Ms. Carroll Principal

BA History, Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA

MA School Administration, Clarke College, Dubuque, IA Ed.S.

Education Specialist, University of St. Thomas

It is a joy and privilege to have spent my entire professional life working with students, teachers and parents in Catholic schools. One of my favorite quotes on Catholic schools sums up the unique gift of our school --- "From the first moment that a student sets foot in a Catholic school, he or she ought to have the impression of entering a new environment, one illumined by the light of faith, and having its own unique characteristics." (The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School) Epiphany School's family feel, Christ-centered focus, commitment to the growth of the whole person and high standards of excellence are immediately evident. Daily, I witness the Christian message put into action and the integration of faith in learning.

763-754-1750 or jcarroll@epiphanymn.org

Miss Bredenkamp

Associate Principal

BA Elementary Education, Bemidji State University

MA K-12 Administration, St. Cloud State University

Ed.S. School Administration, University of St. Thomas

"I am not the same person I was yesterday because each day I learn and experience more!" This is one of my favorite quotes. A highlight of being the Associate Principal is that I have the privilege of seeing students grow as faithful, independent and successful learners. I love working in a Catholic school because I am able to express my faith at any time during the day. I believe Epiphany prepares students for a life of faith as well as academic excellence.

763-754-1750 or pbredenkamp@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Mehr

Counselor

BA Pyschology, University of Minnesota

MA Counseling and Psychological Service, St. Mary's University

Licensed Psychologist, Minnesota Board of Psychology

I love teaching developmental guidance for many reasons. First, I get to know and interact with all of the students. Second, I strongly believe the lessons are part of the foundation that allows each student to live their faith. My teaching goal is to help students build skills, behaviors and attitudes that strengthen their connection to Christ. Plus, it feels great to get along well with others, solve problems effectively and manage one's own emotions in a healthy manner.

763-754-1750 or jmehr@epiphanymn.org

Ms. Krattenmaker

Administrative Assistant

I have been working in Catholic schools for nearly 22 years. I have been at Epiphany for over ten years and prior to that at St. Elizabeth Seton in north Minneapolis. Working in a Catholic Christian environment is very satisfying. I have been married for 36 years. We have two sons and five grandchildren. Both of my sons went to Catholic grade school and one of them graduated from Totino Grace High School. Two of my grandchildren currently attend Epiphany. Overall, I am very proud of all that Epiphany has to offer our community.

763-754-1750 or tkrattenmaker@epiphanymn.org

Ms. Crowley

Kindergarten Teacher

BA Elementary Education, Gustavus Adolphus College

One of the highlights of teaching kindergarten is looking at the world through the eyes of a five year old each day. They see good in everyone and everything. They giggle at the silliest things and have the biggest hearts. Most importantly, they are curious, creative and ready to learn! One of my favorite quotes by Angela Schwindt is, "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."

763-754-1750 ext. 426 or mcrowley@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Elfering

Kindergarten Teacher

BS Elementary Education, College of St. Catherine

I am delighted to teach kindergarten here at Epiphany where the students are nurtured in a faith-filled environment. Kindergarteners understand happiness involves helping others and their enthusiasm shows. Spoken by someone who truly knows, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched…but are felt in the heart” –Helen Keller.

763-754-1750 ext.443 or delfering@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Gambino

Kindergarten Teacher

BA Psychology, Marquette University

MA Art of Teaching, University of St. Thomas

"If you can dream it, you can do it." This is my favorite quote from Walt Disney. I love teaching kindergarten because of the tremendous amount of growth that can be seen in the students throughout the year. They are so excited to start school and eager to learn. It is exciting to watch them grow and learn throughout the year. My mother has been the biggest inspiration in my life. She brought out the best in everyone and was the kind of person that I strive to be.

763-754-1750 ext. 428 or cgambino@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Klinger

1st Grade Teacher

BS Elementary Education

I love teaching first grade, because it is so spontaneous! Students are excited about learning and love to try and learn new things. A highlight of first grade is using hands-on activities and using our other senses to imprint knowledge on our brain. In a Catholic school, no matter what subject matter we are learning, I can always reinforce the presence of God. My favorite children's author is Jan Brett. Her stories are entertaining and her illustrations are full of predictions and are almost a story in themselves.

763-754-1750 ext. 431 or jklinger@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Reshetar

1st Grade Teacher BA Elementary Education, St. Cloud State University

MA Curriculum Design and Instruction, St. Mary's University

I love teaching first grade and sharing in the students' excitement when they learn something new and challenging. Their enthusiasm is contagious! I feel blessed to have the opportunity to teach at Epiphany Catholic School and work with such a a great staff and wonderful families. I am a graduate of this school, I was married at the Church and my children have also attended Epiphany. You could say that it is my home away from home. My favorite quote is "I may have not gotten where I intended to go, but I have ended up where I was intended to be."

763-754-1750 ext. 429 or breshetar@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Ressler 

1st Grade Teacher

BA Elementary/Spanish Ed., University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

Hello, I'm Mrs. Ressler. I enjoy teaching first grade because it gives me a chance to inspire and empower students at an age where they are becoming more independent. An inspirational person to me is Jane Nygaard. In 1985 she founded the Golden Retriever Rescue Organization. Since that time, she has helped to find homes for thousands of goldens.

763-754-1750 ext. 420 or dressler@epiphanymn.org

Sister Grace

2nd Grade Teacher

BA Special Education, University of St. Thomas

MA Education, University of St. Thomas MA Psychology, Ravi Sankar University, India

I enjoy teaching second grade because I enjoy preparing students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. At this age they are very eager to learn about Jesus. I love to teach Catholic values, morals, and the basic foundation of the Catholic faith. Mother Theresa is an inspirational person in my life, because she lived the gospel message and found Jesus in the poorest of the poor. I like the following quote by her, "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."

763-754-1750 ext. 434 or sgrace@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. White

2nd Grade Teacher

BS Elementary Ed. and Music, Bemidji State University

MA in Education, St. Mary's University

I love teaching second grade at Epiphany because the children are energetic, open to just about anything, extremely literal, love to learn and love life. Working with them is truly one of the great blessings of my life. Second grade students demonstrate greater understanding and appreciation of the world "outside of themselves," and do desire to develop a closer relationship with Jesus. It is a beautiful thing.

763-754-1750 ext. 425 or cwhite@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. North

3rd Grade Teacher

BS, St. Cloud State University

I love teaching third grade! Each year a new group of smiling faces becomes my "school family" and I treat them as I would like my own children to be treated. Each student is unique and deserves to be taught accordingly. Some of the highlights of third grade include writing a hardcover fractured fairy tale, earning a Banana Split Party and an interdisciplinary unit called, "Pig Week." I have been teaching third grade at Epiphany for 22 years. Staying in one school so long brings immense pleasure. I love the people at Epiphany.

763-754-1750 ext. 440 or snorth@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Rybak

3rd Grade Teacher

BA Elementary Education, St. Cloud State University

I thoroughly enjoy teaching third graders. I feel very blessed to have taught over 28 years in Catholic schools, with the past eight years here at Epiphany. It is very important to me to teach at a school where Christ is the center. One of my favorite hobbies is to read, and two of my favorite children's authors are Kate Dicamillo and Patricia Polacco.

763-754-1750 ext. 432 or mrybak@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Wittrock

3rd Grade Teacher

BA Art and Elementary Education

MS Specific Learning Disablilities

I love teaching and my third graders. I love reading and have many favorite authors: Tomie de Paola, Barbara Parks, Mary Pope Osborne, Chris Van Allsburg and Patricia de Groat are just a few of them.

763-754-1750 ext. 427 or swittrock@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Branca Rosenow

4th Grade Teacher

BS Elementary Education, St. Cloud State University

MA Education, University of Minnesota

Hello, my name is Mrs. Branca Rosenow. I love working with nine and ten year old children, because it is so much fun to see their progress from the first day to the last. I feel one of the highlights of the year is creating the state report. The two people that have inspired me the most are my parents. They are both hard working people who strive for the best in them and for their family.

763-754-1750 ext. 444 or MBRosenow@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Day

4th Grade Teacher

BS St. Cloud State University

Fourth grade is a wonderful grade to teach. I enjoy watching our students blossom into independence. They get to dive into challenging math and are excited to learn about the secrets of the ancient past. Teaching in a Catholic school allows me to share my faith with my students. We can learn and worship together as a classroom family. One quote I love is, "Determine to live life with flair and laughter," by Maya Angelou.

763-754-1750 ext. 421 or sday@epiphanymn.org

Ms. Duerr

4th Grade Teacher

BA, Southwest State in Marshall, MN

MA, St. Mary's University

I find teaching children this age, who are just beginning to see what the future might hold for them, an awesome experience. Being able to do this in a Catholic school is even better. I am teaching the students about their Catholic faith, and then I get to see them put this faith into action. I love to read and would recommend the author Kate Dicamillo to children of all ages.

763-754-1750 ext. 445 cduerr@epiphanymn.org

Ms. Hird

5th Grade Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director

BA Elementary Education, College of St. Benedict

I have always wanted to teach fifth grade because it was my favorite grade as a student. Fifth grade students are a lot of fun; they like to laugh, work hard, are becoming more responsible and are creative thinkers. Teaching in a Catholic school is great because the message of Christ helps to create a welcoming community, both in the school building and through service throughout the world. One of my favorite quotes is "Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of a fire." This is by W.B. Yeats.

763-754-1750 ext. 441 or ehird@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Nichols

5th Grade Teacher

BA Psychology, College of St. Benedict

BS Elementary Education, University of Minnesota

I have been teaching at Epiphany for 30 years. I enjoy it because of the quality of the curriculum and staff, the support of the parents, the wonderful students and being able to bring God and our faith into all aspects of the school day. Every day I enjoy reading to my students. Two of my favorite children's authors are Louis Sacher and Roald Dahl.

763-754-1750 ext. 442 or snichols@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Paige 

5th Grade Teacher

BS Foundations of Education, University of Minnesota

MS Elementary Education, University of Minnesota

I love teaching fifth grade because of the students. Their enthusiasm keeps me learning and loving every moment. Teaching in a Catholic school allows me to see the students grow spiritually as well as academically. Our faith and learning go hand in hand everyday. One of my favorite children's authors is Kate DiCamillo.

763-754-1750 ext. 438 or spaige@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Gulenchyn

K - 5 Computer Teacher and 6th Grade Homeroom

BS Elementary Education, University of Minnesota

I enjoy teaching at Epiphany! I am looking forward to my new teaching positions. I can utilize my love of technology while instructing students in the computer lab. I am also looking for to teaching sixth grade. One of the best reasons for teaching at a Catholic school is being able to discuss values and God at any time. My children are both Epiphany alumni, and I feel blessed that I am part of this awesome staff!

763-754-1750 ext. 446 or sgulenchyn@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Paine

6th Grade Teacher/English Specialty

BA Elementary Education, College of St. Catherine

"The more that you read, the more that you'll know, the more that you learn, the more places that you'll go. You've got brains in your head and feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose." This is one of my favorite quotes by Dr. Suess. I love teaching sixth grade because there are so many wonderful things we study each year. Teaching in a Catholic school allows me to share my faith with the students. We talk about things that matter and learn to stand up for those beliefs.

763-754-1750 ext. 422 or vpaine@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Daniels

Grade 7 & 8 Language Arts, 8th Grade Homeroom

BA English and Secondary Education, College of St. Benedict

MA Curriculum and Instruction, St. Mary's University

Hello, my name is Mrs. Daniels. I love teaching eighth grade because the students are enthusiastic and eager to become young adults. Their vitality is contagious. I read so much and enjoy so many types of literature that it is difficult to choose one author as a favorite. Among the many authors, I enjoy reading books by Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. My favorite quote is, "In everything you do, you are telling the story of who you are."

763-754-1750 ext. 452 or cdaniels@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Flanigan

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science, 7th Grade Homeroom

BS Biology and Chemistry Ed., St. Cloud State University

I love teaching science because it has so many interesting topics. Also, it is so relevant to our daily lives. Junior High students still have that inquiring mind that has them coming up with interesting questions and explanations that are truly revealing about themselves. An inspirational person in my life was my sister, Sharon. She showed me how precious life is and how important it is to make every day special.

763-754-1750 ext. 424 or bflanigan@epiphanymn.org

Mr. Hagedorn

7th and 8th Grade Social Studies, 8th Grade Homeroom

BA, University of St. Thomas

I love teaching the junior high students because they are eager to learn and full of energy. They keep me thinking young. For the seventh grade, a highlight is their ELC experience, and for the eighth grade a highlight is blossoming into being school leaders. Good parent support and great students are some of the reasons I enjoy Epiphany. My mother is a great inspiration to me because she is going strong and enjoying life at 94 years of age. One of my favorite quotes is, "You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead."

763-754-1750 ext. 447 or phagedorn@epiphanymn.org

Mr. Schultz

6th Grade and Junior High Math Teacher, 7th Grade Homeroom, Athletic Director

BA Elementary Ed. with Math Concentration, St. John's University

One of my favorite quotes is, "If you learn to laugh at yourself, you are guaranteed a lifetime of entertainment." I love teaching junior high math, because it is a very exciting age. I can challenge my students and have lively conversations with them. Plus, they get my jokes...at least most of them. An inspirational person in my life is Mr. Hoffman, the band director at Totino Grace High School. During high school, we made many memories and he is one of the reasons why I became a teacher.

763-754-1750 ext. 449 or kschultz@epiphanymn.org

Mr. Tinault

7 & 8 Grade Phy Ed. and Health Teacher

BA Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin LaCrosse

I love teaching in a Catholic school because I have the opportunity to talk about my relationship with Christ at any time. Teaching seventh and eighth grade, I am able to give students a lot more responsibility and really hold them accountable for their actions. When you raise the bar of expectations for students, its really great to watch them strive to meet and exceed it. My favorite children's author is Shel Silverstein. One of my favorite quotes is, "There is nothing so solutary for us as to meditate every day on what Jesus, God and man has endured for our sakes."

763-754-1750 ext. 328 or ctinault@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Wilkie

7 & 8 Grade Computer

BS Elementary Ed., College of St. Catherine

Technology Certification, Hamline University

"Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I may not remember. Involve me, and I will understand." This quote speaks to me about what is at the center of Catholic education and is the very heart of what I believe. Being involved in Catholic education I have developed a deep appreciation for the blending of academics and spirituality in Epiphany’s students. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to participate in our students spiritual and academic growth.

763-754-1750 ext. 400 or lwilkie@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Colletti

K - 5 Music Teacher

BA Music Education, College of St. Teresa, Winona

MA Music Education, University of St. Thomas

I am excited to be teaching music at Epiphany. I have been a music educator for over twenty years. My education background includes a master’s degree in music education with a concentration in Orff (xylophones). I recently completed a certificate in Gifted, Creative, and Talented education. Professionally, I play flute and piccolo in an orchestra and I continue with piano studies for myself. 

763-754-1750 ext. 453 or scolletti@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. DelMoral

Kindergarten through 6th grade Spanish Teacher

Degree from University of Central Venezuela

I absolutely love to work with children and teaching Spanish gives me the opportunity to do something that I really love very much. It is a joy to help others recognize the value of knowing another language and learning about another culture. My favorite part of teaching is when students share with me when they have used the Spanish language outside of the classroom. The most inspirational people in my life are my parents, because they raised me with the hearts and taught me that our life is based on God.

763-754-1750 ext. 437 or idelmoral@epiphanymn.org

Mrs. Thomes

K - 6 Physical Education Teacher

BS Physical & Health Education, Mankato State University

MA St. Mary's University

Many changes have occured during my years of teaching but there is one constant...the enjoyment I have gotten from my job. I am very fortunate to be able to work with children, and to see their eagerness to learn and play. I love doing things outdoors in my spare time. These include walking, watching baseball and spending time at the lake.

763-754-1750 ext. 330 or jthomes@epiphanymn.org