ST. PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL - Key Persons
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- Director of Annual Giving
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- Director of Communications
- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
Ami Berger is the Director of Communications and oversees the school's marketing, publications, and internal communications programs. Ami serves as the school's spokesperson and handles all media inquiries.
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- Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid
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- Member of the Academic Leadership Team
- Principal of the Lower School
Beth Nelson is the Principal of the Lower School and oversees the faculty, curriculum, and student life for students in Grades K-5, and works closely with Lower School Assistant Principal Jake Ban. Learn more about the Lower School or email Beth.
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- Upper School Dean of Students
Chantal Thornberry is the Upper School Dean of Students, and oversees all aspects of student life outside the classroom in the Upper School. Learn more about the Upper School curriculum and community or email Chantal.
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- Director of Finance
- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
Chelsea Kimpton is the Director of Finance, and oversees the school's budgeting and finances.
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- Director of Alumni / Ae Programs
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- Director of Advancement Research
Christina Cristobal is the full-time Lower School Health Assistant and works in the Goodrich Campus Health Office. She has 14 years of direct experience as a nursing assistant in diverse health care settings. Christina is a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Email Christina.
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- Admission and Financial Aid Assistant
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- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
- Is Director of Human Resources and Oversees
Courtney Barker is Director of Human Resources and oversees hiring at SPA. Learn more about employment at SPA or view our current job listings.
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- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
- Director of Athletics
Dawn Wickstrum is the Director of Athletics and oversees all athletics programming, teams, and coaches. Learn more about athletics or email Dawn.
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- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
- Director of Institutional Advancement
Dorothy Goldie is the Director of Institutional Advancement and oversees the school's fundraising and alumni/ae relations initiatives. Learn more about giving to SPA or email Dorothy.
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- Assistant Head of School for Academic Programs
Dr. Cindy Richter is the Assistant Head of School for Academic Programs. Cindy works closely with the Head of School and the Principals on all matters related to the K-12 curriculum. Learn more about SPA's K-12 curriculum or email Cindy.
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- Assistant Head of School for Student Development
Dr. Jill Romans is the Assistant Head of School for Student Development and Community Engagement. Jill oversees programming related to students' social and emotional experiences at SPA, including counseling, diversity, wellness, athletics, and learning differences. Learn more about student development or email Jill.
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- Director of Intercultural Life
Dr. Naomi Taylor is the Director of Intercultural Life. Naomi oversees K-12 academic and co-curricular programming and policies related to diversity, inclusion, and access. Learn more about SPA's diversity work or email Naomi.
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- Director of Information Technology
- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
Garry Clum is the Director of Information Technology and manages the school's technology infrastructure.
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- Assistant Director of Admission
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- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
- Director of Admission and Financial
- Director of Admission and Financial Aid
Heather Ploen is the Director of Admission and Financial Aid. Heather works with families in all three divisions throughout the admission and financial aid process. Learn more about admission or email Heather.
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- Director of the K - 12 Center for Learning and Teaching
Karen Rassmussen is the Director of the K-12 Center for Learning and Teaching. Karen oversees the school's programming for academic support, teacher development, and students with learning differences. Learn more about the Center for Learning and Teaching or email Karen.
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- Advancement Services Director
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- Member of the Officers Team
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- Member of the Administrative Leadership Team
- Director of Operations and Security
Mark Johnson is the Director of Operations and Security, overseeing the physical plant and safety and security programs on both campuses.
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- Director of College Counseling
Mary Hill is the Director of College Counseling and Academic Planning. She is one of three full-time college counselors, all of whom work with Upper School students and families throughout the college search process. Learn more about College Counseling or email Mary.
Monica Garrido-Mejia, Lead Health Assistant, is the full-time Upper School Health Assistant and works in the Randolph Campus Health Office. Monica also acts as a liaison between the RN, student health and wellness faculty/staff members, and families. Monica is a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and is also certified in CPR. Email Monica.
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- Events and Stewardship Coordinator
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- Senior Development Officer
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- Member of the Academic Leadership Team
- Principal of the Upper School
Theresa Collins is the Principal of the Upper School and oversees the faculty, curriculum, and co-curricular activities for students in Grades 9-12, and works closely with the Upper School Deans Tom Anderson and Chantal Thornberry. Learn more about the Upper School or email Theresa.
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- Member of the Officers Team
- President
Tina Akervik is the full-time Middle School Health Assistant and works in the Randolph Campus Health Office. She has served as a Health Services Associate in the Bloomington Public Schools and is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, as well as Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
Tom Anderson is the Upper School Academic Dean and supports student academic development and faculty professional development. Learn more about the Upper School curriculum and community or email Tom.
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- Member of the Academic Leadership Team
- Principal of the Middle School
Virginia Andres is the Principal of the Middle School and oversees the faculty, curriculum, and student life for students in Grades 6-8, and works closely with Paul Magee, the Assistant Principal of the Middle School. Learn more about the Middle School or email Virginia.
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Secretary