Board Meetings

Laura Jeffrey Academy Board meetings will occur on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Laura Jeffrey Academy, 1550 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105.

Board meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year are on the following dates:

August 15, 2023

September 19, 2023

October 17, 2023

November 21, 2023

December 19, 2023

January 16, 2024

February 20, 2024

March 19, 2024

April 16, 2024

May 21, 2024

June 18, 2024

Board meetings are open to all. Please call the school office at 651-414-6000 to confirm the meeting date and time if you wish to attend. There may be occasional changes to the schedule. The board values the participation of LJA community members at board meetings to present comments or concerns to the board members. Fifteen minutes at the beginning of the board meeting will be reserved for LJA community and general public member participation. Specific incidents and/or concerns regarding any specific member of the LJA community must first be brought to the attention of the board co-chairs and/or the Leadership Team. The board co-chairs will review the matter and place the community member on the agenda. Community members listed as speaking on the agenda will be asked to sign in, and wait to speak until called on by the presiding co-chair. A time limit will be set for each speaker.

Laura Jeffrey Academy's Board of Directors

Anna Robinson, ExOfficio, teacher 651-414-6000 annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Anna is our 7/8 LASS co-teacher. Anna studied Social Studies Education and Women's Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Shortly after starting her teaching career, she returned to school for a Masters of Education through St. Mary's University, focusing on Social Justice Education. Her teaching career has been in a variety of settings in Minnesota and New York and in all settings her passion for the transformative power of education has persevered and grown. She is excited to begin her third year at LJA working to empower students to find and use their voices.

Paul Regan, Secretary/parent (2021-2024) 651-414-6000 paulr@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Paul works as an attorney for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Paul attended law school at the University of St. Thomas and received his Bachelor’s from Carleton College. He is the parent of two scholars who love LJA. Paul enjoys running and house projects, and lives with his family in Minneapolis.

Ann Henderson, Chair/parent (2021-2024) 651-414-6000 annh@laurajeffreyacademy.org

I am the proud parent of a LJA scholar and I work in the nonprofit sector serving people who live with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Julie Silvers, teacher (2021-2024) 651-414-6000 julies@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Julie is one of our Special Education teachers. Julie attended St. Catherine's University and received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education. After both of her children started school she began attending Bethel University where she earned her Master's Degree in Special Education for Emotional Behavioral Disorders and Specific Learning Disabilities. Julie brings with her many years of experience working with neurodivergent scholars of all ages. Julie has a passion for building strong relationships with scholars that help them find the ability to see their inner strengths and beauty.

Heather Shore, parent (2023-2026) 651-414-6000 heathers@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Heather is an LJA parent and former after-school supervisor at LJA. She spent 25 years in the fashion industry, designing thousands of garments for department and specialty stores but grew increasingly more concerned about labor and environmental abuses with the advent of fast fashion.

Heather is currently studying for a Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) at Metro State University and works in a freelance capacity writing and providing graphic messaging for local nonprofits and campaign consulting groups. She holds great enthusiasm for the staff and scholars at Laura Jeffrey Academy and looks forward to supporting this dynamic community in a new capacity.

Monica Brown, community member (2023-2026) 651-414-6000 monicab@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Monica Brown is currently serving as the Mary T. Hill Director of Data Science at St. Catherine University, where she has been an educator in Mathematics and Statistics for fifteen years. She earned a Doctor of Education in Leadership from St. Mary’s University. Monica is excited to begin her service on the LJA Board.

Daniel Church, parent (2023-2026) 651-414-6000 danielc@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Dan is a teacher in Roseville Area Schools. He has worked in many capacities, and now coaches teachers to improve instruction. Dan is the proud parent of a 7th grader. Dan attended Carleton College for his undergraduate degree and Hamline University for his graduate degree.