Meet Our Staff

Principal

Candice Bicondoa

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2022

Family: Raising Nephew

Teaching Experience: 1st, 4th-8th

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, being out in God’s creation (parks, zoos), and spending time with family

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

What brings you joy?

Being part of the lives of students and families as we work together. It is a joy to create a safe space for kids to feel loved and know they are loved by our Lord.

Secretary

Karen Gorentz

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2025

Family: Husband Jon and kids Jaden, Kaylin & Kiersten

Hobbies: Baking, cooking, helping at church and with LWML

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23

What brings you joy?

Working with others to achieve one common goal, seeing the kids succeed and be passionate about their interests, and helping others.

Preschool

Mariah Geistfeld

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2026

Family: Parents and two sisters (twin to 1)

Teaching Experience: Preschool

Hobbies: Baking, playing games, reading, going for walks, and spending time with family & friends

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 19:26

What brings you joy?

Spending time with family and friends & watching the students make connections with their learning and the excitement they have for learning.

Kindergarten

Kari Dahlgren

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2024

Family: Husband, 3 adult children, & 4 grandchildren

Teaching Experience: Preschool- 2nd

Hobbies: Gardening, sewing, & baking

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

What brings you joy?

Family dinners, spending time at the lake, and playing board games with family and friends.

1st Grade

ReNae Tangen

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 1994

Family: Husband and three children

Teaching Experience: K-6th

Hobbies: Reading, music, gardening, doing puzzles

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

What brings you joy?

I find joy in seeing how much growth each student experiences from the beginning of the year to the end. I also find joy in working as a team with a great staff!

2nd Grade

Brooke Adamczyk

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2019

Family: Husband and three children

Teaching Experience: 2nd

Hobbies: Fishing, spending time with family, board games, watching movies, watching boys play sports

Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9

What brings you joy?

God’s gift of children. Watching them grow throughout the year. Being there for their good and bad times. The joy they bring to everyone and all the hugs.

3rd & 4th Grade

Jolene Wagner

Year started at St. Paul’s: 2016

Family: Husband, four children, and grandchildren

Teaching Experience: Preschool-8th grade

Hobbies: Crafts, reading, shopping

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:10

What brings you joy?

The joy of introducing new ideas, concepts and skills, and seeing the students become excited about learning. My joy comes from the Lord, for He has called me into the teaching ministry!

5th & 6th Grade

McKenzie Schmitz

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2021

Family: Husband and two children

Teaching Experience: PreK, 3rd-6th

Hobbies: Reading, camping, fishing, spending time with family

Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16

What brings you joy?

Watching students make connections, the “ah-ha” moment when something clicks, and seeing the growth over the year.

7th & 8th Grade

Shari Brown

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Year started at St. Paul’s: 2011

Family: Husband and four children

Teaching Experience: Kindergarten, 3rd-8th, Special Education (all grades)

Hobbies: Gardening, playing piano, reading, crocheting, spending time with family

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 46:10

What brings you joy?

Making personal connections and establishing relationships with students brings me joy. I try to find at least one thing with which to make a personal connection with them.