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President Denise Specht

Specht was elected president in April 2013 and assumed office July 1, 2013. She was re-elected in 2016.

Vice President Paul Mueller

Mueller was elected vice president in 2007 and re-elected in 2010, 2013 and 2016.

Secretary-Treasurer Rodney Rowe

Rowe was elected secretary-treasurer in April 2013 and re-elected in 2016.

Executive Director Sara Gjerdrum

Sara Gjerdrum was hired as executive director of Education Minnesota in November 2014.

Profiles of the members elected to represent Education Minnesota members around the state. To determine which governing board member represents you, check this Election District map (PDF, 12 pages, 4MB).

Governing board minutes (log in to view)

Standing committees

Members of our Council of Local Presidents, ESP Council of Local Presidents, Ethnic and Minority Affairs Committee, Political Action Committee, Legislative Action Committee and Professional Advocacy Committee.

Local and intermediate organization websites

Our Shared Legacy

Video detailing Education Minnesota's origins and purpose.

Our Shared Legacy (25:36)

Governance documents

Our Constitution and Bylaws, Statements of Principle, and other guiding documents

About our union

Our purpose, structure, leaders and history

Become a member

Education Minnesota develops professional educators who are passionate, well trained and well supported. Joining means belonging to an organization dedicated to preparing students for successful lives.

Here's why belonging matters:

Our union is you and your colleagues coming together in a united effort. Find out more!

Contact information

Need to reach us? Here are multiple ways.

Our offices

We have 17 offices around the state including our headquarters in St. Paul.

Staff directory

A list of staff in offices around the state. View in the members-only section.

Update your email address

Please help us to stay current with you by updating your email address.

Controller

The Controller is responsible for the day to day financial operations and transactional processing of the organization and its entities (Education Minnesota, Foundation, ESI, Properties, and PAC). The position assists the CFO in ensuring the existence of processes and controls throughout the organization to safeguard its assets.

Job search sites

Check this list of education job sites in Minnesota and the country.