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Who We Are

About Our Union

We represent the dynamic teaching staff of Cambridge Isanti Schools.

Our Mission

Every Student. Every day.

Leadership

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    Kate Bickford

    PRESIDENT


    Kate has also been involved with the union for many years. Her attention to details is a huge asset to all union members. She currently teachers elementary students at Isanti Primary School.

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    Nate Schiller

    TREASURER

    Nate will be starting in the treasurer position in 2026. His number knowledge is a fantastic benefit in serving our union members. He currently teaches student at Cambridge Middle School.

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    Kellie Theisen

    SECRETARY

    Kellie is attentive, friendly and always ready to help our members. She has served in the union for many years. Her communication and written skills are top notch and a benefit to our leadership team and union members. She is currently teaching at Isanti Middle School.

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    Open Position

    CO-PRESIDENT

Building Representatives

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    Amanda Muer and Dee Boysen

    CIHS

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    Josh Brantley

    IMS

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    Shannon Johnson

    CMS

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    Angie Lind

    CIS

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    Kerry Wilson

    IPS

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    Open Position

    CPS

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    Ann Landwehr

    CI STEAM/IIS

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    Zephra Gerhardstein

    WOODLAND CAMPUS (RA, BS, & MS)

Committees:

Communications:

Hope Erlandson

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TLAC:

Miranda Block

Insurance:

Jeff Kurowski

EMC:

Amy Hall

Media Communications:

Beth Maikkula

Member Rights/ Meet Confer AND Negotiations Lead:

Justin Kennedy

LCAT:

Raina Brockman

Government Relations:

Christine Bistodeau

Retirement:

Open Position

Membership:

Lucas Nelson