Matthew Fricke Mr. Fricke is a ESOL teacher and advisor for international students. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and his master’s degree in education from the University of Saint Thomas. He recently finished a 10+ month trip around the world where he visited 14 countries in Europe and Asia. […]
Thomas Grandy Tom was born and raised in Becker, MN. He has been teaching since the fall of 2004 and started teaching at Saint John’s Prep in 2006, where he is currently teaching Geometry and Pre-Calculus. Mr. Grandy graduated from St. Olaf in 1995 and earned his BA in the areas of Mathematics, Religion, and Ancient Studies. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charles Miller Mr. Miller grew up in New York City but attended High School and College in Tulsa, OK. He has his BS in Biology and his BA in Philosophy, both from Tulsa University. He also has a Master of Science in education from Bemidji State University, MN. Mr. Miller has been teaching since 1997 and has […]
Lance Nydeen Lance Nydeen is originally from St. Cloud, MN. He has his M.A. in History from Saint Cloud State University, along with his coaching licensure and MN teaching licensure. He coaches cross country and track and field. In his spare time, Mr. Nydeen enjoys spending time with his family, running, reading, writing, camping and the occasional […]
Sarah Pasela Sarah Pasela is the upper school biology instructor for Saint John’s Prep. Ms. Pasela was born in Little Falls Minnesota, but grew up in West Africa. She returned to Little Falls, Minnesota for high school and graduated from the College of Saint Benedict with a BA in Biology and English Literature. After her undergraduate education, she […]
