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Staff Category: Middle School

Carlee Biechler

Carlee Biechler is one of our sixth-grade homeroom teachers. Ms. Biechler is a licensed middle school teacher who brings a vibrant energy and innovative spirit to both the campus classroom and the eLearning workspace. She is a recent graduate of the College of Saint Benedict who is originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota. Ms. Biechler teaches […]

Daniela Boyce

“Grüß Gott”, as we say in Austria! I am Daniela and I teach German. Even though I grew up in a small village northwest of Linz, Austria, I have always been fascinated by foreign languages, travel, and diverse cultures. I began learning English at age 8 and was fortunate to study foreign languages throughout my […]

Robert Ellenbecker

Robert is from St. Cloud, MN. He graduated from St. John’s University where he earned his BA in Biology and his BA in Biology from St. Cloud State University with a 7-12 grade Life Science licensure. He earned his MA in education from St. Mary’s University. Robert has been teaching since 1988 and started working […]

Jeff Engholm

Mr. Engholm is originally from Little Falls, MN. He has and MS in Music Education from the University of South Dakota, and a BA in Music from the University of Minnesota, Morris. He taught Elementary Band and High School Choir from 1996 to 2001, worked for ten years as a freelance musician, and started working […]

Maureen Frame

Ms. Frame is a Spanish teacher at Saint John’s Prep. She is originally from Jonesville, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2010 with a degree in Spanish and Secondary Education. Since then, she has taught Spanish in Indiana and Minnesota, covering every level of language acquisition from 3-year-olds in preschool to high […]

Sarah Gainey

Ms. Gainey is a sixth grade teacher who teaches math and science. She is originally from southern Minnesota and now lives outside of Holdingford. She received her BS in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and a 5-8th grade Science teaching license through the CSB|SJU Education Department. She has […]

Jenny Hengel

Jennifer Hengel is part of the science department at Saint John’s Prep.  She teaches the Upper School Nature and the Naturalist Experience and Outdoor Skills classes at Saint John’s Prep. Ms. Hengel is also on the staff at Saint John’s University as a faculty member with SJU Outdoor University. Alongside her classes at Prep, Ms. […]

Callie Huus

Callie Huus is the Director of the Benedictine Center. She is a graduate of the College of Saint Benedict with degrees in Theology and Political Science. She previously served as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Minnesota.

Sean Jacobson

Sean Jacobson is originally from Montevideo, MN. He graduated from Saint John’s University with a BA in Instrumental Music Education and has been teaching since 2013. After teaching elementary band for 9 years, Sean came to Saint John’s Prep in 2023, where he currently directs the Middle and Upper School Bands, Middle School Choir, and […]

Jeff Kirchoff

Dr. Jeff Kirchoff  is a middle school homeroom and English teacher who also teaches several upper school classes. Dr. Kirchoff is the coach of the Saint John’s Prep Knowledge Bowl team. He earned his PhD in Rhetoric and Writing from Bowling Green State University, his MA in English from St. Cloud State University, and his […]