Dacel Casey Dacel Casey is the Director of Residential Life. She previously worked in residential life in Maine. Ms. Casey is excited to collaborate on creating a comprehensive and engaging student life curriculum at Saint John’s Prep.
Wesley Kirchner Wes Kirchner is a Faculty Resident in the Benedict Village of Saint Michael Hall. He is from Eveleth, Minnesota, and graduated from Saint John’s University in 2024 where he studied Political Science and Theology. Wes recently returned to Collegeville from a year of service with the Benedictine Volunteer Corps, which brought him to both Nairobi, […]
ANNIKA KNUDSON Annika Knudson is a faculty resident at Saint John’s Prep and is originally from Bemidji, Minnesota. Annika earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College in Psychology and Neuroscience. Annika enjoys walking the Saint John’s Arboretum trails, playing viola, reading, and spending time with family members.
Manon Kuzara Manon Kuzara is the Dean of Student Life and Director of Residential Life. She is a graduate of the College of Saint Benedict. Before joining the staff at Saint John’s Prep, she taught health and wellness in Little Falls, MN. Manon and her husband Maxwell have a daughter and a Yorkshire terrier. Manon says she […]
Evan Mattson Evan Mattson is a Faculty Resident in the Scholastica Village of Saint Michael Hall. Mr. Mattson is a graduate of Saint John’s University with a degree in Political Science. He previously served as a volunteer in the Saint John’s Abbey Volunteer Corps in Butare, Rowanda. While in Rwanda, Mr. Mattson taught English and Music at […]
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 […]
