Board of Directors

Mark
Eilers

Term: 2024-2027
Community Member
Chair of the Board
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Mark’s extensive educational and professional background lays in the area of Building Engineering and Management.  As a community leader, Mark has experience serving on a charter school board in a capacity of a treasurer and a Board chair.   He was instrumental in helping another charter school recover from administrational mistakes and rebuild its fund balance.  Mark’s passion for the charter schools comes from a firm believe that charter school environment is very important as an alternative to the traditional public schools. Mark has joined the Nasha Shkola board in June of 2016 and served as a treasurer.   He has helped Nasha Shkola to deal with the challenges, stabilize and grow.

Peter
Keller

Term: 2025-2028
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Peter Keller is a Police Sergeant with a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Executive Leadership. In his leadership role, he supervises staff, oversees operations, and manages executive responsibilities within his department. Throughout his law enforcement career, Peter has worked closely with schools to support safe learning environments and build positive relationships with students and educators. At Nasha Shkola, he has played a vital role in developing the school’s emergency plan and supporting annual staff preparedness training.

A Russian language speaker from an immigrant family, Peter is deeply connected to the Russian-speaking community and frequently assists in bridging communication gaps and addressing community needs. As a parent, he is passionate about the importance of Russian language and cultural education—not just for his own child, but for students of all backgrounds.
Peter returns to the Nasha Shkola School Board as a parent representative, continuing his strong and reliable involvement in the school community.

Mary
Moen

Term: 2025-2028
Teacher
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Mary Jane Moen brings over 40 years of experience in education, having taught in a wide range of classroom settings throughout her career. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota–Duluth.

Since joining the Nasha Shkola team in 2021, Mary has been an active and valued member of the school’s leadership and improvement team, contributing her deep instructional knowledge and dedication to student success. She has taught students in grades 3 through 8 and is especially passionate about literacy development and supporting students’ academic and personal growth.

Mary returns to the Nasha Shkola School Board as a teacher representative, continuing her commitment to the school’s mission and community. Her insight as both an experienced educator and instructional leader brings a strong and thoughtful voice to the board.

Rebecca
Hodus

Term: 2025-2028
Parent
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Rebecca Hodus is the parent of a second-grade student at Nasha Shkola and brings a strong sense of dedication to the school’s mission and community. As a PTO member and a regular volunteer,Rebecca has been actively involved in supporting students, staff, and school initiatives. Her hands-on engagement reflects her belief that every child deserves an engaging, high-quality education rooted in a positive and inclusive school environment.

Rebecca views her role on the school board as an opportunity to contribute to Nasha Shkola’s strategic direction, ensuring that decisions are grounded in what is best for students and families. She is particularly passionate about fostering a supportive atmosphere where all children can grow and thrive.