Welcome Minnesota McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other!

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Welcome Minnesota McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other!

Hello and welcome, Minnesota McKinney-Vento Liaisons!

We’re thrilled to have you join our online community. This forum is a space for us to connect, share experiences, and support each other in the vital work of serving homeless students and their families.

To kick things off, we’d love for everyone to introduce themselves. Please reply to this post with a brief introduction including:

Your name
Your school district
Your role (including or in addition to being a McKinney-Vento liaison)
How long you’ve been in the McKinney-Vento liaison role
Your favorite thing about Minnesota

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    • Jess (@jgoodwin@mahnomen.k12.mn.us)
      Participant

      I chose this position in addition to being the Truancy coordinator, due to the amount of time i get to interact and not only help students and family but to build relationships with them.

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    • Doua X (@douaxiong@nobleacademy.us)
      Participant

      Hello, My name is Doua Xiong. I’m the Homeless Liaison from Noble Academy in Brooklyn Park, MN. I’m new to the role.

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    • Jess (@jgoodwin@mahnomen.k12.mn.us)
      Participant

      I forgot to add that i am the District Liaison for Mahnomen

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    • Jazlynn P (@paigepsychconsulting@gmail.com)
      Participant

      Hello! Jazlynn I am located in Minnesota and I am the homeless liaison and School Psychologist.

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    • Jess (@jgoodwin@mahnomen.k12.mn.us)
      Participant

      Im jessica Goodwin, Mahnomen school District 432, Minnesota. This is my 2nd year! I love helping kids. Truly my passion

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    • Mike H (@mvang)
      Participant

      Hello from FIT Academy! I am in this work because of the students and families we are able to serve and make a difference.

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    • Nicole T (@nthompson)
      Participant

      Hi, I’m Nicole Thompson from Lancaster MN. This is my second year! So much to learn! Fall is my favorite!

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    • Stephanie K (@skobes)
      Participant

      Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am new to McKinney-Vento and looking for some great resources!

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    • Mike H (@mvang)
      Participant

      Hello! My name is Mike. I am the Director of Administration and Operations for FIT Academy. I’ve been the liaison for the past 3 years. Proud to be FIT!

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    • Kim J (@Kjjordan2142)
      Participant

      Kim Jordan
      St. Louis County Schools, ISD #2142
      Homeless Liaison/Director of Support Education and Title Services
      This is my 4th year with the district
      The lakes and seasons!

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    • Karrie B (@kboser)
      Participant

      Karrie Boser
      Sauk Rapids-Rice
      District Liaison
      2 years

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    • Crystal G (@cgentry)
      Participant

      Crystal Gentry
      South Washington County School District
      Homeless Liaison, point of contact for foster care
      10th school year!
      All of the seasons/fall and all of the lakes!

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    • Adam A (@aanderson)
      Participant

      Hello! My name is Adam Anderson. I am the behavior specialist and McKinney-Vento Liaison at Triton Public Schools in Dodge Center. This is my first year! I love the diverse weather in Minnesota, wake up needing a winter coat and end the night wearing shorts and a tank top.

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    • Mallory G (@MalloryG)
      Participant

      Mallory Greenwaldt
      Hinckley Finlayson School District
      District Social Worker
      2 years
      All of the seasons!

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