Nov 11, 2025

Article #1 In a Series >>>>> Lack of Substantive Academic Training Among School Site Principals in the Minneapolis Public Schools

Elementary Schools

 

Anishinabe Academy (PK-5) 

 

Laura Sullivan

 

Bancroft Elementary School (PK-5)

 

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Armatage Elementary

 

Diego de Paz, Principal

 

M. Ed., Curriculum & Instruction

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities)

 

B. A., Developmental and Child Psychology

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities)

 

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Barton Community School (K-5) 

 

Jeannette Sather, Principal

M.Ed., Teaching & Learning

(St. Mary’s University of Minnesota)

 

B. A., Elementary Education

(St. Cloud State University)

 

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Bethune Elementary

 

La Tonya Overton, Principal

 

Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Administration/General

(Bethel University)

 

Ed.D., Organizational Leadership

(Grand Canyon University, May 2019-December 2022)

 

M.A., Curriculum & Instruction/Educational Leadership

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

 

MBA (Masters of Business Administration)

(University of Phoenix, 2001-2003)

 

B. S., Business Administration

(University of Phoenix, August 1998-January 2001)

 

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Bryn Mawr Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Kevin Oldenburg, Principal

 

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Burroughs Elementary School (K-5) 

 

Maggie Vecchio-Smith, Principal

 

Ph.D., Educational Leadership & Administration/General

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 2007-2015)

 

B.A., Education & Government

(Smith College, 1995-1999)

 

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Cityview Elementary School (PK-5) 

 

Renee Montague, Principal

 

B.S., Accounting & Mathematics

(Xavier University/Louisiana, 1985-1994)

 

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Dowling Elementary School  

 

Kari Page, Principal

 

Education Specialist

(University of St. Thomas, 2011)

 

M.Ed., Special Education & Teaching

(St. Cloud State University, 1995-1999)

 

B.A., Elementary Education & Teaching

(University of Minnesota/Duluth, 1991-1995)

 

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Ella Baker Global Studies and Humanities School (PK-8) 

 

Holly Kleppe, Principal

 

Ed.D., Organizational Leadership

(St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2009-2016)

 

M.Ed.

(St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 1998-2002)

 

B.A., Elementary Education & Teaching

(Morningside College, 1990-1994)

 

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Emerson Spanish Dual Language Elementary School (PK-5) 

 

Erik Hensel, Principal

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Field Elementary School (3-5)

 

Katherine Gretsch, Principal

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Folwell Elementary School (PK-5) 

 

Lacy Cannon, Principal 

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Green Central Spanish Dual Language Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Ximena Rayo, Principal

 

M.Ed., Education/Industrial Technology

 

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Hale Elementary School (K-2)

 

Steven Uhler, Principal

M.Ed.

(University of St. Thomas)

 

B.A., Parks, Recreation, and Leisure

 

M.Ed., Educational Leadership & Administration

(Northern Arizona State University)

 

B. S., Secondary Education & Mathematics

(Arizona State University, 2002-2006)

 

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Hall STEM Academy (PK-5) 

 

Sherrill Lindsey, Principal

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Hiawatha Elementary School: Hiawatha Campus (K-2) 

Hiawatha Elementary School: Howe Campus (3-5)

 

Mercedes Walker, Principal


M.Ed.

(Augsburg University, 2008-2011)

 

B.A., English

(Augsburg University, 2004-2007)

 

A.A., Urban Teaching Education Program

(2001-2004)

 

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Hmong International Academy (PK-5)

 

Gao Xiong, Principal

M.A., Education

(Hamline, 2005-2007)

 

B. A., Secondary English Education

(University of Wisconsin/River Falls. 1997-2002)

 

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Jenny Lind Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Pao Vue, Principal

 

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Kenny Elementary School (K-5) 

 

Jessica Busse, Principal

Doctor of Arts

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

 

M.S., Curriculum & Instruction

(Arizona State University, 2007-2010)

 

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Kenwood Elementary School (K-5) 

 

Heidi Johnson, Principal

 

J.D. (University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 1997-2000)

 

B.A., Political Science

(Bates College, 1989-1993)

 

Ed. Specialist, Educational Leadership & K-12 Administrative Licensure

 

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Lake Harriet Elementary School: Upper Campus (3-5)

 

Walter Schleisman, Principal

 

M.Ed. (University of Minnesota/Twin Cities)

 

M.A., Music & Economics Management

(Beloit)

 

 

Lake Harriet Elementary School: Lower Campus (K-2)

 

Angie Ness, Principal

 

Ed.D., Educational and Organizational Leadership/General

(Concordia University/St. Paul, September 2022-May 2026)

 

M.Ed., English Education

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 1998-2000)

 

B.A., English

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 1994-1997)

 

 

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Lake Nokomis Elementary School: Keewaydin Campus (2-5)

 

Kristi Ward, Principal

 

Educational Specialist Degree, Educational Leadership & Admnistration/General

(2011-2013)

 

M.A., Educational Leadership & Administration

(2012-2014)

 

B.A., Special Education

(St. Cloud State University, 1991-1996)

 

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Lake Nokomis Elementary School: Wenonah Campus (K-1)

 

Tara Fitzgerald-Bruestle, Principal

 

M.Ed., Mathematics Education

(University of St. Thomas, 2011-2013)

 

B.A., Mathematics & Spanish

(University of Wisconsin/La Crosse, August 1991-May 1996)

 

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Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary (PK-5)

 

Yajaira Guzman Carrero, Principal

 

M.Ed., Educational Leadership

(Minnesota State University/Mankato, 2014-2015)

 

B.A., Anthropology

(University of Puerto Rico/Rio Piedras, 1992-1997)

 

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Loring Elementary School PK-5)

 

Al Pitt, Principal

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Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Lisa Pawelak, Principal

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Lyndale Elementary (PK-5) 

 

Meghan O’Connor-Fisher

 

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Marcy Arts Elementary (PK-5)

 

Trinity Raw, Principal

M.Ed., School Leadership & Special Education/Autism

(Sierra Nevada College, 2010-2011)

 

M.Ed., Early Childhood Education

(University of Nevada/Las Vega, 2002-2007)

 

B.A., Art Education

(Bemidji State University, 1993-1997)

 

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Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Kelly Wright, Principal

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Northrop Elementary School (K-5)

 

Andrew Uhler, Principal

 

Ph.D., Organizational Leadership and Policy Development

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 2013-2014)

 

M.Ed., Social Studies Curriculum & Instruction

(University of St. Thomas, 2006-2008)

 

B.A., Secondary Social Studies Education

(University of St. Thomas, 1993-1996)

 

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Pillsbury Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Jessica Skowronek, Principal

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Pratt Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Justyn Burgess, Principal

 

 

M.Ed., Special Education & Teaching

(University of St. Mary’s/Minnesota, 2013-2016)

 

B.A., Kinesiology & Exercise Science

(Minnesota State University/Mankato, 2006-2010)

 

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Seward Montessori School (PK-5)

 

Catherine Hoffman, Principal

 

M.Ed., Education

(Hamline University, 2008-2012)

 

B.A., Social Work

(College of St. Benedict, 1993-1997)

 

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Waite Park Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Rochelle McGinness, Principal

 

Webster Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Robert Rand, Principal

 

MBA, Business Administration

(Minnesota School of Business, 2013-2014)

 

M.A., Curriculum & Instruction

(University of St. Thomas, 2006-2008)

 

B.A., K-6 Elementary Education & 5-8 Middle School Education/Science

(Bemidji State University, 1993-1997)

 

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Whittier Elementary School (PK-5)

 

Anne Wagemaker, Principal

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Windom

 

Eric Loichle, Principal

 

M.A., Mathematics Education

(University of Minnesota/Twin Cities, 1999-2001)

 

B.S., Environmental Science & Management

(Indiana University/Bloomington, 1992-1996)

 

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