Our Staff Members
Minnesota Valley Education District employees believe that all children are capable of learning and are entitled to receive an education. With that in mind, our staff members treat every child with respect and dignity. They work directly with families to ensure we address each child’s unique learning requirements. We are proud to serve and support the schools and families with special education needs.
Mental Health and Services
Tracy Baumann
Mental Health Practitioner
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8237
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Karen Leeb
Mental Health Practitioner
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8244
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Kathryn Stuve
Mental Health Practitioner
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8229
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Minnesota Valley School (MVS)
Rachel Baerbock
Teacher
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8227
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Jenna Boman
Teacher
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8231
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Ben Stein
Teacher
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8232
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Minnesota River School (MRS)
Cassie Cummiskey
Teacher
(507) 934-3260, ext. 4000
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Haley Williams
Teacher
(507) 934-4210, ext. 5083
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Early Intervention
Shawna Brandts
Teacher
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Katelyn Cavanaugh
Teacher
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Janelle Witt-Berg
Teacher
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Staff Members
Nancy Christiansen
School Psychologist
(507) 934-2754, ext. 3016
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Melissa Engel
School Psychologist
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Stephanie Figueroa
School Psychologist
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Lindsey Finch
School Psychologist
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Tesla Galles
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Nichole Jacobson
DHH Teacher
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Kelsey Jaycox-Hutchins
Secondary Transitions Services Coordinator
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8220
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Sue Kawlewski
School Psychologist
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Kevin Krahn
School Psychologist
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8226
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Laurie Kuster-Overn
Occupational Therapist
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Jacki Madden
Low Incidence Services Coordinator
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8224
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Paul Matejcek
Speech Language Pathologist
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8212
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Lornah Nyagwaya
Social Worker
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8246
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Laurie Palesotti
DHH Teacher
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Jeanne Schoeppner
Speech Language Pathologist
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Shawn Simonson
PAES Lab Teacher
(507) 934-4210, ext. 8240
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Laura Svercl
Occupational Therapist
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8216
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Cheryl Thoemke
Speech Language Pathologist
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Melissa Wagner
Special Ed. Coordinator
(507) 380-0214
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Jess Webb
Occupational Therapist
(507) 726-2320
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Ben Winkels
Work-Based Learning Teacher
(507) 934-5420, ext. 8233
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