Naty Severson, Chair - Elected 2016
SeversoN@colheights.k12.mn.us | 763-528-4563

Education
Osseo Senior High School
University of Minnesota, BA (Geography)

Profession
Ministry Director, Hope Community Church

School Board Representation
Association of Metropolitan School Districts, Liaison to North Park Elementary (2019-2020), Liaison to Highland Elementary (2020-2021)

School Involvement
PTA President, North Park Elementary School (2012 to Present) and Athletic Booster volunteer.

Community Involvement
Vote Yes for Kids 2014 Levy Committee member and Youth Athletic Coach.

Lorien Mueller, Vice Chair - Elected 2016 
MuellerL@colheights.k12.mn.us | 763-528-4562

Education 
Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove, IL
Winona State University, BA, Communication Studies 
South Dakota State University, MS, Counseling and Human Resource Development

Profession 
Senior Director of Property Management, Great Lakes Management

School Board Representation 
Educational Cooperative Service Unit, Liaison to the City of Columbia Heights, Liaison to Columbia Academy (2019-2020), Liaison to the Family Center (2020-2021)

School Involvement
Former PTO Vice President/Co-President, Music Booster Treasurer, Community Education Advisory Council, active in high school PAC and Finance Committee.

Community Involvement
National Night Out host.

Molly Lewis, Clerk - Reelected 2018
LewisM1@colheights.k12.mn.us | 763-528-4464

Education
Columbia Heights High School
Winona State University, BS, Criminal Justice

Profession
Child Protection Social Worker, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department

School Board Representation
Minnesota State High School League, School Board Policy Sub-Committee, Liaison to the City of Fridley, Liaison to the Family Center (2019-2020), Liaison to Valley View Elementary (2020-2021)

Community Involvement
Volunteer basketball coach and parent volunteer with Columbia Heights Public Schools.

Laura Palmer, Treasurer - Elected 2010, Reelected 2014 and 2018
PalmerL@colheights.k12.mn.us | 763-528-4461

Education
Glenbard West High School

Profession
Art Preservation and Design Manager, Custom Art Framing

School Board Representation
NE Metro Intermediate District 916 Board, School Board Policy Sub-Committee member, Liaison to Valley View Elementary (2019-2020), Liaison to Columbia Academy (2020-2021)

Community Involvement
Neighborhood Watch Captain, Columbia Heights.

Hala Asamarai, Director - Reelected 2018
AsamaraH@colheights.k12.mn.us | 763-528-4560

Education
Patrick Henry High School
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, BA in Physiology
Hamline University, MA in Teaching with Initial Teaching Licensure
Argosy University, Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership with focus on Educational Technology

Profession
Dean of Students, White Bear Lake Area Schools

School Board Representation
Minnesota School Board Association, Liaison to the City of Hilltop, Liaison to Columbia Heights High School (2019-2020 and 2020-2021)

John Larkin, Director - Elected 2012, Reelected 2016
LarkinJ@colheights.k12.mn.us | 763-528-4465

Education
Columbia Heights High School
University of St. Thomas, Bachelors in Management and Marketing

Profession
Retired

School Board Representation
Columbia Heights Business Council, Liaison to City of Fridley, Liaison to Highland Elementary (2019-2020), Liaison to North Park Elementary (2020-2021)

Community Involvement
Volunteer coach for Columbia Heights Parks & Recreation Department football and baseball and Columbia Academy football.