Minneapolis Academy Faculty

5th Grade/Lead Teacher	Therese Privette	Email
Language Arts	Jill Livdahl	Email
ESL	Kristine Smith	Email
ESL	Ellen Vanden Branden	Email
Fine Arts	Amy Erickson	Email
Mathematics	Chad Inda	Email
P/H Education	Corey O'Keefe	Email
Paraprofessional	Michael Vargas	Email
Reading	Breanna Newman	Email
Science	Matthew Paterakis	Email
Social Studies	Sarah Black	Email
Special Education	Jodi Nolte	Email

 

 

Philosophy

The Academy's philosophy is not simply that all children can learn, but more importantly that all children will learn. There are no shortcuts to academic success and no excuses for failing to achieve it. Together, students, parents, and teachers will create a culture of achievement and success.

The Academy prepares its graduates to live thoughtful and purposeful lives equipped with the tools to engage successfully in their own "pursuit of happiness," thereby contributing greatly to the good of their communities and their families.