Kelly Roche

Principal

Phone: ext: 4100
Email: kelly.roche@stjosephcommunity.org

Favorite Saint: Mary, Mother of Jesus–the Hail Mary is my favorite prayer and I say it many times each day! 

Favorite Outside-Of-Work Activity: Spending time with my family, reading, and taking my dog, Rainy, for walks

Favorite Moment at SJS:  Seeing students’ smiles every morning! Also, it was very exciting when we opened the new school building in 2009 and opened our preschool program in 2017.

Favorite Children’s Book: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Favorite Place In Minnesota: Our family cabin on Rainy Lake in International Falls, MN

Qualities Your Favorite Teacher Possessed: My favorite teacher was Mrs. Langan, my fourth grade teacher when I was a student at St. Joe’s. She challenged me and made me feel smart!

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the College of St. Benedict, Master’s Degree in Education-Catholic School Leadership from St. Mary’s University-Twin Cities, EdS Education Specialist Degree from the University of St. Thomas