School Board Information

Bio

History Jennifer resides in the Chisago Lakes area with her husband, dog and two cats. She has four adult children and seven fabulous grandchildren.

• Secondary Literacy Collaborative Planner with the St. Croix River Education District, 2011-present
• Technology Lead – Charter School Design Team, Northstar Community Charter School
• Reading/Language Arts teacher and Technology Integration Curriculum leader, Northwood School District, 2005-2011
• Fourth and fifth grade teacher, 1999-2005
• Restaurant server, 1992-1999

Education

• 2015 Bemidji state University – Special Education
• 2011 University of Wisconsin, Superior – Master’s of Science in Educational Administration; Curriculum Director emphasis
• 1999 University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire – Bachelor of Science in Education / Major: Elementary and Middle Level Education, Minor: ESL

Interests
Reading, music, theatre, gardening, family adventures.

Bio

History
Sandy grew up in Eveleth, MN and now resides in White Bear Lake, MN with her husband, son and daughter.

Experience

• Learning Manager, TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning – 8/2005
• Board Member since 2005
• Q-Comp Coordinator
• Data Coordinator
• Substitute Teacher, White Bear Lake & St. Paul Public Schools– 2005
• Office Assistant, Capitol Connections, St. Paul – 2002-2004
• Business Analyst, Lydon-Bricher Mfg. Co, Oakdale – 1984-2001

Education

• Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
• Masters of Arts in Teaching
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Applied Work in Computer Science
• Mesabi Community College, Virginia, MN
• Associate of Arts

Certifications Minnesota State Teaching License

Interests
Reading, bicycling, swimming and volunteering with my church.

Bio

History
Sue and her family moved to Chisago City in 1976. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.

Experience
23 years teaching in the Chisago Lakes School District as an elementary Physical Education specialist at Taylors Falls and Lakeside Elementary. Chisago Lakes District Q-comp coordinator 2007-2010.

Education

• 1974 Winona State University, Winona, MN
  Bachelor of Science
  Physical Education, Health, coaching certification
• 2001 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. MN
  Master of Education
  Curriculum and Instruction

Interests
Reading, gardening, continuous learning.

Bio

Work History:

Teacher in White Bear Lake Mn, 1971-2006

• Mathematic 7-12 Pre-Algebra to Precalculus • Department Chair 6 years

• Secondary Curriculum Coordinator 8 years • Nominated Teacher of the Year 3 times, finalist once • District 4 Director for M.C.T.M.

• Member of Minnesota Best Practice Network for Mathematics

Business History

• Owner of Mack Landscaping 1985 - 2018 (retired)

Community:

• Member of Parks Commission 20 years, Creator and lead person for the O.W.L.L.’s (Ojiketa Wednesdays for Laughs, Lunch and Service), Retirees who work to maintain and improve Ojiketa Regional , Chisago Lakes Rotary, Youth Exchange Officer, Chisago Lakes Hockey Association, Chamber of Commerce member, Community Ambassador.

Bio

History:

Ruth Stark moved to Chisago City in 1985 to begin her teaching career. She married in 1994 and has two adult children, one of whom is working in the community and the other is a junior at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Experience and Education:

She has a B.A. in German and English from UW-Superior.

She taught German and English for 36 years at Chisago Lakes High School.

During her tenure, she was a member and a leader of several groups including the Professional Development Committee, the Gifted and Talented Committee, and the High School Building Council.

She held leadership roles in the Q-Comp program.

She was a long-time Chisago Lakes Education Minnesota representative assembly member and a teacher’s rights advocate.

She retired in the spring of 2021.

Bio

Education: 

• 1992 High School Graduate from Fridley, MN
• Undergraduate studies/degree from  NDSU and Bethel College
• Masters and Principal's License from St. Mary's University

Business History:

• Student teacher at Centennial High School and Spring Lake Park
• Worked in Minneapolis at American Express Financial Advisors
• Retirement Account Advisor for several companies
• English teacher at White Bear Lake ALC for 16 years
• Director of Northern Lights Community School in Warba, MN

Interests:

• Riding motorcycles with wife, Amy
• Canoeing and Camping
• Deer hunting in Minnesota and Wisconsin
• Being handy with a variety of tools

" I have spent my entire career in education (24 years) working with non-traditional students (and the very creative staff that go with them) and I enjoy the freedom this allows. I greatly appreciate that we live in a state where it is recognized that not every student learns the same way and that charters, ALCs, and others are necessary to meet the needs of all MN students. I very much hope to use my experience and passion for alternative ed. here, at Wolf Creek, to continue the excellence that has been established. I am excited to be here and thrilled at what the future holds for us."

Bio

History: Lindsay has been a Learning Manager at Wolf Creek for 18 years. She specializes in Science. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children and everything outdoors.

Experience:

Bio

History: Brianna (Bri) has been a Learning Manager at Wolf Creek for 5 years. This is her tenth year of teaching. She specializes in Special Education. When not working, she enjoys spending time outside with her two daughters, husband, and their new puppy! She loves to go camping in the summer. Bri believes in advocating for her students and teaching them how to use resources to help them achieve goals they thought might not be possible!

Experience:

• BA in Special Education (Learning Disabilities) and Elementary Education from Winona State

• Additional licensure in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Hamline

• Additional licensure in Work-Based Learning

• Member of SCRED’s Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC)

• Wolf Creek Council Advisor

Purpose: This working group will ensure that the director of the school is evaluated on a yearly basis using a standardized measurement tool. The purposes of this group will be to create or revise said tool on a yearly basis and oversee the evaluation process as well as any needed improvement plans. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the committee chair. Accountability: This committee is accountable to the board and board chair, this committee cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval.

Purpose: The Finance Committee works to ensure that the school has a budget passed by the board each year and is able to pay all accounts payable on time. Product: This committee will bring a proposed budget each spring to the board for approval as well as updates to the budget document throughout the year. Accountability: This committee will consist of the Board Chair, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Director, and Business Manager of the charter school. Other members may be added when necessary.

Purpose: The Personnel Working Group works to ensure that the personnel policies are up to date. Product: Written report on activities and feedback due on July 1st each year from the chair. Accountability: This working group is accountable to the board and board chair, this working group cannot make decisions on its own and must report all actions to the board for approval. This working group meets every other year.

The Policy Committee researches, drafts, and reviews the school's governing policies, such as those related to academic operations, financial management, and personnel evaluation. The committee presents these proposed policies and amendments to the school board for discussion and approval, working to align the policies with the school's mission, legal requirements, and the goals of its charter.