Jennifer Clark
My husband, Jon, and our three spirited kids Adele 11, Tommy 9, and Sam 6 live in Minnetonka.  We have an overgrown puppy and two opinionated cats who add even more joy and fluff to our busy days.  When I'm not wrangling my chaos crew, I like to spend time outside, bake, and work on house projects.  I work as a structural engineer in building design for a small local firm.  I look forward to connecting with my own faith while serving as a faith formation teacher.  


My name is Natalie Wesely.  My husband, Jay, and I live in Golden Valley and have two kids:  Palmer (9) and Harriet (5)..and a puppy named Bruce. I am from the Chicago area; I moved to MN for college and then stayed for Target Corporation, where I have worked for 20 years. I started teaching Faith Formation last year, and am excited to get to know the kids in 3D this time around. I also serve on the Parish council and would love to meet more of you…please say hello when you see me at mass!

Sara Stark
My husband, Nate, and I have been living in Plymouth and parishioners at St Mary of the Lake for the past 10 years. Our two young boys keep us busy and on our toes! My day job involves working as a data analyst for a local insurance company, while my extra time often finds me gardening, working on projects at home, or volunteering. I believe that faith formation is the most important thing that we can do for our children as well as ourself so am looking forward to working with the Third Grade class again this year!

My name is Caitlin Wright.  My husband, Matt and I have two awesome kids.  Jack is in third grade and Cami is in first grade at Sunset Hill.  We moved to Minnesota from Chicago at the beginning of this year.  We live in Minnetonka and my husband works for Cargill.  We are both originally from Ohio.

I am assisting in the second grade classroom.  I previously taught Faith Formation classes at my last Church and am also a former first/second grade teacher.  I now stay home with my two children but love volunteering and working with children.  I am excited to spend Wednesday evenings getting to know your children and teach them about Jesus. I also feel blessed that I get to be a part of your child's First Communion and Reconciliation. 


My name is Christine McCoy and I have been a parishioner of St. Mary's for about 19 years. My husband Kris and I have four children; a junior and sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA, a freshman at Wayzata High School and a seventh grader at Wayzata East Middle School.  I feel truly blessed to be a part of this community and to have the opportunity to help guide our youth as they work towards their Confirmation. I am super excited to help everyone navigate this very special year as we grow in faith and strengthen our relationship with God! 

My name is Mary Fletcher Olson and I'll be partnering with my daughter, Christine McCoy, to teach the Confirmation Class again this year.  I've been a parishioner of St. Mary's for over 20 years.  My husband Rick and I live in Plymouth and we are both retired.  We have two grown children and are blessed with six grandchildren; varying in ages from 9 to 21.  I am thankful every day for blessing me with this faith community here at St. Mary’s and humbled by all the good work it does in the community.  I love the varied volunteer opportunities that it offers me, especially that of helping with the young people as they continue their faith journey through Confirmation.  I’m excited for this year and getting to know all of you. 



Rozanne Pollack
Married with 2 married daughters and 4 grandchildren. Retired after working for 32 years in a social services agency. My husband and I have been members of St Mary’s of the Lake for 5 years after moving to this area from St Cloud. I am excited to assist with Faith Formation as I feel a need to give back as a way to show how much I appreciated those that gave their time to help my children learn their faith when they were young.



Kelli Bye
I live in Plymouth with my husband, Kyle and four children Finn, Jolene, Daniel and Mallory. Until recently I was a full time stay at home mom for 9 years. This fall, I went back to work as a preschool teacher at my youngest daughter's school, in Golden Valley. I love early childhood and I am excited to expand my experience a bit, with the Fourth Grade faith formation students! I'm looking forward to their much more detailed discussions and activities and I can't wait to hear their insights and opinions on the world and our catholic faith.