MN State Academies

Sub-department

Administrators

Base pay

$172,245

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,950

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$174,195

Hire date

2016-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Terrence Wilding is a MN Academies Administrator at MN State Academies within Administrators. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $174,195. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$134,377

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$18,222

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$152,599

Hire date

2006-10-10

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Kimberly Viskocil serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Msa Administration. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,599. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Health Services

Base pay

$123,356

Overtime

$5,195

Other pay

$13,990

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$142,542

Hire date

1990-09-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Karlene Bleninger holds the role of Registered Nurse at MN State Academies within Health Services. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,542. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$139,196

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$139,196

Hire date

2018-07-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Brittany Thomforde holds the role of MN Academies Director at MN State Academies within Msa Administration. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,196. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$139,196

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$139,196

Hire date

1999-08-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

19

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, John Davis serves as a MN Academies Director within Msa Administration. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,196. They are represented by Manager.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$120,840

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,910

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$123,750

Hire date

1995-01-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Jody Olson serves as a Institution Educational Supervisor within Msa Administration. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,750. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$120,895

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$120,895

Hire date

2015-07-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Ryan Johnson is a Institution Educational Supervisor at MN State Academies within Msa Administration. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,895. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$115,297

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$115,297

Hire date

2008-08-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

22

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Daniel Haugen is a Physical Plant Director at MN State Academies within Msa Administration. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,297. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Curriculum Education Program

Base pay

$104,296

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,719

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$111,015

Hire date

2009-01-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Jamie Jindra works as a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr for MN State Academies within Curriculum Education Program. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $111,015 in 2025. Union affiliation: Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAB Teachers

Base pay

$100,867

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$9,725

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$110,592

Hire date

2013-08-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Charles Lechtenberg holds the role of Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Msab Teachers. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,592. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$95,515

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$8,450

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$103,965

Hire date

2007-11-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Mark Schwartz holds the role of Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,965. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Health Services

Base pay

$100,556

Overtime

$242

Other pay

$1,702

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$102,500

Hire date

2004-08-30

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

57

Union / bargaining unit

MN Nurses Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Sara Gerdts holds the role of Registered Nurse at MN State Academies within Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,500. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Sub-department

MSAB Teachers

Base pay

$100,370

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,000

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,370

Hire date

1995-12-04

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Scott Berglund serves as a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr within Msab Teachers. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,370. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$86,341

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$14,932

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$101,273

Hire date

2015-09-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Ryan Smith-Hastings serves as a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr within Msad Teachers. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,273. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAB Teachers

Base pay

$93,833

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,649

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$99,482

Hire date

2003-05-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Meghan Needham holds the role of Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Msab Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,482. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$96,505

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,950

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,455

Hire date

2014-02-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Manager

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Kimberly Barron serves as a Executive Aide within Msa Administration. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,455. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$96,249

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,100

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,349

Hire date

1994-09-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Michele Heise is a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,349. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$76,665

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$21,514

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$98,179

Hire date

2018-01-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

23

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Bridget Flier is a Human Resources Director 1 at MN State Academies within Msa Administration. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,179. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sub-department

MSAB Teachers

Base pay

$85,358

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$10,817

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$96,175

Hire date

2001-08-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Stacy Akemann holds the role of Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Msab Teachers. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,175. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Curriculum Education Program

Base pay

$93,627

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,850

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$95,477

Hire date

2013-06-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Chelsea Paulson serves as a Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic within Curriculum Education Program. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,477. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$94,579

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$94,579

Hire date

2022-08-15

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Kathryn Letourneau holds the role of Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,579. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$92,137

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,650

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$93,787

Hire date

2016-07-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Shannon Swank is a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Student Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,787. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$88,240

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,500

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$92,740

Hire date

2016-08-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Heather Breitbach serves as a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr within Student Support Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,740. Union affiliation: Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$89,396

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,782

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$92,178

Hire date

2014-08-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Jenene Johnson holds the role of Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,178. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$91,999

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$91,999

Hire date

2012-11-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

20

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Amber Miller holds the role of Accounting Director at MN State Academies within Msa Administration. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,999. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$88,082

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,165

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$91,247

Hire date

2019-01-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Matthew Kevan works as a Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic for MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $91,247 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Curriculum Education Program

Base pay

$88,130

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,300

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$90,430

Hire date

2022-05-31

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

14

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Ronald Hall serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Curriculum Education Program. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,430. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$89,132

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$89,132

Hire date

2003-08-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Holly Nordmeyer holds the role of Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,132. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAB Teachers

Base pay

$87,987

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,987

Hire date

2003-02-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

At MN State Academies, Mark Bromley serves as a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr within Msab Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,987. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$84,129

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,621

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,750

Hire date

1998-06-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

9

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Shanada Schwartz is a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,750. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSA Administration

Base pay

$84,793

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,593

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$87,386

Hire date

2006-03-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

10

Union / bargaining unit

Confidential

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Annette Peters works as a State Program Administrative Senior for MN State Academies within Msa Administration. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Annette earned $87,386 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$83,983

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,600

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,583

Hire date

2001-09-07

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Andrea Kunkel is a Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,583. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$81,947

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$4,200

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,147

Hire date

2011-11-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Justine Gonzalez holds the role of Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+10Gr at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,147. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$81,351

Overtime

$200

Other pay

$4,567

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,118

Hire date

2019-07-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Kelsey Kirkpatrick is a Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,118. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$84,383

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$1,632

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$86,015

Hire date

2003-09-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Russell Pudas is a Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,015. Union affiliation: Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$82,571

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,400

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,971

Hire date

2017-07-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Kirsten Mulally holds the role of Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,971. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSA Maintenance

Base pay

$84,772

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,772

Hire date

2008-04-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

97

Union / bargaining unit

Craft, Maintenance, Labor

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Benjamin Fisher is a Electrician Master Record at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,772. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sub-department

Student Support Services

Base pay

$81,384

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,682

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$84,066

Hire date

1995-06-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

6

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Lisa Wasilowski holds the role of Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic at MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,066. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAD Teachers

Base pay

$77,482

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$6,506

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$83,988

Hire date

2015-08-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

Residential Schools Education

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Kali Bissell is a Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+10Gr at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,988. They are represented by Residential Schools Education.

Sub-department

MSAB Teachers

Base pay

$81,229

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$2,350

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$83,579

Hire date

1999-09-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Shelley Castle is a Braillist at MN State Academies within Msab Teachers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,579. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.