The 2024 Private & Independent Education Awards
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Mendakota Country Club
REGISTRATION AND SOCIAL HOUR: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
DINNER AND AWARDS: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Join us in celebrating rockstar leaders, dedicated educators, behind-the-scenes heroes and community champions who go above and beyond. These awards highlight their exceptional contributions that bring positive outcomes to schools and students. Don’t miss this special event! Register today to join us in celebrating their achievements.
2024 Private & Independent Education
Award Winners
| BEHIND THE SCENES Chad Skally Holy Spirit Catholic School  |
COMMUNITY CHAMPION John & Terri Penshorn Heritage Christian Academy  |
PROGRAM Future Leaders Hill-Murray School  |
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| HONOR TEACHER Caroline Little Visitation School  |
HONOR TEACHER Kelly Donnelly Hill-Murray School  |
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| LEADERSHIP Dr. Christine Glomski Saint John’s Preparatory School  |
LEADERSHIP Michael Brennan Holy Family Catholic High School  |
2024 STEM Grant Award Recipients
INNOVATION GRANTS
Annunciation School, Minneapolis
Avail Academy, Fridley
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Minneapolis
Nativity of Our Lord School, St. Paul
Saint Francis of the Lakes Catholic School, Brainerd
St. Boniface School, Cold Spring
Sunny Hollow Montessori, St. Paul
United Christian Academy, Bloomington
STARTER GRANT
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Montgomery
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT
(WE SHARE SOLAR)
West Lutheran High School, Plymouth
2024 Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Rosa Miller
LEADERSHIP SPONSOR
HONOR TEACHER AWARD SPONSOR
AWARD SPONSOR
HOSPITALITY SPONSOR
HOSPITALITY SPONSOR
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR
EDUCATION SPONSOR
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EDUCATION SPONSOR
Dr. Ken & Linda Holmen
EDUCATION SPONSOR
TABLE SPONSOR
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Chuck & Mary Killian
Josh & Sue Killian
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Anna & Jason Lima
TABLE SPONSOR
Teri & Kevin
McCloughan
TABLE SPONSOR
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Kelly Regan
Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn more about becoming a Private and Independent Education Awards sponsorship partner and:
- Supporting Minnesota’s only known state-wide recognition event for nonpublic education
- Reaching 450 private and independent schools in the state
- Reaching 7,000 educators teaching over 72,000 students
- Reaching an audience that includes school leaders, educators, board members, administrative teams, students, families, policymakers and community leaders
Click here or contact Lisa Vosbeek, Director of Development and Programs at 651-424-4930 or [email protected]