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Keisha Piehl helps students in her Advanced Algebra AB class. Piehl tries to leave time at the end of each class for students to ask questions.

Math teacher returns to full-time teaching

Emma Leff and Anika Hanson October 30, 2018

After long-term subbing for math teacher Christina Begin last spring, Keisha Piehl said she decided to return to full-time teaching this year. According to Piehl, she is still adjusting to teaching...

SLP Nest coordinator Ellen Pajor cleans the cafe area in preparation for an upcoming food and health inspection.

Ellen Pajor promotes student expression

Evie Nelson September 27, 2018

How is your role classified throughout the SLP Nest? “I am the nest coordinator. That means I am the adult on site, if anybody needs anything, or if people come in and are new they can ask me. If...

Science teacher Al Wachutka steps into his new position as the Gifted and Talented (GT) counselor. GT is a program for students who excel in various academic areas.

Science teacher takes on added leadership role

David Bryant February 23, 2018

Science teacher and new Gifted and Talented advocate Alan Wachutka said becoming the Gifted and Talented adviser brought needed change for him to continue enjoying teaching. “I felt the change would...

Library media specialist Ellen George was diagnosed with stage four uterine cancer in 2005. George reflects on her battle to beat the disease.

Ellen George, cancer survivor

Nietzsche Deuel February 21, 2018

Book club adviser and library media specialist Ellen George said she vividly recalls her initial surprise after being diagnosed with stage four uterine cancer in 2005. “It was a surprise because I...

E-Sports coach Jacob Utities teaching his 5th hour class, A+ Computer Tech II, on Feb. 20. eSports will begin practice again in March.

eSports adviser prepares players for future

Lukas Levin February 20, 2018

According to coach Jacob Utities, Park’s eSports team will play online in Nationals in June after an undefeated season. However, Utities said he still struggles with managing and expanding team. “I...

Chemistry teacher Patrick Puskala uses his Macbook Pro to teach class Feb. 2.

New science instructor adds to equation

Lukas Levin February 2, 2018

The science department recently hired a new member to their staff, chemistry teacher Patrick Puskala. Puskala said arriving at Park was a jarring yet unique experience. “(Coming to Park) is kind of...

IB Coordinator Jenny Magdal consults juniors on their extended essays Nov. 30 in C153. IB Diploma Candidates work on their papers every Tuesday and Thursday.

IB Coordinator strives to make a change

Isabel Kjaer December 1, 2017

As Jenny Magdal looks ahead to her third year as the International Baccalaureate Coordinator, said she hopes to continue inspiring students. According to Magdal, the International Baccalaureate (IB)...

First-year Spanish teacher Lydia Brubaker helps students complete their work on Nov 1. Lydia Brubaker is the daughter of social studies teacher Bradley Brubaker.

Spanish teacher feels excited to work with father

Makagbe Kuyateh November 7, 2017

When Spanish teacher Lydia Brubaker found out Park had an opening for a language teacher, she felt her dream was being fulfilled. “I always thought St. Louis Park would be the type of school I would...

Volunteer conductor Kou Lee leads warm ups for orchestra class May 16.

Volunteer gives time to orchestra

Eleanor Kline-Olson May 20, 2017

According to orchestra director Miriam Edgar, Kou Lee is a volunteer helping orchestra out because he is working on his teaching license.   “Kou is a friend of mine from college and Kou is volunteering...

Media specialist Ellen George

Media Specialist Ellen George discusses her role at Park

Nicole Sanford, Caroline Green, and March 2, 2017

What’s your name? What is your role at Park? I’m Ellen George, and I’ve been the library media specialist at Park since 2003. How did you become a librarian? “In my mid-forties, I decided...

Meet the staffer

Meet the staffer

Sydney Hall January 11, 2017

Brittani Schroeder recently started as an administrative assistant in the athletic department at Park. According to Schroeder, she mostly works in the registration aspect of the department. “Right...

Q & A with a social worker: Marlee Nirenstein

Q & A with a social worker: Marlee Nirenstein

Ndunzi Kunsunga and Jacob Stillman January 5, 2017

Q: What does your job as a social worker entail? A: It is really very much a direct service role, meaning that pretty much all we do is see kids. It is a combination of meeting with students one...

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