Lina Paola Pinto Saenger, originally from Boyacá-Colombia, holds a master's degree in Language Teaching Education and has extensive experience ranging from elementary education to university-level instruction. She previously served as a school director in Colombia at "Senderito del Saber" and has been teaching at the International Spanish Language Academy for the past three years. Lina's deep love for teaching drives her to create meaningful, fun learning experiences in a safe environment where students can be themselves and take leadership of their unique learning processes. She is also passionate about dancing and proudly sharing her vibrant Latin heritage, including the rich folklore of her country. 

Randy Thompson is a fourth-generation northern Minnesota teacher who became a finance teacher after 15 years of teaching elementary and middle school math and English.  Motivated by his students having future success in economic and financial concepts in the real world, he strives to bring real applications to his classroom.  He is excited to uncover the world of finance for his students and show them how anyone, no matter their background, has opportunities for success with the proper financial and economic education. 

Nicole Rydell is in her 15th year as an Economics teacher at Prior Lake High School. She is passionate about student choice in the classroom and making the room feel like a community rather than solely hers. In her free time she enjoys time with her husband, young children and extended family. Her favorite time of the year is Fall, for two reasons: football and back-to-school.