Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Louise Sundin and Dr. Daniel Sullivan, Ph.D., to the Board of School Administrators. Both are reappointed to four-year terms that expire January 2, 2012.

Sundin, of Minneapolis, is a member of the Teacher Union Reform Network and is the former President of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. She previously served as an English teacher in the Minneapolis Public School District. Sundin received a master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of St. Thomas, and a bachelor of arts degree in English, journalism, and language arts from the University of Minnesota. She is involved in a number of community service organizations including serving as a member of the United Way of the Twin Cities board of directors. Sundin is reappointed to the board as a public member.

Sullivan, of Burnsville, has been the director of special education for Intermediate School District 917 since 1984. He is licensed as a director of special education, school superintendent and secondary school principal. Sullivan is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children, Minnesota Administrators for Special Education, and the American Association of School Administrators. Sullivan received his doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Minnesota. He received a master of science degree in special education and bachelor of science degree in social studies from St. Cloud State University. Sullivan is reappointed as the special education director member.

The Board of School Administrators is responsible for the licensing of school administrators; the approval of higher education programs and continuing education courses for school administrators; and the enforcement of the code of ethics for school administrators. The board is made up of 10 members appointed by the Governor.