Multilingual Learning
Osseo Area Schools
Welcome to Osseo Area Schools Multilingual learning site!
The mission of our department is to foster instruction that accelerates students in achieving the English proficiency needed to succeed academically and to realize personal, social, and career goals. On this site, staff can access a variety of information about our program, including instructional resources and ways to connect with multilingual families.
District EL Leadership Team
Kiersten Nicholson
English Learner Program Coordinator
Educational Service Center (ESC)
763-391-7074
nicholsonk@district279.org
Erika Bakkum
Schools: CV, EB, EC, GC, RC, WVR, ZW, OMS, OSH
English Learner Staff Development Assessment Specialist
Educational Service Center (ESC)
612-250-8769
bakkume@district279.org
Paul Kroshus
Schools: BW, FO, PB, RL, BMS, NVMS, OALC, PCSH, ABE, OEC, 279Online
English Learner Staff Development Assessment Specialist
Educational Service Center (ESC)
763-391-7105
kroshusp@district279.org
Parvaneh Trobec
Schools: BG, CI, FB, PL, OAK, WD, MGMS, MGSH, ECSE, EC&FE
English Learner Staff Development Assessment Specialist
Educational Service Center (ESC)
763-391-7103
trobecp@district279.org
Alexandra Uzhca Yuquilima
English Learner Administrative Educational Support Professional (AESP)
Educational Service Center (ESC)
763-391-7105
uzhcayuquiliman@district279.org
