Admissions Team

T.J. Paal

Director of Enrollment
763-586-6314
tj.paal@totinograce.org

 

T.J. is in his 30th year at Totino-Grace. He began his career as a Social Studies teacher and joined the Admissions Office in 1989. In addition to his duties as Director of Enrollment, he continues to teach part-time in the Social Studies Department. He has served as a coach in both the boys' and girls' basketball programs, and was a varsity football coach at TG for 11 years. He is a graduate of St. John’s University and has an M.A. from St. Mary’s University. He and his wife, Laurie have two children and reside in New Brighton. T.J. enjoys working with prospective families and telling the Totino-Grace story. He believes strongly in the unique educational opportunity Totino-Grace provides and is excited to have a son attending TG as a member of the Class of 2016.

 

Dave Wareham

Admissions Director
763-586-6316
david.wareham@totinograce.org


Dave is in his 20th year at Totino-Grace. For the first 16 years he taught as a member of the English Department. He joined the Admissions Team in 2007, splitting time between teaching English and assisting in recruiting efforts. In addition to his work in the Admissions Office, he also serves as head coach for the boys’ varsity tennis team and in 2013 returns as an assistant with the boys' hockey program. Previously, he was head coach for girls' hockey (2000-03), girls' tennis (2004-11), and  an assistant coach in the boys’ hockey program for 10 years. He is a 1990 graduate of St. John’s University and has an M.A. from St. Mary’s University. Dave lives with his wife, Lizzie ’93, and three daughters in Elk River.

 

 Shari nichols

Admissions Assistant
763-571-9116 x215
shari.nichols@totinograce.org