Office of Learning Environments

The Office of Learning Environments believes that thriving students need supportive spaces. We unite essential programs, from youth empowerment and health services to family engagement and community partnerships, to cultivate strength-based environments. Together with our students, families, and staff, we are building communities where everyone belongs and succeeds.

Office of Family Engagement and Youth Empowerment

615 7th Street SW | Room 200
507.328.4221 | Email Us

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Executive Director of Learning Environments

Meet Our Staff

Amy Eich

Director of Community Education
Email Amy Eich

Nate Schriever

Coordinator of Childcare and Enrichment
Email Nate Schriever

Leslie Haack

Director of Community Education
Email Leslie Haack

Amy Eich

Director of Community Education
Email Jennifer Spindler-Krage

Koni Grimsrud

Director of Student Wellbeing
Email Sonja Chieves

Koni Grimsrud

Director of Student Wellbeing
Email Sonja Chieves

Guthrie Capossela

Coordinator of American Indian Education
Email Guthrie Capossela

Jo Robbins

American Indian Education Liaison
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Josh Halverson

Coordinator of Community Partnerships
Email Josh Halverson

Jennifer Spindler-Krage

Coordinator of Family Engagement 
Email Jennifer Spindler-Krage

Sonja Chieves

Family Engagement Specialist
Email Sonja Chieves

Willie Tipton

Coordinator of Family Supports
Email Willie Tipton

Chris Bjerke

Coordinator of Health Services
Email Chris Bjerke

Nicole Wibstad

Coordinator of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Email Nicole Wibstad

Sara-Louise Henry

Coordinator of Youth Empowerment
Email Sara-Louise Henry

Katie King

Administrative Coordinator

Email Katie