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 ...

Angela Corbett

Angie is currently teaching Introductory Engineering & Design, Computer Programming, and IB Theory of Knowledge at Highland Park ...

Ann Frances Gregg

AFG is a theatre director and teacher at Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul. She directs at Shakespeare ...

Ann Marie Froehle

For the past 30 years, AnnMarie has taught all grade levels and types of science ranging from middle ...

Changó Cummings

Changó is a Twin Cities based Architectural designer/Artist and storyteller. His practice jumps between art, design, placemaking and ...

David Quosig

David has been teaching high school science classes since 2008. He holds a BS in Physics and Chemistry ...

Elias Mamma

Dr. Mamma has been teaching AP/IB and General Chemistry classes at St. Paul Central High School since 2001. ...

Erik Brandt

Erik is a professional songwriter, musician, producer, radio DJ, and former record label owner. As a solo artist ...

Jay Noland

With 20 years of teaching Mathematics at the High School and College levels, Jay currently teaches Honors Precalculus ...

Jenny Goetz

Jenny is a National Board Certified Teacher and adores learning new things. She graduated from Carleton College with ...

Jessica Powell

Jess currently teaches health and physical education at Mounds Park Academy. She earned a BA from the University ...

Jim Tisel

Jim has been teaching and coaching for over 40 years, including two decades teaching abroad in Germany, the ...

Karen Estrada

Karen has been a professional actress and educator since graduating in 2001 from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ...

Kari Rise

Kari teaches IB Geography at Highland Park Senior High in St. Paul. She has been a Model United ...

Kimberly Strand

Kimberly has been teaching introductory and AP biology and anatomy classes at Nova Classical Academy in St. Paul ...

Lee Stagg

When not at MITY, Lee Stagg teaches Theory of Knowledge in the International Baccalaureate program at Highland Park ...

Mary Hanson

Mary is currently teaching Chemistry and Accelerated Chemistry at Highland Park Senior High School in St. Paul. She ...

Nicole Kronzer

Nicole teaches International Baccalaureate English and Creative Writing at Champlin Park High School and is a former professional ...

Ross Eichele

Ross is the Librarian/Media Specialist at Eagan High School, where he also coaches speech and debate. Before becoming ...

Ross Mau

After graduating from UW – Madison with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Ross worked as a Hardware Engineer ...

Stephanie Sommer

After a decade working for Fortune 500 companies, Stephanie left the business world to raise her children and ...

Sue Cranston

Sue is a working artist and professional art instructor who specializes in mixed-media art with a strong focus ...

Susan Vaughan-Fier

Susan has been teaching English for 24 years. She LOVES teaching young people, especially at MITY. A native ...

Tech Academy

Formerly Computer Explorers, Tech Academy has been enriching Minnesota’s children with research-based Technology and Science classes and camps ...

Zach Prax

Zach currently teaches Advanced Placement Psychology and World History at Eastview High School and has taught almost every ...