Cathy Hjersjo - 4th Grade
Years teaching: 30 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 26 years
Education: Bachelor of Science,
UW-Oshkosh
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“My favorite thing about teaching at St. Joe’s
is the students and their fantastic families,
and all the love and support they give. It is
wonderful to see the growth and
achievements of former students. The staff is
truly wonderful.”
Judy Huppert - 5th Grade
Years teaching: 30 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 26 years
Education: Bachelor of Science,
UW-Stevens Point; graduate credits (45+)
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“Parents, students and staff are truly spirit-
filled! Our walk with the Lord brings
adventure every day, as we face life together
as a school. St. Joseph’s is a fantastic
place to know!”
Rachel Loechler - 6th Grade
Years teaching: first year
Years at St. Joseph’s: first year
Education: Bachelor of Science, Minnesota
State University-Mankato
Certifications: Pursuing Religious
Education Certification
"My favorite thing about teaching is being
able to see my students learn and grow every
day. I love being able to make a positive
influence on the lives of all my students.
Being a teacher is truly a blessing, and I'm
lucky to be part of such a wonderful school
community."
Monica Laust - Music, Gym,
Computers
Years teaching: 28 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 24 years
Education: Bachelor of Music Education,
UW-River Falls; graduate credits from
UW-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire, Fresno
Pacific University, Chapman University and
University of St. Thomas
Certifications: Religious Education
Certification
"St. Joseph School is a wonderful place to
teach. We have community spirit that is
nurturing and supportive of students and staff
alike. Our spirituality permeates everything
we do and we have expectations of
excellence for ourselves and our students."
Years teaching: 30 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 26 years
Education: Bachelor of Science,
UW-Oshkosh
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“My favorite thing about teaching at St. Joe’s
is the students and their fantastic families,
and all the love and support they give. It is
wonderful to see the growth and
achievements of former students. The staff is
truly wonderful.”
Judy Huppert - 5th Grade
Years teaching: 30 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 26 years
Education: Bachelor of Science,
UW-Stevens Point; graduate credits (45+)
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“Parents, students and staff are truly spirit-
filled! Our walk with the Lord brings
adventure every day, as we face life together
as a school. St. Joseph’s is a fantastic
place to know!”
Rachel Loechler - 6th Grade
Years teaching: first year
Years at St. Joseph’s: first year
Education: Bachelor of Science, Minnesota
State University-Mankato
Certifications: Pursuing Religious
Education Certification
"My favorite thing about teaching is being
able to see my students learn and grow every
day. I love being able to make a positive
influence on the lives of all my students.
Being a teacher is truly a blessing, and I'm
lucky to be part of such a wonderful school
community."
Monica Laust - Music, Gym,
Computers
Years teaching: 28 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 24 years
Education: Bachelor of Music Education,
UW-River Falls; graduate credits from
UW-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire, Fresno
Pacific University, Chapman University and
University of St. Thomas
Certifications: Religious Education
Certification
"St. Joseph School is a wonderful place to
teach. We have community spirit that is
nurturing and supportive of students and staff
alike. Our spirituality permeates everything
we do and we have expectations of
excellence for ourselves and our students."
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Catholic School
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Meet Our Teachers
Darla Ironside - Kindergarten
Years teaching: 24 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 9 years
Education: Bachelor of Science, UW-Stout;
Master of Arts in Teaching, Aurora University;
graduate credits to keep up with trends in
education
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“I love the spirit of cooperation, support and
respect from parents, students, staff and the
church community at St. Joe’s. St. Joe’s
prepares our students for the future both
academically and spiritually. It’s a great
place to work and share God’s love!”
Jodi Hermanson - 1st Grade
Years teaching: 14 years
Years at St. Joseph's: 1 year
Education: Bachelor of Science, Marian
College; Masters Degree, UW-LaCrosse
Certifications: Pursuing Advanced
Religious Education Certification
"At St. Joe's the staff is dedicated to
preparing students to strive for excellence
spiritually, academically, physically and
socially to become life-long learners with
strong Catholic values. I look forward to
working with the parents, students and staff
at St. Joesph School."
Shirley Hayes - 2nd Grade, Gym
Years teaching: 27 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 22 years
Education: Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud
State; Kindergarten degree, UW River Falls
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“Parents, students and staff make
St. Joseph’s a great place to teach. It’s a
place where the Spirit of the Lord flows.”
Jackie Levendoski - 6th Grade
Years teaching: 2 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 1 year
Education: Bachelor of Science, UW-River
Falls
Certifications: Pursuing Religious
Education Certification
"My favorite thing about teaching is the
students I get to work with each day. To
watch faces light up when they are learning
something new is the best reward for a
teacher."
Years teaching: 24 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 9 years
Education: Bachelor of Science, UW-Stout;
Master of Arts in Teaching, Aurora University;
graduate credits to keep up with trends in
education
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“I love the spirit of cooperation, support and
respect from parents, students, staff and the
church community at St. Joe’s. St. Joe’s
prepares our students for the future both
academically and spiritually. It’s a great
place to work and share God’s love!”
Jodi Hermanson - 1st Grade
Years teaching: 14 years
Years at St. Joseph's: 1 year
Education: Bachelor of Science, Marian
College; Masters Degree, UW-LaCrosse
Certifications: Pursuing Advanced
Religious Education Certification
"At St. Joe's the staff is dedicated to
preparing students to strive for excellence
spiritually, academically, physically and
socially to become life-long learners with
strong Catholic values. I look forward to
working with the parents, students and staff
at St. Joesph School."
Shirley Hayes - 2nd Grade, Gym
Years teaching: 27 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 22 years
Education: Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud
State; Kindergarten degree, UW River Falls
Certifications: Advanced Religious
Education Certification
“Parents, students and staff make
St. Joseph’s a great place to teach. It’s a
place where the Spirit of the Lord flows.”
Jackie Levendoski - 6th Grade
Years teaching: 2 years
Years at St. Joseph’s: 1 year
Education: Bachelor of Science, UW-River
Falls
Certifications: Pursuing Religious
Education Certification
"My favorite thing about teaching is the
students I get to work with each day. To
watch faces light up when they are learning
something new is the best reward for a
teacher."