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Mrs. Laura Zimmerman is a tremendous asset to the St. Ambrose Academy community as a Learning Coach supporting students and faculty in countless ways!
As a cradle Catholic, Joy’s first experience with a classical Great Books-style class in high school had a significant impact on her faith. The
Initially tasked by her parents to check out St. Ambrose on behalf of her high school brothers, Ahrom Thompson ended her tour of the
With two sons flourishing as Guardians, Jen has seen the transformative power of a faith-based education firsthand. “Through them,” she reflects, “my faith has
Graham holds a BS in physics, a BS in philosophy, an MS in physics, an MS in Electrical Engineering, an MA in philosophy, and
St. Ambrose Academy is delighted to welcome Gia Smith, a new history and religion teacher, to our team this year! Born and raised in
Dr. Mary Skemp is a true asset to St. Ambrose! A long-time Latin and English teacher, Mary has previously served as our Dean of
St. Ambrose Academy welcomes Jess Sheridan to our faculty! Jess brings a dynamic background in science and a deep love for the Catholic faith
Welcome Mr. Bret Sherfinski! St. Ambrose Academy is excited to welcome Bret to the faculty as our new Calculus II teacher. A Madison native
We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Stacey Sanders to the St. Ambrose Academy faculty as a Religion teacher this year! While new to our
Born and raised Catholic, Susie was blessed to have a wonderful family, including two older siblings in whose footsteps she followed to UW-Madison. There,
St. Ambrose Academy welcomes Ben Pike to our team as a new math teacher! Originally from Waunakee, Ben attended public schools in the area
Prior to coming to St. Ambrose Academy, Frank’s professional experience includes being a Licensed Clinical Counselor with a practice history in the supportive management
Since joining the team, Clara has been excited to lean into our school’s emphasis on “deepening students’ faith, teaching traditional values, using classical methods,
Michelle brings a wealth amount of experience in catechesis and evangelization to our school, having been engaged in parish, Diocesan, and Catholic apostolate work
Dr. Constance Nielsen has been with St. Ambrose since its founding and served in various roles throughout the years as Dean of Faculty and
After receiving an undergrad in chemistry and biochemistry from Drake University and her master’s of secondary education from UW-Madison, Quinn Meyers enjoys sharing her
Dean of Academic Success and history and science teacher Michael Kwas has been with St. Ambrose for over a decade. In spring 2023, he
Dr. John Joy first joined the St. Ambrose faculty as ninth-grade religion teacher before taking on the role of Dean of Faculty. Before this,
Welcome, Ms. Rhea Dricken! Rhea Dricken joins the St. Ambrose Academy staff with a passion for faith, formation, and fostering joy in young people.
Though initially drawn to St. Ambrose Academy as a place to send his children for junior and senior high, Scott Schmiesing ended up becoming
After first moving from his home state of Illinois to Arizona, Aaron, his wife Avarie, and their two young children now call Wisconsin home.
Finance Director Joel Kurth has been with St. Ambrose for four years, starting as a part-time teacher and moving to management last year.  Originally
St. Ambrose warmly welcomes Fr. Jared Holzhuter as our new chaplain! Fr. Jared, a Janesville native, attended UW-Madison where he received a bachelor’s in
As Director of Enrollment and Retention, Angela Hineline values being the first point of contact when a family is searching for a great school,
A native of Neenah, WI, Julie first came to Madison where she earned a B.S. in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has
Joe Draves is passionate about offering young people a complete education that can be a refuge and oasis in the world, one that corresponds
In her role as our administrative assistant, Ivonne enjoys welcoming all school visitors, serving as a reachable and friendly resource to all those who
Carolyn Averill brings a unique perspective to her role as advancement director. As a convert to Catholicism, Carolyn understands the experience of being on
St. Ambrose Academy is thrilled to welcome John Scudder as our new Head of School! In this new role, John will provide faith-based leadership,
Latin and history teacher Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik is a biblical archeologist who’s passionate about making history relatable to his students in order to get
The talented Dr. Denise Ludvik is eager to share with her students her passion for learning the intricacies of how living organisms work, down
Emily brings many gifts to the St. Ambrose classroom! Emily is a graduate of UW-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a
A native of McFarland, Sadie returned to the Madison area after earning her bachelor’s degree at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota with
Courtney Jablonski is excited to be joining the St. Ambrose Academy community, bringing her passion for art education and a deep commitment to Catholic
In addition to her current role as Learning Coach, Liz also previously worked as the school secretary for three years before departing to raise
Originally from Northwest Illinois, Mrs. Foat earned a dual bachelors in Spanish and Latin American Studies with an emphasis in Political Science from Rockford
Welcome Ms. Anne Cerjak! Anne joins the faculty of St. Ambrose Academy as a Grammar and Religion teacher. She is a graduate of Franciscan
St. Ambrose science and math students are often treated to carefully crafted, personalized curriculum from longtime science and math teacher and St. Ambrose founding
Though a New York native, Stephen has spent most of his adult life in Wisconsin. After completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Haverford
Welcome Mr. Andy Bergquist! Originally from Sun Prairie, Andy Bergquist joins the St. Ambrose Academy faculty this fall with a heart for Christ-centered education
Katie Behrens has taught English and grammar at St. Ambrose for over a decade. She also previously served as the Director of Student Activities
Welcome Mr. Gabriel Arango to St. Ambrose Academy! Gabriel joins the faculty of St. Ambrose Academy with a deep love of learning and a