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Principal
Mrs. Joan Schaffer
jschaffer@sjvschool.net
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I graduate from South Dakota
State University with a degree in Family and Consumer Science and a
minor in early childhood education. I worked as a Food and Nutrition
Specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. We then
moved to Ohio where I taught early childhood education for 7 years.
Fairmont became our home in 1993. I taught at GHEC for 7 years and
have been principal at SJV school for seven years. I received my
Master’s Degree from University of Minnesota, Mankato. My
husband Joe and I have three children - Jen, Greg, and Lisa.
We have one beautiful granddaughter, Molly. |
Pastor
Fr. Schuster
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Raised on a farm outside of Freeborn, MN, I graduated from Freeborn High School in 1986. I received my undergraduate degree from St. Johns University in 1990 and my graduate studies found me attending St. Paul Seminary. I was ordained to the priesthood on June 13, 1995. Being an associate pastor at St. John's in Rochester and St. Mary's in Worthington, my first assignment as pastor was Lewiston, Altura, and Wilson with my second being in Jackson, Sherburn, and Lakefield. I was appointed pastor of Fairmont and East Chain on July 1, 2010.
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Preschool
Mrs.
Ann Gibeau
agibeau@sjvschool.net
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Hi.
My name is Ann Gibeau. I am excited to be teaching at St.
John Vianney. I grew up in Iowa and graduated from Okoboji High
School in 1993. I went on to college and graduated from Buena
Vista University in Storm Lake, IA in 1997 with a BA degree in
Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. I taught eight years at
Forest Ridge in Estherville, IA before coming to SJV. I
currently live in Ceylon, MN with my husband, John. We have two
sons who are attending St. John Vianney School and a daughter that is
one year-old. |
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Preschool
-Teacher/Aide
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I received my Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Biology from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA. My
husband, Dave, and I have a daughter and a son.
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Kindergarten
Ms. Jen
Slaughter
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Hi! I’m Jen Slaughter, a
1985 graduate of Fairmont High School. I attended college from
1985-1989 at Mankato State University on a golf scholarship. I
graduated from MSU with a BS degree in Elementary Education. I am
teaching kindergarten, a dream of mine since I was a little girl!!
I enjoy walking, reading, biking, the sun, sudoku puzzles and cheering
on my two boys, Derek and Dustin at their sporting events.
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Grade 1
Mrs. Mary Betts
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I was born and
raised in Fairmont. I went to the University of Waseca and
graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in
Pre-Kindergarten. From there, I went to the University of
Minnesota at Mankato and received a BS degree in Elementary Education
with concentration in Kindergarten. I received my Master’s in
Curriculum and Instruction from St. Catherine College. I enjoy
Spending my extra time walking, reading a good book and of course,
spending time with my family. My husband, Paul, and I have 3
children; Andrea, Mackenzie, and Daniel. |
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Grade 2
Mrs. Karen
Sandhurst
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My name is Karen Sandhurst
and my education includes attending a one-room country school for grades
1-6, a Catholic school in New Ulm for grades 7-12, and then Winona State
University. There I earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education with a minor in Early Childhood, graduating in 1980.
I’ve been teaching in a Catholic school ever since. I married
Ron Sandhurst in 1982 and we have 3 children -- Adam, Kimberly, and
Brent. I completed my Master’s degree in Curriculum and
Instruction at St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul, MN in 2003.
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Grade 3
Mrs. Sarah Schiltz
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I attended Mankato State
University. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary
Education with a math concentration. I have been teaching at SJV
since 1997. My husband is David.
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Grade 4
Mrs. Sarah
Striemer
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Hello! My name is
Sarah Striemer. I graduated from Blue Earth Area High School in
1996. I attended college at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul
until Dec. 2000. I then transferred to Minnesota State
University-Mankato where I earned my BS in Elementary Education. I
did my student teaching in Houston, Texas in a 5th grade classroom.
I subbed at many schools, including SJV. I knew this was the place
for me the second I walked through the door! My husband Jay and I have 4 children, Isaac, Gabriel, Clare, and Jonah. I enjoy
doing things outside, music, laughing, reading, and cooking. |
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Grade 5,6
Math,
Computer, Social Studies and Religion
Ms. Phyllis
Surprenant
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My hometown is Luverne,
Minnesota. I went to college in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at
Augustana College. I graduated in 1980 with degrees in Elementary
Education and Theatre. |
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Grade 5,6
Reading,
English, and Religion, and Librarian
Mrs. Brenda Noll
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Hi! My name is Brenda Noll. I was born and raised in Worthington, MN. I graduated from Mankato State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in English. My husband (Andy) and I have been married for 18 years and have two sons, Eric and Ryan. In my free time I like to read, go for walks, listen to music, play piano, and watch my children in their sporting, speech, and music events.
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5,6
Art
K-6
Phy-Ed
5,6
Science
Mrs.
Jen Fogelson
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I attended college at
Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall where I graduated with
a BS degree in Elementary Education for grades K-6. My husband,
Mike and I have three children who are attending SJV. |
K-6 Music
Mrs.
Joleen Fink
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I received my
degree in Music Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.
I have had great experiences teaching in the communities my husband has
been assigned to as a United Methodist Pastor. Tony and I have
four children. Our two oldest, Betsy and David, are married and
live in Duluth and Rochester. Our two other children are Ben and Joe
are at Fairmont High School.
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Title Teacher
Mrs. Heidi Schlomann |
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I am currently employed at SJV, St. James,Northrop, St. Paul Lutheran and Five Lakes Elementary as a Reading Therapist/Interventionist for grades K-6. I am also the Title 1 Coordinator for Parochial Schools for the Fairmont Public Schools area. I received my Bachelors Degree at the University of Minnesota.(Duluth, Mn.) for Elementary Education K-6 with a pre-school endorsement. I earned my Masters Degree in gifted education at Mankato State University. (Mankato, Mn.) I am also involved with the Minnesota Learning Research Center and a presenter for the FRAP Program. (Fairmont Reading Acceleration Program)
I have been married to my husband Jeff for 26 years and we have a son Payton.(age 15)and a pug dog named Zoe:)
I enjoy yoga, running, biking, reading, and decorating. |
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School Secretary
Mrs.
Dawn Petrowiak
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I am a parent and staff member here at SJV school.
My husband and I live on an acreage just south of Fairmont and we have three daughters. We are proud to say they are all SJV students. Besides, working as school secretary, I also enjoy spending time with family, baking, shopping, gardening and any outdoor activities. |
Noon
Aide
Katie McConnell |
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Custodian
Mr. Ron Sandhurst |
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I
graduated from Fulda High School in 1974. I operated a
construction and cabinet shop in Fulda till 1980 with 2 cousins and an
uncle. I moved to Fairmont and was employed by Tech Builders as a
finishing carpenter, working mainly on cabinets and trim. I
received my boiler license from Jackson Tech and began working at St.
John Vianney in 1984. Over the past years, I upgraded my boiler
license to Chief C. Engineer, which is the highest license
classification available in Minnesota. I also am certified to
manage and maintain asbestos contained materials and management plans
for the state of Minnesota |
Kidstop
Ms. Kora Kleven |
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Food
Service
Becky
Miller |
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I have been a
cook at SJV for 14 years
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