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. In 2005 Mrs. Sabin was honored to receive the National Catholic Educational Association Distinguished Principal Award. She and her husband Lou have 4 adult children (three of them are married and have children of their own). 

Mrs. Carol Stuckmayer, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Stuckmayer is 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 attending SJAS.  Mrs. Stuckmayer enjoys gardening, biking, walking, and crafts.  Mrs. Stuckmayer says, “I enjoy being part of SJAS.  I love working close to my daughter, and what is most important, she loves SJAS and her teachers."

Ms. Michelle Buettner, Librarian & Teachers' Aide
Mrs. Buettner joined the SJAS staff in 2009. She attended the University of MN-Morris 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. Denise Stawarski, Cook
Denise has worked at SJAS as a cook since 1999.  She also works at Henry’s Catering in Foley. Denise and her husband Jerry have a daughter, Emily and a son, Jeremiah. They also have 3 dogs: Sophie, Kirby and Lassie. Denise enjoys her husband's flower gardens, reading a good book and spending time with her family.