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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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
4th Grade
Gina Anderson
Special Ed
Elyssa Birchem
2nd Grade
Tiffany Bockelmann
Specialist - Music
Kathryn Bukovic
Principal - Elementary
Dianna Butzke
Paraprofessional
BriAnna Cromley
3rd Grade
Lauryn Devich
ADSIS
Rachel Doherty
Specialist - Agriculture
Sarah Douglas
Specialist - Art
Stephanie Engstrom
Office Staff
Billi Jo Fondie
Paraprofessional
Ted Fredrickson
5th Grade
Andy Hallin
4th Grade
Casey Hallin
ADSIS
Pam Herzog
Paraprofessional
David Hillman
Specialist - Gym
Jessica Hoechst
Paraprofessional
Jim James
Specialist - Gym
Sherri James
Paraprofessional
Brandie Kahtava
Paraprofessional
Deanna Kingsley
Paraprofessional
Brett Kokal
5th Grade
Greta Kokal
Special Ed
Julie Koski
Paraprofessional
Andi Lageson
Paraprofessional
Amy LaMotte
Paraprofessional
Cindy Landwer
3rd Grade
David Lang
6th Grade
Mari Latola
Specialist - Agriculture
Dana LaValley
Paraprofessional
Rebecca Levander
Paraprofessional
Alexandra Negen
Specialist - Gym
Crystal Nucech-Duesler
1st Grade
Kathy Otto
Paraprofessional
Kayla Owens
Specialist - Stem
Allison Pellinen
Paraprofessional
Stacie Perpich
Kindergarten
Joshua Peterson
Specialist - Band
Kristina Peyla
Paraprofessional
Shaina Peyla
Paraprofessional
Susan Potocnik
Paraprofessional
Dana Prophet
Paraprofessional
Faye Radtke
Paraprofessional
Christine Ranta
Special Ed
Brenda Ryks
5th Grade
Bria Sandstrom
2nd Grade
Tricia Shuck
Kindergarten
William Sims
Paraprofessional
Hailey Skelton
Paraprofessional
Mary Beth Skorich
Special Ed
Lindsay Soular
Paraprofessional
Lindsey Sova
1st Grade
Ashley Thiel
2nd Grade
Neal Thornbloom
6th Grade
Kim Tokarczyk
Paraprofessional
Olivia Trunk
Kindergarten
Lisa Vandervort
Paraprofessional
Dana Wallace
Paraprofessional
Molly Wiedenhoft
Special Ed
James Zupetz
4th Grade
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