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Julie Nielsen

Superintendent · South Washington County Schools (ISD 833)

Serves or has served in 1 government: South Washington County Schools (ISD 833)

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Star Tribune

The South Washington County Schools board appointed longtime district administrator Julie Nielsen as superintendent, succeeding retiring superintendent Keith Jacobus.

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Eric Tessmer
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Louise Hinz
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Elizabeth Bockman Eckberg
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Katie Schwartz
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Ryan Clarke
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Abby Baker
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Simi Patnaik
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Melinda Dols
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Kris Blackburn
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Sharon Van Leer
  • Served with on South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), current
Pat Driscoll
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Current employer or business: South Washington County Schools

Occupation as filed: Superintendent

Holds a B.S. in K-12 physical education and developmental adapted physical education from Winona State University and a Master of Education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, with K-12 administrative and superintendent licensure. Earlier district roles included elementary physical education specialist and eight years as principal at Middleton Elementary; also served four years as an elementary principal in Northfield Public Schools.

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  1. Superintendent — South Washington County Schools (checked 2026-09-20)

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