About Our Teachers
Mrs. Doeden
Hello, my name is Mrs. Doeden. I was born and raised in Worthington and graduated from Worthington High School. After high school I earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris with majors in Elementary Education and Spanish. In 2001, I also earned a Master’s Degree, in Educational Leadership, from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN.
I began teaching in ISD 518 in 1992 at West Elementary and have been with the district ever since. I currently STEM at Prairie Elementary. It is a privilege to teach children each day and I look forward to coming to work. I enjoy helping students discover new things, especially in science and mathematics. I also enjoy practicing my Spanish every day.
Mrs. Flynn
My name is Mrs. Flynn. I am an interventionist at Intermediate School. I have previously taught in Becker, MN and at Fulda Elementary. I have been teaching in Worthington since 2010. I got received my Bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato and my Masters in Education from Saint Mary’s University. When I am not teaching I enjoy sports and spending time with my family.
Mrs. Holinka
Hi, my name is Mrs. Holinka and I am a reading interventionist at Intermediate School. I was born in Worthington and lived in Wilmont, MN before moving to Cornell, WI until I was in 8th grade. At that time, I moved to Fulda, MN and graduated from Fulda High School. I attended Mankato State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education 1-6 and Coaching. I have continued my education with a Masters in Education from St. Mary’s College of Minnesota and in May, 2019, I received my reading licensure from Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN. I also have an RN degree from Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Worthington, MN. I had taught in 2nd – 5th grade in Fulda, MN before coming to Worthington in the fall of 2014 as a 4th grade teacher. I have been in my current position as a reading interventionist since the fall of 2017. I enjoy seeing my students every day and sharing in their growth as a learner. I also really enjoy collaborating with my peers and sharing in our passion for education. I am married to Brad Holinka and we have 3 adult children, Mari, Michale, and Myah. Outside of school, I enjoy time with my family and friends, running, reading, and cooking.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”— Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”