Vote Hollee Saville for STMA School Board on November 5!

My name is Hollee Saville and I am running for re-election to the St. Michael-Albertville School Board.

My husband, Jonathan, and I have been blessed to live in St. Michael for the past 20 years. Our two boys (a 2024 STMA graduate and a 10th grader) have loved being students in the district since their kindergarten years, and I have enjoyed volunteering in our schools. We love our schools and community, and I have always loved working with and advocating for children. Serving on the school board is another way I can give back.

During the last 8 years that I have served on the school board, I have:
• always made students my first priority.
• balanced the interests of students, staff, families, and taxpayers with fiscal responsibility.
• supported the implementation of three of my priorities: transparency and engagement, more recess time, and fewer standardized tests.
• actively advocated for equitable funding for STMA and more local control.
• considered every issue thoughtfully and fairly, listening to all stakeholders and the information presented.
• served on the Special Education Advisory Committee, District Advisory Committee, Policy Review Committee, Legislative Action Committee, Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Activities Review Board, several negotiations committees, and attended many PTO meetings for the schools in our district.
• attended and participated in numerous events in our schools.
• frequently volunteered and subbed in our schools.
• participated in school board conferences and trainings to improve my knowledge and ability to serve our district.
• coordinated the “Positivity Project,” adding 101 positive messages in three of our schools.
• formed School Supplies for STMA (2016) and co-founded Project Pencils (2018) to provide school supplies for more than 3,600 students in need, thus far.

If re-elected, I will continue to work hard for our students, staff, families, and the STMA community.

If you have any questions or would like a lawn sign to show your support, please contact me at info@Saville4STMA.com.

I would be honored to serve another term and humbly ask for your support and vote on November 5.

Experience

EDUCATION

* Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

* Worked in many classrooms and programs (infants - high schoolers) & school-age care programs

* Assisted children with special needs as an aide and private therapist

* Licensed family childcare provider and preschool teacher for the past 19 years

* Early childhood and school-age trainer for 14 years. I present 50 different fun, relevant, and research-based trainings about topics such as health and safety, science, math, play, community service, sensory fun, and meals for children

leadership

* Served on the STMA School Board since January 2017

* Before being elected, attended almost every STMA School Board meeting for six years, taking extensive notes, recording meetings, and sharing the summaries with the public

* Served on the STMA Calendar Committee

* President and communications director of the Minnesota Association of Child Care Professionals

* Past president and website coordinator of the Wright County Family Child Care Association

* Chaired and served on numerous boards, committees, and workgroups

Legislative

* Have worked with legislators and policymakers for more than 17 years

* Extensive experience testifying before the Legislature, writing testimony, drafting legislation, & successfully lobbying for and against legislation

resume

Please click to view my resume

trainings

I have presented more than 1,200 hours of trainings for early childhood professionals and attended more than 1,000 hours of training, too.

philosophy of education

Instilling a love for learning is imperative. Children become lifelong learners by teaching them how to think instead of what to think.

philosophy of play

Play is not a luxury; it is a fundamental part of learning. I support play and hands-on exploration for young children.

Hollee Saville