holy Trinity and St. Augustine, South Saint Paul, in April of 2005. I write a monthly column for "The Catholic Servant" and post daily responses to biblical question on the Eternal Word Television Network web-site (EWTN.com). I also serve as a Military Chaplain in the Minnesota Air National Guard.