- MACCRAY Public Schools
- Elementary Teachers
Elementary Teachers
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Stephanie Condon
Kindergarten
Stephanie Condon- Kindergarten Teacher
My name is Stephanie Condon and I have been teaching Kindergarten for the MACCRAY District since 2011. I grew up in the area and am actually a MACCRAY grad myself! My husband, Matt, and I along with our four children reside within the district as well. When I’m not chasing after my kids, I enjoy being at the lake, reading, baking, scrapbooking, refurbishing furniture and listening to podcasts.
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Brandon Grund
Kindergarten
Brandon Grund- Kindergarten Teacher
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Alyson Helgeson
Kindergarten
Alyson Helgeson- Kindergarten Teacher
Hi! My name is Ms. Helgeson. I am starting my 6th year at MACCRAY. I taught at MACCRAY West for 5 years and then taught Early Childhood at Minnesota West and am now back at MACCRAY and excited to be teaching Kindergarten teacher in our brand new school! I live in Montevideo with my son, daughter, and our puppy Bella!
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Sabrina Johnson
Kindergarten
Sabrina Johnson- Kindergarten Teacher
Hi everyone, my name is Mrs. Johnson! I graduated from SMSU with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. This will be my second-year teaching at MACCRAY. Last year I taught preschool and this year I will be teaching Kindergarten.
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Terese Bourne
1st Grade
Terese Bourne- 1st Grade Teacher
I am Terese Bourne and I have been teaching first grade at MACCRAY for 11 years. My husband Nathan and I have four children, Ella 18, Annie 16, and Kooper and Kash who are 12. My hobbies include spending time at the lake, watching sporting events, and being with family and friends.
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Emily Torkelson
1st Grade
Emily Torkelson- 1st Grade Teacher
My name is Emily Torkelson and I am a First Grade Teacher here at MACCRAY! My husband and I have one daughter, Ivorie, who keeps us plenty busy! I am a MACCRAY graduate myself, along with a Bethel University graduate for my undergraduate degree and Concordia St. Paul for my masters degree. My goal is to help every child see their value and potential while encouraging them to chase their dreams one book at a time! -
Nicole Sannerud
1st Grade
Nicole Sannerud- 1st Grade Teacher
Hello, I am Nicole Sannerud and this is my second year in the MACCRAY District! I am from Montevideo but I currently live in Granite Falls with my husband and our two dogs (a Saint Bernard and Lab). In my free time I like to play with our dogs and spend time at the lake with our families!
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Tara Hebrink
2nd Grade
Tara Hebrink- 2nd Grade Teacher
I am Tara Hebrink and I love teaching 2nd grade at MACCRAY. I live in Raymond with my husband, our two kids and our new puppy. In my free time I enjoy reading, running, spending time at the lake and watching my husband coach & play baseball.
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Tera Roskens
2nd Grade
Tera Roskens- 2nd Grade Teacher
My name is Tera Roskens. I am a 2nd grade teacher. I am a former MACCRAY graduate and now live in Montevideo. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching movies, camping, and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to a year full of learning and fun!
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Erica Bradford
2nd Grade
Erica Bradford- 2nd Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Erica Bradford and this is my fifth year teaching 2nd grade at MACCRAY. I live in Raymond with my husband and two dogs. I am a graduate of MACCRAY and SMSU with an Early Childhood Education degree. I love spending time with family and friends, as well as reading a good book!
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Ashley Haff
3rd Grade
Ashely Haff- 3rd Grade Teacher
Hello! I’m Ashley Haff and teach 3rd grade and help with ECFE at MACCRAY! When I’m not at school teaching my amazing students, I enjoying hanging out with my family, watching movies, organizing, and cuddling with my little boy, Carter.
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Dana Johnson
3rd Grade
Dana Johnson- 3rd Grade Teacher
Hello! I am Dana Johnson and a third grade teacher! This is my 6th year at MACCRAY and my 9th year teaching. I also coach girls basketball. I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and my two dogs, Cooper & Berk!
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Caitlin Geiselhart
3rd Grade
Caitlin Geiselhart- 3rd Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Caitlin Geiselhart and I will be teaching 3rd grade this year. I have been a part of the MACCRAY family for about 7 years and I am thrilled to be welcoming our students into our new building this year! Here's to another year of learning and growing together!
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Jennifer VanEps
4th Grade
Jennifer VanEps- 4th Grade Teacher
Hello!! My name is Jennifer Van Eps and I am a 4th Grade teacher with the MACCRAY school district. I have been working with the district since 2007 with this being my 11th year of teaching! My husband, Ben, and I along with our daughter, Avery, live near Prinsburg. When I am not busy with Avery's activities or school work, I enjoy reading, gardening, camping, kayaking, and crafts.
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Tania Jaenisch
4th Grade
Tania Jaenisch- 4th Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Tania Jaenisch, and this will be my 8th year teaching 4th grade at MACCRAY. My husband, Duane, and I live in rural Clara City with our 4 children. In my free time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and cooking.
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Hailey DeBleick
4th Grade
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Cheryl Perry
5th Grade
Cheryl Perry- 5th Grade Teacher
I'm Cheryl Perry. I am in my 10th year of teaching in the MACCRAY district, my 9th year teaching 5th grade. I love to read, garden and cross-stitch. My husband and I have two grown sons who both got married in the last year. We also have one loveable pooch, Wrigley!
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Beth VanDenEinde
5th Grade
Beth VanDenEinde- 5th Grade Teacher
Hello, My name is Beth Van Den Einde and I am starting my 6th year teaching fifth grade att MACCRAY. I have been married for 32 years to Gene and we have two grown sons. Caleb and his fiance, Austin and his wife Kayla they gave us our first grandson Grayson.
I love to read, sew/quilt, craft, play in the dirt (flower and vegetable gardens) and spend time with the family. -
Alexa Yeager
5th Grade
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Renae Westbrock
STEAM
Renae Westbrock- STEAM Teacher
Hello, I am Renae Westbrock and I am the K-5 STEAM teacher. I am a mom of three children, all of which are in school. My husband is the District Technology Coordinator. I love spending time with my family, photography, the outdoors, and doing random diy projects.
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Sjea Anderson
Physical Education
Sjea Anderson- Physical Education Teacher
Miss Anderson is a first year Elementary Physical Education teacher. She joined our team in December of 2022. Miss Anderson is from Santa Cruz, California and graduated college from California Polytechnic State University. She has a passion for Volleyball and loves to play every day in the summer. When she's not in the gym or on the court, you can find her working at the New London Bakery as a cake decorator. She enjoys singing, nature walks, and trying new things like ice fishing and learning Spanish. A fun fact about Miss Anderson is she is scared to go into the ocean even though she played volleyball on the beach everyday.
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Trent Carlson
Physical Education
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Michaela Bullivant
Music
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Jane Groen
Special Education
Jane Groen- Special Education Coordinator
Hello! My name is Jane Groen, one of two Speech-Language Pathologists at MACCRAY. I evaluate and treat various areas of communication. Some specific areas that are included in my scope of practice include; articulation, language, augmentative/alternative communication, voice, and fluency. I have taught for 30 plus years and look forward to another great year.
My husband, Todd, and I live in rural Renville. We have two grown children and became grandparents for the first time in June. I also serve as the MACCRAY District Special Education Coordinator. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any area of special education, please contact me.
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Nancy Thoma
Special Education
Nancy Thoma- Special Education
My name is Nancy Thoma. I will be starting my 45th year teaching special education and coaching softball. I have 2 daughters, Hillary and Heather, and four grandchildren ages 1-10. I love sports, animals, and working with students.
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Stephanie Swenson
Special Education
Stephanie Swenson- Special Education
I am one of the special education teachers at Maccray. I have worked in special education for almost 20 years. I began as a paraprofessional and then returned to school to get my teaching license. This year I will be working with students in first and second grades.
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Jessica Olson
Special Education
Jessica Olson- Special Education
I am an elementary special education teacher. I graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in elementary and special education. I earned my Masters degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato. My husband is also a teacher and we have one daughter.
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Brenda Harguth
Speech
Brenda Harguth- Speech Pathologist
Hi. My name is Brenda Harguth. I am a Speech/Language Pathologist and am licensed to work with children from Birth through 12th Grade. I help students with various needs including articulation, language, voice and fluency.
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Billy Lindeman
ECSE
Billy Lindeman- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
My name is Mrs. Billy Lindeman. I teach Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) for the MACCRAY school district, serving children and families in both their homes and in the elementary school site.
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Amy Strunc
ECSE
Amy Strunc- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
I am an ECSE teacher, that means that I work with young children and families with a child who has a disability or developmental delay. I live in Montevideo with my husband, Brian. We are have 2 boys that are in their early 20's. We are practicing being "empty nesters" and love to spend our spare time with family and friends engaging in anything outdoors in northern MN where I grew up.
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Sonja Stark
EL Coordinator
Sonja Stark- District EL Coordinator
"I am excited to be the K-12 Multilanguage Coordinator here at MACCRAY. In addition to my love of teaching, I also love all animals, motorcycling, great food, and good belly laughs.
Aa eoch sia chuu fengen!
¡Encantada de conocerte! -
Lyndsey Post
Title I
Lyndsey Post- Title I Teacher
Hello! My name is Lyndsey Post, and I am the Title I teacher. I work with students in Kindergarten - 5th grade. I have 3 kids of my own... Isaac is a Junior, Mia is in 8th grade, and Archer is in 5th grade. I enjoy spending time with family, taking pictures, reading and running!
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Julie Dikken
Reading Coach
Julie Dikken- Reading Coach
My name is Julie Dikken. This is my 10th year teaching at MACCRAY. I am excited to work with teachers and students to achieve reading and math goals.
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Beth Gustafson
Data and Assessment Coorinator
Beth Gustafson- Data and Assessment Coordinator
I’ve taught at MACCRAY for 20 years. For most of that time, I was a middle school English teacher, but a few years ago I transitioned to the elementary level. I am currently the data and assessment coordinator.