Minda Henjum Anderson

15132 Old Mill Road Spicer, MN 56288

Cell: 320-220-2008 henjum@tds.net
MN File Folder: 345133
Goal:
To collaborate with a dedicated staff and inspire student learning while supporting each educator to assist
every student to reach his/her maximum academic, social, and emotional potential.

Education:
Specialist License: PK-12 Principal and Superintendent
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
May 2019, intended graduation date
Master of Science: Teaching, Curriculum, and Instruction
St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis, MN
October 2005, Summa cum Laude
Bachelor of Science: Teaching, Elementary Education
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
May 1993, Summa cum Laude

Experience:
New London-Spicer Schools, New London, MN
Q-Comp/PLC Coordinator, 2016-present
• Coordinate and oversee the Q-Comp program; including budget, plan updates and implementation,
and goal setting.
• Coordinate and oversee the PLC program; including SMART goals, team support, providing resources,
and organization and team management.
• Coordinate, train, and oversee the Peer Review process.
• Assist with team and building data.
• Assist with coordinating professional development.
• Assist with curriculum committees.
6th Grade Teacher, 2014-2016
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans based on Minnesota State Standards in reading, writing,
grammar, speaking and mathematics.
• Provide content-rich, best practice instruction.
• Implement flexible grouping based on formative and summative assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest level of curriculum and instruction is delivered with
fidelity.
• Implement technology to enhance student learning.
• Sustain on-going communication with families via email, telephone, and conferences.
• Serve on committees; including Teacher Development and Evaluation, Q-Comp Oversite Committee,
Math Curriculum, PBIS Committee, Health Insurance (chairperson).
West Central A & I Collaborative: GAMMA Math, Achievement & Integration Collaborative
Program Coordinator, 2017-present
• Recruit teachers and cultural liaisons from seven districts to be involved in A&I collaborative summer
math program
• Facilitate curriculum planning and implementation based on collaborative data
• Recruit students from seven districts to participate in summer math collaborative program
• Oversee implementation of A&I goals and key indicators
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Principals from all seven districts
• Create daily schedule
• Plan and execute transportation and field trip activity
Lake Ripley Elementary School, Litchfield Schools, Litchfield, MN
1st Grade Teacher, 2001-2014
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans based on Minnesota State Standards in reading, spelling,
writing, grammar, speaking, science, social studies, and mathematics.
• Provide content-rich, best practice instruction.
• Implement flexible grouping based on formative and summative assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the highest level of curriculum and instruction is delivered with
fidelity.
• Implement technology to enhance student learning.
• Sustain on-going communication with families via email, telephone, newsletters, parent night,
conferences, and school website.
• Serve on committees; including Teacher Development and Evaluation, Staff Development
(chairperson), Math Curriculum, Social Studies Curriculum, Data Team, 21 st Century Learning, and
Health Insurance (chairperson).
Eden Valley Elementary, EV-W Schools, Eden Valley, MN
3rd Grade Teacher, 2000-2001
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans in all curricular areas.
• Collaborate with colleagues to flexibly group students across grade level in reading and mathematics.
ACGGC South Elementary, ACGC Schools, Cosmos, MN
3rd Grade Teacher, 1999-2000
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans in all curricular areas.
• Provide small group interventions for multi-grade groups of 2nd -6th graders
Coaching Experience:
New London – Spicer Schools, New London, MN
Assistant Gymnastic Coach, 2007-present

Professional and Community Experience:

Education Minnesota Governing Board, St Paul, MN
District Governing Board Director, 2017-present
Central Lakes United, Willmar, MN
Chairperson/Government Relations, 2016-present
Peace Lutheran Church, New London, MN
Sunday School Teacher/Education Coordinator, 2002-present