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New faces – Kristin Henderson

by | October 31, 2017 | Briefs, Talon | 0 Comments

You might've seen her around school, or teaching English 9 and 10, Kristin Henderson, is a new teacher at Minnehaha Academy. An avid reader and writer from a young age, Henderson chose to teach at MA because, she said, "it's an opportunity to bring so many things that...
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New faces – Stephanie Sommer

by | October 31, 2017 | Briefs, Talon | 0 Comments

Minnehaha's new 10th and 11th-grade English teacher, Stephanie Sommer, decided to become a teacher only a few years ago. What preceded her career move was many years as a marketing executive across various industries and companies, including Estee Lauder and Lysol....
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New faces – Dante Britten

by | October 31, 2017 | Briefs, Talon | 0 Comments

Dante Britten is one of the new additions to the Upper School this year, teaching P.E. and learning lab. Last year Britten taught second grade at Minnehaha's South Campus. "The big difference would be just the interactions I have with the kids," said Britten. "I...
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New faces – Tána Mesíková

by | October 31, 2017 | Briefs, Talon | 0 Comments

Junior Slovakian student, Tána Mesíková, is adjusting and is grateful of the new community and experience of learning here at Minnehaha Academy. "I like the community of people because everyone is so nice and welcoming and willing to help you," said Mesíková....
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Debate heads to State

Debate heads to State

by | Dec 17, 2014

"State is always a little bit unpredictable," said captain and senior Caroline Pellegrin. "Just because you've been...