Fr. Mike was ordained May 24, 1974 by Bishop Cletus O'Donnell at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison; he said his first Mass on May 27, 1974. Fr. Mike has served as associate pastor at St. Henry's Parish in Watertown, was on the faculty at Holy Name Seminary in Madison and was Vocation Director at the Diocese of Madison from 1978-1986. He was Rector at Holy Name Seminary in Madison from 1982-1995 and took a sabbatical at North American College in Rome, Italy, before becoming pastor here at St. Maria Goretti Parish in 1996. Fr. Mike serves on the Priest Presbyteral Council, as Diocesan Consultor, and on the Catholic Charities Board.
Fr. Chad was ordained Dec. 10, 2010, here at St. Maria Goretti. He served as Assistant Master of Ceremonies to the Bishop of Madison through June of 2011 and now is the full-time parochial vicar here at SMG.
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Liz has been involved in Catholic Education for over 30 years. She earned her B.A. from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, a M.S. in Administrative Leadership from U.W. Milwaukee and a Master of Religious Education from Loyola in Chicago, Illinois. Liz started at SMG in 2003.
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Ann received her B.A. in Elementary Education and Masters degrees in Education from Edgewood College in Madison. After teaching in Catholic schools for 19 years, she accepted the newly formed position of Assistant Principal at St. Maria Goretti School in August, 2005.
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Beth is a lifelong St. Maria Goretti Parish member, having graduated from SMG in 1981. She began working in the School office in 2003 and all three of her children are SMG students.
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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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Heather has a B.A. in Psychology from La Salle University (Philadelphia, Penn.) and a Masters is Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University, where she specialized in elementary school counseling. Mrs. Pietranton has been the school counselor since 2005 and is at school on Wednesdays.
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Ellie has a B.S in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Ellie is originally from Rockford, Illinois. She is very excited to be joining the SMG staff.
"I cannot wait to start working with the preschoolers and Helen. I truly appreciate how welcoming and helpful the staff and families have been!"
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"My family and I moved here from Oak Park, Ill., (near Chicago) in 1990; prior to that, we would spend a week every summer vacationing in Wisconsin, so we were delighted that a new job for Paul, my husband, brought us to Madison. Paul and I have two sons, both of whom are grown and married. David and Christine live in San Francisco, PJ and Jennie live in Berwyn (near Chicago) and had a son, Max, in 2005. I have taught preschool for 26 years. Mothering PJ and David was a valuable practicum, but I also earned a formal Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education (Concordia University, River Forest, IL). I am very happy to be the Preschool Aide and be a part of the excitement of a child's earliest school experience."
Education Masters, Concordia University (River Forest, Ill.)
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Anne graduated from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa, with a degree in Communications. After moving to her husband’s home state of Tennessee, she earned a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Memphis State University. Anne taught third grade for three years with the Memphis City Schools prior to moving to Madison in 1997. She feels blessed to be teaching kindergarten and working with the families and staff here at St. Maria Goretti since 1998. Anne enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, as well as traveling out of state to visit family!
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Sara has a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She also has a minor in Early Childhood. She first came to SMG as a student teacher in Dianne Gebhart’s first grade classroom. She was thrilled to be able to stay the following year when a third kindergarten classroom was added. She has been teaching at SMG since 2006.
“Teaching at a Catholic school is rewarding in so many ways. It is a joy to teach young children about God’s love for them and to watch their faith begin to grow. The school environment is so warm and caring. Kindergartners make me smile each and every day and their sense of wonder and excitement for learning always amazes me!”
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Mrs. Jacquelyn Grochowski has a B.S. from UW – Parkside in Business with a Concentration in Information Technology. Jacquelyn has been part of the SMG staff since January of 2003. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Teaching.
“I love my job. Your children’s excitement about life and learning inspires me!”
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Tina is married to Mike and has two children. Alayna, age 9 and Jamison, age 7, who attend SMG. She is starting her 6th year teaching religious education classes at SMG. She received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University in Business Management in 1992. She worked in sales until 2001 when she decided to stay at home with her children. In January of 2008, she started working towards a Master’s degree in Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education at Cardinal Stritch University. She completed her teaching certification in June 2009. She is very excited to work with the children at SMG and look forward to making many new friends.
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Education: B.S., elementary education, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., teaching, Aurora University
Dianne has been a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish for many years. Her oldest son graduated from SMG and her youngest attends SMG. She began her teaching career in 1987. After taking a few years off to be at home with her sons, she joined the SMG staff.
“I really enjoy teaching where I can live my faith. It is a rewarding experience. First grade is such a wonderful transitional year. Children learn to read, do math, grow in their faith and become much more independent. To be able to witness this on a daily basis is truly a gift from God.”
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Amy earned her B.S. in elementary education from Edgewood College and started teaching at SMG in 2009. She is currently working toward a masters in reading. She loves seeing how much growth a first grader experiences from August to June and also appreciates how warm the SMG community is!
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Megan is a lifelong parish member who joined the St. Maria Goretti staff as the First Grade Aide in 2008. She is the youngest of six children all of whom graduated from SMG School. Megan attended Edgewood High School and earned her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Anthroplogy from UW-Stevens Point in 1997. She worked as a nursing assistant before deciding to stay at home with her family; she and her husband have two daughters who attend SMG. She feels very blessed to be part of the wonderful St. Maria Goretti community.
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Mrs. Pat Silverwood attended Edgewood College in Madison and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with a minor in Psychology. Since graduation she has furthered her education with graduate classes from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Viterbo University. Mrs. Silverwood has taught for 22 years.
“Throughout my teaching career I have enjoyed working with the dedicated staff and wonderful families at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Parish School. I feel privileged to be able to help prepare my second grade students for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.”
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Jane joined the SMG staff in Fall 2009 as a second grade aide. Jane brings to the job more than 10 years of teaching experience. Jane earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She and her family are parishioners at St. Maria Goretti Parish and her two children also attend St. Maria Goretti School.
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Kate began teaching in 2001 and joined the faculty at SMG in 2004.
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B.A. in Elementary Education from Marquette University.She is working toward her Masters in Administration at Edgewood College.
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Mrs. Colas has been teaching at St. Maria Goretti since 2002.
"I feel privileged to teach the students at St. Maria Goretti. The opportunity to help them develop into life long learners, as well as grow in their faith is a wonderful experience."
Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Jill and her family are members of St. Maria Goretti parish and her two sons attend school here. She began teaching at SMG in 1990.
"Throughout all of my years as a teacher at SMG, I have loved living my faith-every day! With other teachers, administrators, staff and volunteers, we focus on faith, learning and respect for each other. Our students are curious, faith-filled learners and I thoroughly enjoy being a part of their growth and development."
Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Val earned her Bachelors degree in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She worked for several years in research studying infectious disease transmission. She earned her Masters degree in Science and Teaching from Concordia University and began teaching at SMG in 2007.
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Mary earned a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics as well as a degree in Communication Arts. She taught middle school in both public and parochial schools B.C. (before having children) and happily returned to teaching full-time after her two boys began school at SMG. Some say she's crazy, but she loves working with the middle school students!
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Ms. Hovland has a B.A. in Elementary Education from U.W. Whitewater. She taught five years at Blessed Sacrament and one year at St. James in Eau Claire. She has a Sixth Grade homeroom and teach Literature and will teach Communication Arts.
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Ms. Ross is starting her third year at SMG! She teaches 6th and 7th grade in the Middle School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Spanish at Edgewood College in 2009. As an alumnus of Sacred Hearts Elementary School and Edgewood High School, Ms. Ross feels blessed to be able to teach in the diocese where she grew up! When Ms. Ross is not teaching at SMG, you can find her running, biking, or teaching adult group fitness classes! Staying healthy and active is a passion that she brings to the classroom as the moderator of the middle school health and wellness group, the Healthanators! In addition to being active, Ms. Ross loves to spend time with her amazing friends and family while exploring her favorite city in the world, Madison! Feel free to stop by her classroom and say hello!
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Ron graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with an undergraduate degree in economics. After working in restaurant management in Dallas and Memphis, he returned to school to obtain a Masters degree in teaching from the University of Memphis. Ron started teaching middle school in 1998 and enjoys it very much, especially being at SMG.
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Gail began as the Computer and Library teacher in the 2006-07 school year. She has a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Vermont and earned her teacher certification from Drexel University. Gail expects to complete her M.S. in Education shortly.
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Deke graduated from Portage High School in 2002. Then he attended University of Wisconsin – La Crosse where he played on the Eagles’ tennis team and studied to be a PE teacher. He graduated from UW-L in the spring of 2007. In October 2007 he became the fifteenth teacher in his family (a list that includes parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins) when he was hired by St. Maria Goretti School. Mr. Bradley spends his summers teaching. He teaches group and individual tennis lessons at Nakoma Golf Club in Madison.
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Melissa is originally from Schaumburg, Illinois and has her B.M. in Music Education from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She began teaching in 2006 and has been at St. Maria Goretti since 2007. She is involved in various musical groups in the area such as the Madison Flute Choir.
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Kevin is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, holding a B.F.A. in Music Education; and an alumnus of South Milwaukee High School, where every year he returns to teach the middle school summer band and jazz ensemble courses. He began teaching at SMG in 2009. When not in the classroom, you’ll probably find him playing trumpet; he’s performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, Racine Concert Band and Madison’s Capitol City Band. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and cheering on his beloved Packers, Brewers and UW-Milwaukee Panthers!
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I am a Middleton High School graduate but currently live in Sun Prairie. After graduation, I went to UW-Madison where I majored in Italian Language while also enjoying my studies of French and Art History. I continued my education at the University of South Dakota where I obtained my certificate to teach Art. I then moved around a bit and became a stay at home mom to my son. When he started school, I started volunteering, which led to substitute teaching, which led to wanting my own kids to teach art to. I came here after Mrs. Russo, my former elementary art teacher in Middleton, contacted my sister, who had worked with Mrs. Russo at Kromery Middle school in Middleton and who then contacted me. I have been here since December of 2006 and love it here. I can’t think of anything more fun than creating art with your children! Thanks for having me.
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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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Heather Kandiko is a graduate from Edgewood College. She majored in Spanish Education and has been working at SMG since 2007. She lives in Madison with her husband and three dogs. She loves reading, knitting, biking and traveling.
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Rick Fleming is a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School and the University of Dubuque where he earned his degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. Mr. Fleming has enjoyed teaching for five years as a special needs teacher, 6th grade teacher and 8th grade math teacher. Rick has also coached baseball, basketball and track for various high schools. In Rick's spare time he enjoys hunting, camping, being outdoors, spending time with his wife, Mindy, and watching his beloved Cubs lose every year.
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