Meet Our Team

My name is Jessica Anderson and I am the school psychologist supporting Northview Elementary School. I became part of the Northview community in Fall 2019. Prior to transitioning to Northview, I worked as a school psychologist in Minneapolis. My areas of interest and speciality include mindfulness practices, equity, emotional and behavioral regulation, and systems-level work.

Ten tidbits about me:

1. I love traveling, hiking, and being in nature.

2. I enjoy reading thought-provoking texts (e.g. social psychology, philosophy, etc.)

3. I absolutely love all things about the brain.

4. One of my favorite things to do is go rock hunting.

5. I believe that all are welcome here and black lives matter.

6. I practice (albeit imperfectly) Conscious Discipline and respectful parenting.

7. I embed myself in anti-racist work.

8. I consciously choose to lean in and choose love over fear.

9. I'm a recovering perfectionist and work to embrace vulnerability.

10. I spent quarantine, and currently practice social distancing, with my two little ones (2 and 4 years old), dog, and husband.

My name is Kristina Wolfe and I am the School Social Worker at Northview Elementary. I work part time at Northview Elementary and part time at Pinewood Community School. This is my first year working in District 196. Prior to this year, I was a School Social Worker in Inver Grove Heights for 6 years. I practice School Social Work through a strength based lens in regards to the whole child and their family system. I value equity and inclusion in classrooms, buildings and systems. I believe social and emotional learning is imperative in supporting the whole child's success in school and the world.

10 things about me:

1. One of my favorite things to do is read and I love all kinds of fiction.

2. I also enjoy reading non-fiction that helps me evolve as a human, parent and professional. I am currently reading titles that align with anti-racism to further my growth.

3. As far as the outdoors- I enjoy camping, hiking and fishing with my family.

4. I believe in the power of relationship/connection and modeling what we want from children.

5. I love playing board games and card games. I am very competitive, in the best sort of way.

6. I believe children intrinsically want to do well and do the best they can with the skills they have.

7. I value taking care of one’s own mental health and seeking support for yourself or your child when needed. It is ok to not be ok.

8. I am 75% optimist, 25% Realist

9. I enjoy traveling to visit family in Pennsylvania and Michigan (pre and eventually post pandemic).

10. The family I go home to includes my husband, our 3 children (3, 5, 7) and our 3 cats.