All directors are elected to three-year terms, beginning August 2025.
Voting is open from May 10, 2025 through June 10, 2025. Elections will be held for three teacher positions and 3 community/parent positions. PiM’s bylaws and Minnesota State Statute on Charter Schools require a board composition of at least 1 member from each designation – teacher, parent, and community member. With this requirement and the composition of next year’s board, the community member with the most votes will automatically be seated. The remaining two parent/community seats to be filled by candidates from the combined parent/community list. The teacher candidates with the three highest vote counts will be seated as well.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
INCUMBENT Board Member
PiM Staff – Spanish Teacher
I am seeking a second term on PiM’s board of directors because I see the impact that this school andcommunity have on the lives of our students every day in my classroom and I care deeply aboutensuring that PiM continues to thrive and grow as a resource for the kids that need it most. I amcompleting my third year at PiM as a Spanish teacher and my first year as PiM Crew coordinator. Ihave previously worked with students in rural public schools in Iowa as a teacher and speech/dramacoach (2016-2022) as well as as a director and coordinator of youth programming for New MinowaPlayers, where I also served as a board member from 2013-2022. I additionally served on the board ofthe Iowa Community Theatre Association from 2019-2023. My previous experience in rural schoolsettings and as a board member and organizer at other non-profit organizations equips me withperspectives beyond those of our immediate community. It would be an honor to be reelected to theboard and continue to work with other dedicated members of the PiM community to steward andgrow this amazing school!
PiM Staff – Media Arts Teacher
John Raasch, PiM Arts High School, is a passionate Media Art educator, photographer, and filmmaker. He isn’t just creating work for our productions through MARMY, Pim’s photo and video archival team, who cover every PiM event from concerts to galleries, from the Musical to the Art Market, he has been a practicing artist outside of teaching for the last twenty-two years. Much of his personal work celebrates the great outdoors, adventure, and artists’ relationships with their craft.
INCUMBENT Board Member
Community Member
Ann Williams has a BA in Dance and Mass Communications from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and has been dancing and performing for over 30 years and has taught for over 20 years at different studios and schools in the Twin Cities area. She has studied with many prestigious companies, institutions and individuals.
She opened Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center in 1998, and has grown the business from 75 students and 2 instructors to over 300 students, 14 instructors and one admin. Under Ann’s direction, Ballare Teatro has become known for high quality dance education in a professional, nurturing environment. The instructors at Ballare Teatro are professional dancers and dance educators. The studio serves families from all over the Twin Cities area.
Ann has served on the board of Keane Sense of Rhythm; the Longfellow Business Association (co-chair); The Longfellow Community Council (business representative); Art Works in Eagan; and is currently the chair of the board for Off-Leash Area Contemporary Performance Works.
Community Member-Parent
I am the mother of Hann Koomen, a junior at PIM. I am incredibly thankful for PIM and the amazing care and support of our son. Hann is a vocal major and also has an IEP. PiM has been a blessing to our family and I am very interested in giving back.
I am a licensed EL teacher and administrator serving over 25 years in public schools. I have served at all school levels, in an ALC, setting 4 and now I am an administrator for a charter school called Hiawatha Academies. I bring a big heart and great compassion for educators. It is a difficult timeto be in education and I hope to be a cheerleader and an advocate for PiMS mission and the unique and essential role this school serves in our community.
Additionally, I have owned a professional photography business for over 15 years. For this reason, I have a fantastic understanding of what it means to be a working artist. This knowledge partnered with my school background makes me well suited to serve on the board.
Community Member-Parent
I was born and raised in London, England, and fell in love with the music of Star Wars and StevieWonder at an early age. I studied piano, lost a fight with cello and graduated from Berklee College of Music. After working as a Musical Director for Carnival Cruise Lines. I moved to Minneapolis. I am currently employed by Peaksware LLC, the parent company of MakeMusic Inc. and AlfredMusic. My current role is focused on strategic development and I serve as principal in collaborations with: Abbey Road Studios, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, and more.. I stay active as a performer and have shared the stage with many talented folks including: Alexander O’Neal, Questlove, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Z, Matt Fink, Brian Setzer, Andrew Schwandt Trio and more.
Community Member-Parent
I am married to Molly and have 3 children—Alison (25), Griffin (23-currently a junior at U of MinnesotaTC) and Nolan (17). I am currently the business leader for Liberty Packaging Incorporated serving as its senior vice president. We make cardboard packaging and have operation across the US and Mexico. We moved to the Twin Cities to join this company and we quickly fell in love with the area.
Prior to moving to Minnesota, my family and I lived in the Atlanta, Georgia area where I served in various executive positions with Georgia-Pacific (packaging) and Imerys (a performance minerals company headquartered out of Paris, France.) I served in the US Army for 10 years, with my last rank as captain. I grew up enjoying my art classes and was first chair alto saxophone in orchestra, jazz and marching band. I wish I had more artistic opportunities. I was delighted when we discovered PiM and Nolan had such a similar interest.
I have been in awe of the courage, talent and commitment I’ve seen in the PiM students and in the inspiration and support the faculty and staff show them. Thank you so much in advance for the consideration. I would be honored to serve PiM in this role.
Community Member-Parent
Professionally, Theodosia serves as VP of Strategic Manufacturing at Tennant Company in Eden, Prairie. There she works with a global team to drive innovation, quality and cost effectiveness. She’s a proven leader passionate about finding creative ways to rally a team and solve problems that matter.
As the proud daughter of two hard-working music educators and Mom of three theater kids, Theodosia is also passionate about the arts. She’s an active member of the choir at her church and is engaged with her family at the Morningside Theater Company. She had her stage debut as the youngest daughter of the King in The King and I at three months.
Community Member-Parent
My commitment to PIM is second to none. My current PIM student, Jay Grein (class of 2027), was new to the school for the 2024-25 school year. His experience has been nothing short of outstanding. PIM provides him with an excellent academic education, engaging arts curriculum and an environment where he can be himself. As a board member, I would welcome the opportunity to be a representative for such an outstanding school.
Looking forward, there are a number of opportunities that PIM will need to tackle where the board will play a pivotal role and I am ready to help. These opportunities include creative solutions to funding pressures, particularly in light of 2026 state elections; courageous steps to protect and advance the school’s inclusive culture in the context of a challenging political environment; advancement of a strategy that grows enrollment and expands the reach of PIM’s community. My experience and capabilities position me to support PIM in working through these opportunities as a member of the school board.
