My name is Donna Schloer. I attended the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and Augsburg University, where I earned a Bachelor’s in Art Education degree. I grew up in the small town of Hillsborough, NC. My earliest and best memories are of making art with my mother. When I am making art, I am always happy. I decided to become an art teacher to share my love and passion for art with our youth. This will be my 8th year of teaching art at Seward Montessori. I am excited to see what this year brings. I draw my artistic inspiration from nature, my amazing students, and my beautiful family. I also enjoy gardening, and drawing what grows in my garden.
Hi, my name is Jennifer Huff Engelken or “Ms. Huff” - Physical Education Teacher. I attended Knox College where I received a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology. After completing a work abroad program in London I went to St. Cloud State University and received my Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education with a minor in Developmental Adapted Physical Education. More recently I completed my Masters of Education from St. Mary’s University in Culturally Responsive Teaching. I started teaching at Seward in Fall 2019, I previously taught PE at Lyndale Elementary School in Minneapolis for 6 years. I’m from Wisconsin and
Karin Bernal, Library Media Specialist: I have been a licensed school librarian since 2012 and enjoy the world of books and technology! I attended St. Thomas University, the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University. I have a BA in English, a Masters in Secondary Education,
Hello! My Name is Kirsten Vezina and I teach general music for grades K-5 and vocal music for grades 4-8. I attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where I earned a Bachelor's in Music Education degree. Making music brings me joy and peace every day. I love
My name is Jody Volk. I attended the University of Minnesota and received my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and Masters in Education in Applied Kinesiology with my licenses to teach Health, Physical Education and Developmental Adapted Physical Education. I taught two years of high school Health and PE and have been teaching
Hi, my name is Karen Utter. I teach science as a specialist to grades 1 – 5 and also math classes to grades 3 – 5. I have been at Seward since 1995! I started as an E2 classroom teacher and when I had my daughter, I
Hello, Seward Families! My name is Angela Olson and I will be teaching science to the students in Children’s House. I graduated from the University of St Thomas with majors in Psychology and Elementary Education.
Iana Phillips, Montessori Coordinator. I have degrees from Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA (History), New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM (History), and Trinity Washington University, Washington, DC (Elementary Education). I am a Montessori parent, trainer, guide, and activist. I love spicy food. After I read a book I like to give it away.