Cluster Groups
The Cluster groups were formed based out of the schools that feed the five mainstream high schools. Clusters were formed to communicate contract and union information to their area members and to gather member concerns or questions. They are also available to welcome new members and encourage paraeducators in their area to join.
The goal for each cluster is to have 7 members to represent different categories of paraeducators: 4 Special Education, 1 Health, 1 Technology, and 1 Secondary Paraeducator. The Transportation (Bus) Paraeducators also have two representatives.
Each cluster elects one representative from their group to be the lead. This lead attends Executive Board meetings and is responsible to represent their cluster by voting on important matters. The rest of the members attend cluster representative meetings four times a year. They will also vote on matters brought before them. The goal of each cluster is to form a community for their members, plan social events, share information and encourage membership while maintaining an awareness of concerns within their cluster.
If you are interested in helping our Association grow, this is a role that enables you to make a difference. Please contact your cluster representatives if you are interested in serving in this capacity. The term for a cluster representative is two years.
Andover
Andover HS
Oak View MS
Andover
Crooked Lake
Rum River
Bridges
TEAM
Cluster Representatives:
Tracy Burman, Bridges (Health) – Cluster Lead
Angie Sedesky, Andover HS (Secondary)
Anoka
Anoka HS
Anoka MS for the Arts *
Washington MS
Brookside
Lincoln *
Ramsey
Wilson
Anoka-Henn Technical HS
S.T.E.P.
RTLC at Verndale
ESC Special Education District Office
Cluster Representatives:
Merilee Holm, Two Rivers (SpEd)
Patty Janski – Two Rivers (SpEd)
Cheryl Welle – Two Rivers (SpEd)
Nicole Riley – AMSFM (Health)
Blaine
Blaine HS
Roosevelt MS
Northdale MS
Jefferson
Johnsville
Madison
McKinley
Sand Creek
Sunrise
University Ave *
Blaine ECC
Cluster Representatives:
Lori Vorderbruggen – University (Elementary) – Cluster Lead
Joy Hanson – Madison (SpEd)
Cheryl Kringle – BHS (Secondary)
Andrew Roemhildt – Roosevelt (SpEd)
Champlin
Champlin Park HS
Jackson MS *
CPBA *
Riverview ECC
Dayton
Evergreen Park *
Monroe
Oxbow Creek
Cluster Representatives:
Maria Horbal – CPHS (SpEd) – Cluster Lead
Jill Kinney – Jackson (SpEd)
Jennifer Eckhoff – Evergreen Park (Elementary)
Coon Rapids
Schools:
Coon Rapids HS
Anoka-Henn Regional HS
Coon Rapids MS
Adams
Eisenhower
Hamilton
Hoover *
Mississippi
Morris Bye
Compass
Pathways
RTLC
Sorteberg ECC
Cluster Representatives:
Kevin Spence – Hoover (Tech) – Cluster Lead
Ann Schulz – RTLC (SpEd)
Russell Segerstrom – Adams (SpEd)
Transportation
Cluster Representatives:
Corijran Simms – LEAD