Board Members

The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is governed by 13 board members with each member representing a unique perspective of the educational landscape. For details on vacant seats and current board member term expiration dates, please visit the Secretary of State's Boards and Commissions site.

Dr. Lucy Payne
Teacher Preparation, Board Chair
Amy Aho
Teacher - Related Services, Board Vice Chair
Rochelle Dyer
Teacher Preparation
Justin Hoelscher
Administrator
Liana Lingofelt
Teacher - 7-County Metropolitan Area
Dr. Gift Saloka
Teacher - Special Education
Brandee Shoemaker
Teacher - Greater Minnesota
Dr. Kurt Stumpf
Superintendent
Glazell Toledo
Teacher - 7-County Metropolitan Area
Jennifer Trask
Teacher - Greater Minnesota
Nathan Wood
Principal
Janie Yang
Teacher - Charter School
Vacant Seat
Public Member