Sister Maris Stella Leonard

Biography:

For over 47 years Sister Maris Stella taught elementary students in South Daktoa and Minnesota. She also served as principal in several parish schools. After leaving the traditional classroom, Sister began to tutor individuals in the literacy program, a ministry she continued for many years. Sister also served in the altar bread ministry for 12 years and was a foster grandparent. She corresponded with several prisoners in locations throughout the United States.

1936-1940 - St. Martin, Huron, SD - Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades
1940-1947 - Notre Dame, Mitchell, SD - Fourth and Fifth Grades
1947-1949 - St. Lawrence, Milbank, SD - Fifth and Sixth Grades
1949-1952 - St. Mary, Willmar, MN - Catechetics Coordinator
1952-1958 - St. Stephen, Bridgewater, SD - Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades and Principal
1958-1960 - St. Thomas, Madison, SD - Seventh and Eighth Grades
1960-1967 - Notre Dame, Mitchell, SD - Eighth Grade and Principal
1967-1969 - St. Mary, Dell Rapids, SD - Seventh and Eighth Grades and Principal
1969-1972 - St. Lawrence, Milbank, SD - Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades and Principal
1972-1974 - St. Mary, Dell Rapids, SD - Sixth Grade
1974-1977 - St. Stephen, Anoka, SD - Fourth and Fifth Grades
1977-1981 - Holy Family School, Mitchell, SD - Fourth Grade and Secretary
1981-1984 - Holy Family Parish, Mitchell, SD - CCC Coordinator and Parish Visitor
1984-1987 - Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD - Local Coordinator
1987-1988 - Sacred Heart, Aberdeen, SD - Tutor
1988-1990 - St. Martin, Huron, SD - Tutor
1992-2004 - Presentation Convent, Aberdeen, SD - Altar Bread Department, Tutor, Foster Grandparent and Volunteer
2004-2007 - Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD - Tutor