Our Staff

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We treasure our role as teachers and mentors to your wonderful children, and we know that a big part of making the educational experience successful and rewarding is to keep the lines of communication open. We encourage parents and community members to get to know our teachers and staff. Give us a call or send us an email, and we will be happy to address all of your questions or concerns.

Administration

Diane Blanchette
School Director
Community Service Lead Coordinator
(218) 663-0170, ext. 1
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Jessica Klemmer
Office Assistant
(218) 663-0170, ext. 1
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Elementary Program

K/1 Teacher Sara Knottski
File Folder #487820
(218) 663-0170, ext. 2
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2/3 Teacher Samantha Forster
File Folder #1026100
(218) 663-0170, ext. 3
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4/5 Teacher Stacy Coronis
File Folder #351677
(218) 663-0170, ext. 4
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Special Education Teacher Sara Silence
File Folder #492349
(218) 663-0170, ext. 5
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Jenny Buckman
Paraprofessional

Gayle Grinnell
Paraprofessional/School Nurse

Jessica Klemmer
Paraprofessional

Angie Fernlund
School Cook

Walter - Golden Retriever
School Therapy Dog in Training
To be registered when he turns 1 in March of 2026

Community Service

Diane Blanchette
Lead Community Service Coordinator
(218) 663-0170, ext. 1
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Gayle Grinnell
Community Service Coordinator - Birch Buddies
(218) 663-0170, ext. 1
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Jessica Klemmer
Community Service Coordinator
Saplings Teacher Substitute
Seedlings Teacher Substitute
(218) 663-0170, ext. 1
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Pam Holm
Lead Saplings Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 6
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Emily VanDoren
Lead Seedlings Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 7
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Sara Silence
Community Service Coordinator
Summer Saplings Teacher Substitute
Summer Seedlings Teacher Substitute
(218) 663-0170, ext. 5
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