Expand Your Mind Teacher Bios
MITY’s EYM educators come from around the state of Minnesota, united by their joy in working with bright, diverse young people. MITY teachers inspire their students to think critically, take risks, be their unique selves, and change the world around them.
"MITY was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Everyone I met was welcoming and wonderful." - 2022 EYM participant.
Andrea Sachs
Andrea has taught at St. Paul Academy and Summit School since 2000. She teaches a variety of history ...
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Angela Corbett
Angie is currently teaching Introductory Engineering & Design, Computer Programming, and IB Theory of Knowledge at Highland Park ...
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Ann Frances Gregg
AFG is a theatre director and teacher at Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul. She directs at Shakespeare ...
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Ann Marie Froehle
For the past 30 years, AnnMarie has taught all grade levels and types of science ranging from middle ...
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Caitlin Catalano
Cailtin earned a B.A. in History and a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from UC Berkeley, as ...
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Changó Cummings
Changó is a Twin Cities based Architectural designer/Artist and storyteller. His practice jumps between art, design, placemaking and ...
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David Quosig
David has been teaching high school science classes since 2008. He holds a BS in Physics and Chemistry ...
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Elias Mamma
Dr. Mamma has been teaching AP/IB and General Chemistry classes at St. Paul Central High School since 2001. ...
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Erik Brandt
Erik is a professional songwriter, musician, producer, radio DJ, and former record label owner. As a solo artist ...
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Gail Sarff
Gail coached debate for 33 years at Regis High School in Iowa and Wayzata High School in Minnesota. ...
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Gayla Lindt
Gayla is a curious person who loves learning new things. She especially enjoys learning alongside architecture students who ...
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Jay Noland
With 20 years of teaching Mathematics at the High School and College levels, Jay currently teaches Honors Precalculus ...
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Jenny Goetz
Jenny is a National Board Certified Teacher and adores learning new things. She graduated from Carleton College with ...
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Karen Estrada
Karen has been a professional actress and educator since graduating in 2001 from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ...
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Kate Redetzke
Kate is currently teaching French and English at a high school in the Mississippi Delta through Teach for ...
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Keren Kroul
Keren is a practicing visual artist and educator. She is the recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals ...
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Kimberly Strand
Kimberly has been teaching introductory and AP biology and anatomy classes at Nova Classical Academy in St. Paul ...
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Leah Klister
Leah earned a BA in Studio Art from St. Olaf College and an MA in Art and Education ...
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Mary Hanson
Mary is currently teaching Chemistry and Accelerated Chemistry at Highland Park Senior High School in St. Paul. She ...
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Melissa Chaffee-Johnson
Melissa is in her 31st year as an educator teaching both high school and adult education. She has ...
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Nicole Kronzer
Nicole teaches International Baccalaureate English and Creative Writing at Champlin Park High School and is a former professional ...
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Ross Eichele
Ross is the Librarian/Media Specialist at Eagan High School, where he also coaches speech and debate. Before becoming ...
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Scott Greseth
Scott teaches Advanced Math and serves as the High Potential Coordinator at Maplewood Middle School. He holds a ...
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Stephanie Sommer
After a decade working for Fortune 500 companies, Stephanie left the business world to raise her children and ...
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Steve Jents
Steve teaches IB Economic Systems at Central High School in St. Paul and recently received the Rising Star ...
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Sue Cranston
Sue is a working artist and professional art instructor who specializes in mixed-media art with a strong focus ...
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Susan Vaughan-Fier
Susan has been teaching English for 24 years. She LOVES teaching young people, especially at MITY. A native ...
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Tech Academy
Formerly Computer Explorers, Tech Academy has been enriching Minnesota’s children with research-based Technology and Science classes and camps ...
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