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Middle School -Meet the Teachers
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Bishop, Patsy - pbishop@stmarys-wbl.org (8th Grade Homeroom, Social Studies, Religion and Art)
Patsy Bishop, a middle school teacher, has been teaching at St. Mary of the Lake since 2005. After teaching 5th grade for two years she moved into the middle school. She is fascinated by the challenges and rewards presented by middle school thinkers and especially enjoys sharing the Catholic faith with this age group.She received a BA in child psychology and a BS in elementary education from the University of Minnesota and a K-12 reading specialist license from Hamline University. She started her teaching career in the fall of 1990 and, with the exception of third grade, she has taught every grade from first through 8th.
During the summer she enjoys bike riding with her husband, landscaping and yard maintenance, and sailing. No matter what time of year it is, she always has a book nearby to indulge her love for reading. She also enjoys time spent with her two teenage children and the family golden retriever.
Cox, Molly - mcox@stmarys-wbl.org (6th Grade Homeroom, Math and Science)
Ms. Cox began teaching at St. Mary of the Lake School in 2007. She received her bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from the University of St. Thomas with majors in math and science. Ms. Cox holds a State of Minnesota K-6 elementary license and licenses in both 5th-8th grade math and 5th-8th grade science. Currently, Ms. Cox is enrolled in a Certificate for Gifted, Creative and Talented Education through the University of St. Thomas and looks forward to using the knowledge and skills she has learned in this program within her classroom.
Ms. Cox grew up attending Catholic schools and feels fortunate to be teaching in such a caring environment like St. Mary of the Lake. She brings enthusiasm to her students through classroom experiences where they complete hands-on activities and exhibit their love for learning. Ms. Cox values the strengths of her students and strives to meet the needs of individual students.
Outside of school, Ms. Cox enjoys summer and winter activities at her family’s cabin, reading, working out and spending time with friends.
Krenz, Allison - aakrenz@stmarys-wbl.org (7th Grade Homeroom, English and MS Spanish)
This is Ms. Krenz's first year at St. Mary of the Lake. She is very excited to start her teaching career in such a faith-filled, supportive environment! She is a recent graduate of UMD, where she earned a BAA in Teaching Communication Arts and Literature, a BA in English: Pre-Graduate Studies, and a Foreign Studies minor. She has a serious case of wanderlust which was only increased by her year abroad in Birmingham, England and her student teaching experience in Punta Gorda, Belize. When she is not busy planning lessons and avidly sketching out her own writing, Allison enjoys reading in the spare time that she has. A recommendation for a good book is always appreciated! She also loves to spend time with her family, running, and yoga.
Thompson-Wilfahrt, Katie - kthompson@stmarys-wbl.org (Language Arts)
Mrs. Thompson-Wilfahrt began teaching at St. Mary of the Lake School in 2004. She attended the University of St. Thomas and earned a bachelor or arts with a double major in education and communication. Mrs. Thompson-Wilfahrt received her master of arts in educational administration from Saint Mary’s University. She currently holds a K-8 communication arts and literature teaching license from the State of Minnesota.
Mrs. Thompson-Wilfahrt firmly believes in the importance of fostering strong communication skills so that her students are able to confidently share their knowledge and gifts with the world around them. She truly enjoys the energy that her students bring with them each day and welcomes the responsibility of leading the young adolescents she works with as they strive to live out their faith.
Away from the classroom, Mrs. Thompson-Wilfahrt cherishes the time she spends with her family and friends. She also loves traveling, running marathons and reading.
