I AM 742: Khadar Abdi

Abdi named Student of Excellence

So many District 742 students are off to big things this fall after last spring’s graduation, and Khadar Abdi, now a Tech High School alumnus, is one of them. Abdi’s laser focus through his years at Tech secured him the top ranked spot in his high school class. Right away in ninth-grade, Abdi made a … Read more

I AM 742: AL Johnson

Al Johnson and his wife Carrie

Al Johnson, the new director of equity services, is known throughout District 742. He has a way with kids. He engages them on their level, challenges them to be better and stands behind them when they need someone to lean on. “I believe … it’s really important for us to connect our passion with our … Read more

I AM 742: Julie (Rethmeier) Moyes

Moyes with the 1971 Apollo Yearbook staff

Julie (Rethmeier) Moyes, 1971 graduate of Apollo High School, was in the first graduating class from the new school. It was a stellar year. Opportunities were plentiful. Because new doors were opened, her senior year gave her a zest for adventure that continued the rest of her life. She’s traveled the world, met royalty, presidents, … Read more

I AM 742: Nahida Nworen

Nahida Nworen, research, evaluation and assessment assistant for St. Cloud Area School District, has been paving her own path her entire life. Having recently graduated from St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and working with the Mayor’s Office, Nworen involves herself in the community. Nworen moved to the United States from Bangladesh to attend college. It was … Read more

I AM 742: Nantha Viswanathan

Viswanathan coaching Tech soccer.

Nantha Viswanathan, volunteer and facilities specialist for St. Cloud Area School District, came to the United States 35 years ago from Malaysia. As a child, he remembers playing soccer to pass the time. Growing into adulthood, however, his journey brought him to Minnesota to attend St. Cloud State University where he earned his degree in … Read more