This exclusive program recognizes the top 30% of our partners who have demonstrated a strong commitment to our mission and member schools. By partnering with Preferred Partners, schools can access a comprehensive ecosystem of trusted resources to provide the best possible products and services to their communities.
2025-2026 Preferred Partners
Cathy Tooley
CEO and Founder
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317-961-1205
Empowering Teachers, Engaging Administrators & Equipping Leaders
Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association
Vicki Kalina Marvin
Executive Director
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507-222-9205
The core of MNSAA’s mission is to enhance the quality of education
Russ Zellmer
President
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651-457-5993
Master Planning, Feasibility Study, Budgeting, & Construnction Management Since 1946
Josh Schultz
Vice President
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651-457-5993
Master Planning, Feasibility Study, Budgeting, & Construnction Management Since 1946
Katie Leff
Director of Partnerships – Midwest
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708-220-0831
Elevating Students, Empowering Educators
Raphael Lister
Director of Education & Associate
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651-789-1638
Designing professionals whose passion is creating environments that enhance lives
Kristen Jackson
Business Development & Trainer
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314-712-0413
Inquiry to Enrollment Solved
Rachel Bertagnoli
Assessment + Analytics Executive
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952-746-0958
Making a difference every day. See how schools and districts are using Renaissance products to accelerate their students’ learning
Michael Nauss
Senior Director, Midwest Region
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888-413-3669 ext. 5631
We know schools because we are in schools
Casey Breen
Lead Coach
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612-518-2620
At Escale, we help high-growth school leaders overcome overwhelm and uncertainty by using a proven system for sustainable scaling. Through private or group coaching, we support leadership teams in executing strategic growth without sacrificing time or well-being.
Dr. Jules Nolan
President and CEO
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507-382-5404
Serving non-public and independent schools in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota with counselors and support for parents, teachers, and administrators.