MNAFEE Board Members (as of July 2024)
Ada Alden, Retired
Michelle Berscheid, Robbinsdale Area Schools
Stephanie Berwald, St. Paul Public Schools
Mike Brown, MDE
Sara Chovan, Hopkins Public Schools
Betty Cooke, Retired, U of MN and MDE
Melissa Denning, St. Francis Area Schools
Barbara Eckberg, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Ellen Haefner, Northfield Public Schools
Kristi Hanson, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan Schools
Jen Jaros, Duluth Public Schools
Grace Keengwe, University of North Dakota
Sarah Moline, Shakopee Public Schools
Paula Poaletti, Lake Superior School District
Monica Potter, Retired, St Paul Public Schools
Julie Ritter, Shakopee Public Schools
Mischelle Squire, Osseo Area Schools
Betty Uehling, New Ulm Public Schools
Linda Vukelich, MNAFEE
Nancy Wallace, Retired, St. Francis Area Schools
Michelle Berscheid, Robbinsdale Area Schools
Stephanie Berwald, St. Paul Public Schools
Mike Brown, MDE
Sara Chovan, Hopkins Public Schools
Betty Cooke, Retired, U of MN and MDE
Melissa Denning, St. Francis Area Schools
Barbara Eckberg, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Ellen Haefner, Northfield Public Schools
Kristi Hanson, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan Schools
Jen Jaros, Duluth Public Schools
Grace Keengwe, University of North Dakota
Sarah Moline, Shakopee Public Schools
Paula Poaletti, Lake Superior School District
Monica Potter, Retired, St Paul Public Schools
Julie Ritter, Shakopee Public Schools
Mischelle Squire, Osseo Area Schools
Betty Uehling, New Ulm Public Schools
Linda Vukelich, MNAFEE
Nancy Wallace, Retired, St. Francis Area Schools
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.
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Announcement: Results MNAFEE Board of Directors Election
July 1, 2024
We are delighted to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors election. Per MNAFEE's bylaws, the following individuals have been elected to serve a two-year term (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026) on the MNAFEE Board of Directors:
- Michelle Berscheid
- Sara Chovan
- Betty Cooke
- Melissa Denning
- Barbara Eckberg
- Nancy Wallace
These dedicated individuals have shown a strong commitment to MNAFEE's mission, and we are grateful for their willingness to contribute their time and expertise to further our goals.
Online ballots were distributed to all MNAFEE members in early May, with a deadline for completion by May 15. We appreciate the participation of all members in this important process.
Thank you for your continued support of MNAFEE. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact on Early Childhood communities across the state.