05/24/2026
Celebrating Our Leaders!
On Wednesday, May 6th, the Hiawatha Valley Teachers United (HVTU) hosted its 2026 Leadership Recognition Ceremony. It was an incredible night dedicated to honoring some of the most hard-working, passionate educators and staff in our region!
True leadership isn't just about guiding, it's about lifting others up. Behind every incredible award recipient is a community of peers who see their dedication day in and day out.
Please join us in celebrating the 2026 HVTU Award Recipients:
Brooke Hasleiet – Dover-Eyota
Karen Polyard – HVEA
Angela Forland – Kingsland
Cara Mauss – La Crescent
Jill Soltau – Leroy-Ostrander
Mari Jo Starks – Lewiston-Altura
Laura Denney – Rochester ESP
Ramsey Miller – Stewartville
MaryJo Urbick – Winona ESP
Shelley Speltz – Zumbrota-Mazeppa ESP
Swipe through the photos below to see our amazing winners alongside the wonderful colleagues who nominated them!
Thank you all for everything you do for our students, our schools, and Education Minnesota. You make our communities a brighter place to learn and grow!