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 is in his eleventh year at Notre Dame Academy. He lives in Bloomington, MN, with his wife of 33 years, two cats, one dog, and a corn snake named Sid.
Mrs. Pam Murphy is a new teacher at NDA, but is not new to NDA or teaching. She has three daughters and a son at NDA, and she has been a math teacher for many years, most recently at Southwest High School in Minneapolis. In her classroom, she likes to relate math to the “real world” for her students. She enjoys coaching swimming (or any sport), doing Tae Kwon Do, reading, and spending time with her family.
Ms. Aggie Maurer enjoys teaching language arts. 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 will be learning just as much as her students!
Mr Kelly Dopp graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2007 and has taught Social Studies ever since. He lives in Elk River, Minnesota with his wife JoAnn of 23 years and their two dogs. Mr. and Mrs. Dopp have a son and a daughter and Mr. Dopp loves to play guitar in his band.
Mrs. Annette Watz is the religion teacher at Notre Dame Academy for students in grades 5-8. 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.
