Our Staff

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.

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Administration

Diane Blanchette
School Director
(218) 663-0170, ext. 20
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Jessica Klemmer
Office Assistant
(218) 663-0170, ext. 26
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Elementary Program

Michelle Blanck
Special Education Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 24
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Noreen Foster
Special Education Director - Indigo Education

K/1 Sara Knottski
Elementary Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 22
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4/5 Jeff Hoffman
Elementary Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 23
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2/3 Sara Silence
Elementary Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 26
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Jenny Buckman
Paraprofessional

Gayle Grinnell
Paraprofessional

Jessica Klemmer
Paraprofessional

Rista Sharma
Paraprofessional

Emily VanDoren
Paraprofessional

A Chance To Grow
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy

Community Service Staff

Diane Blanchette
Lead Community Service Coordinator
(218) 663-0170, ext. 20
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Jessica Klemmer
Community Service Coordinator
(218) 663-0170, ext. 26
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Alayna Carrier
Lead Saplings Teacher
(218) 663-0170 ext. 21
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Arrianna Summerfield
Saplings Teacher
(218) 663-0170, ext. 21
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