Meet Our Staff

Chris Kragenbring

School Co-founder & Director

chrisk@kalonprep.org

30 Years of Teaching Experience in the Alexandria Area
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
North Dakota and Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Selected Twice as a U.S. Department of Education Teach To Lead Participant
College for Every Student (CFES) Grant Recipient
Presenter at CFES National Conference “Changing Life Trajectories”
Education Equity & Diversity Trainer
Created an On-campus Food Shelf
Program has been replicated state-wide
Designed, Implemented and Advocated for the On-Track Program 2003-2013
Joined the REACH Team movement in 2013
Now has over 50 programs

Heather Netland

School Co-founder, Academic Advisor & Science Teacher

heathern@kalonprep.org

I am super excited to be a part of Kalon’s Team that prioritizes supporting the whole student while making meaningful lasting connections. Focusing on how each individual student is uniquely wired with strengths, to be nurtured and supported, will help propel students on the path of becoming the best version of themselves. I love being in a small community and I’m a firm believer that caring adults are the secret sauce to changing life trajectories.

Fun facts about me: I grew up on a dairy farm north of Itasca State Park. I enjoy painting murals and I’ve been told that my homemade chocolate chip cookies are amazing.

Strengths: Empathy, Achiever, Connectedness, Developer, Belief