(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea Superintendent Dr. Michael Funk, has been named the 2022 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Funk was selected for this honor by a panel of representatives from a variety of Minnesota education organizations and is now a candidate for National Superintendent of the year. Under Dr. Funk’s leadership, Albert Lea Area Schools’ district-wide graduation rates increased from 68% to 81% from 2012-2021. The award for National Superintendent of the Year will be announced in February, 2022
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