Expand your network with like-minded districts focused on continuous improvement, and return with actionable strategies that you can immediately implement to drive positive change in your schools. Whether you're a School Superintendent, Principal, Board Member, Teacher, or Instructional Coach, you'll find a collaborative and enriching environment at Tea Area where we can learn and grow together as education improvers.

Dr. Jennifer Lowery
Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Samantha Walder
Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Chris Esping
Business Manager
If you attended last year, you'll love our new "Improvement Challenge" on Day Two, designed with improvement science as a foundation to push your team's learning even further. Join us as we celebrate a year of progress in educational outcomes and empower your school to achieve new levels of excellence.

Wendie Morehead
Human Resources Director

Chris Friedrich
Technology Director

Wayne Larsen
Operations Director

Barb Hansen
Frontier Elementary Principal

Kristina Becker
Legacy Elementary Principal

Jay Swatek
Venture Elementary Principal

Michael Bullis
Middle School Principal

Allison Bertram
Assistant Middle School Principal

Collin Knudson
High School Principal

David Preheim
Assistant High School Principal

Craig Clayberg
Athletic Director

Tracy Schmidt
CSI Coach

Brooke Palleschi
CSI Coach

John Westhoff
CSI Coach

Olivia Esslinger
CSI Coach

Laura Berg
CSI Coach

Val Sheppard
CSI Coach