February 20, 2025
Welcome to MPA, Dr. Robert Perez! Dr. Perez will hold the position of chief finance and operations officer, and we are thrilled to introduce him to the community.
From what school/organization are you coming?
I am coming from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College.
Tell us about your education and past experience.
Serving student needs and advancing education have been my primary goals throughout my educational and professional career. I attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, where I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration and a Master’s of Public Administration concentrating in Non-Profit Management. I obtained my doctoral degree in Education from Saint Cloud State University, focusing on Administration. I consider my professional experience as being hands-on, gaining experience in various roles in auxiliary services, business affairs and fiscal services. Most recently, I served as vice president and chief financial officer at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College.
What did you find appealing about MPA?
From the moment I set foot on campus at MPA, I felt at home. As I toured the campus and met with administrators, the passion for developing students as dreamers and doers was evident. MPA’s commitment to academic rigor, experiential learning, mutual respect, meaningful service, technology, and emphasis on arts and athletics played a key role in my decision to join MPA. Lastly, MPA’s exceptional faculty and staff and their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion align with my values.
What lasting impact do you plan to have on MPA and its students?
My lasting impact would be to play a key role in building upon MPA’s strengths. In my role in particular, I would like to enhance the customer service experience while building an even stronger financial foundation that promotes enduring stability and growth where and when the MPA community feels appropriate. An enduring “reinvestment in our students and the campus” would be my ultimate goal.
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The Cretin/MPA/Minnehaha gymnastics co-op is once again returning to the state meet after winning the Section 4AA team title! The team vaulted to the title for the second straight year, holding off the second-place White Bear Lake by a 143.80 to 141.65 margin.
Congratulations to Truman Wilgocki ’26, Chali Yang ’26, and Warner Reid ’26, who performed with the All-State Choirs over the weekend! Truman and Chali were members of the Tenor-Bass Choir, while Warner sang with the Mixed Choir.
Welcome to MPA, Ms. Emily Kang! Ms. Kang will take over as the part-time school nurse, pairing with Ms. Deb Stone, and we are thrilled to introduce her to the community!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Middle School student at MPA? Let Robin walk you through the top five things he thinks everyone should know about MPA, from his perspective as a seventh-grader!
Welcome to MPA, Ms. Deb Stone! Nurse Deb will be the part-time school nurse, pairing with Ms. Emily Kang, and we are thrilled to introduce her to the community!
Last week, we hosted a live event with FindingSchools to give international students and families an inside look at MPA, including a virtual tour, international student college matriculation, and more. 
Congratulations to the MPA boys Nordic ski team, which took third place as a team during the state meet held at Giants Ridge!
Join us for Remember the Time: A Black History Month Showcase as we come together as a community to celebrate Black history, culture, and contributions in a powerful and engaging way on Thursday, February 27, from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Family Commons! Throughout February, students across all divisions will explore themes of fun facts (Lower School), innovations (Middle School), and legacy (Upper School), leading up to an incredible school-wide presentation.
from Paul Errickson, Middle School director