Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors focuses on operations, ensuring that the school is faithful to its charter, mission, vision and compliance with all state and federal statutes regarding school policies, operations, and board procedures. The Seven Hills Preparatory Academy Board of Directors is comprised of eleven members dedicated to the school’s mission and the success of all SHPA students. With a diverse background of expertise and experience, the Board consists of seven parent members, three teachers, and one community member.

The Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of each month and all meetings are open to the public. Board minutes are posted to the school’s website. Copies of all minutes and finances are maintained in the Director’s office.

School Board meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. and from July – December are located in the gymnasium at the Richfield Campus; from January – June, meetings are located at our Burnsville Campus.

You may contact the school board with any questions or concerns: shpaschoolboard@shpamn.org or Andrew Jackson, Board Chair, ajackson@shpamn.org

SHPA Board Roster

  • Gail Amundson (Community)

    Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029

  • Pam Graika (Community) Vice Chair

    Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029

  • Andrew Jackson (Parent) Chair

    Seated: July 2024 | Term Expires: June 2027

  • Christopher Lamprecht (Teacher)

    Seated: July 2022 | Term Expires: June 2028

  • Cindy Murphy (Community) Treasurer

    Seated: January 2025 | Term Expires: June 2027

  • Langa Oriho (Community)

    Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029

  • Jeannie Taris-James (Teacher)

    Seated: July 2026 | Term Expires: June 2029

  • Wes Whalberg (Parent)

    Seated: July 2021 | Term Expires: June 2027

  • Ania Wrase (Teacher)

    Seated: October 2025 | Term Expires: June 2029

  • Brent Peterson (Interim Exec Dir)

    Ex Officio

  • Open Position (At-Large)

    Seated: | Term Expires:

  • Open Position (At-Large)

    Seated: | Term Expires:

Board Meeting Minutes

SHPA ABC Board

The Company was formed for the sole purposes of owning and leasing real estate to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and public charter school.

Mailing Address:
1401 W. 76th St.
Richfield, MN 55423

Members:

Kate Docken (Chair):  kdocken@shpamn.org

Janeen Raaen (Treasurer): janeenabr@gmail.com

Brooke Kapphahn (Secretary): bkapphahn@shpamn.org