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.
Abdomohammed Karimi
Karimi teaches math and AP Physics at Como Park High School in St. Paul. He holds a BS ...
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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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Bob Murphy
Bob has been teaching physics for 39 years in both Minnesota and abroad. He holds a BS in ...
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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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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 and former record label owner. As a solo artist and as ...
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Ethan Cherin
Ethan is an award-winning teacher and life-long learner. He holds a BA in Government/Foreign Affairs from the University ...
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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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Jenna Totz
Jenna earned a BS in Secondary Earth Science Education from St. Cloud State University and an MEd in ...
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Joni Anker
Joni holds a B.S. and a M.Ed. in English Education from the University of Minnesota. She taught and ...
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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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Kate Zimmerman
Kate currently works as a designer and 3D modeler for MG McGrath Architectural Surfaces. She has a BA ...
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Ken Williams
Ken has served as the head mock trial coach at Lakeville South High School for 14 years; under ...
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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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Kristina Novek
Kristina has been teaching courses in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, and Wellness at Chippewa Valley ...
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Leah Klister
Leah has taught art for over 10 years and is currently teaching at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. ...
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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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Rebecca Lieffort
Rebecca currently serves as a Peer Leader for the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district where she does teacher observations ...
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Sara Herman
Sara has 10 years of experience in education, freelance set design and scenic painting. She is the resident ...
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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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Scott Krohn
Scott has been teaching high school art for over 25 years and teaches colored pencil workshops across the ...
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Stephanie Sommer
A lifelong learner, Stephanie earned her MA in English Literature and MBA in Marketing in New York City, ...
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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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Summer McCall
Summer received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and her master’s from the University of Arizona ...
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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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William Onkka
Will is a multi-faceted educator having taught science and engineering in the traditional classroom, as well as outdoor ...
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