Teresa has spent many fulfilling years as an educator and school leader. Her passion is creating learning opportunities beyond school classrooms. Teresa joined VinE in January 2023.

Emily lives in the Culver/Saginaw area and is active in the South Ridge PK-12 School community, where her children attend school. Emily is a member of the South Ridge School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization. She is a full-time social work student at the College of St. Scholastica, focusing on community engagement, strategic planning, and collaboration. She is passionate about helping students thrive and achieve positive outcomes. We are so fortunate to have Emily join us in meeting VinE's mission of engaging the community in the education of its students, supporting their growth, and preparing them for productive citizenship.

A retired teacher/school librarian, mother and grandmother, Leigh has deep roots in the educational landscape, particularly in helping young people develop their strengths and embrace new learning. Leigh joined VinE's team of Board Directors in August 2022.

In December 2022, Debra became the Vice Chairperson of VinE. With extensive experience as a clinical psychologist, her valuable ideas and insights are crucial to the VinE Board.

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Nathan joined the VinE Board in December 2022. He is VinE's Secretary and is kept very busy! Nathan is a retired Educator from Virginia, MN. Nathan has been a Board Director since December 2022.

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Anita brings decades of classroom experience, specializing in Reading instruction for young learners. She cares deeply about our local schools. Marge joined the VinE Board of Directors in March 2023.

Paula has many years of classroom experience and is now a business owner in Cook, MN. She brings educational, business, and community insights to VinE. Paula has been a Board Director since January 2024.

Marge retired from the Hennepin County Library System in 1996 after nearly 30 years. She is active in the Tower Food Shelf, leads a monthly book group, and has served several terms on the Arrowhead Library Board. Marge was the organist for St.James Church until its closing in the summer of 2023. She was a member of the Vine Board in its early years and looks forward to working with the current VinE organization. Marge joined VinE's Board in May 2024.

With a Diploma from Eveleth High School (1965), a B.S. Degree from St. John’s University, and a commission as an Officer in the United States Navy, Joe brings a unique set of management credentials to the Board of VinE.  Prior to his retirement in 2003, Joe worked in executive management positions primarily with the D. M. and I. R Railway Company.  In retirement, he has served in leadership roles in numerous non-profit foundations such as Eveleth Technical College, Range Technical College, Mesabi Range College, and the St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Foundation.  He currently chairs the Advisory Board of the Virginia Corps of the Salvation Army, and also is an active member of the Iron Range Rotary Club serving as a member of the Board of Directors as well as being the in-coming President for Rotary year 2024-2025.  Joe’s leadership experience coupled with his organizational skills will help provide VinE with diversity, and a community-driven voice to help guide the organization in its mission of the education of students. Joe joined VinE's Board of Directors in May 2024.