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Matthew Wilmes
HVTU President
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Paula Braun
HVTU Vice President
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Kiel Koehler
HVTU Treasurer
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Deanna Capelle
HVTU Secretary
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Matthew Wilmes teaches Vocal Music at Lewiston-Altura High School where he is also the local teacher’s union member rights chair. He serves as HVTU’s President and the Election District I representative to the Education Minnesota Governing Board. He recently graduated from Winona State University with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership.
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Paula Braun teachers kindergarten for Dover-Eyota Elementary School. She has over 30 years experience with Dover-Eyota schools and has taught kindergarten, 1st and 6th grade and has subbed for most elementary levels. Paula is the treasurer for her local union and will take over as co-president this year.
Paula lives in St. Charles with her husband, David. Together they've raised 4 sons, 2 of which are high school teachers, one student teaching in the fall and the fourth works in the field of surgical robitics. Paula enjoys spending time with her family and being a grandma to her four grandsons.
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Kiel is a teacher at Houston High School and has worked as a Mathematics teacher for 17 years and Career and Technical Education teacher for 5 years.
Kiel lives in Winona, MN where he grew up and attended college. He is married, has three very active children ages 16,15, and 12. Kiel is also a boy scout leader and enjoys camping with his troop. He enjoys mountain biking, carpentry and woodworking.
Kiel is also a very active union leader with his local. He is currently the co-president, membership chair, member rights and lead negotiator.
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Deanna is a member of Education Minnesota Kingsland and is a third grade teacher there. She has taught elementary students for 35+ years and has held many offices in her local. She has two grown daughters, both of whom are nurses. She enjoys walking, watching Hallmark movies occasionally, and spending time with family and friends.
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