Kayleen Berg is excited to join the Minnehaha community this year Social studies teacher and advisor Kayleen Berg is excited to begin her first year at Minnehaha Academy. “She’s patient, kind, and...
Faculty Articles
New faces at M.A.: Sophie Winnes, Math & Computer Science
Winnes is excited to help students connect the dots Creative, helpful, and understanding — these are the three words that one of Sophie Winnes’s students, first-year Juliet Nemecek, uses to describe...
Elaine Ekstedt: A half-century at MA
Tracing her path to a golden year Fifty years ago, the average gas price was 39 cents per gallon. Fifty years ago, The Godfather won Best Picture at the Oscars. Fifty years ago, the Watergate trial...
New at North: Joel Johnson
'Rev. J' moves to high school from South Campus to teach Bible courses Joel Johnson, better known as Rev. J, joins Brian Zimmer in the sacred studies department at the Upper School. Both taught...
Freeman stars as Buddy Holly
M.A. theater director takes center stage in energetic musical Nicholas Freeman is a full time actor and teacher. He teaches theater for many students, directs theater projects (including Into the...
Winter is Coming and so is COVID
What is the COVID plan for teachers Now that winter has closed in, we have been met with a new wave of COVID-19 cases as well as 5 weeks of school wide quarantine. This is of course not ideal for...
Mikey D’s Top Three: Episode #1, Eamonn Manion
Eamonn Manion answers Mikey D's Top Three questions about his first year teaching at Minnehaha Academy.
Taking their turn in the spotlight
Winter 2018: Catch these shows before they end! Nicholas Freeman Teen Idol: The Bobby Vee Story The History Theatre,...
Saying good bye to a ‘teacher’s teacher’
"I don't love history. I like it, but I don't love it," said social studies teacher Matt Ridenour. "The best parts of...
Nathan Stromberg’s “Significant Stuff” exhibit
Art teacher Nathan Stromberg showcases 28 pieces of original artwork in a solo exhibit at Artistry (formerly the...
Faith v.s. arts?
Theater teacher and director Nicholas Freeman rested his chin against his knuckles and gazed across a room of empty...
Dan Hauge
Retiring after 33 years at middle school Sixteen years ago, Middle School math and science teacher Dan Hauge partnered...
Nancy Johnson: departing after decade as principal
"I'm just going to try to do the very best I can do until the last day," said principal Nancy Johnson. After 19 years...
Mary Carlson: the final walk
"I never had a break,"said health teacher Mary Carlson as she reflected on her early days at Minnehaha Academy. Her...
Day 139 JJ’s Legacy
A new sign on the bathroom contains Janet Johnson's initials to commemorate her final year. Photo by Maddie Binning.