NAME: John Harty

SCHOOL: St. Wenceslaus School

CLASS: German - Grades 5 - 8

SCHOOL PHONE: 952-758-3133

About The Teacher

I was born in St. Paul, Mn. and grew up in the Twin Cities.  After 
graduating
from the Edina High School in 1968, I went on to receive my bachelor's 
degree
in German at the College of St. Thomas.  My wife, Elaine, and I have 
been
married for 28 years.  We have two daughters, Gretchen and Danielle, 
who are
currently working on their degrees at Winona State and the University of
Southern California, respectively.

Mission For The Class

At St. Wenceslaus  School, we believe that world languages are a tool 
we may use to understand other people and diverse world cultures.  
Learning a foreign language involves raising a student’s 
consciousness and appreciation of different means of communication.  
We believe that students should develop an appreciation of these 
means of communication through the use of positive activities and 
challenges. Learning to become proficient in a second language  also 
provides students with a real-life skill and a broader worldview, both of 
which are important for students to become global citizens, as Jesus 
was.