Cindy joined the District 112 Foundation Board in July 2022. She grew up in Chanhassen and moved back to the area in 2007. She lives in Carver with her husband and three children.

Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She has 20+ years of experience in account management, marketing, and product development and is currently working in the healthcare industry. 

Why Involved: She joined the board as an opportunity to give back to the teachers and students in the District 112 community. She is a passionate supporter of teachers and has seen first-hand the impact every teacher has made on her children.

Beth joined the District 112 Foundation Board in May 2022 and is a member of the board’s Soiree Committee. She lives in Victoria, MN, with her husband, Brett, and two children, Aiden and Quinn. Beth’s oldest attends Chanhassen High School, and her youngest attends Chaska Middle School East. 

Beth holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and was a licensed CPA after working in public accounting for nearly five years.  She then built a 15-year career within the healthcare industry, driving disciplined financial planning and analysis initiatives.

Why Involved: As a member of the District 112 community and a passionate believer in public education, she joined the board as an opportunity to support and strengthen our school district more directly and to give back to the educators who have done so much for her children.

Amy joined the District 112 Foundation Board in 2023. She resides in Chanhassen, MN with her husband Ryan and their two daughters, Abby and Emma, who attend Chaska Middle School West and Bluff Creek Elementary. 

Amy’s educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master’s Degree in Addiction Studies. Professionally, Amy has worked with families for nearly 20 years as a counselor at a national non-profit agency. Amy’s career has focused primarily on working with adolescent/young adults and their families, who hold a very special place in her heart, and more recently with families of all ages nationally.

Why Involved: She joined the board as she feels strongly that all students in the district deserve equal opportunities to benefit fully from the excellent education afforded to them in our district. She is part of the Foundation as it supports both our educators and students when needing support outside of those available directly through the school district. Amy’s passion for students and staff ranges from finding assistance to counteract food insecurity so that students can learn in the classroom, helping teachers bring new and exciting innovations into the classrooms, and celebrating the great work being done by the talented professionals in our district.

Arlene was one of the original founding members of the District 112 Foundation Board of Directors and re-joined the board in 2018. She has been an educator in the public school system for over 40 years and has lived in Chaska for nearly 38 years.

Why Involved: She re-joined the board because she believes in the value of community and schools working together to provide meaningful learning experiences for children of all ages. Schools do not do it alone. This belief has inspired her involvement in the District 112 Foundation Board. Our schools and our teachers do a phenomenal job of working with a wonderfully diverse group of students. They deserve strong community support in this noble endeavor. Through her involvement in the Foundation Board, she hopes to work with others to connect school and community in practical and meaningful ways.

Mary grew up in Boston, MA, but has lived in Chaska for the past 38 years. She and her husband, Tom, have 3 sons who all attended Chaska High School. 

Mary has a BA from Gustavus Adolphus College in Elementary and Special Education  (1982) and a Master of Teaching and Learning from St. Mary’s College in Winona (2004). Mary taught for over 30 years in District 112 and retired at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. She taught mostly 2nd and 3rd grade and also Special Ed. During her tenure, Mary was actively involved with many school committees (Site Council, Equity Committee, Mentorship programs, Building Leadership Team). She also served as a Professional Development Representative and a CEA Union building rep. Mary attended many National Education Conventions during her career and networked with schools nationwide. Mary’s hobbies include reading, biking, golfing, Pickleball, and being a grandma to her four adorable grandsons!

Why Involved: Mary prides herself on being a lifelong learner, and education has always been her top priority. Serving on the District 112 Foundation Board is another wonderful opportunity to help support our community's students, parents, and educators. She hopes to bring the perspective of an educator and parent to her role.

Amy joined the District 112 Foundation Board in August 2024. She lives in Victoria, MN, with her husband Kris and their daughter Gabby, who attends Chaska Middle School East.

She has a degree in Political Science and has worked in the Minnesota State Legislature and the Corporate sector in Government Affairs for over 25 years. She currently focuses on communications, marketing, grassroots advocacy, compliance, and reporting, in addition to managing a Fortune 100 Political Action Committee.

Why Involved: She joined the board because she believes that teachers are the unsung heroes of the next generation and wanted to give back to the schools that have provided so much for her family. The Foundation plays an important role in helping to recognize and fuel the great work teachers and staff do every day to help change children's lives. 

Sue brings a wealth of experience including over 30 years working in Community Education. She has been with our district 112 since 2003 and served in a variety of capacities, including assistant director for the last five years and most recently as our Interim Director. Harberts received her bachelor’s degree from Augsburg University and her master’s from Minnesota State University Moorhead.