Kindergarten Classrooms
Becky Germscheid
Kindergarten Teacher
Becky Germscheid started teaching kindergarten at St. John’s during the 2023-2024 school year. Previously she taught preschool at St. Odilia in Shoreview for 5 years. She has a passion for working with young learners and creating fun and positive early learning experiences!
Ms. Germscheid graduated college from Winona State University with a degree in Communications. More recently, she graduated from St. Catherine University with a second degree in Early Childhood Education and a license for Birth-3rd Grade. When she’s not teaching, some of her favorite things are traveling, going on hikes with her chocolate lab – Hank, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, reading, and relaxing at the lake!
Christine Benson
Kindergarten Teacher
Christine Benson has been teaching kindergarten at St. John’s since 2012. Prior to St. John’s, she taught kindergarten at St. John Vianney in South St. Paul for 14 years. Needless to say, she adores teaching kinders! Their excitement and enthusiasm, along with how much they learn and grow in just one school year, is a wonderful, fun-filled experience.
Mrs. Benson received her B.A. in elementary education from the College of St. Catherine and her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on reading instruction from the University of St. Thomas. In addition to kindergarten, she has also taught first grade and preschool. In her free time, she enjoys walking, camping (R.V. style!), puzzles, games, and eating out!
Mrs. Benson looks forward to seeing you soon at St. John the Baptist!