The current pilot phase is funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Kristin Mroz, Grant Manager, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MN GreenStep Schools Program Leader:
Jonee Kulman Brigham, Senior Research Fellow, Minnesota Design Center, University of Minnesota
MN GreenStep Schools Strategic Cross-Sector Liaison:
Beth Mercer-Taylor, Co-Program Director of Sustainability Education at Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota
The team wishes to also acknowledge the initial MN GreenStep Schools Advisory Group that helped shape the form and direction of the program and the many MN GreenStep Schools Interns that have contributed to the program development.
The purpose of the Minnesota GreenStep Schools Steering Committee is to help shape the direction of the program at a high level – its governance, outreach strategy, financial model, and more. There are opportunities to engage in more detailed feedback as well, depending on interest. Members represent Minnesota state agencies (Pollution Control, Health, Education and Commerce), school leadership organizations (MASA, MSBA), environmental education entities (YES!) and the University of Minnesota's College of Education, Design Center and the Institute on the Environment (IonE).
Ex-Officio
MN GreenStep Schools Program Leader:
Jonee Kulman Brigham, Senior Research Fellow, Minnesota Design Center, University of Minnesota
MN GreenStep Schools Strategic Cross-Sector Liaison:
Beth Mercer-Taylor, Co-Program Director of Sustainability Education at Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota
STEM Education, University of Minnesota
Bhaskar Upadhyay, Professor, Comparative & International Development Education, STEM Education,
College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), Department of Organizational, Leadership, and Policy Development
MN Pollution Control Agency
Kristin Mroz (MN GreenStep Schools MPCA Grant Manager), Co-Director MN GreenStep Cities and Tribal Nations
Kelly Amoth, State Program Administrator
Environmental Quality Board, State of Minnesota
TBD
MN Department of Commerce
Mandi Schienebeck, Solar for Schools Program Manager
MN Department of Education
Angela Kolonich, Science Education Specialist, and MN Green Ribbon Schools Contact
MN Department of Public Health
Dan Tranter, Supervisor, Indoor Air Unit
Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
Deb Henton, Executive Director
Minnesota School Boards Association
Kirk Schneidawind, Executive Director
Joel Stencel, Director of Association Finance
Youth Eco Solutions (YES!)
Kalley Pratt, Director
Minnesota Association of Environmental Education
Jess Paulson, MAEE Board Member
Youth / GreenStep Schools Green Clubs
Chiara Carignan, Roseville Area High School Students for Climate Action
The Advisory Network represent a variety of sectors, roles, and specializations who contribute their experience and expertise to help inform the program.