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Joe Rausch
Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
608-298-2098
Joe.Rausch@stmariagoretti.org
I’m originally from Illinois; grew up NW of Chicago in the Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg area. I graduated from Univ. of Illinois in 1982. I moved up to Madison in 2000 and came on staff here in 2001. I’ve been doing youth ministry for 25+ years, and still LOVE it! I have three wonderful daughters. I love being a dad, eating chocolate (especially in the form of Nestle’s Tollhouse Choc. Chip cookies), hiking, movies, building things, cool/unusual toys, national parks, retreats, Mission Trips, and helping teens find and experience God’s amazing love for them. My office is down in the school. Stop in or email and say, “Hi!”
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Shari Kuemmel
Coordinator of Religious Education
608-271-3732
Shari.Kuemmel@stmariagoretti.org
I’m originally from Elkhart, Indiana and grew up in the shadow of the Golden Dome of Notre Dame. I graduated from Edgewood College and hold a Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I taught Kindergarten in McFarland for 38 years and have been here on staff since 2007. I am married to Joe Kuemmel. We have 3 wonderful sons and 2 fabulous daughters in law. I enjoy traveling, cooking, gardening, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends. The best part of my job is helping our second grade children prepare for and make their First Reconciliation and First Communion. To see the joy and reverence of the children on their First Communion Day and watch parents and grandparents bursting with pride is so touching. It reminds me how fortunate I am to be Catholic and to be here at St. Maria Goretti.
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Meg Aspinwall
Assistant to Youth Ministry Director
608-268-2982
Meg.Aspinwall@stmariagoretti.org
I grew up in Madison and went to school at Verona. After high school, I went to the UW-Eau Claire and earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance. In the fall of 2006, I moved to New York City where I studied musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). I stayed in NYC until May 2010. I came home for major surgery and during my recovery I realized that I had no desire to move back to NYC. I also had a feeling that something was missing in my life, so I came back to Church. I started getting involved as a cantor, in youth ministry and with the young adult group and before I even knew what was happening, I found myself in an office across the hall from Fr. Chad (who steals my candy, by the way!). I feel very blessed to be a part of the staff at SMG.
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Maria Dulli
YM Program Assistant
608-268-2967
Maria.Dulli@stmariagoretti.org
I have been a parish member since 1994. Four of my five children are graduates of St. Maria Goretti School. I was hired as a part-time employee in the school office in Fall 1997 then became a full time Secretary in Fall 2000. In Fall of 2005 my position became a split allowing me to work as both a school secretary and as a Program Assistant for the Youth Ministry Program.
Although my education and prior work experience were all in the medical field, I truly love my job and feel it is a great fit for me. The opportunity to meet and work with a wonderful group of volunteers, parents and most especially the amazing youth of our parish have been an incredible blessing for me.
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Coordinator of Young Professionals/Young Adults
Assistant to Director of Youth Ministry
608-271-7421
Meg.Aspinwall@stmariagoretti.org
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Misty Brumm
Secretary
608-271-8081
Misty.Brumm@stmariagoretti.org
I grew up in a happy, noisy home on the South Side of Chicago, teaching my dolls at first, then my friends’ (long-suffering) little brothers and sisters at our “pretend school,” then piano to neighborhood kids. After earning a B.S. in (I know this comes as a surprise) Education, I returned to Chicago for my first teaching experience at Kenwood High School. I later taught high school in the south suburbs. I developed other hobbies, including sewing and needlework, gardening, and book clubs, and I volunteered in organizations including girl scouts, adult literacy and Religious Education. In time, my husband and I were blessed with three wonderful children: two daughters and a son. Right after the birth of our last child, our family moved to Rockford, Illinois, where I taught 6th, 7th and 8th grades in Catholic schools. We moved to Madison and became parish members in 2006, and I joined the staff here at SMG in 2007. The Religious Education program is an absolute joy to work in. Not only do I love working with Shari, Joe and Maria, I love having the opportunity to meet you, my friends and fellow parishioners. Most of all, I love helping to educate your children in the faith that means so much to me. Shari and I are fortunate enough to share classroom time with your children now and then, and I learn from them; the depth of their faith and goodness inspires me. When you’re near the office, stop in to meet me, and bring your kids—there’s always a lollipop waiting for them at my desk. |