Cyber Village Academy - Staff Directory

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Non-teaching administration and staff members

Director

David Glick, ext 201
Email Dave

I've been an educator for 28 years. Prior to joining CVA in 2012, I worked nationwide as a consultant both online and bricks & mortar programs. CVA's hybrid program is a perfect fit for me! I love scuba diving for the the experience of neutral buoyancy and photographing the amazing creatures. I enjoy word games, try to keep in shape, and watch movies, old and new, with my teenage kids.

Office Manager

Melissa Onyango-Robshaw, ext 200
Email Melissa

I grew up in St. Paul, MN. I headed away and studied History and Women's Studies at Guilford College in North Carolina, but my heart was back in the Twin Cities, so I returned. When not managing the office at CVA, I enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, camping, singing, dancing, museums, travel, and leisurely outings with my four children.

Technology Coordinator

Gerry Fuller, ext 204
Email Gerry

I've been with Cyber Village Academy since the summer of 2001. I enjoy the unique IT challenges that come with working at a public school. It forces me to stretch my technical imagination. Away from CVA, I like staying active. Tennis, football, hiking are just a few of my favorite activities. I've gotten the taste of being a European traveler and see many more visits in my future.

Education Assistant

Kelly Gerleve
Email Kelly

I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in Psychology and I am currently working on my K-8 teaching license from St. Mary's University. I spend most of my time outside of work coaching cheerleading at Bloomington Jefferson High School. When I do have a bit of free time I enjoy shopping, listening to music and reading non-fiction and fantasy books.

Education Assistant Lisa Gerleve Email Lisa
Education Assistant Brian Nagel Email Brian

Education Assistant

Jim Gleekel
Email Jim

Teachers

Arts (Arts & Music)

Jennifer Naglak, ext 211
Email Ms. Naglak

I am a music educator who is an artist. This is my 13th year at CVA. My sons Stephen and John both graduated 8th grade from CVA. Our family are pretty good sailors out on Lake Superior. Summer times, I'll be fishing from my kayak, reading, or gardening. I regularly play my violin at church and direct a student choir there. I am learning to play the musical saw.

Social Studies (Humanities Global Studies)

Allissa Koenen, ext 208
Email Ms. Koenen

My name is Mrs. Koenen and I teach Social Studies! I have been an educator for over 5 years however, this is my first year at CVA. I live in Stillwater with my husband who is also a social studies teacher, my son, and my two cats. I received my BA in history and music from Michigan State University and my education degree from the University of St. Thomas.

Humanities (Grade 3-4), Language Arts (3-4) & Math (4-5)

Christy Buxman, ext 203
Email Miss Christy

Christy Buxman has been at CVA since 2001. She is working hard to achieve her Masters degree in eLearning Design and Implementation (expected Summer 2013). Christy does voiceover work on the side and also runs a small business called Thirty-One Gifts. She loves traveling and sunny summer days of golfing and grilling.

Language A (English)

Amanda Reding, ext 206
Email Amanda

Amanda Reding has been teaching at CVA since 2007. She loves reading and encouraging her students to become lifelong readers. Her other passions include spending time with her family, traveling to warm vacation destinations and coaching cheerleading. Amanda has been coaching cheerleading for eleven years and is currently coaching at Northern Elite All Stars.

Language B (Spanish) Lauren Odle, ext 202 Email Senora Odle	Lauren Odle has a music performance degree from CSULA and a K-12 Spanish license from UMD and has been teaching Spanish for 14 years, the last 5 at Cyber Village Academy. She loves using storytelling and music in her classes. She reads voraciously, likes to travel, garden, play handbells and dote on her 2 grandchildren.
Mathematics & PASCAL Coordinator Robyn Mesenbring, ext 207 Email Robyn	Robyn Mesenbring has been a part of CVA since the first full year of its existence (1998). She is working towards her Master's Degree in Education. Robyn enjoys supporting the local music and theater scenes as well as reading, traveling, hiking and spending time with friends, family and her adorable bulldog/lab/Shar-Pei mix, Percy.
Physical Education Bryan Schnettler, ext 210 Email Mr. S.
Science Kelly Mann, ext 209 Email Mrs. Mann	During the summer, some of my favorite activates include garage sale-ing, swimming, and biking. I visit my cabin up north and use every moment to soak up the sun and spend time with my extended family. During the winter months, my favorite activates are snowboarding and sipping hot chocolate while watching my favorite TV shows. Whatever I'm doing, I like being surrounded by people!
Special Education Elizabeth Knoll, ext 212 Email Elizabeth	Elizabeth Knoll has been at CVA for four years. She has her masters in special education. She enjoys reading, working out, being in nature, hiking, biking, spending time with her daughter Emma as well as with family & friends and her two Bichon Frise, Chloe and Hugo.


Special Education & Title 1 Cassie Hatfield Email Cassie	I graduated from St. Cloud State with my Bachelor's Science degree in Special Education. In my free time I enjoy shopping, going to sporting events, and going out to eat with my significant other, Josh. We have our hands full with our rambunctious "lapdog" Brady, and an equally rambunctious three year old goddaughter, who we love so much! On a side note, I am obsessed with, The Lion King!!!
Technology Patty McDonald Email Ms. McDonald	Patty McDonald received her teaching certificate in 1984. In addition to teaching she also works as a web designer and runs a program called StoryLine where kids can call a number (952-352.1350) 24/7 and listen to a story. She lives with her husband Carl and son Theo in St. Paul; in her free time she likes to camp, hike, canoe, read and just hang out.
High School Social Studies and Language Arts Justin Wewers Email Mr. Wewers	I am the Social Studies and Language Arts teacher in the High School. I have been here since 2011 and I have really enjoyed watching the school and students grow. I enjoy cooking, camping, video games and professional or collegiate sports among many other things. My favorite hobby by a long shot is traveling. "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." -Mark Twain
High School Science & Mathematics Kate Doan Email Ms. Doan	I was born and raised in Minnesota and come from a large family. I graduated from St. Olaf College many moons ago, with degrees in chemistry and math. I then received a Ph.D. in chemistry at Northwestern University. I taught in several colleges around the Midwest before deciding to leave college teaching after the birth of my children, but I still love to teach. I live in Rosemount, with my family, my husband, Tony, my two teenage children and my dog. In my free time I like to camp with my family, tie dye T-shirts, and play the trumpet in the Rosemount Community Band.