New Minneapolis Public Schools Principals Have Very Little Training in Key Academic Subject Areas

Note that the following new Minneapolis Public Schools principals have no graduate degrees in key subject areas (e.g. mathematics, physics, history, economics, government, literature) and have very little or no undergraduate training in these areas  >>>>>

Jessica Peifer Busse (Kenny)

 

Academic Degree/Credential

 

Doctor of Arts

(Minnesota State University/Mankato, July 2021-2024)

 

M. S., Curriculum & Instruction              

(Arizona State University, 2008-2013)       

 

M.Ed., Educational Leadership & Administration

(Northern Arizona University, 2007-2010)

 

B. S.. Secondary Education & Teaching Mathematics              

(Arizona State University, 2002-2006)       

 

Licensure

 

Principal Licensure

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 2015-2016)

 

Elementary Education Licensure                    

(California State University/Dominguez Hills, 2003-2004)

 

Naida Grussing-Neitzel (Sanford)

 

Academic Degree/Credential

 

Ed.S.

(University of St. Thomas, July 2008-2010)

 

M. A., Curriculum & Instruction              

(University of St. Thomas, 2008-2013)       

 

B. A., Spanish, Education, American Racism & Multicultural Studies             

(St, Olaf College, 2008-2013)       

 

Catherine (Katie) Hoffman (Seward)

 

Academic Degree/Credential

 

M. Ed.  and  K-12 Principal Licensure

(Hamline University, July 2008-2010)

 

B. S., Social Work              

(College of St. Benedict)    

 

La Tonya Overton (Bethune)

 

Academic Degree/Credential

 

Ed. D..  Educational Leadership & Administration (General)

(Bethel University)

 

Ed. D..  Organizational Leadership

(Grand Canyon University, May 2019-December 2020)

 

M. A., Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership

(California State University/Chico, August 2007-May 2010)

 

Masters of Business Administration

(University of Phoenix, 2001-2003)

 

B. S., Business Administration & Management (General)       

(University of Phoenix, August 1998-January 2001)    

 

Rob Rand (Webster)

 

Academic Degree/Credential

 

Masters of Business Administration

(Minnesota School of Business, 2010-2011)              

 

M. A., Curriculum & Instruction

(University of St. Thomas/Chico, 2006-2008)

 

B. A., Education/Grades 5-8 Science Licensure

(Winona State University, 1997-2002)

 

Licensures

 

Minnesota Educational Administration Licensure

(St. Mary’s University, 2013-20114)

 

 

Zimena Rayo (Green Central)

 

Academic Degree/Credential

 

M. Ed., Education/Instructional Technology                    

(Hamline University)

 

Licensure                  

 

Administrative License, Education

(Hamline University)