Article #5 in a Series >>>>> >Understanding the Minneapolis Public Schools: Current Condition, Future Prospect >>>>> Factual Updates

This is one of several articles presenting the current members of the Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education;  this entry presents At-Large Board Member and Board Clerk Lori Norvell and her own entry identifying her experience and goals as a Board member.

Lori Norvell

Lori.Norvell@mpls.k12.mn.us | 612.919.8136
Board of Education, Clerk
Term: 2023-2027 | District 5

Lori Norvell represents District 5, which is southeast Minneapolis. Lori is a former Minneapolis Public Schools educator, and has had experience as a substitute teacher, Special Education Assistant, and the majority of her time as a middle school math teacher. She has taught at Nellie Stone Johnson Community School and Anthony Middle School. With other 20 years of teaching experience (8 years in MPS) in 6 different states, Lori brings to the school board knowledge of the day-to-day work by educators in schools and classrooms. 

Lori has 3 children: two graduates of Washburn and a current Washburn student. In her free time, Lori enjoys biking, walking/running, cooking, and hanging out with her family.