Watershed High School is administered by faculty, staff, and a board working from a model of consensus. Faculty and
board members work together to chart the course of Watershed based on the model of human development presented by
Rudolf Steiner and the needs of the school’s community.
| Steve Andrews, Special Education teacher, has a BA in communications from Lindenwood College in Missouri, a MFA in Film Studies from Ohio University and a Master of Education from the University of St. Thomas. Steve has over 20 years experience teaching in both charter and traditional public schools, and is also licensed in Social Studies. |
| Christina Beck, Language Arts teacher, 12th grade co-sponsor, electives teacher, has a
BA in creative writing from Hamilton College, and an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College.
She is also a graduate of Waldorf high school teacher training. |
| Daphne Bodene, special education assistant, also works with the community education program at the Whittier International Baccelaureate Community School. Daphne is a dedicated supporter of the arts, education and community development in the South Minneapolis neighborhood. |
| Betty Edwards, administrative support, has 12 years experience providing customer service and administrative support.
She holds a BA in Communications from Linfield College and a Master's degree in Adult Education from the University of Minnesota. |
| Phil Grant, administrator, has 15 years experience in K-12 classrooms and six years as a K-8 principal.
A graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a BA in history, Phil also received a BS and
Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota and has completed programs in educational
leadership from Cal State-East Bay and the University of St. Thomas. |
| Paul Janowiec, math teacher (algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus), received his BA in mathematics from the University of Minnesota and his MA in Education from the University of St. Thomas. Most recently, he taught at Nay Ah Shing Upper School, Mille Lacs Band, MN. |
| Rachel Koniar, visual arts teacher, is licensed to teach visual art in K-12 schools. She has has worked with at-risk youth and special education students, particularly EBD students. She has been teaching at Wayzata Central
Middle School and continues to work there part time as she teaches at Watershed. |
| Matt McElrath, Social studies teacher, head of the athletics department, faculty co-chair, and 10th grade sponsor,
graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in History, Business and French Studies. He did coursework at the University of Idaho, and received his Master’s in education from the University of Minnesota. |
| Mark McGarraugh, main lesson teacher, math instructor (algebra), and 12th grade co-sponsor, has a BA in social
studies from Yale University and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Minnesota in biostatistics and epidemiology.
He is currently completing a Master’s in education at Hamline University. |
| Maggie Rozycki, visual arts and art history teacher and 11th grade sponsor, has degrees in studio art and sociology from the University of Minnesota, and a Master’s in art education. |
| Ben Timko, science teacher and 9th grade sponsor. |