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Superintendent's Cabinet

The Superintendent's Cabinet is composed of senior leaders who represent various key areas within PACT, including:

  • Primary Purpose: Focused on education
  • Operations: Encompassing human resources, finance, facilities, and student services
  • Outreach and Stakeholder Relationships: Covering marketing, communications, and community engagement
  • Future Orientation: Involving planning and enrollment

The Cabinet meets weekly, demonstrating their dedication to addressing both tactical issues and strategic initiatives.

Superintendent's Cabinet

  • Dr. Nathan Flansburg
    Superintendent of Schools

    Email: n.flansburg@pactcharter.org

    EXPERIENCE

    • Superintendent of Schools, PACT Charter School (2024-present)
    • Assistant Superintendent, Wayzata School District (2021-2024)
    • Middle School Principal, Mounds View School District (2020-2021)
    • Elementary School Principal, Mounds View School District (2007-2020)
    • Associate Elementary Principal, Mounds View School District (2006-2007)
    • Elementary School Teacher, Mounds View School District (1999-2005)
    • Middle School Teacher, Mounds View School District (1997-1999)

    EDUCATION

    • Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Bethel University
    • K-12 Administrative Licensure, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
    • M.A. Educational Leadership, Bethel University
    • B.A. Elementary Education and Teaching, Bethel University

     

  • Tracy Peters
    Chief Operations Officer
    Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations

    Email: t.peters@pactcharter.org


    EXPERIENCE

    • Chief Operations Officer, PACT Charter School (2024-present)
    • Sr. Director of Risk & Compliance, Community Reinvestment Fund
    • Finance & HR Director, City of Princeton
    • Finance Contractor, SALO, LLC
    • Vice President, Commercial Underwriter/Portfolio Manager, BMO Harris Bank
    • Operations Manager, University of MN Real Estate Office

    EDUCATION

    • Master in Business Administration (MBA), Carlson School of Management

  • Teresa Widen
    Executive Director of Teaching and Learning / Literacy Lead

    Email: t.widen@pactcharter.org

    EXPERIENCE

    • Executive Director of Teaching and Learning / Literacy Lead, PACT Charter School (2025-Present)
    • K-12 Reading Specialist, Orono Public Schools (2016-2025)
    • Q-Comp K-12 Peer Evaluator, Orono Public Schools (2009-2025)
    • District Mentor and Induction Leader, Orono Public Schools (2019-2023) (2008-2011)
    • Elementary Teacher, Orono Public Schools (2000-2009)

    EDUCATION

    • Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Bethel University (in progress)
    • Principal and Superintendent Licence, Bethel University (in progress)
    • K-12 Reading Specialist Licensure, Hamline University
    • M.A., Education, Hamline University
    • B.A., Elementary Education, Bethel University

  • Dr. Lara Bronson
    Elementary Principal

    Email: l.bronson@pactcharter.org

    EXPERIENCE

    • Elementary Principal, PACT Charter School (2024-present)
    • Professor & Department Chair, University of Northwestern-St. Paul, School of Education
    • Elementary Teacher, Spring Lake Park Public Schools

    EDUCATION

    • Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, Bethel University
    • K-12 Administrative Licensure, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
    • M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Bethel University
    • B.A. Elementary Education, Bethel University

  • Dr. Shawn Lohse
    Secondary Principal

    Email: s.lohse@pactcharter.org

    EXPERIENCE

    • Secondary Principal, PACT Charter School (2024-present)
    • Secondary Principal, Legacy Christian Academy (2016-2021)
    • Principal, Inter-American School in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (2013-2016)
    • Counselor, Inter-American School in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (2012-2013)
    • Behavior Intervention, Earle Brown Elementary (2010-2012)

    EDUCATION

    • Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.D), Bethel University
    • Master of Arts in International Business (MIB), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
    • B.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  • AnnaRae Klopfer
    Director of Special Services

    Email: a.klopfer@pactcharter.org

    EXPERIENCE

    • Director of Special Services, PACT Charter School (2023-present)
    • Academic Intervention Specialist, Legacy Christian Academy (2020-2023)
    • K-12 Special Education Supervisor, St. Francis Area Schools (2014-2020)
    • 5th and 6th Grade Special Education Teacher, Braham Area Schools (2010-2014) 

    EDUCATION

    • Director of Special Education and Superintendent Licensure, St. Cloud State University
    • M.S. Educational Administration and Leadership, St. Cloud State University
    • B.A. Special Education and Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  • Christine Erntson
    Director of Communication and Community Engagement

    Email: c.erntson@pactcharter.org

    EXPERIENCE

    • Director of Communication and Community Engagement, PACT Charter School (2023-present)
    • Marketing and Communication Coordinator, PACT Charter School (2014-2023)
    • Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Bethel University (2003-2023)
    • Administrative Positions, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (2000-2003) (1990-1996)

    EDUCATION

    • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bethel University
    • B.A., Business Management, University of Northwestern – St. Paul
  • Chue Yang
    Director of IT