Northfield School of Arts and Technology
Northfield School of Arts and Technology
| Northfield School of Arts and Technology | |
| Established | 2001 |
| School type | Public Charter |
| Director | Timothy Goodwin |
| Location | Northfield, Minn., USA |
| Enrollment | 108 |
| Faculty | 8 |
| Faculty with M.A./Ph.D. | 63% |
| Campus | Industrial |
| Homepage | artech.k12.mn.us |
Northfield School of Arts and Technology (often referred to as “ARTech Charter School” and originally called “South-eastern Minnesota School of Arts and Technology” or “SeMSAT”) is a project-based 6-12 charter school located in Northfield, MN, US.
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Governance and History
Northfield School of Arts and Technology was originally founded in 2001 by Maryrose Gondeck and Natalie Johnson.
School Board
Current Board
Northfield School of Arts and Technology, an independent school district, is governed by a board of seven and chaired by Kris MacPherson: [1]
- Sarah Bardenwarper
- Sarah Hale
- Anne Klawiter
- Kris MacPherson
- Joseph Pahr
- Ann Werner
- Barbara Wornson
Original Board
The board was originally chaired by Maryrose Gondeck and included:
- Danise Beal
- James Blaha
- Janna Carlson-Donohoe
- Paul Carlson-Donohoe
- Brian Dever
- Winona Estes
- Maryrose Gondeck (”Maryrose Block” until autumn 2004)
- Leisa Irwin
- Keith Johnson
- Natalie Johnson
- Paula Manor
- Steve O’Malley
- Kim Zweber
The first school board meeting occurred on October 25, 2001. Gondeck chaired the board until spring 2005.
The Northfield School of Arts and Technology school board has utilised a Carver Governance Model since autumn 2004.
Directorship
Northfield School of Arts and Technology is currently directed (a “director” is similar to a traditional principal) by Timothy Goodwin. It was originally directed by Julie Johnson-Samuelson:
- Timothy Goodwin (2004-)
- Leisa Irwin (2003-2004)
- Julie Johnson-Samuelson (2003)
It should be noted that Johnson-Samuelson left the school before it opened for students. Additionally, Johnson-Samuelson’s termination involved some controversy. [2] [3]
Student Population
Northfield School of Arts and Technology currently holds roughly 100 students, 24% of which are on a special education program, and 94% of which are caucasian. [4] [5]
External links
- Northfield School of Arts and Technology official website
- “Connect” Weblog — Collective weblog, mostly written by director Timothy Goodwin
- Minnesota Department of Education School Report Card for Northfield School of Arts and Technology