MNAFEE Board Members (as of August 2025)
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Ada Alden, Educational Consultant, Retired
Barbara Eckberg, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools Betty Cooke, University of Minnesota Catherine Goettl, LeSueur-Henderson Public Schools Elizabeth Lehn, Cambridge-Isanti Schools Erica Bryant, Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools Jenifer Johnson, Monticello School District 882 Kari Sawyer, Osseo Area Schools Katie Angel, Jordan Early Learning Services Kristin Enz, LeSueur-Henderson Public Schools Lisa Helgestad, Osseo Area Schools Melissa Denning, St. Francis Area Schools Melissa Donovan, Center for Early Education and Development Michelle Berscheid, Robbinsdale Area Schools Mike Brown, MN Department of Children, Youth and Families Mischelle Squire, Osseo Area Schools Nancy Wallace, Retired, St. Francis Area Schools Paula Poaletti, Lake Superior School District Rachel Chrastil, MNAFEE Executive Director Sara Chovan, Hopkins Public Schools Sara Line, Northfield Public Schools Sarah Moline, Shakopee Public Schools (Co-Chair) Stephanie Berwald, St. Paul Public Schools (Co-Chair) |
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MNAFEE Board Member Position Description (Approved Dec. 9, 2022)
The MNAFEE Board has collaborated to create a comprehensive overview of the board member role. As integral supporters of MNAFEE, board members play a crucial role in providing leadership and strategic governance. Their dedication involves contributing time, skills, and energy to drive the organization's initiatives, aligning with strategic goals. The board is committed to steering the organization towards sustainable funding, fostering professional development, and advocating for its mission through ethical governance and effective financial management.
Download the full MNAFEE Board Member Position Description.
Download the full MNAFEE Board Member Position Description.
MNAFEE Emeritus Board Member Position Description (Approved Dec. 2025)
An honorary, emeritus Board of Directors membership may be bestowed on a board member in recognition of a lifetime commitment to the profession. These individuals are valued for their wisdom and extensive experience, often being consulted for insights on key decisions. They bring a unique perspective rooted in years of involvement and firsthand knowledge of MNAFEE’s history, culture, and practices.
This honor is granted by the MNAFEE Board to a former MNAFEE Board of Directors member, or a current Board member not seeking re-election to the Board, following the nomination process outlined in the MNAFEE Bylaws.
Download the full MNAFEE Emeritus Board Member Position Description.
This honor is granted by the MNAFEE Board to a former MNAFEE Board of Directors member, or a current Board member not seeking re-election to the Board, following the nomination process outlined in the MNAFEE Bylaws.
Download the full MNAFEE Emeritus Board Member Position Description.