Jennifer Ihrke

Jennifer Ihrke has extensive experience in the field of special education, currently serving as the Director of Special Education at Hiawatha Valley Education District since 2023. Prior to this role, Jennifer held various positions in Rochester Public Schools ISD #535 from July 2001 to June 2023, including Director of Special Education, Special Education Administrator, and Special Education Teacher. Additionally, Jennifer worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Augsburg College from April 2013 to July 2021 and served as a Special Education Teacher in Winona Area Public Schools from July 1995 to June 2001. Jennifer holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Teaching from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Elementary Education and Special Education and Teaching from Winona State University.