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

Dr. Yelena Bailey

Executive Director

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