MREA is pleased to announce the 2024 Educators of Excellence and recognize them for their resilience, leadership, and innovation in Greater Minnesota public education.
2024 Honorees
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South Central: Jeff Granrud, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools
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North: Katie Melgaard, Marshall County Central Public Schools
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North Central: John Short, Waubun Ogema White Earth Public Schools
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South: Ashley Wolf, Plainview Elgin Millville Public Schools
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MREA shared their stories and honored them at the Awards Ceremony on Nov. 17, which kicked off MREA’s Greater Education Summit. The banquet was live-streamed and can be viewed here.
Each year, the MREA Board of Directors accepts and reviews nominations from four geographic zones in Minnesota and selects the an Educator of Excellence to honor in each zone. The award is given based on a nominee’s impact, innovation, leadership and collaboration.
“We’re blown away each year by the dedication, innovation and care shown by educators in Greater Minnesota. It’s the highlight of our year to spend time in the classrooms of each of our Educators of Excellence, seeing each of them build relationships with students and invest in students,” said Darrin Strosahl, MREA Executive Director. “We are honored to get to elevate these educators and programs, celebrating their incredible work.”
The 2024 Educator of Excellence awards are sponsored by ICS and Baird. Learn more about the award.
MREA is the only advocate exclusively for Greater Minnesota schools. Under the leadership of school board members, administrators, teachers and community members, MREA focuses on what puts first the education, growth, and development of learners to bring about our best possible future. MREA’s membership represents more than 235 school districts in Minnesota. Learn more.
