Leah Soderlund currently teaches multilingual learners at Pinewood Elementary in Mounds View Public Schools. She has had the privilege of teaching K-adult English Learners and serving in a districtwide lead teacher role. Leah is also on the MinneTESOL Executive Board as the External Relations Director and co-chair of MinneTESOL Advocacy.

Susuga Leiataua Dr. Robert Jon Peterson has been the Founder and president of TE2 Consulting, LLC since 2012.  Dr. Peterson’s 20+ years of experience as a Teacher, Coach, and Executive Leader inform his professional practice as an Indigenous educator in the public, non-profit, and private sectors.