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
Jeremy Swanson – LEAD
Bridges (SpEd)
Bob Borman
Bridges (SpEd)
Tracy Burman
Bridges (Health)
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:
Anna Aragon – LEAD
Lincoln (Technology)
Lynnette Bauers
Wilson (SpEd)
Natalie Juell
RTLC (SpEd)
Cindy Hiatt
STEP (Health Para)
Blaine
Blaine HS
Roosevelt MS
Northdale MS
Jefferson
Johnsville
Madison
McKinley
Sand Creek
Sunrise
University Ave *
Blaine ECC
Lori Vorderbruggen – LEAD
University Ave (Elementary)
Jacquelyn Dombek
Blaine HS (SpEd)
Cheryl Kringle
Blaine HS (Secondary)
Calvin Duane
Blaine HS (Secondary Para)
Shelly Parsons
Northdale MS (SpEd)
Chris Ford
Blaine HS (Secondary Para)
Champlin
Champlin Park HS
Jackson MS *
CPBA *
Riverview ECC
Dayton
Evergreen Park *
Monroe
Oxbow Creek
Maria Horbal – LEAD
CPHS (SpEd)
Pamela Winkelmann
CPHS (SpEd)
Rachael Smith
Monroe (SpEd)
Nadine Waxler
RECC (Health)
Jennifer Eckhoff
Evergreen Park (El Para)
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:
Cindy Sarff
CRHS (SpEd)
Karen Ouellette
Adams (SpEd)
Nathaniel Olsen
RTLC (SpEd)
Ann Schulz
RTLC (SpEd)
Sarah Castrodale
Adams (Health)
Katelyn Sjoquist
Eisenhauer (SpEd)
Transportation
Cluster Representatives:
Corijran Simms – LEAD