Paul Henn, ED.D

Dynamic education leader with extensive experience at New Ulm Schools, excelling in strategic planning and data-informed decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing student achievement and fostering inclusive environments. Adept at risk management, celebrating successes, and aligning goals to drive educational excellence. Committed to empowering diverse student populations through innovative programs.

• Minnesota Association of School Administrators
• Minnesota Association of School Curriculum Directors
• Minnesota Association of Elementary Principals & NAESP

• Certified Cognitive Coach
• MCCREL Teacher Evaluation Training
• District Assessment Coordination
• Association of School Curriculum Directors (National & State ASCD)
• DELTA & CLSM Digital Education and Curriculum
• SCSC
• GIANT Leadership Training
• Viewpoint Data Warehouse System Administration
• WBWF and Achievement & Integration Reporting
• Trauma Informed Classroom Training
• MTSS Implementation- RTI at Work
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Training- Longview Education

• Jeff Bertrang, Past Superintendent, New Ulm Schools, jbertrang@newulm.k12.mn.us, 507-233-6180
• Todd Swanson, Finance/Controller, St. Paul Public Schools, 651-744-7698
• Sonya Sailer, Director of Human Resources, Edina Schools, sonya.sailer@edinaschools.org
• Ric Dressen, Professor & Past Superintendent, Concordia St. Paul & Edina Schools, dressen@esp.edu, 651-357-2010
• Barbie Roessler, Business Manager, Fairbault Schools, broessler@fairbault.k12.mn.us, 507-333-6059
• Denise Einck, Principal, Jefferson Elementary School, New Ulm Schools, deinck@newulm.k12.mn.us, 320-583-8336
• Adam Kluver, Principal, Foley Elementary School, Foley Schools, akluver@apps.isd51.org, 763-259-8313
• Keith Baune, Principal, Laketown Elementary School, Waconia Schools, kbaune@isd110.org, 952-442-0690
• Michelle Miller, Principal, New Ulm Middle School, New Ulm Schools, mmiller@newulm.k12.mn.us, 763-259-8313
• Mark Schumann, Director of Technology, Litchfield Schools, mschumann@isd465.org
• Harold Remme, South Central Service Cooperative, haroldremme@gmail.com

• Co-Creation of the Professional Growth and Evaluation Plan For District 110
• Established the MCREL Benchmarks for Professional Growth
• Established a District-Wide Personalized Learning Partnership with Google
• Developed and Outlined District Staff Development with Google and Educational Elements
• Collaborated with Leadership Team on Personalized Delivery
• Facilitation of the District Curriculum Advisory Committee, New Ulm & Waconia Schools
• Established Norms and Foundations for the Committee
• Co-Created and Implemented Personalized Staff Development Programming, New Ulm Schools
• Successful Grant Application and Securing of Funding, American Indian Education, Waconia Schools
• Realigned the Curriculum Budgeting and Continuous Review Process, New Ulm Schools
• Designed a Data Collection and Analysis Process for Career & Post-Secondary Programming, Waconia Schools
• Implemented and Customized Viewpoints Data Warehouse for New Ulm Schools
• Co-Creation of the New Ulm Schools Achievement and Integration Plan for 2020-2023
• Successfully Adopted and Implemented a Comprehensive K-4 Literacy Program and Professional Development

• A Study to Analyze Non-Classroom Factors of Student Achievement on Student Outcomes in Minnesota High Schools, Systems Accountability Review, Doctoral Dissertation, Concordia University, St. Paul, Winter, 2018
• Using Data to Leverage Learning and Creating Custom Placement Reports, Viewpoint Data Warehouse Regional Forums, Anoka & Mankato, Fall & Winter 2018, Speaking Engagement
• The Evolution of Learning, The New Ulm Journal, Winter, 2017
• The NU Learner, The New Ulm Journal, May, 2019
• Digital Learning and Transitioning to a Digital Learning Environment, The Learning Council, Minneapolis Digital Transition Event, Fall 2019 & Spring 2020, Speaking Engagement
• Use of Time and Space in Hybrid and Distance Learning Environments, National Panelist, The Learning Council, Spring 2020, Speaking Engagement
• Controlling Digital Learning, Panelist, The Learning Council, Fall 2021, Speaking Engagement

• Superintendents Cabinet Member, New Ulm Schools, 08/01/17, Present
• Adjunct Professor, Southern New Hampshire University, 08/01/18, 06/30/22
• District Diversity Committee, Waconia Schools, 08/01/16, 06/30/17
• American Indian Education Coordinator, Waconia Schools (Designee), 08/01/15, 06/30/17
• President, Waconia Education Association, 08/01/12, 06/30/15
• Achievement and Integration Team, New Ulm Schools, CRIC Collaborative, 08/01/17, Present

• Doctor of Educational Leadership, Concordia University, St. Paul, 05/01/18, MN
• Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership, Concordia University, St. Paul, 05/01/12, MN
• MA, Educational Leadership, Concordia University, St. Paul, 05/01/15, MN
• BA, Social Science Education, St. Cloud State University, 05/01/01, St. Cloud, MN