Eugene Piccolo
Executive Director
Eugene's educational background includes a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of St. Thomas and a M.A. in Non-public School Administration - Secondary and Elementary, also from the University of St. Thomas. A veteran educator and former Assistant Commissioner in the Minnesota Department of Education, Eugene has had a career in education spanning more than 30 years.
As an Executive Director, Eugene has a vital role in charter school advocacy. This includes organizational training and development, with special concentration pertaining, but not limited to school administration, public policy, and governance. Eugene has made continuous efforts in strengthening growth and innovation in the charter movement, with a renewed commitment to both high quality and real accountability.
Contact info:
651.789.3090 ext. 302
1.888.789.3090 ext. 302 (toll free)
eugene@mncharterschools.org
Margaret Uttke
Program & Communications Associate
Margaret's educational background includes a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota - Morris and a M.A. in English Literature from the University of Notre Dame. Margaret also has extensive expertise and training in communications and human relations, as well as a passion for education gleaned from numerous teaching experiences at both the secondary and collegiate level.
As the Program & Communications Associate, Margaret organizes the MACS trainings, workshops and informational sessions. She is the staff liaison in charge of preparations for the MACS Board of Directors meetings, the Teacher Relicensure Committee, the Public Policy Committee, and the Governance Issues Committee. As the communications guru for the association, she is in charge of the website maintenance, designing and disseminating the organization's print and electronic newsletters, and creating surveys for further analysis. Margaret also serves as a resource for much of the general office communications, including day-to-day inquiries, correspondences and relationships with members and clients.
Contact info:
651.789.3090 ext. 303
1.888.789.3090 ext. 303 (toll free)
margaret@mncharterschools.org