Page 8 - Summer 2021 Chronicles

TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

JEFF SOMMERFELD ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

We were thrilled to welcome Mr. Jeff Sommerfeld to the English Department this past year. With his witty
humor and love for everything Shakespeare, he immediately made an impression with the students in his
Literature classes. He also came with a wealth of knowledge to share, recently returning to Wisconsin
from working for the University of Arizona in undergraduate recruitment and as an editor-in-chief for an
independent literary journal. He previously earned his master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in
Ethical Leadership and taught English literature, writing and drama courses in both Minnesota and
Wisconsin. He seemed to fit right in with the CMH family and got involved as a group leader on senior
retreat. His connection with the seniors even brought about the opportunity for him to present at the
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony. We are so grateful for his positive energy, excitement and wealth of
knowledge that he brings to the classroom.

“Catholic Memorial is an incredibly special place, and I felt welcome in the exceptional learning
community right away. Our students are driven by the pursuit to be their best and achieve excellence,
while displaying curiosity, kindness, and discipline along the way. I also love that we have the
opportunity to pray and grow in our faith together throughout each school day.”

ANGIE FLANAGAN ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

In her time at Catholic Memorial, Angie Flanagan has proved to be a phenomenal source of support for
students. She joined the CMH team in 2018 as the lead Academic Resource Specialist and has expanded
the academic support programs provided for students in the Academic Resource Center. Mrs. Flanagan
worked with students every day in every subject area. She has helped elevate CMH’s outstanding support
structure for students with education accommodations, enrichment for students who excel in advanced
courses, guidance for students to discover their best study habits and provide help to every student
during study halls and in classrooms with assignments and projects.

“It is very rewarding to work with students to go beyond what they consider possible for themselves and
help them discover amazing possibilities God has in store for them. In the classroom, as well as through
extracurricular activities, there are so many opportunities to share my faith and passion for learning. As a
parent of current and alumni students, I am very grateful for the CMH community and I feel blessed to be
a part of the CMH faculty and staff.”

CINDI PETRE CAMPUS MINISTRY

It might have been Cindi Petre’s first full year working at Catholic Memorial as the Director of Campus
Ministry, but she was no stranger to the role with 18 years of experience as the Director of High School
Youth Ministry at St. Anthony on the Lake Parish. Her experience, attention to detail and creativity led the
Campus Ministry at CMH this year with grace. Cindi started off her work by organizing a blessing of the
campus, which was calming and reassuring to the community for the uncertainty felt for the year ahead
during the pandemic. She continued to work tirelessly to organize ways for in-person Mass and
sacraments for student while adhering to protocols and even found a way to provide in-person retreats
for the freshman and sophomore classes along with an overnight retreat for the senior class. Her
understanding of the traditions that mean so much to the CMH community truly runs deep as four of her
six children graduated from Catholic Memorial (Sarah Petre Helton ‘03, Laura Petre McGaver ‘05, Matthew
Petre ‘13 and Hannah Petre ‘15).

“I came to Catholic Memorial excited to work in Campus Ministry because Catholic Identity is the
foundation of the school’s values. We accomplished a lot this past year by making in-person learning and
continued faith formation through liturgies, sacraments and retreats a top priority. I am proud to be part
8 of this community not only as staff but also as a parent of four CMH graduates.”