White Bear Lake Area Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Jen Sexauer as the next principal of Willow Lane Elementary. The position became available when former principal Matt Menier accepted a district leadership role in another school district.

Jen comes to White Bear from Lincoln Center Elementary, where she has served as assistant principal since 2023. She is also an adjunct professor at Concordia University’s Department of Education master’s program. 

Her background includes work as a peer coach, course creator and evaluator, facilitator of an educator learning community and 15 years of experience as a Primary Years Programme teacher in an International Baccalaureate school district.

“Jen rose to the top of an impressive candidate pool as a positive school culture builder and a proven instructional leader who is eager to continue forging strong connections with families,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. “Her focus on relationships, communication, creative thinking and empowering others will be a terrific fit for the Willow community and for White Bear Lake Area Schools.”