Yvonne Wilson

Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Tribal Affiliation

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Biography

Ms. Wilson is a retired Elementary teacher from both North and King Elementary Schools, ISD #317, with 42 years of service. Presently is a part time substitute for both Deer River and Grand Rapids school districts. Ms. Wilson was also one of the seven original LLTC BOT members since 2000. She was also the Chairperson when the College received its first accreditation and when the first wing was built.

Awards & Honors

Selected as Christa McAulifee Fellow- 1989

Selected as Outstanding American Indian Teacher-Minnesota Indian Education Association- 1989

Featured in movie docudrama “Everyday Heroes” -1990

Received “Teacher of the Year” Hall of Fame Award, Bemidji State University-1995

Received Outstanding Alumni Award, Bemidji State University-2000

Received Lifetime Achievement Award, Minnesota Indian Education Association-2017

Education

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  • Master's

    Elementary Education

    Bemidji State University

    1992

  • Bachelor's

    Elementary Education

    Bemidji State University

    1985

  • Bachelor's

    History

    Macalester College

    1979