Cara Hougesen

I handle…

The Holy Cross student population while my main focus is working in the Jr. High wing with our teachers and Neurodiverse team.

Why I love teaching…

For the past thirty four years I have taught Junior high students. While this may be the age that most struggle with to find whom God created them to be, it is my honor to support and guide our students to find their gifts, and to be able to see them grow into the person that God made them to be! My greatest joy is seeing our students become what they have dreamed about and in return share that with me. It never gets old, it fills my heart!

Experience

Bachelor of Arts Degree with Concentration in Special Ed (May 1989 Concordia University)
1989-1991 DODs (Department of Defense) Fulda Germany 4th Gr. Full Time Homeroom Teacher; 6th Gr. Part time Science and Health Teacher
1992-1999 (6th -8th) Grade Language Arts teacher
1999-2005 Director of Youth Ministry
2005-2017 Jr. High/Admissons
Lead Staff for School Wide Anti Bully Program grades 1-8
Mental Health First Aid Course
Ross Green Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Challenges
Nonviolent Crises Intervention Instructor
JAJOB Spark High School Prep Teacher

Where do you see God’s handprints on your job at Holy Cross?

I get to see God in Action daily. When students become better than they were and acknowledge that. I love working along side of our Teachers and parents, as we grow in this ministry together.

What secret talent or gift do you have?

I have been doing some life coaching and enjoy that when I get the chance