8th Grade

In eighth grade, the focus is on preparing our students for the challenges of high school.  When our students leave SVDP, we want them to be ready socially, academically and spiritually for whatever comes their way. 

Classroom Saint: St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Education:  Bachelor of Arts from Gustavus Adolphus College

Began Teaching In: 1984

Been at SVDP Since: 1985

Roles at SVDP: Seventh and Eighth Grade English Language Arts Teacher, Eighth Grade Literature Teacher, and Seventh and Eighth Grade Art Teacher. 

"Teaching English language arts to twelve to fourteen year olds is very fulfilling to me.  They are the most honest and interesting young people I know, and I learn from them every day.  This is an age at which students awaken to their potential as an adult but are still childlike in their wonder,                                                            energy and creativity."  

Classroom Saint: St. John Paul II

Education: BA and Master of Arts from University of St. Thomas

Began Teaching In: 2014

Been at SVDP Since: 2018

Roles at SVDP: Seventh and Eighth Grade Religion Teacher and Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher.