Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: dorea@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Dorea is an LJA parent and a trained scientist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Cognitive and Neural Systems) from Boston University. Dorea serves as a servant leader of people and projects in medical device research and development.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: roberta@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Bob is the parent of an LJA 8th grader. He holds degrees in mathematics, computer science, and linguistics, and earned a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Iowa. He is a principal data scientist working in the legal technology field.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: jillm@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Jill is a parent of an LJA scholar. She earned a degree in Urban Studies from San Diego State University. After 20 years helping companies with strategic initiatives and digital transformation, Jill is now proud to serve the State of Minnesota, supporting implementation of the new Paid Leave program launching January 1, 2026.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: amandao@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Amanda is an LJA parent and holds a Ph.D. in Communication Theory from Ohio University.  She enjoys working with neurodiverse learners, non-traditional students, and first-generation college students at Century Community and Technical College, where she has been a faculty member since 2008.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: heidij@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Heidi is a math teacher at LJA. She received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and worked for 20 years in food manufacturing. She later transitioned to education, earning her teaching license and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota. Heidi believes that math is beautiful and ever-present, and she works to inspire that same appreciation in her students.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: 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.