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* Executive Committee
Julie Jagusch, President*
Lives in: Coon Rapids Term exp. 2023
School Dist.: Anoka-Hennepin
Year retired: 2008
Committes actively involved in: All
I am very excited to serve as your President. My goals are to increase retired member involvement, increase involvement of retired ESP members, help to continue to improve communications, and begin having regional meetings. As an active member, I taught in Anoka-Hennepin for 36 years. I served on the Education Minnesota Governing Board and was active in my local. I am now back on the Education Minnesota Governing Board as the retired representative, and I serve on the Ed. MN Council of Local Presidents. As president, I also work with all of the retired committees.
Wes Tessman, Vice-President*
Lives in : Glenwood Term exp. 2023
School District: Minnewaska Area Schools; Other schools also worked a:t Amboy-Good Thunder, Clinton-Graceville, Esko, Orr
Year retired: 2016
Committees actively involved in:Constution and By-laws, Communications, Finance, Legislative Action. Nominations and Elections, Program, Statements of Principal (Chair,) Executive, Local Chapters, Regional Mtgs
Sharon Kjellberg, Secretary *
Lives in: St. Paul Term expires 2024
School Dist. Mounds View
Year retired: 2013
Committees actively involved inConstitution and:By-Laws, Communications, Finance, Nominations/Elections, Statements of Principle,, Executive, Grant, Regional Meetings, (Chair)
I retired in 2013 after 43 years in the Mounds View School District. I am NBCT as a middle childhood generalist. I was very active in my local as treasurer, vice-president, president and negotiator. On the Retired Board I currently serve on the Finance, Bylaws, Communications, Statements of Principle, and Grant committees. I enjoy travel, reading, gardening, and repurposing old junk!
Bob Millette, Treasurer*
Lives in : Fairmont Term exp. 2024
School Dist. Fairmont
Year Retired: 2016
Committees actively involved in: Executive
I assumed the position of Treasurer at the June meeting of the EdMN Retired Board. I retired in 2016 after 43 years teaching at the elementary level I Fairmont. I served in various offices in our local, President, 8 years, Treasurer/Membership chair for 25 years and IO Sec/Treas for 20 years. I believe my experience and knowledge will benefit the organization. I can assure you that the organization is in good, sound financial condition. If you have suggestions of how we, as a Board, can help you, please contact me or any of the Board members.
Cathy Stringfield, District 1A Director
Lives in: New Richland Term exp. 2024
School Dist. NRHEG Other districts worked at: Arnolds Park, IA, Rock Rapids, IA, Sherburne, MN
Year retired 2013
Committees actively involed in: Program, Regional Meetings
Diane Larson, District 1B Director
∫Lives in: Faribault Term exp. 2024
School District: Owatonna
Year retired: 1998
Wes Hanna, District 2A Director
Lives in: Savage Term exp. 2023
School District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage
Year retired:2008
Committees actively involved in: Constitution and By-laws, Legislative Action, Finance, Local Chapters(Chair)
My thirty-five year career was spent with intermediate students in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools along with several years out of the classroom involved with teacher training and curriculum development in technology. We have two married daughters and four grandchildren.
District 2B Director Open
Dan Larson, District 3 Director
Lives in: Plymouth Term exp. 2024
School District: Anoka-Hennepin, also worked in Alden-Conger, Robbinsdale
Year retired: 2016
Committees actively involved in: Legislative, Local Chapters
We can do more working together!
Elaine Rothman , District 3 Director
Lives in: Minnetonka Term exp. 2024
School District: Edina; Also taught at Mpls Special Site-St Joseph’s Residential Home for Adjudicated youth.
Year retired:2002
Committes actively involved in: Nominations/Elections
I taught Special Education for 32 years. I was part of the MEA Merger Team that helped create Education Minnesota, and chaired the Fall Professional Conference for 10 years.
In retirement, I am actively working for retiree benefits/rights on the Ed MN Retiree Board and Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council and Executive Board.
Joan Beaver, District 4 Director*
Lives in: Stillwater Term exp. 2023
School District: Stillwater Area Schools
Year retired: 2010
Committees actively involved in: Legislative Action, (Chair), Communications, Constitution and By-laws, Statements of Principles
Taught U.S. History at Stillwater High School 37 years until 2010. President of local union for eight years, previously Government Relations Chair and Building Representative. Continuing political engagement for collective bargaining rights, adequate pensions for all working people, and social justice.
Judy Rohde, District 4 Director
Lives in: Shoreview Term exp. 2023
School District: No. St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, ISD622
Year retired: 2007
Committees actively involved in: Executive, Membership, (Chair), Constitution and By-Laws, Statements of Principles, Regional Meetings
I taught middle school math in North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622 for 39 years. Since then I am semi-retired as a math coach and math staff development provider working as an independent contractor. I'm currently a Master Coach for Math Corps supporting math tutors for grades 4 - 8. I am still teaching AFT ER&D Thinking Mathematics classes. I currently serve on the Education Minnesota Retired Board of Directors (representing CD 4) as well as various committees of the board. In addition I have been elected by NEA Retired to represent NEA R on the NEA Resolutions Committee. This is an exciting time to be involved in Ed.MN R as we implement Continuous Membership and engage our membership. My other Interests include traveling and reading
Myrna Doran, District 5 Director
Lives in:St. Anthony Term exp. 2024
School District: Osseo, Dist. 299, also worked at Centennial Schools
Year retired: 2005
Committees actively involved in: Communications, (Chair), Program, Grant, Regional Meetings
Former leader in Education Minnesota, MN Federation of Teachers, Osseo local, Mpls. Central Labor Union. Delegate to NEA, AFT and Ed. International. Interests are traveling, reading and going "up north".
Pixie Pixlar, District 5 Director
Lives in Richfield Term exp. 2024
School District: Minneapolis
Year retired:2007
Committees actively involved in : Program, Membership
Bob Nystrom, District 6A Director
Lives in: Zimmerman Term exp. 2023
School District: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage
Year Retired: 2018
Committees actively involved in: Constitution and By-Laws, Membershiip
Susan Witt, District 6B Director
Lives in: Blaine Term exp. 2023
School District: Spring Lake Park
Year retired:2012
Committees actively involved in: Legislative Action, PAC Representative
Roger Josephson, District 7A Director
Lives in: Detroit Lakes Term exp. 2024
School District:
Year retired:
Committees actively involved in:
Jayne Schwalbach, District 7B Director
Lives in: Starbuck Term exp. 2024
Year retired:
Committees actively involved in: Finance, Program, Excutive
Bobbie Margo, District 8A Director
Lives in: Hibbing Term exp. 2023
School District: Virginia
Year retired: 2004
Committees actively involved in : NEA-Ret. Executive Council, (National Level)
I really like representing retirees; I like fighting for retiree rights, pensions, Social Security, Medicare, etc.
Jan Cummings, District 8B Director
Lives in: Brainerd Term exp. 2023
School District: Brainerd-ISD 181
Year retired: 2012
Committes actively involved in: Program, Outreach\
I retired from teaching high school Language Arts, German, and French at Brainerd High School. Involved with union work my entire career, I am honored to now serve on the EM Retired Board and advocate for this group.
Walt Munsterman, At Large Director
Lives in: Brooklyn Park Term exp. 2024
School District: Anoka-Hennepin
Year retired: 1998
Committees actively involved in:Constitution and By-Laws, (Chair), Communications, Legislative Action, Membership, Program, Statements of Principles, Local Chapters, Grant, Regional Meetings
Walt's experience: Taught in the Anoka-Hennepin Schools, MEA Negotiations Council Chairperson, MEA Vice-President, MEA Board of Directors, President of the Anoka-Hennepin Education Association, Member on AFT Retirement Committee, and now serving as At- Large Director of Education Minnesota Retired.
Jeanne Brown-Kreusel, At-Large Director
Lives in: Faribault Term exp 2024
School District:
Year retired:
Committees actively involved in: Local Chapters, Regional Meetings
John Lipke, At Large Director, ESP
Lives in: Stewart Term exp. 2025
School District: McLeod West
Year retired:
Committees actively involved in: Constitutions and Bylaws, Communications, Grant (Chair), MN - NEA Fund for Children and Public Education (Chair)
Chuck Lyons At Large- Higher Ed
Lives in: Term exp: 2025
School District:
Year retired: 2018
Committees actively involved in: Racial Equity, Legislative
Marti Zins, TRA Representative, (non-voting member)
Lives in:Minnetonka
School District:
Year Retired:
Serves as TRA Representative
I represent TRA on the Board. I am a retired media director from the Hopkins, MN School District. I have been active at the state and national level having served as state president of MEA and a director at NEA
Ryan Fiereck, Vice-President Education Minnesota, Liaison to EM-Retired
Staff
Christine Thornborrow
Stefanie Berg
Program Chair
Lois Wendt
Website Editor
Lori Nord