ADMINISTRATION / STAFF

THE PASTOR is the spiritual leader of Holy Family Academy. He has the ultimate responsibility, along with the principal, for establishing policies and rules in conformity with the St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocesan Schools’ Office and for maintaining the Catholicity of Holy Family Academy according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.


THE PRINCIPAL
is the delegated administrator of Holy Family Academy and is responsible for the supervision of all instruction, curriculum development, implementation of policies and rules, and the professional development of the faculty and staff.


THE DIRECTOR OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION works with and under the principal to oversee and promote the Catholic culture in the school. This includes both overseeing Catholic curriculum and working together with the staff and students to facilitate adherence to, and whole-hearted living of, the Catholic Faith.


THE DEAN OF JUNIOR HIGH works with and under the principal to ensure that the junior high is running well. The Dean of Junior High will provide teacher guidance as needed and assist with student formation and discipline.


THE CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
works with and under the principal, and together with the Director of Catholic Education (and Dean of Junior High), to choose and implement the finest Catholic curriculum for Holy Family Academy. The Curriculum Coordinator assists and oversees the teachers in regard to their curriculum.


THE FACULTY
consists of professional teachers who are qualified to teach in an accredited Catholic school.


THE STAFF consists of individuals who assist the principal and faculty in the carrying out of their duties as Catholic educators and who help with practical requirements for the day-to-day operations of Holy Family Academy. All eagerly adhere to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, are dedicated to the principles of Catholic education, and take the Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
 

MISSION STATEMENT

Holy Family Academy is a Catholic school dedicated to excellence in education and fidelity to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. We are committed to training each child in a holy manner that develops high standards of thinking and behavior, a well formed conscience, sound judgment and self-discipline.

SCHOOL GOALS

“… every Christian child or youth has a strict right to instruction in harmony with the teaching of the Church, the pillar and ground of truth.” #57 Thus, “The proper and immediate end of Christian education is to cooperate with divine grace in forming the true and perfect Christian, that is, to form Christ Himself in those regenerated by Baptism.” #94 Pope Pius XI, On Christian Education

Holy Family Academy will strive to:

  • Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ as handed down by the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Provide an education of excellence that assists children in their growth toward full personal potential.
  • Develop and offer an education in which intellectual, physical, and social components are integrated with religious and moral instruction, and where the Catholic Faith imbues all that we say and do.
  • Teach students to think critically and express themselves with clarity and competence.
  • Promote character by insisting on responsible study and submission to intellectual and moral discipline.
  • Inspire students to realize their duties as American citizens and promote general welfare through a deeper understanding of the effect of personal actions upon the lives of others.
  • Promote the development of leadership through the application of Christian principles in activities and personal conduct.
  • Foster refinement in manners, speech, and dress in accordance with Christian ideals.
  • Promote the dignity of all human life, especially that of the unborn and elderly who are in desperate need of protection amidst today’s culture of death.
  • Develop the spirit of Christian charity as commanded by Jesus Christ.
  • Foster each student’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ through personal prayer, public worship, and the study and imitation of the lives of the saints.

 

FACULTY AND STAFF

Holy Family Academy Faculty and Staff ensure that our mission and goals are entrusted to individuals who demonstrate the highest professionalism and fidelity to the vocation of Catholic education and catechesis.
All faculty and staff will:

  • Demonstrate exemplary lifestyle skills which provide a positive role model to students and are in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Fully support our Philosophy, Mission Statement, and Goals.
  • Be held accountable for implementing curriculum designed by the administration.
  • Work as team players in coordinating and supporting school programs.
  • Be trained in the Discipline Policy adopted by Holy Family Academy and use it to train and encourage Christian virtue and character in our students.


 

CONTACTING STAFF

Voice Mail: Out of respect for students, teachers, and academics, phone messages should be left with our office staff during the school day; teachers will return calls when their schedule allows.

Email: Email is the preferred way to communicate with staff during the school day.

PastorFr. Thomas Dufnerfrd@hfcmn.org
PrincipalMrs. Cooneacoone@hfamn.org
Office AdministratorMrs. Zangeltzangel@hfamn.org
School SecretaryMrs. Stewartcstewart@hfamn.org 
Director of Catholic Ed.Mr. Biesetbiese@hfamn.org
Curriculum CoordinatorMrs. Ziebellmziebell@hfamn.org 
Pre-Kindergarten Mrs. Leisenheimermleisenheimer@hfamn.org
KindergartenMiss Lashinskialashinski@hfamn.org 
First GradeMrs. Tastoktasto@hfamn.org 
Second GradeMrs. Jaegerdjaeger@hfamn.org 
Third GradeMr. Zinklzink@hfamn.org 
Fourth GradeMrs. Ziebellmziebell@hfamn.org 
Fifth GradeMrs. Christophersonlchristopherson@hfamn.org
Sixth GradeMiss Burrillkburrill@hfamn.org  
Jr. High ScienceMr. Millsjmills@hfamn.org
Jr. High History/LatinMr. Jahnkemjahnke@hfamn.org
7th Grade Language ArtsMrs. Barrettmbarrett@hfamn.org
8th Grade Language ArtsMiss Taylorktaylor@hfamn.org 
Assistant TeacherMrs. Gettlerbgettler@hfamn.org
Assistant TeacherMrs. Herdrichsherdrich@hfamn.org
Spanish TeacherSra. Ercolesercole@hfamn.org
Art TeacherMrs. Doffingjdoffing@hfamn.org  
Music TeacherMrs. Carlsondcarlson@hfamn.org
LibrarianMrs. Duggansduggan@hfamn.org
Hot Lunch CoordinatorMrs. Zielinskiczielinski@hfamn.org    
Hot Lunch AssistantMrs. Grgasmgrgas@hfamn.org
Tuition / AccountingMrs. Hansonbobbi@hfcmn.org
CustodianMr. Bradleyabradley@hfamn.org
Custodial SupportMr. Marekrmarek@hfamn.org