classrooms

Classes for the current academic year are listed below, with links to each classroom's page.

Pre-Kindergarten - Amy Scott	4th Grade - Andrew Lyman
Kindergarten - Karen Thorsten	5th Grade - Stephanie Talberg
1st Grade - Toni Hammond	6th Grade - Marlys Van Nevel
2nd Grade - Sandy Anderson	Phy Ed Class - Glenda Prom
3rd Grade - Karen Riba	Computer Class - Trent Robertson

administrative & support staff

	Mrs. Mary Sabin, Principal Mrs. Sabin has been the principal at SJAS since 1998. She is a graduate of St. Cloud State University and received a Masters in Education from the College of St. Catherine. She has taught in the Catholic School system since 1986 at St. John's Neplomuk in Lastrup and Holy Trinity in Pierz before becoming our principal. Mrs. Sabin and her husband Lou have 4 adult children (three of them are married and have children of their own). Mrs. Sabin has several horses and four Border Collies. She enjoys working with her horses, quilting, and reading.
	Mrs. Carol Stuckmayer, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Stuckmayer is new to SJAS as the Administrative Assistant working with both the secretarial and bookkeeping duties. Before coming to SJAS, Mrs. Stuckmayer worked in the Finance and Customer Support area at Wolters Kluver Financial Services (formerly Bankers System & Plaza Park Bank). Mrs. Stuckmayer’s husband is Gary and they have a daughter Anna who is starting Kindergarten at SJAS this year. Mrs. Stuckmayer enjoys gardening, biking, walking, and crafts. Mrs. Stuckmayer says, “I am very excited to be a part of SJAS. I have heard and experienced some very good things about this school, and I am happy to have my daughter here.
	Ms. Michelle Buettner, Librarian & Teachers' Aide Mrs. Buettner joined the SJAS staff in 2009. She attended the University of MN and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. She has been reorganizing the library and is working to expand the Acclerated Reader program. She also goes outside with the children at recess. Up until now, she has been a stay-at-home Mom and a volunteer at SJAS. Mrs. Buettner and her husband, Myron, have one son, Cole, who is a student at SJAS. They have a pet goose named Caesar. Mrs. Buettner enjoys reading, cross-stitching, and being outdoors.
	Ms. Kathy Ross, Musician & Teachers' Aide Mrs. Ross is a teacher’s aide and a music leader and she joined SJAS in the fall of 2008. She provides the guitar music for the school liturgies, leads the singing at church, and practices with the whole school once a week. This year, she is also helping in the office! Mrs. Ross has four children – Jessica, Emily, Kylie, and Kaiden and is married to Barry Ross. Mrs. Ross enjoys reading, music, and spending time in her flower gardens.
	Mr. Eric Novak, Custodian Mr. Novak has experience as a carpenter, as a farmer, and has framed houses. His parents are Doug and Johnelle and he has siblings Roseann, Mark, Anita, Dale, Linn, Lori, Aaron, Rhonda, Sarah, and Theresa. Mr. Novak likes to fish and hunt.
	Mrs. Emily Fernholz, Cook Emily has worked as a cook at SJAS for 10 years. She has also been a volunteer. Emily and her husband, Nick have 2 sons – Ted and Anthony, and 2 daughters - Nicole and Beth. Mrs. Denise Stawarski, Cook Denise has worked at SJAS as a cook for about 8 years. She also works at Henry’s Catering and is the Lunch Counter Manager for Henry’s Auction Service. Denise and her husband Jerry have two children – Emily in 10th grade and Jeremiah in 8th grade. They have a depressed dog named Copper and 4 peacocks. She enjoys supporting her children as a cheerleader when attending the various sports they are in. She also enjoys reading and scrapbooking. Her children are alumni of SJAS.