Doctorate-Education, University of Minnesota
Specialist-Educational Administration, University of Minnesota
MS-Physical Education, University of North Dakota; minor in counseling
BS-Health & Physical Education; minors in coaching & history

E-Mail: wolson@comfrey.mntm.org

Notes from the Superintendent

BS-Family and Consumer Science
BS-Interior Design, both at South Dakota State University

Courses taught: School Counselor, Jr. High Family and Consumer Science, FACS grade 9, and Advanced Foods

Interests:
Walking, baking, entertaining, travel and shopping
I believe we are unique individuals that possess many abilities and talents. Students should be given the opportunity to learn and grow so they can reach their potential. Life has so much to offer, so let’s make the most of it.

E-Mail: jmtews@comfrey.mntm.org

Ben Gergen

Educational Background: Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics Education

Courses Taught: Math 7, 8th grade Algebra 1, 9th grade algebra 1, 10th grade, Geometry, 11th grade Algebra 2, 12th grade Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry.

Interests: Cooking, Spending time with my family, playing cards

Student work: Student Taught at Nicollet High School during the Spring

Semester of the '06/'07 School year.

E-Mail:

bgergen@comfrey.mntm.org

Biological Science and Chemistry
at St. Cloud State and General Science
at MSU-Mankato

Courses taught: Life Science 7, earth Science 8, Physical Science 9, Biology & Chemistry (variance)

Interests: Reading, Quilting, nature studies, gardening, walking, and music

E-Mail: kpoort@comfrey.mntm.org

BS in Elementary Education from MSU-Mankato with a concentration in math

Courses Taught:
6th grade

Interests: Traveling, spending time with family & friends

E-Mail: jveerkamp@comfrey.mntm.org

Mrs. Beth Griffis

BS in Elementary Education from MSU-Mankato with a concentration in
Health/ Phy Ed

Courses Taught:
6th grade, kindergarten physical education, 1st & 2nd grade computer, and 1st - 3rd grade Title I, elementary paraprofessional

Interests: Snowmobiling, Vikings football, Dolphins, spoiling nieces and nephews

E-Mail: bgriffis@comfrey.mntm.org

Elementary Education/Coaching,
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

Courses Taught:
3rd grade

Interests: Athletics at all levels, Music, Art, Antiques, Northwoods fishing, Current Events, and reading

E-Mail: jhempeck@comfrey.mntm.org

Instrumental and vocal music education K-12 and Certified Athletic Coach

Courses Taught: 5-12 instrumental,
6 -12 vocal music, 6-12 marching band, & jazz band

Interests: cooking, golf and travel

E-Mail: amylee@comfrey.mntm.org

Mrs. Michelle Kastner

BS in English Teaching
Minor: Speech

Courses Taught: 7th, 8th ,and 10th grade English, Community Education Director & Library Director

Interests: Reading, gardening, baby-sitting my granddaughter, and cheering on the Comfrey students (including my sons)

E-Mail: mkastner@comfrey.mntm.org

Gary Walworth

Bachelor of Science Degree Northern State University
Master of Science Degree Bemidji State University

Teaching Licensure Areas: K - 12 Technology Education
7 - 12 Physical Science
7 - 12 Health
7 - 12 Coaching

Courses taught: 7th grade Technology Education
Communications
8th grade Technology Education
Mechanical Mechanisms,Applied Physics, Pneumatics, Electrical Control, Structures, Robotics, Applied Electricity, Woodworking
Advanced Woodworking, Metallurgy, Construction Trades
2 Dimensional Computer-aided
Drafting & Design, 3 Dimensional Computer-aided, Drafting & Design
Architectural Computer-aided
Drafting & Design

Interests: I enjoy all aspects
of building and construction
I enjoy running and working out.
I enjoy fishing and other
outdoor activities.

E-Mail: gary.walworth@comfrey.mntm.org

TES, U of M.
Commercial Art, South Central Technical College, Mankato .

Courses taught: Art 7/8 (variance), Sr. High Art (variance), Digital Media, Web manager, yearbook advisor

Interests: Drawing, Screen Printing, Design, Reading, Traveling, .

E-Mail: ksellner@comfrey.mntm.org

Major: Elem. Ed w/Nursery School and Kindergarten from Bemidji State University

Courses taught: Kindergarten

Interests: Reading, walking,
and crafts

E-Mail: lburman@comfrey.mntm.org

Brian Longerbone

Educational Background: Bachelors in Social Studies Education from
Concordia College, Moorhead in Dec. of 2000
Received my Masters degree from Hamline University in summer of 2007
in Differentiated Education

Courses Taught: Civics, American History, Geography, World History,
Economics, Senior Government

Interests: Football, Basketball, reading, fishing, hunting, reading,
golf spending time with my wife and kids

E-Mail: blongerbone@comfrey.mntm.org

Fran Cassidy

Educational Background: BS degree from Moorhead State University; Media Generalist
licensure from Mankato State University

Courses Taught: English 9, 11, 12

Interests: Reading, antiquing, traveling, spending time with friends and family

Student work: 12th Grade: Wrote persuasive essays following the writing process;
reading Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
11th Grade: Wrote autobiographies; reading THE GRAPES
OF WRATH by John Steinbeck
9th Grade: Read the play "The Diary of Anne Frank"
and background information on the Holocaust; will watch the 1959 B&W movie

E-Mail:

fcassidy@comrey.mntm.org

Majors: Elementary Ed. 1-6, Specific Learning Disabilities
K-12, and Mild to Moderate Mentally Handicap K - 12

Courses Taught: Special Education K - 12 and all disability areas: EBD, SLD, DCD, DD, OHD, and DH/H

Interests: I enjoy reading, playing piano, farming, and gardening.
I can be reached at Comfrey Public School at (507) 877-3491 ext. 212 or

E-Mail: tammyh@comfrey.mntm.org

Majors: Elementary Education

Courses Taught: 4th & 5th grade

E-Mail: lgfredin@comfrey.mntm.org

Majors: Elementary Ed K-6 at Concordia, Moorhead with a concentration in Child Development
MA in Elementary Ed. for gifted and talented from MSU-Mankato

Courses Taught: 1st & 2nd grade

Interests: Gardening, reading, playing piano, and family activities.

E-Mail: jneid@comfrey.mntm.org

B. S. in Special Education/Early Childhod Development from SCSU;
Masters from Concordia, St. Paul, in Family Life Education.

Courses Taught: Early Childhood Special Education, SPED, ECFE, School Readiness; Community Education

Interests: Gardening, singing, refinishing furniture and auctions

E-Mail: lschwab@comfrey.mntm.org

Courses Taught: Physical Education, Health

E-Mail:

bmutzke@comrey.mntm.org

Business Education degree from the Univ. of St. Thomas

Courses Taught: Keyboarding/Computer Applications 3-6, Computer Literacy
7 & 8, Economics 10-12, Business Skills 10-12, Computer Applications 9-12, Technology Coordinator

Interests: Gardening, Sports Fan & taxi driver for my sons.

E-Mail: dkrueger@comfrey.mntm.org