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KAREN BALDWIN
Director
Sp. Ed. / Work Experience
karen@vehs.org
Karen Baldwin joined VEHS as Director in December 2005.
She comes to Voyageurs with experience as a school superintendent,
director of alternative education, work experience coordinator,
mental health practitioner, and teacher. Many of her professional
experiences have been in non-traditional settings that
required creativity and flexibility, which is a good fit
with the expeditionary model. Karen’s interests include
primitive antiques, cross country skiing, travel and appreciation
of the north woods. |
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JOHN BABINEAU
Special Education
Health & P.E.
john@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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KELLY BREVIG
Counselor
kbrevig@vehs.org
Kelly Brevig has a Masters of Education in School Counseling
K-12. Kelly began her career as a guidance counselor just
outside of Duluth. She worked at Wadena-Deer Creek High
School and Cass Lake-Bena High School before finally calling
Bemidji home. Born in Bemidji, Kelly returns to the area
with a sense of enthusiasm, a love for the lake, and a
passion for kids. Kelly is adventerous, has a solid background
in counseling, and a positive attitude. She enjoys spending
time with her husband and nine year old daughter, long
walks in the woods, arts and crafts of any kind and visiting
with old friends. |
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DAVE HUDSON
Art
potter@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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DAVID JOHNSON
Mathematics
dave@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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PATTY LESTER
Special Education
patty@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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ROSS MILLAR
Industrial Arts / Social Studies / Youth Build
ross@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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CINDY NELSON
Language Arts
cindy@vehs.org
Lead-teacher Cindy Nelson shares her passion for literature
and twenty-plus years of teaching experience with VEHS
students, serving as the English teacher. Cindy has led
and directed numerous dramatic performances, including
the award winning One-Act team at VEHS in 2003-04. Cindy
also led a group of VEHS students to Italy last year checking
out treasures of the Renaissance period. |
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JUDY PAGNOTTA
Special Ed. Paraprofessional
judy@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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PAUL PFEIFFER
Social Studies / Technology
paulp@vehs.org
Paul Pfeiffer has been in teaching for over 10 years.
Many of those years have been in alternative education.
Teaching is Paul's second career, his first was as a canoe
guide in Ely, MN. The guiding experience helped to shape
the way Paul teaches: Learning through direct/hands on
experience. Paul's interests include audio speaker design
and construction, history, map collecting, computer building,
reading, wood working, timber frame construction, canoeing/camping,
travel, and model building. Paul is active in his church
and is married with one daughter and a son on the way. |
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DAN ROGERS
Science
dan@vehs.org
Photo & Bio coming soon... |
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ANN SKOE
World
Languages
Spanish / French / German
anna@vehs.org
Ann "Anna" Skoe teaches world languages. Berlin,
Germany and the Twin Cities were her first homes. She studied
at Colorado College at the University of Goettingen, Germany.
The Headwaters Science Center employed her for several
years. Then she completed her teaching licensure at Bemidiji
State University. Before returning to the first city on
the Mississippi River, she taught German Language for seven
years on the Mesabi Iron Range. Since 1988, she has worked
with the Concordia Language Villages in many different
roles including the German environmental programs and the
French Voyageurs. She loves to travel but is most happy
to spend time in northern Minnesota's beautiful outdoors
in every season. |
| SUPPORT STAFF |
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JEAN FJELSTA
Secretary / Receptionist
jean@vehs.org
Administrative Assistant Jean Fjelsta better known as the Director of First Impressions (DOFI), brings her wit, charm and uncanny ability to multi-task to the office of VEHS. Jean has all kinds of experience working with young people and parents in educational settings. Students, staff, and parents know and trust Jean and are inspired by her dedication. |
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RITA POULTON
Business
Manager
Helping VEHS make good financial decisions along with accurate
budgeting is Business Manager Rita Poulton. Rita brings several
years of experience working with charter school finance along
with a background in accounting to the forefront for Voyageurs.
Rita's skills have been recognized around the state giving
the board and VEHS supporters confidence that VEHS is sound
economically! |
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PAUL POULTON
Technology Consultant
paul@vehs.org
Paul Poulton serves as the Information Technology Specialist at VEHS. Paul has a broad background in technology, along with all kinds of handy skills that are put to use on a daily basis. Paul also serves as the board chairman for VEHS offering his background as a founder of VEHS. |
