Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Susan Mackert and the reappointment of Virginia Katz and Kaimay Terry to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. All are appointed to four year terms that expire January 2, 2012.

Mackert, of St. Cloud, is a communications consultant with over 30 years of business experience. She is a former Board member of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of directors of a number of entities including St. Cloud Hospital, Bremer Bank, Catholic Charities, and the United Way of Central Minnesota. Mackert studied journalism and economics at St. Cloud State University and Metro State University.

Terry, of Edina, is the founder and owner of VideoMed, Inc., which produces health education videos for physicians and health care facilities nationwide. She is a previous president of the Chinese American Association of Minnesota (CAAM) and former chair of CAAM Chinese Dance Theater. She also served on the St. Paul Cultural Star Board and the Walker Art Center Community Advisory Council. Terry received a bachelor of arts degree from Oberlin College, a master of arts degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago, and a master of public health degree from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.

Katz, of Duluth chaired the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors from 2006 until March of 2008. In 2003, she retired as an associate professor of communication after 37 years on the faculty of the University of Minnesota - Duluth. Katz continues to work as a free lance writer and consultant. She is member of the Duluth Library Board and is a volunteer for St. Mary’s Hospital. Katz earned her Ph.D. from Kent State University.

The Perpich Center for Arts Education is located in Golden Valley. The Perpich Center for Arts Education includes the Research, Assessment, and Curriculum Center; the Professional Development Institute, and the Learning Resource Center, all serving teachers and schools across the entire State of Minnesota. It is also home to the Arts High School, serving 11th and 12th grade students who come from throughout Minnesota. The Center is governed by a board of 15 members appointed by the Governor.