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Lori Wukmir

Music and Theatre

Mrs. Lori Wukmir has been a part of our school community since 2004, teaching music and drama! A native of Colorado, she first made a living in the Twin Cities as an actress before receiving her teaching license from the University of Minnesota. She loves getting to know ALL the kids at NDA, but looks forward most to putting them all on stage!

Aggie Maurer

Language Arts

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!

Jerry Dargis

Science and STEM

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.

Janel Dysart

Fifth Grade

Mrs. Janel Dysart began her teaching career in 2000 as an Elementary Music Specialist. She moved to our school community in 2004 and has been teaching 5th grade ever since. Mrs. Dysart earned her Masters of Education from St. Catherine's University. Her favorite class activity is Literature Circles and she's known for her talent show videos. She loves coming up with new and creative projects for her students, and enjoys incorporating technology whenever she can. Mrs. Dysart enjoys music, superheroes, and spending time with her family. Please feel free to visit her class website.

Andrew Weeres

Fourth Grade

Mr. Weeres loves being the fourth grade teacher at NDA. He joined the downstairs hallway in 2018, and started his Catholic school career in 2014 after earning his B.S. in Education from Concordia University. One of his classroom highlights is when he teaches his students how to tie flies and shares his love for fishing. When Mr. Weeres is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Mary Ellen Gross

Third Grade

Mrs. Gross is the third grade teacher at Notre Dame Academy. After receiving her degree from the University of Minnesota - Duluth, Mrs. Gross has committed her entire professional career of over forty years to Catholic education. Mrs. Gross brings our NDA mission to life every day providing a program of academic excellence, grounded in faith, maximizing the strengths of her students. She is an advocate for her students’ needs and strives to meet the potential of all her students.

Kirsten Segar

Third Grade

Mrs. Kirsten Segar has taught for over 20 years joining NDA in 2020. She earned her B.S. from Minnesota State University, Moorhead and a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching and Learning from St. Mary’s University in Winona. Over the course of her career, Mrs. Segar has enjoyed a variety of educational roles including being an elementary classroom teacher, a middle school teacher, and a math and reading specialist. No matter what the role, Mrs. Segar’s purpose is the same - to create an environment where students thrive academically and emotionally by building relationships and encouraging curiosity. 

Katie Schneeman

First Grade/Literacy Coach

Jamie Tschida

Second Grade

Mrs. Tschida is excited to be teaching at Notre Dame Academy. She earned her M.A. Education from St. Scholastica University and has been working in Catholic schools ever since. It is her passion to instill a love of learning in students and help them develop a desire to become life long learners. In her free time she enjoys being with family and friends, attending her children’s sporting events, swimming, going for walks with her dogs, biking, reading, and traveling.

Hallie Keenan

Kindergarten / Literacy Coach

Hallie Keenan is the Kindergarten teacher at Notre Dame Academy. Ms. Keenan earned her Masters in Education from St. Catherine's University and is also certified Literacy Coach through Groves Learning Organization. She strives to create a hands-on, active environment for her students to succeed and grow. Through the use of STEM and other engaging activities, Ms. Keenan helps students to become excited learners and problem solvers. Outside of school she is passionate about spending time with her dog Leroy and traveling the world. You may view the Kindergarten website page here.

Heather Discher

Site Director/Lead Kinderstart Teacher

Ms. Heather Discher has worn many hats working for both Notre Dame Academy and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Ms. Discher loves being in the classroom and enjoys creating a close bond with her young students. Ms. Discher loves spending time with her family which includes two daughters (one NDA alumni and one current NDA student). She has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Mankato State University.

Joann Meyer

Marketing & Enrollment Manager

Mrs. Joann Meyer began working at Notre Dame Academy in 2016. Mrs. Meyer, her husband and their three children have been part of the school community since 2006. She earned a Business Management bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. After working in the corporate world for several years, Mrs. Meyer feels blessed to spend her days in the school office and enjoys welcoming new students and their families.