superintendent finalists

Crosby, MN— At a special meeting held February 6, 2025, the Crosby-Ironton School Board unanimously selected six semi-finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The semi-finalists are:

  • Rick Aulie, Principal PreK-Grade 6, Pine River-Backus Schools, MN

  • Gwen Carman, Superintendent, Lewiston - Altura School District, MN

  • Thomas Cooper, Principal Grades 7-12, Holdingford School District, MN

  • Jodiann Fanth, Principal Grades 7-12, Barnum Public Schools, MN

  • Shelly Gilmore, Elementary Principal, Monticello Public Schools, MN

  • Curtis Watson, Charter Administrator, Elevate Academy, ID

 

The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of 13 applicants based on criteria established by the school board, as well as survey input provided by Crosby-Ironton staff and members of the public.

The school board has scheduled interviews for the semi-finalists beginning at 10:15 am on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

All interviews will be held in the Forum Room at Crosby-Ironton High School and are open to the public. To ensure a level playing field for all candidates the interviews will not be livestreamed.

 

Contact Laura Lee, School Board Chair, lalee@ci.k12.mn.us with any questions.