CPA's Spring Concert & Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday May 15 at 6pm in the RGA, and we hope you can join us!

We will see artwork created by CPA students and enjoy beautiful performances from CPA 3rd & 4th graders as well as high school students. We will also conduct our annual business, including electing new members to the Board of Directors (see candidate bios below). See you there!

 

CPA Board of Directors Candidates:

 

Parent – Bryan McKinnon

Hello to the CPA Community. My name is Bryan McKinnon, and I am a 2012 Communityof Peace Academy graduate, attending CPA from kindergarten through 12th grade! I am the father of a CPA 6th grader and a 2nd grader. Since I am an alum of CPA, still living in the community, and serving as a St. Paul police officer, I want to contribute to our community by serving on the Board.
 

Community Member - Judy Thompson
Hello. My name is Judy Thompson. I served as the school nurse at CPA for 27 years, from when CPA opened in 1995 until 2022 when I retired. I always felt it was a privilege to work at CPA because the school and staff intentionally teach important character values. I was involved in all things health-related and started and led the annual Walk/Run, developed "Tiger Fitness," and helped coach "Girls on the Run." I was a member of the Health and Safety Committee and the Facility Committee. I would bring to the board a deep understanding of CPA's history, mission and values, and much enthusiasm as CPA holds a special place in my heart.

 

Teacher – Yerri Xiong
Greetings! My name is Yerri Xiong. I grew up with CPA's core values and mission. I am a CPA graduate and have worked at CPA for four years. During my years at CPA, I taught high school math and personal finance, served as a co-advisor for the student council, and co-led Model United Nations. I have a strong background in finance and accounting and teaching and leading experiences. My knowledge of CPA and commitment to its core values and mission make me a valuable asset to the Board. I'm excited about this opportunity to serve.

 

Teacher – Maddie Anderson

Hello! My name is Maddie Anderson. This is my 4th year teaching Kindergarten at Community of Peace Academy. I absolutely love working at CPA and care deeply about our school and community. I am a member of the Teaching and Learning Team and have worked diligently with this team for the past two years to increase rigor in Elementary classrooms and provide teachers with ideas and strategies to implement in their classrooms. I am very passionate about early childhood education; I think setting a strong foundation for our young learners is essential to help them succeed throughout their entire school career. I am excited about this opportunity to serve on the board at CPA and bring my knowledge of elementary teaching to the board. My teaching experience, passion for education, and commitment to CPA's mission and vision makeme a qualified candidate for the board.