Meet Our Team

Theresa Klinkhammer graduated from St. Mary's College with a degree in mathematics and English literature. She has taught for twelve years in secondary schools, concurrently earning master's degrees in education and pastoral theology. She served St. Ambrose Academy in Madison for seven years in the roles of teacher, dean of students, dean of faculty, and director of student ministries. In 2018, she fell in love with CGS and its manner of living religious and liturgical life with children. She is certified in CGS Levels 1-3 and has spent the last six years working in Level 1 and 2 atria while teaching theology and mathematics to 6-12th grade students as her day job. In May of 2024, she earned her primary Montessori certification at Mary's Catholic Montessori Training Center in Eudora, Kansas, where she was absolutely delighted by the Montessori math materials. She is excited to be joining the DMA team in forming children to reach their fullest potential. Theresa is a consecrated virgin living in the world and loves Jesus intensely.

Ann is married to Jake and a mother to three incredible children—Evelyn, Clare, and Theo. She and her family live in Madison and are active parishioners at St. Christopher’s parish in Verona.This year Ann is serving as a Catechist for the primary students (ages 3-6) at Divine Mercy Academy. Being a part of Divine Mercy Academy has been a treasure beyond measure. She holds a degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. She combines her love for tasty snacks and her education to be the unofficial lunch lady.

Alison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies and Social Work from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. After having her first child, Alison became interested in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Alison received her CGS Level 1 training from Katie Haun in the Diocese of Madison in the spring of 2021. She is an Atrium Catechist both at DMA and her home parish of St. Thomas Aquinas. Alison and her husband Nick now have three children and live in Verona.

Katie has completed a master’s degree in Montessori Education from UW – River Falls and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology from UW – Madison. She holds an AMS Montessori certificate in early childhood. Her love and interest in the Montessori Method began through experiencing the beauty of Christ and the Church through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). She is certified in all three levels of CGS, serving children from ages 3-12. She is also a certified adult formation leader and guides the coordination and implementation of CGS throughout the Diocese of Madison. Katie lives in rural Verona with her husband, Nick, and nine children and are parishioners at St. Christopher. Together, she and her family enjoy gardening, crafts, sports, and getaways to the Great Lakes.