NS - 1st Grade - Hometown - Luverne, MN - College - Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD - Previous Exp - Rosa Parks Elem. - Sioux Falls, SD - "I am so excited to be a part of a community that is so active and supportive of the school."

NS - 4th Grade - Hometown - Broomfield, CO - College - Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO - "There is still a lot to learn and there is always great stuff out there. Even mistakes can be wonderful."

MSHS Art - Hometown - Lake Crystal, MN - College - MSU Mankato - "I'm excited to begin my teaching career at St. James MSHS. I look forward to sharing my passion for art with the talented students of this community."

NS - 1st Grade - Hometown - Sioux Falls, SD - College - MSU Mankato - "I am excited to meet my 1st grade students and have a great school year! I am passionate about the goals and values of Northside. I look forward to collaborating and excelling with amazing educators."

NS - 5th Grade - Hometown - St. James - College - Gustavus - 11 yrs exp. Last 9 at WEM. ¨I'm very excited to be back teaching and coaching in my hometown! I look forward to renewing and building new relationships with my colleagues as well as all the students and families."

MSHS Science - Hometown - Plymouth, MN - Illinois State University - Previous Exp. Bloomington Jr. High - "I'm extremely excited to start working in St. James because it seems to be a very welcoming community, and I haven't even started yet - and I'm back in Minnesota!"

NS - 2nd Grade - Hometown - St. Peter, MN - College - Winona State University - "I look forward to meeting my new students and all of the wonderful families in St. James! I can't wait to be a part of a school district that values student achievement and success."

NS ELD - Hometown - Omaha, NB - Currently Living in Mountain Lake, MN - 14 years exp, Most recently in Comfrey, MN - College - Grace University - "I am looking forward to meeting the St. James students and families and being part of the St. James school community."