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. John Paul II

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Cardinal Stritch University, 
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction with a certificate in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education from the University of St. Thomas

Began Teaching In: 2001

Been at SVDP Since: 2011

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

I love that I get to laugh with my students each day.  I get to be a part of helping them mature into young adults that will make a difference in our world!

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."