Columbia Heights Public Schools
Lori Lavin currently serves as the Special Services Coordinator at Columbia Heights Public Schools, a role assumed in July 2025. Prior experience includes serving as the Special Education Lead at Anoka-Hennepin School District and a tenure as Special Education Teacher at North Branch Area School District. Lori's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Special Education from Bethel University and licensure in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Noteworthy achievements include receiving the 2022 Outstanding Leader Award and the 2017 TIES Exceptional Teacher Award. Lori's diverse experience spans roles in education, including substitute teaching, driver education instruction, and management in the hospitality sector.
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Columbia Heights Public Schools
Columbia Heights Public Schools serves the communities of Columbia Heights, South Fridley and Hilltop, Minnesota. We are located directly north of Minneapolis, also neighboring the communities of Fridley, St. Anthony and New Brighton. We are a small diverse District with five schools and approximately 3,100 K-12 learners, yet Columbia Heights Public Schools is focused on the big picture of creating College and Career-Ready Graduates for every student in our schools. Columbia Heights Public Schools create worlds of opportunity for every learner in partnership with supportive small-town communities by challenging all to discover their talents, unleash their potential, and develop tools for lifelong success.