I have lived in Owatonna for 20+ years. I'm the father of two children, one who went to CHOICE Technical Academy for 6 years, and previously served 4-5 years as a parent representative on the TAM School Board.  I have been involved in other public school functions and teams.  I have a background in accounting, finance, education and leadership.  I enjoy traveling, reading, watching movies, and being with my family.  I believe strong education and choice are the key to building better citizens of tomorrow.  To that end, I have been involved in education in some capacity for over 20 years and believe in the mission and approach of TAM.  I enjoy giving back to my community and helping as much as possible.  With some things cleared up, I have time to help again.  The vision is that we have a solid working relationship as a board with ourselves, our schools, our authorizer, the state, community, and any other stakeholders.  My vision is to make sure the affidavit and policies are followed in all situations, including future expansion and learning outcomes.  

I am currently a Title One Coordinator and Assessment Coordinator at DREAM Technical Academy.  Previously, I was a Special Education Teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada for 20 years.  I was born and raised in Minnesota for 31 years.  I moved back to Spicer, Minnesota due to the passing of my father in March of 2023.  I have one daughter who is 14 years old and she lives with her mother in Hampton, Virginia.  I have one brother and one sister who are both older than me.  I have a few other side jobs and previously had my own Ad Specialty company which I am planning to start up again in the near future. 

Dawn joined the CHOICE Technical Academy team as a Special Education Advisor in 2019. She has three grown children, and 7 grandchildren that she enjoys spending time with. Dawn (and the rest of us) loves her dogs, Echo and Roselyn, and they have become part of the CHOICE family. She has been a spectacular addition to our Special Education Team at CHOICE, and both the students and staff enjoy working along her side. Over the past several years, Dawn has felt privileged to be a team member that has understood, respected, encouraged, and empowered our students' young minds to pursue their dreams. Dawn has a Master’s Degree in Special Education, as well as one in Community Counseling. She is a strong believer in lifelong learning and growth. She looks forward to the opportunities that lie ahead of her as both a staff member and school board member at Choice Technical Academy.

My name is Jill Blomker, and I am an advisor at DREAM Technical Academy. 

I have taught for 34 years in the public school system. Though I feel strongly about standards and the accountability of teachers and our school system, I feel the strongest about relationships with kids. It is in this I feel my greatest strengths lie. It was my highest goal that kids would more clearly see their value and individual gifts because I was their teacher.

I am married, a mother of 7 children and grandmother of 5 grandchildren.  We have one child who lives at home.  Currently, I work full-time as a Pathway of Hope Case Manager.  I hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work and a master's degree in Religion and Theology.  I have been involved with Hope for our City and Love for our City.  In the past, I have been a Den Leader, Awana Leader, Sunday School and Confirmation Teacher, a paraprofessional and Title 1 aid.  I appreciate and value education.  How children learn is important for not only their well-being, but also their mental health.  Having more opportunities allows them to be successful in all they do. 

I have lived in Owatonna all my life.  I am a mother of 3 children, all boys ages 8, 11, and 15.  My oldest child has been attending CHOICE Technical Academy for over a year now.  I have been working for the Mayo Clinic Health System full-time for almost 19 years in the Health Information Management Services for the Analysis Team, as a teleworker from home. Having a son who has attended CHOICE for over a year, I feel I can bring insight to changes into CHOICE.  I hope to help promote and create a safe atmosphere, bring perspective and concerns, and help support change where change is needed.