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PACT Charter Schools

Students of Character and Academic Excellence

Teaching + Learning

Teaching and Learning

 

Empowering students with strong instruction, aligned curriculum, and meaningful data.

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Preparing Students to Thrive

At PACT Charter School, our vision for teaching and learning is to deliver an exemplary, personalized curriculum and instruction so that every student receives a world-class education. We achieve this by partnering with parents, students, and staff to build a collaborative community focused on academic rigor and character development. By emphasizing high expectations, academic rigor, and continuous improvement, PACT prepares students to be innovative problem-solvers and lifelong learners. Our approach equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to maximize their potential and thrive in any post-secondary experience and an ever-changing global society.

 

Emergency E-Learning Days

When school is closed due to inclement weather, PACT Secondary students may participate in E-Learning days (up to five days in one school year). These days serve as student contact days. Families will be notified of an E-Learning day at least two hours before the normal school start time. (Minnesota Department of Education E-Learning Days (MN Statutes, section 120A.414).
 

e-Learning Plan (grades 6-12)

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Teresa Widen
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning / Literacy Lead
Phone: 763-712-4200, ext. 1109
Email
Office Location: Elementary Campus, 109

 

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Jenelle Moehn
Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Phone: 763-712-4200, ext. 1110
Email
Office Location: Elementary Campus, 110

District Advisory Committee

The District Advisory Committee (DAC) monitors the continuous academic and nonacademic improvement of PACT Charter School. The committee works with the administration to analyze data and recommend rigorous academic standards as student achievement goals for school improvement.
 

2025-2026 DAC Members:

Administrative Lead: Teresa Widen (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning)
Parents: Jacqueline Washburn (parent liaison), Sean Sutter, Ross Peters, Mandy Thomsen, Nikki Engelman, Jonna Meidal
Staff: Kerry Oolman, Susanna Fomby
Community Member: Scott Dougherty
Students: NHS Members

2025-2026 DAC Members

Teresa Widen | Administrative Lead (Executive Director of Teaching and Learning)
Jacqueline Washburn | Parent Liaison
Sean Sutter | Parent
Ross Peters | Parent
Mandy Thomsen | Parent
Nikki Engelman | Parent
Jonna Meidal | Parent
Kerry Oolman | Secondary Teacher
Susanna Fomby | Secondary Teacher
Vacant | Elementary Teacher
Vacant | Community Member
Vacant | Secondary Student