Catholic Community Schools
Leadership & Staff
David Fremo, Ed.D.
President
Welcome to Catholic Community Schools.
For more than 25 years, Catholic education has been at the center of my life and work. It is a privilege to serve as President of CCS and to help lead this mission in central Minnesota, where I am proud to live and work.
At CCS, we are committed to forming young people for lives of faith, purpose, and impact. We want students to leave our schools ready for what comes next: college, career, service, family life, and leadership. We are driven by our mission to help them grow in knowledge, character, confidence, and faith so they can make a meaningful difference in the world. They are the future, and through them, we believe the future is full of promise.
I believe Catholic schools are one of the Church’s most important ministries because they help shape the whole person and offer families a strong foundation for the future. That calls us to be active stewards not only of the students entrusted to us today, but of the mission of Catholic education for generations to come. At CCS, that means strengthening our schools today with a long view: supporting excellent teachers and staff, serving families well, and ensuring that Catholic education remains vibrant, accessible, and mission-driven in central Minnesota for future generations.
Thank you for your interest in CCS. We are proud of this mission and the community we serve.
CCS Board of Directors
Fr. Tom Knoblach '79
Fr. Scott Pogatchnik
Fr. Ron Weyrens
Laura Tomczik
Maureen Spanier '78
Steven Schueller
George Meinz ‘72
Jane Marrin
Tonya Schmidt
Matt Beirne
David Borgert
Sara Michaelson (ex-officio)
Administrative Management
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Tricia Bigaouette
Business Manager
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Emily Delano
Chief of Staff
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Erin Hatlestad
Director of Education
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John Haws
Director of Development
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Emmett Keenan
Alumni & Community Relations
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Russ Markfelder
Director of Finance
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Christina Oliver
Director of Marketing
School Principals
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Kathy Crispo
Cathedral Principal
Grades 6-12 -

Kelly Kirks
All Saints Academy Principal
Preschool-Grade 5 -

Kelly Vangsness
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Principal
Preschool-Grade 5 -

Heidi Schloe
St. Francis Xavier Principal
Preschool-Grade 5 -

Peggy Frederickson
St. Joseph Principal
Preschool-Grade 5 -

Sheri Rutar
St. Katharine Drexel Principal
Preschool-Grade 5
Administrative Support Staff
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Shannon Buck
Payroll Specialist
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Jill Ellingson
Tuition Management
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Mandy Friedrichs
Development Coordinator
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Marie Hess
Development Assistant
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Madeline Hartjes
Marketing Associate
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Rachel Murphy
Accounting Clerk
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Sumer Peterson
Digital Marketing Associate
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John Theis
Manager of Data and Educational Technology

