Staff Directory

Guiding students through learning, growth, and opportunity.

Our staff plays an important role in helping students grow, explore their interests, and prepare for the future. Every role—from classrooms to support services—contributes to a positive learning environment focused on opportunity and direction.

We believe students succeed best when they are supported, challenged, and encouraged along the way. Together, Mesabi East staff work to help every student discover their strengths and find their path forward.

Mesabi East staff support students every day through teaching, guidance, and encouragement. From classrooms to support services, our team works together to help every student grow, explore opportunities, and find their path forward.

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Elementary (K-6)

Mesabi East elementary teachers and staff support young learners during their most important years of growth. Through encouragement, structure, and care, they help students build confidence, curiosity, and essential learning skills. Their work lays the foundation for success in later grades and beyond.

Brynn Anderson

Brynn Anderson

4th Grade

Gina Anderson

Gina Anderson

Special Ed

Elyssa Birchem

MESABI EAST ALUM

Elyssa Birchem

2nd Grade

Tiffany Bockelmann

MESABI EAST ALUM

Tiffany Bockelmann

Specialist - Music

Kathryn Bukovic

Kathryn Bukovic

Principal - Elementary

Dianna Butzke

Dianna Butzke

Paraprofessional

BriAnna Cromley

MESABI EAST ALUM

BriAnna Cromley

3rd Grade

Lauryn Devich

Lauryn Devich

ADSIS

Rachel Doherty

Rachel Doherty

Specialist - Agriculture

Sarah Douglas

MESABI EAST ALUM

Sarah Douglas

Specialist - Art

Stephanie Engstrom

MESABI EAST ALUM

Stephanie Engstrom

Office Staff

Billi Jo Fondie

Billi Jo Fondie

Paraprofessional

Ted Fredrickson

Ted Fredrickson

5th Grade

Andy Hallin

Andy Hallin

4th Grade

Casey Hallin

Casey Hallin

ADSIS

Pam Herzog

Pam Herzog

Paraprofessional

David Hillman

MESABI EAST ALUM

David Hillman

Specialist - Gym

Jessica Hoechst

Jessica Hoechst

Paraprofessional

Jim James

Jim James

Specialist - Gym

Sherri James

Sherri James

Paraprofessional

Brandie Kahtava

Paraprofessional

Deanna Kingsley

MESABI EAST ALUM

Deanna Kingsley

Paraprofessional

Brett Kokal

Brett Kokal

5th Grade

Greta Kokal

Greta Kokal

Special Ed

Julie Koski

MESABI EAST ALUM

Julie Koski

Paraprofessional

MESABI EAST ALUM

Andi Lageson

Paraprofessional

Amy LaMotte

Amy LaMotte

Paraprofessional

Cindy Landwer

Cindy Landwer

3rd Grade

David Lang

David Lang

6th Grade

Mari Latola

Specialist - Agriculture

Dana LaValley

MESABI EAST ALUM

Dana LaValley

Paraprofessional

Rebecca Levander

Rebecca Levander

Paraprofessional

Alexandra Negen

Specialist - Gym

Crystal Nucech-Duesler

Crystal Nucech-Duesler

1st Grade

Kathy Otto

MESABI EAST ALUM

Kathy Otto

Paraprofessional

Kayla Owens

Kayla Owens

Specialist - Stem

Allison Pellinen

MESABI EAST ALUM

Allison Pellinen

Paraprofessional

Stacie Perpich

Stacie Perpich

Kindergarten

Joshua Peterson

Joshua Peterson

Specialist - Band

Kristina Peyla

MESABI EAST ALUM

Kristina Peyla

Paraprofessional

Shaina Peyla

MESABI EAST ALUM

Shaina Peyla

Paraprofessional

Susan Potocnik

MESABI EAST ALUM

Susan Potocnik

Paraprofessional

Dana Prophet

Dana Prophet

Paraprofessional

Faye Radtke

Paraprofessional

Christine Ranta

Christine Ranta

Special Ed

Brenda Ryks

Brenda Ryks

5th Grade

Bria Sandstrom

Bria Sandstrom

2nd Grade

Tricia Shuck

Tricia Shuck

Kindergarten

William Sims

William Sims

Paraprofessional

Hailey Skelton

Paraprofessional

Mary Beth Skorich

Mary Beth Skorich

Special Ed

Lindsay Soular

MESABI EAST ALUM

Lindsay Soular

Paraprofessional

Lindsey Sova

Lindsey Sova

1st Grade

Ashley Thiel

Ashley Thiel

2nd Grade

Neal Thornbloom

Neal Thornbloom

6th Grade

Kim Tokarczyk

Kim Tokarczyk

Paraprofessional

Olivia Trunk

Olivia Trunk

Kindergarten

Lisa Vandervort

Lisa Vandervort

Paraprofessional

Dana Wallace

Dana Wallace

Paraprofessional

Molly Wiedenhoft

MESABI EAST ALUM

Molly Wiedenhoft

Special Ed

James Zupetz

James Zupetz

4th Grade

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