There is not much argument that football is a male-dominated sport, but Tech High School sophomore Amanda Keena hopes to change that. Keena is one of only a few girls to ever make the Tech Tiger football team. She recognizes that other girls have played before her; however, she’s unaware of any other girl who … Read more
The most valuable lesson Jonathan Williams, 2003 Apollo High School graduate, learned in high school was to give back. Although a shining star on the basketball court, Williams had little direction where he wanted to go in life. It was his basketball coach, Dean Kesler, who guided him and helped put meaning in his life. … Read more
Where the action is, according to Apollo High School junior, Jason Soria, is the sidelines of just about any high school sport. He can feel his heart beat and is completely in the moment. His happiest times are right there behind the lens of a camera taking as many shots as he can. “I’ve always … Read more
Some jobs are trial by fire. Yet for St. Cloud Area School District‘s new Supervisor of Transportation Natalie Ratha, there was no hesitation to seize the opportunity and begin at full speed despite the national headlines about bus driver shortages. Ratha has been driving, operating and managing bus routes since her girls were young, and … Read more
With a work history spanning over 25 years in PK-12 public education, and the most recent of them directing assessment, research, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities at Edina Public Schools, many professionals might be looking forward to retirement and relaxation. Not the case with Donna Roper, the new executive director of research, evaluation, assessment and … Read more