The College in the Schools (CIS) Advisory Board comprises CIS partners and stakeholders as well as key members of Minnesota’s education community. The Board contributes to the continued vitality and success of CIS at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Advisory Board Members

Jessica Bomstad-Young, CIS Instructor, English; AVID Coordinator, Blaine High School

Donald (Don) Bosch, Principal, White Bear Lake High School

Adam Dittberner, Assistant Principal, Shakopee High School

Heather Dodds, CIS Instructor, Political Science and Psychology; STEAM, Brooklyn Center Middle and High School 

Gail Erickson, CIS Instructor, English, Centennial High School

Erin Heilman, K–12 High Potential and Innovative Programs Coordinator, Shakopee High School

Bob Hennen, former CIS Instructor, High School Principal, Watertown-Mayer High School

Kelli Hillestad, Counselor, STEAM, Brooklyn Center Middle and High School 

Michael Huberty, former CIS Instructor; Mathematics Assessment Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education

Susan (Sue) Staats, CIS Faculty Coordinator; Professor, Curriculum and Instruction and Math, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

Chelsie Thielen, CIS Instructor, English, North Lakes Academy

Michael Tiffany, CIS Instructor, Latin and Greek; Academic Dean and Assistant Principal, Providence Academy

Jeff Vizenor, Principal, Jordan High School

Andrew Zieffler, CIS Faculty Coordinator; Professor, Teaching and Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota