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New to the Saint Thomas Academy faculty this year, Lisa Deyak teaches 9th and 10th grade English. Originally from Spring Green, WI, Deyak began coaching gymnastics and swimming at the age of 15. While continuing to coach, she began pursuing an architecture degree at the University of Minnesota.
“The parents of the kids I coached always encouraged me to be a teacher, as they said I was a good coach. So, I changed my major to English, and went on to get my master’s degree in education,” Deyak said. “I really enjoy teaching because I like getting to know the kids and working with their energy.”
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Founded in 2011, the CadetWorks internship program has successfully placed more than 100 Cadet alumni into summer internships in their desired career fields. The Academy is one of only two high schools in the country to offer this type of career exposure to graduates. It is open to all alumni who are freshmen, sophomores or juniors in college, and provides valuable job-search skills in addition to internship opportunities. CadetWorks is currently run by Jeff Tolke, a parent of an alumnus, and Luke Marks ’11, Director of Alumni Relations.
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Taking the CogAT exam is a required step in the admissions process for both prospective middle and upper school students. It is important to register for this test promptly as there are several financial awards available that are related to test performance.