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. David was ordained June 25, 2010, here at St. Maria Goretti. Fr. David studied at the Pontifical North American College in Rome ("just a stone's throw away from the Holy Father") for four years.
"Only with God's grace can the Church do what it's meant to do on this earth: to bring peace, to preach the gospel, to lead men to reconciliation with God."
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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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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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Ms. Holmes is a graduate of UW-Whitewater, with a B.A. in elementary education (PreK-6 grade) in 1999. She has been teaching at SMG since 2007.


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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 have spent the past 11 years teaching kindergarten and working with the families and staff here at St. Maria Goretti! 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 was born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She loves to sing, play the piano, read, and spend time with her family. Amy graduated from Edgewood College in 2008 with a degree in education (grade 1-9) and English and Speech Communication. She is excited to join the St. Maria Goretti staff!

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Megan joined the SMG staff in Fall 2008 as a first grade aide.



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Kristen is an SMG alum (1999) - the first to be hired as an SMG teacher! She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.

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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.
Education: B.A. in Elementary Education from Marquette University.She is working toward her Masters in Administration at Edgewood College.


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Kristi is a graduate of UW-Madison, where she earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education.


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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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Mrs. Jones began teaching at SMG in 2000.

Education: B.A., History, UW-Madison; B.A., Elementary Education, UW-Madison concentration in Teaching for Diversity

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Education: B.A., elementary education, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Mrs. Mortensen taught for five years at Sheboygan Falls Middle School. She joined the SMG family in 1998; started teaching at SMG in 2004.

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Val went to UW-Madison where she studied Bacteriology and did research on prion diseases and Chronic Wasting Disease in deer. I then obtained my teaching certification from Concordia University - WI in 2006. This is her second year teaching science at SMG.
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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. This is her third year teaching middle school at SMG and she loves every minute of it.

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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 beginning her first year at SMG. She is teaching 6th and 7th grade in the Middle School. She is an Edgewood High School alumnus. In May, she graduated from Edgewood College with a degree in Elementary Education and Spanish. Being a native Madisonian, she is very happy to be teaching in the area. When she is not teaching, Ms. Ross enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys running marathons and half-marathons throughout the year. You may even see her training for her next race while the weather is still nice enough to run outside. Feel free to stop by her classroom at anytime to introduce yourself!

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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. He has been teaching Middle School since 2006 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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Kris is a Middleton native but currently live in Sun Prairie. I attended UW-Madison where I majored in Italian Language where I also enjoyed 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 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. She lives in Madison with her husband and two dogs. She loves reading, knitting, taking her dogs to the dog park and doing triathlons with her husband.


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Pete, a.k.a. Mr. Z, took over the Hot Lunch program at SMG in 2004. He has worked at the Madison Club, the Concourse Hotel, and Fitzgerald’s, not to mention numerous other food service establishments in Idaho, California, and Wisconsin, totaling 30 years in the business.

“After working here at SMG, it would be hard to go anywhere else. I love the well-behaved kids, the friendly staff, and the supportive parents of SMG. It’s a great blessing to be able to work in such an environment!”

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