Sandy Ernst Sandy Ernst serves as registrar for Saint John’s Prep. She works with families on student accounts and records. Ms. Ernst also works with the development and marketing teams in managing data for events and transcripts. Ms. Ernst enjoys working with Prep families and watching their students grow into considerate and socially conscious adults. She also […]
Kami Roth Kami Roth is a Spanish and Global Studies teacher at Saint John’s Prep. Ms. Roth earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish education from Saint Cloud State University. Before joining the faculty at Saint John’s Prep she was a faculty member at North Tama County Community School District in Iowa.
Jane Saunders Jane Saunders serves as the College Counselor at Saint John’s Prep, where she supports students in exploring and achieving their post-secondary goals. She is passionate about helping students discover pathways that align with their strengths, interests, and aspirations. Ms. Saunders earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of Saint Benedict, majoring in Educational Psychology and […]
Jack Scheck Jack Scheck is the Interim Athletics and Activities Director for Saint John’s Prep. Mr. Scheck is a recent Saint John’s University graduate. Following graduation, he served as a Saint John’s Benedictine Volunteer in Spain. He also spent time as an English Language Assistant in a French high school. Most recently he served as the English […]
Ashleigh Severson Ashleigh Severson is a middle school teacher at Saint John’s Prep. She is a homeroom teacher for our 7th and 8th grade students. She teaches Math. Ms. Severson was born and raised in the central Minnesota area and earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from Saint Cloud State University in 2016. She is in the […]
RAMA SHANKAR RAMA (RICKY) SHANKAR Mr. Shankar is originally from Penang, Malaysia, and brings a diverse background of experience to his role as Faculty Resident. Since 1994, he has worked across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, marine, oil and gas, humanitarian aid, railroads, water treatment, and healthcare. Mr. Shankar enjoys traveling, meeting people from different […]
Yahui Shi Yahui Shi is a Chinese teacher at Saint John’s Prep. Ms. Shi was previously with St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota where she taught in the Chinese Culture and Language Program. Ms. Shi is originally from Kunming, China. She and her husband love traveling. She’s been to been to 15 countries and 20 […]
Cameron Swanson Mr. Swanson is the social students teacher for seventh and eighth grade students. He is originally from Willmar, Minnesota. Mr. Swanson earned his BA from St John’s University where he studied Social Studies and Secondary Education. After graduating he spent a year volunteering in Israel with the Benedictine Volunteer Corps. When he’s not teaching, he […]
Eric Yanke Mr. Yanke is a science teacher who teaches upper school chemistry. He is also the advisor for National Honor Society Outside of his work at Saint John’s Prep, Mr. Yanke has also taken part in the 3M Twist Program. It’s an opportunity for science, technology and math teachers to get real world experience and learn […]
Matthew Young Matthew Young is a math teacher at Saint John’s Prep. He primarily teaches students in grades 9-12. Mr. Young graduated from Saint John’s University with a degree in mathematics and secondary education. The 2024-25 school year is his 14th year teaching. At Prep, Mr. Young teaches Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, and Precalculus. He is […]
