About Our Teachers

Mr. Brandt

My name is Zach Brandt. I graduated from Worthington High School in 2013 and from Augustana University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education with a minor in English as a New Language. I am excited to start my teaching career at my alma mater. I also serve as an advisor for the high school’s Student Council.

I aim to help students develop their voice and sense of self through the examination of literature and our own writing, just as my teachers have done and continue to do for me.

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Ms. Doyscher

A member of the Communication Arts department, I’ve been teaching since 1989. With a BA from the College of St. Benedict and an MA from St. Catherine University, I’ve taught at both the high school and college levels. Having grown up in Marshall and Jackson, I am happy to work and live in southwest Minnesota!

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Mrs. Neugebauer

My name is Linda Neugebauer.

I am delighted to be a Communication Arts teacher in District 518. Working with students is a real joy. I have studied Theater, Speech Communications, Literature and Education. My degrees come from Minnesota State University, Mankato as well as Southwest Minnesota State in Marshall. I have been honored to be with the Trojan Speech Team since 1999 and also serve as the advisor to Drama Club.

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Miss Paulzine

Hello! My name is Brenda Paulzine and I am an English Language Arts teacher at Worthington High School. I have a Bachelor of Science from Saint Cloud State University. I enjoy spending time on my farm with my family, friends, and pets.

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Mr. Sauerbrei

My name is Stacy Sauerbrei. I have been an English teacher and coach at WHS since the late nineties. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morningside College and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Southwest Minnesota State. Spending time with kids is my favorite part of the job.

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Mrs. Shaffer

My name is Deanna Shaffer. I graduated from Mankato State University with BS teaching degrees in English and German. Later, I earned my Masters Degree from St. Scholastica, Duluth. I have been teaching since 1987, having taught in Lake Crystal, MN and Windom, MN before coming here in 2000. I currently teach English 11 and Young Adult Literature. I truly enjoy interacting with the students and watching them grow.

One of my life’s greatest rewards is hearing from former students that I made a difference in their lives. My hobbies include reading, spending time at the lake, and attending the many sporting events and activities of my children.

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