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Agnes Burns PK4 Teacher
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Education
MEd in Education with an Emphasis on Early Childhood Education from Eastern Washington University; BAS-T from Pierce College; AA in Applied Science from Tacoma Community College

Experience
Ms. Agnes has been teaching for 10 years with 8 years in the Archdiocese of Seattle. Her other experience includes a year as a lead toddler teacher in a Montessori school and a one year internship in a general and special education classroom.

Passions/Interests
Ms. Agnes enjoys spending her free time with her husband, dog, and big family! Something most important to her are large family get togethers. She also enjoys spending her time in nature through hiking and learning any recreational water sport.

Alexa Daniels 3rd Grade Teacher
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Education
B.A. Strategic Communications, Seattle University; M.S. Curriculum and Instruction, WGU

Experience
Mrs. Daniels has been teaching for 6 years

Passions/Interests
Mrs. Daniels enjoys dance and theater in her time outside of school. She also enjoys watching Paddington Bear and Downton Abbey.

Alexandra Steiner Advancement and Marketing Coordinator
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Education
BA Economics and Business Administration, University of Puget Sound

Experience
3 years experience in fundraising in nonprofits, 2 of which at Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy

Passions/Interests
Alex enjoys spending her time outside of school in the outdoors (ideally in the sun) with her partner, Steven, and their black lab, Ruxin. She also enjoys crafts like watercolor, print and stamp making, and graphic design.

Allie Zeeb Head of Extended Care/Art & Library Specialist
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Education
AA, Tacoma Community College; BA, Elementary Education, Western Governors University

Experience
3 Years

Bethany Hojnowski 6th & 7th Grade Teacher
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Classes
English, Social Studies, Religion

Education
BA in Dance & History, DeSales University, Center Valley, PA; MAT Secondary Social Studies, University of Portland, Portland, through the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) program; Oregon State Teaching License; Washington State Teaching License

Experience
2 Years

Passions/Interests
You can always find Ms. Hojnowski with a cup of coffee. In her time outside of school she enjoys going on hikes, playing trivia, and reading.

Binh Dang Head Custodian
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Education
Saigon College; Licensed Boiler Engineer

Experience
Over 20 Years

Bre Green Pre-K 3 Assistant
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Cecilia Tun Kitchen Manager & Cook
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Education
OSPI Kitchen Certification; Food Handlers Permit

Experience
20 Years

Elizabeth Hemphill 8th Grade Teacher
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Classes
Math, Science

Education
BS in Biology, Minor in Psychology, Loyola Marymount; MA Secondary Science Education, Seattle University

Experience
18 years of teaching experience

Passions/Interests
Mrs. Hemphill enjoys spending her time outside of school coaching rowing for Commencement Bay Rowing Club. She also enjoys spending time with her 3 kids and watching them play sports and participate in various activities.

Erika Dzul Kitchen Assistant
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Evelia Dobler Kitchen Assistant
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Gabriela Watkins Recess/ELC Aide
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Heather Liufau Bookkeeper
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Education
BA in Accounting, University of Puget Sound

Experience
16 years as a bookkeeper

Passions/Interests
Heather enjoys spending her free time reading and watching football

Jalen Penn 4th Grade Teacher
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Education
BA in English and Theatre Arts, Saint Martin's University; In progress of M.Ed in Elementary Education.

Experience
3 years teaching experience

Passions/Interests
Mr. Penn enjoys spending his time outside of school making music, acting, and recently began playing DnD. He also currently serves on the Tacoma Little Theatre Board of Directors.

Jennifer Rehberger Pre-K 3 Teacher
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Education
MA in Education focused on At Risk Students, University of Washington; BA Special Education Preschool-12 grade and Elementary Education K-8, Gonzaga University; Received the Family and Community Partnership Award 2012

Experience
17 years teaching experience primarily in Kindergarten with time also spent in 1st and 4th grade special education.

Passions/Interests
In her time outside of school, Mrs. Rehberger enjoys fishing, hiking, walking her dog, spending time with family, camping, and cheering on her own kids at sporting events.

Julia Hudac Advancement Coordinator
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Education
BA in Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame; M.Ed. from the University of Notre Dame

Experience
9 years teaching experience, 2 years experience as a Resource Specialist

Passions/Interests
Mrs. Hudac loves pigs, reading books, and taking her two kids camping.

Kara Muller 1st Grade Teacher
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Education
BA in Elementary Education K-8, minor in Literacy, Central Washington University; Certifications: Certified PLTW Lead Teacher; K-8 Literacy Endorsement; K-8 Elementary Teacher

Experience
13 years teaching 1st and 2nd grades at Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy

Passions/Interests
Mrs. Muller enjoys the outdoors. She likes skiing in the winter and hiking and playing water sports in the summer with her husband and two young children. Her family has popcorn movie night every Friday and it is everyone's favorite day of the week. In her spare time she likes organizing, cooking, baking, reading, and renovating her family home with her husband.

Karen Bredberg Classroom Aide/Choir Director
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Education
BA, Music; MA, Leadership

Experience
Experience teaching a variety of subjects, and as a church organist and choir director.

Kelli Bostwick Administrative Assistant
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Education
OSPI STARS Certified

Experience
Ms. Kelli has been at Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy for 11 years

Passions/Interests
In her time outside of school, Ms. Kelli enjoys spending time with her 3 children, going to the movies, spending time in nature, hiking, practicing yoga, and being in the sunshine!

Krista Perez Spanish Teacher
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Madeline Butterfield Kindergarten Teacher
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Education
BA Education, WSU, Pullman; M.Ed Special Education, WGU Washington; Early Childhood Education Endorsement; Diversified Learners Lead; CERI Certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher; Board Certified Inclusive Special Education Teacher

Experience
22 years teaching

Passions/Interests
Ms. Butterfield enjoys spending her time outside of school reading, cooking, gardening and restoring her 1920s bungalow. She has 2 kids of her own and a grand dog, Ru, that she enjoys taking on long walks.

Marc Nuno Principal
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Education
M.A. Educational Leadership, University of Notre Dame; M.A. in Education at Loyola Marymount University; B.A. in Theology at University of Notre Dame; ; Certifications: WA State School Administrator License, WA State Teaching Credential (Multi-Subject, Grades K-12)

Experience
This is Mr. Nuno's 21st year in Catholic Schools. 14 years have been as an administrator and 7 years teaching. This is his seventh year at Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy, with previous experience at St. Raymond in Downey, CA and St. Monica Catholic High School in Santa Monica, CA

Passions/Interests
Outside of school, Mr. Nuno enjoys playing basketball and surfing. The best parts of his life are when he can be with family and friends.

Melissa Missall 5th Grade Teacher
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Education
AA, Green River Community College; BA, University of Puget Sound; Currently working on MA, Western Governors University

Experience
2 Years

Mike Isaacson Interim 2nd Grade Teacher
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Education
BA in Communication Studies from Pacific Lutheran University, MA in Teaching from Central Washington University, Washington State Teacher Certification with an endorsement in English Language Arts

Experience
Mr. Isaacson has multiple years of experience within Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy, substituting at multiple grade levels. He completed his student teaching at Morris Ford Middle School in Midland.

Passions/Interests
Mr. Isaacson enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids that attend Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy. He also enjoys hosting trivia once a week and challenging himself to learn and try new things!

Ski Ikeda 1st Grade Aide, Recess Supervision
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Stephanie Johnson Director of Early Learning/Toddler Program Teacher
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Education
BA in Elementary & Special Education, Northern Arizona University; M.Ed Early Childhood Education, Eastern Washington University

Experience
4 years

Passions/Interests
Stephanie enjoys spending her free time with her family, camping, hiking, and kayaking.

Xochitl Villegas Pre-K 4 Aide
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