Student Support Services

Dr. Jenn Milam, Middle School Director
Dr. Milam serves as the Middle School director for students in grades 5-8. An important part of her role is to ensure that all students’ needs are met: academic, emotional, social, and physical. Dr. Milam works with both individuals and small and large groups to mediate problems, provide academic support, and connect with parents.

Dean

Patti Meras
Patti Meras serves as our Middle School Dean. She has been a middle school English and social studies teacher for the majority of her career, and holds a BA in English and an MA in Special Education. She is passionate about serving others and looks forward to partnering with MPA families, teachers, and students.

Counseling

Ashley Cooper
Ashley Cooper serves as our 7-12 school counselor. She partners with teachers, parents, staff and administrators to support students' social and emotional health. Ms. Cooper meets with students individually and in group settings, provides in-service education on various mental health topics, collaborates with families and teachers on student support plans, and provides community referrals. She holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University.

Psychologist

Dr. Jules Noland
Dr. Jules Noland is available to students and parents of all grades, and conducts student assessments as the need arises. Parents may contact her directly at drjulesnolan@gmail.com or 651-426-4297. She is a licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, and president-elect for the state association of school psychologists. Dr. Noland brings expertise in child and adolescent mental health, behavioral issues, school performance, learning issues, and effective teaching and parenting strategies.

Learning Specialist

Robyn Kramer
Robyn Kramer serves as our Lower and Middle School Learning Specialist. She is a resource to students, families and teachers. She provides a variety of support in the Middle School including: coordination of student support plans and grade level meetings, guidance on the assessment process, consultation and support of classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, review of admission files, and coordination of services and referrals with ISD 622. Ms. Kramer holds a B.A. from St. Catherine’s and an M.A. from the University of St. Thomas.