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Kelly Zchokke

Kindergarten

Ms. Kelly Zschokke is excited to be teaching kindergarten at Notre Dame Academy! She graduated in 2025 from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. This will be her second year teaching. She previously taught third grade at another school in the Archdiocese. Outside of school, she loves to read and spend time with her family. She looks forward to meeting all of the students and families this fall!

Dana Distad

Phoenix School Counselor

Kari Marsh

Incoming Principal

Mrs. Marsh grew up in Fargo, ND and earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a Math Minor from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She continued her education at St. Paul School of Divinity at the University of St. Thomas and earned a Certificate in Catholic School Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Leadership. She has worked in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for over 30 years teaching and most recently being a principal. 

She and her husband live in Brooklyn Park with their two dogs. They have four adult children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and doing a little quilting. She also sings in the choir for her home parish of St. Gerard Majella.

Kate Vig

Fourth Grade & Learning Specialist

Mrs. Vig will bring over 20 years of teaching experience to the NDA community, as she moves from North Dakota to Minnesota! She has experience in both 4th and 5th Grades and looks forward to meeting her new students.

Maria Dean

Third Grade

Ms. Dean is excited to join the Notre Dame Academy school community! She values Catholic education after her experience in attending Catholic school herself, including graduating from The College of St. Benedict. She looks forward to meeting NDA families this fall and teaching Third Grade.

Katie Leiter

Preschool Assistant

Ms. Katie Leiter is very excited to be a part of the NDA Discovery Center team. She has been an educator for over 25 years and has an Early Childhood Education degree from UW-Stout. In her free time she enjoys fishing, camping, painting with acrylics, traveling, thrill seeking and spending time with her friends and family.

Bridget Jordahl

Administrative Assistant

Ms. Bridget Jordahl joined the NDA team in January of 2026. Her two boys have attended NDA for the past few years, so she is excited to see them every day! Prior to joining NDA, Bridget worked in management and sales roles in the staffing/recruiting industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Spanish from St. Cloud State University. Bridget is looking forward to bringing her business and relationship- building experience to the NDA community.