Jerry Dargis graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Environmental Education and Natural Resources in 1998 and started his teaching career outside as an environmental education specialist. He then taught in conventional classrooms at Nativity of Mary, St. Alphonsus, Visitation, and Thomas Jefferson High School. Mr. Dargis joined Notre Dame Academy in 2014. He lives in Bloomington, MN, with his wife of 33 years, two cats, one dog, and a corn snake named Sid.
Mr Kelly Dopp graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2007 with a B.A. in Education and has taught Social Studies ever since. He has been at NDA since 2014. Mr. Dopp lives in Elk River, Minnesota with his wife JoAnn of 23 years and their two dogs. They have a son and daughter and he loves to play guitar in his band.
Ms. Aggie Maurer earned her degree from St. Benedict's in Elementary Education. She enjoys teaching language arts to our Middle School students and opening their minds to all types of literature. Ms. Maurer joined Notre Dame Academy in 2016. She loves getting to know each and every one of her students. During her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, music, photography and reading. Ms. Maurer loves meeting new people, and is sure she learns just as much as her students!
Mrs. Pam Murphy has been a part of the NDA community as a parent since 2015 and has been the NDA Middle School math teacher since 2020. She and her husband have four children; two graduated from NDA and two remain. She has a BA in Math & English from St. Francis University and has taught math for over 20 years. Mrs. Murphy also has an MA in Educational Leadership (emphasis in Athletic Administration) from the University of St. Thomas. In her classroom, she likes to relate math to the “real world” for her students. She enjoys coaching swimming (or any sport), reading, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Annette Watz is the religion teacher at Notre Dame Academy for students in grades 5-8. She earned her Masters in Religious Education and has been teaching in Catholic Schools ever since. Her passion for faith and learning led to a degree in elementary education, a master’s in religious education and enjoying many years of working and volunteering in a variety of Catholic settings. Her goal is to help students grow in relationship with Jesus while creating an engaging and nurturing environment where they can explore and deepen their understanding of Catholicism. Outside the classroom, you can find her with her husband watching their daughter compete in barrel racing, enjoying an afternoon at the arboretum, reading or spending time with family and friends.
