Alumni Notes
The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.
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Merle Kitzmann
Merle Kitzmann, H.S. ’56, J.C. ’58 passed away on May 9, 2025.
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James Hughes
Jamie Hughes, M.A. ’24 has published four books on managing mental health since graduating.
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Sarah Stock
Sarah Stock, B.A. ’12 became an auntie in November 2023 when her nephew Henry was born. In December 2024, his little sister, Stella arrived.
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Carole Ann James (Holm)
Carole Ann James, M.A. ’25 was recently hired as a Reading Interventionist at her district’s middle school. She shares, “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to apply my newly earned Master’s degree in Literacy. Although this role wasn’t what I originally envisioned when I began my graduate studies, the program reignited my passion for learning and…
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Alberta Konadu
Alberta Konadu, B.A. ’21, M.A. ’25 is so thankful to be graduating again from CSP. Earning her master’s in early childhood means everything to her. Right after graduation, she got a new job in an elementary school. She shares, “I’m thankful that this year has been a great turnaround for me.”
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Brandon Carl
Brandon Carl, M.A. ’24 was named Minnesota Vikings 2025 Girls Flag Coach of the Week. Every week during the first-ever high school girls’ flag high school football season, the National Football League‘s Minnesota Vikings are honoring coaches across the state. The coaches are chosen based on their contribution on the football field, but more importantly,…
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Jean Hoffmeyer (Von Strohe)
Jean (Von Strohe) Hoffmeyer, A.A. ’60, B.A. ’62 continued her education at Concordia University, River Forest, graduating in 1962. She received her Master’s in Education from Oklahoma State University in 1967. Jean is still serving as an organist once a month and continues to substitute for other Waco churches.
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Ryan Steffen
Ryan Steffen, B.B.A. ’05 has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Central Valley Ag (CVA). He has two decades of accounting, finance and leadership experience in the agriculture and cooperative sectors.
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Natasha Johnson (Brumm)
Natasha (Brumm) Johnson, B.A. ’10, was a candidate for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. The program celebrates the tradition of excellence in teaching in Minnesota.
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Sean Padden
Sean Padden, B.A. ’09, M.A. ’11, a health teacher at Roseville Area Middle School, was named a finalist for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award! This recognition celebrates outstanding educators across the state.
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Aaron Asmus
Aaron Asmus, B.A. ’82 retired on April 27, 2025. He had served as Senior Pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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Lori Stengel (Leonard)
Lori (Leonard) B.A. ’01 and Bradley Stengel celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Lori is a sixth-grade teacher in a Lutheran school in the Kansas City area. Next year she will be teaching second grade. She will be getting a knee replacement in June.
