Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the MN Association of Charter Schools is composed of six representatives from member schools and three at-large community members with expertise, skills and networks that will aid the Association and the charter school movement. (Community members may not be employed by, under contract to, or serve on the Board of any charter school.)

Summary highlights of action taken at recent Board meetings are available below, as well as information regarding board membership on the three standing committees: Executive, Finance, and Board Development.

Meet our Board Members:

  • Tonicia Abdur-Salaam, MACS Board President Tonicia Abdur-Salaam, MACS Board President

  • Abdur-Salaam, Tonicia

    Board President

    Tonicia Abdur-Salaam is the Director of Operations & Development for Partnership Academy in Richfield. She holds a bachelor in business administration and has extensive training and certifications in Non-Profit Management & Theology from the University of MN, Concordia University, MGST, and the University of St. Thomas. Tonicia has been at Partnership Academy for five years (prior to that she served for two years as the Project for Pride in Living sponsor liaison for Partnership). Tonici...

  • Bonnie Jorgenson, MACS Board Vice-President Bonnie Jorgenson, MACS Board Vice-President

  • Jorgenson, Bonnie

    Board Vice-President

    Bonnie Jorgenson is Head of School for Duluth Edison Charter Schools in Duluth. With a Bachelor's Degree in English and Christian Education from Northwestern College, a Master's in Theology from United Theological Seminary and extensive training via the Edison Leadership Development Academy over the last 10 years in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, Bonnie has worked at Duluth Edison Charter Schools for twelve years. Under her leadership, Duluth Edison Charter Schools have rece...

  • Shirley Klitzke, MACS Board Secretary Shirley Klitzke, MACS Board Secretary

  • Klitzke, Shirley

    Board Secretary

    Shirley Klitzke is a Special Education Teacher for Community of Peace Academy in St. Paul. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from University of Wisconsin-Stout , a master's degree in Elementary Education from University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Special Education Licensure, and graduate work at Bethel University, Shirley has been at Community of Peace Academy for seven years. She has served on a number of education committees and leadership roles, including her current wor...

  • Scott Anderson, MACS Board Member Scott Anderson, MACS Board Member

  • Anderson, Scott

    Board Member

    Scott Anderson is the director of Schoolcraft Learning Community in Bemidji. With a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's in Education Leadership from Bemidji State University, as well as finishing his sixth year of Special Education Administration at St. Cloud State University, Scott has been the Director at Schoolcraft Learning Community for the past eleven years. He has been a part of the Bush Foundation Fellowship Program, and is an Oxford University Roundtable participant...

  • Mary Apuli, MACS Board Member Mary Apuli, MACS Board Member

  • Apuli, Mary

    Board Member

    Mary Apuli is the administrator at Achieve Language Academy in St. Paul. With degrees in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, Community Education licensure from the University of St. Thomas, and Educational Administration from St. Mary's University, Mary has been the director at Achieve Language Academy for the past twelve years. Mary has filled various leadership positions, including her service as the chairperson of the MACS Government Affairs Committee, a representative on the boar...

  • Bob Brown, MACS Board Member Bob Brown, MACS Board Member

  • Brown, Bob

    Board Member

    Dr. Brown is professor emeritus of educational leadership at the University of St. Thomas. He holds a Bachelor's degree in math and science from Winona State University, and a Master's and Doctorate in administration and psychology from the University of Minnesota. Specializing in educational policy, entrepreneurial education, and innovations in education, to name a few, Dr. Brown has a remarkable range of educational experiences and leadership positions. He was a founding member of the MN Chart...

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  • Brown, Christopher

    Board Member

    Chris Brown is a faculty member in the College of Education at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. He received his B.S. in secondary education social studies from Bemidji State University, a Master's in education from the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia, was selected as a Bush Leadership Fellow, and has extensive graduate level coursework from the University of Minnesota. He was also a Peace Corps volunteer in the central Pacific island country of Kiribati. Chris has taught high school...

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