Meet the Education Equity Staff

John

JOHN WARREN

Equity Coordinator
Saint Peter High School
507-934-4211 ext. 6129

My name is John Warren I am the Equity Coordinator for the Saint Peter School District and a Social Studies teacher at Saint Peter High School. I have been working as an educator in the district for 29 years. I am a member of the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe.

My goal is to help to provide the opportunities for all our diverse learners to participate in meaningful and authentic learning experiences.

Maripsa

MARIPSA ROMERO

Student Support Services, Spanish Interpreter and Family Liaison
Saint Peter Middle School
507-934-4211 ext. 1023

My name is Maripsa Romero and I am one of the Student Support Spanish Liaison with Saint Peter School District.  I was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico and grew up in Florida. We moved to Minnesota in 1999, I am a Saint Peter High School alumni.  I love spending time with my family, being outdoors and listening to music. 

Buraq

BURAQ AHMED

Student Support Services,
Somali Interpreter and Family Liaison
507-934-4211 ext. 1027

My name is Buraq Ahmed and I'm a Student Support Liaison and Somali Interpreter for the Saint Peter School District.  My family and I also call Saint Peter home and have been in Minnesota since 1990.
I'm a member of the Diversity Advisory Council and also a member of the Good Neighborhood Advisory Council of Saint Peter.


My dedication of my professional goals are to build a bridge between the schools, parents, and students, as well as to promote and support academic success with positive outcomes and experiences for everyone. 

Char

CHARMAYNE KLAH

Student Support Services,
Native American and Family Liaison
507-934-4210 ext 1021

My name is Charmayne Klah, I am Deeschii'nii (Start of the Red Streak Clan) and born for Ashiihi (Salt People Clan). My maternal grandparent are Ta'neezahnii (Tangle People Clan) and  paternal grandparents is Tabaahi (Water Edge People Clan).

I am originally from Rock Point, AZ located on the northeastern part of the Navajo, but currently resides in Nicollet, MN.

I am excited for the opportunity to bring support and representation to our Native American students, families and staff.