The 2025 Private & Independent Education Award Winners.
Congratulations!

Heidi Foley
ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS
Leadership

Brian Ragatz
SAINT THOMAS ACADEMY
Leadership

David O’Connell
SAINT THOMAS ACADEMY
Honor Teacher

Jennifer Klobe
AVAIL ACADEMY
Honor Teacher

Chris & Rachel Young
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Behind the Scenes

Nick Minardi
STELLA MARIS ACADEMY
Community Champion

STEM Club
COMMUNITY OF SAINTS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Program
2025 Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
ROSA MILLER
EDUCATION SPONSOR
JIM HANSEN
EDUCATION SPONSOR
DR. KEN & LINDA HOLMEN
TABLE SPONSOR
CHUCK & MARY KILLIAN
TABLE SPONSOR
JOSH & SUE KILLIAN
TABLE SPONSOR
ANNA & JASON LIMA
TABLE SPONSOR
TERI & KEVIN MCCLOUGHAN
TABLE SPONSOR
KELLY REGAN
Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn more about becoming a Private and Independent Education Awards sponsorship partner and:
- Supporting Minnesota’s only known state-wide recognition event for nonpublic education
- Reaching 450 private and independent schools in the state
- Reaching 7,000 educators teaching over 72,000 students
- Reaching an audience that includes school leaders, educators, board members, administrative teams, students, families, policymakers and community leaders
Click here or contact Lisa Vosbeek, Director of Development and Programs at 651-424-4930 or [email protected]