NBAPS Wellness Day 2026

I have an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Hamline University, where I also earned my Masters of Arts in Literacy Education. My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education from MSU Moorhead. Most recently, I was a Title I teacher at East Central where I wore many hats, including interventionist, literacy coach, and one year teaching a section of High School Spanish. Previous positions include classroom teaching (1st, 4th, middle school math and social studies), ADSIS interventionist, and elementary Spanish specialist. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with... Read more

Mr. Leistikow is a graduate of the Luther College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Elementary Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Minnesota. George holds the Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as being a Minnesota Licensed Insurance Producer. He has been a Financial Advisor with EFS Advisors since September of 2016. Prior to joining EFS Advisors, he was a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed for 2 years and an EBD Teacher for 17 years.

Jeremy joined ECMECC in the summer of 2021 as the Instructional Technology Specialist. He is an experienced education leader with over two decades as a Social Studies teacher and Technology Integration Specialist. Jeremy firmly believes in equipping students with the knowledge and digital tools they need to thrive in the future as innovators and creators. His focus is on seamlessly integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning, achievement, and student engagement. His commitment to excellence has been recognized with the ECMECC Educator of Excellence Award, and he remains inspired... Read more

Middle school teacher.  Dog lover.  Especially papillons.

A little about me: I have my M.S.E. and was a licensed school counselor for 12 years (10 at NBAHS). I've been certified to teach yoga since 2016 (220+ hours) and teach very casually now. Restorative yoga, which focuses on mindfulness and breathing, is my favorite. Otherwise you can find me reading or learning to knit (very, very slowly). EveryBODY is a yoga body!