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Sara Paul

Superintendent

Sara Paul has been serving as the Superintendent of NBAPS since July of 2020. She began her career as an economics teacher and received the 2001 NASDAQ teaching award. Her administrative experience includes serving as Associate Superintendent of Innovation and Achievement for Minneapolis Public Schools and Assistant Superintendent for White Bear Lake Area Schools. She was recognized by the National Superintendent Association with the Outstanding Women in Leadership Award in 2020. Sara is also recognized as a certified administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO).

Sara’s commitment to creating opportunities for students through community partnerships has been a theme throughout her 30-year career. Her innovative mindset and relentless advocacy for students continues to lead as we move forward together. You can contact Superintendent Paul at:

Sara Paul - Superintendent of Schools
North Branch Area Education Center
38705 Grand Ave.
North Branch, MN 55056
Office: 651-674-1012
E-mail: spaul@isd138.org

North Branch Area Public Schools

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Sara Paul

School News

North Branch Area Public Schools

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Sara Paul

School News

4-23-25: Walk and Roll Viking Style on May 7

4-9-25: Teamwork in Action: Financial Leadership Supports Student Success

3-26-25: Innovation in the Classroom: Where Learning Comes to Life

3-19-25: Community Partners Making a Difference

3-5-25: Helping Simply Because You Can

2-26-25: Viking Spotlight on Emeline Almquist: North Branch Class of 1937

2-12-25: Honoring Our North Branch Area Public Schools Board Members

2-5-25: North Branch Gears Up for a Meaningful Tournament

1-29-25: Celebrating Our Youngest Learners and Their Successes

1-22-25: Navigating Change Together: Rowing the Viking Ship Toward Success

1-15-25: Honors Come Full Circle: Celebrating NBAHS Alumnus Mitch Savage and His Father, Mark Savage

1-8-25: Embracing New Experiences in 2025 Through NBAPS Community Education

12-18-24: Stewardship that builds trust: Managing resources for a bright future

12-11-24: Forward Together: Prioritizing Human Connection

12-4-24: Early Learning at NBAPS: A Solid Foundation for Lifelong Success

11-27-24: Gratitude in the Viking Voyage

11-20-24: Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Pioneering Teacher Apprenticeships in NBAPS

11-13-24: Listening and Leading Together

11-6-24: A little help along the way

10-30-24: In the Stands and Beyond: The Ripple Effect of Viking Pride

10-23-24: North Branch Viking alumni making waves

10-15-24: Forward Together: Viking Innovation in Action

10-9-24: So many Viking stories!

10-2-24: Strengthening NBAPS Through Feedback

9-24-24: Walk and Roll with us on Oct. 9!

9-17-24: Let’s get together on October 5th to support Viking Innovation

9-10-24: Multiple metrics guide choice, not chance in NBAPS

9-4-24: Who will it be in 2024-25?

8-27-24: Relationships, relationships, relationships

8-20-24: The Power of Graduating with a Plan

8-13-24: Back-to-School Excitement: Our Community's Commitment to Education

5-30-24: Building a brighter future, one act of service at a time

5-21-24: Forward Together: The super power behind Viking progress

5-15-24: 200-plus Vikings attend Walk and Roll to School event

5-8-24: SKOL! In appreciation of Viking staff

5-1-24: Take the Viking Playground Challenge!

4-24-24: Effective Fiscal management leads to bond rating improvement

4-17-24: The Ripple Effect of Appreciation

4-10-24: The inspirational power of the arts

4-3-24: Walk and Roll with us May 8

3-27-24: Viking traditions that make us better together

3-20-24: Celebrating the impact of Viking coaches and advisors

3-6-24: When the rubber hits the road

2-28-24: Viking Alumni Spotlight on James Fowler: Class of 1998

2-14-24: Take the Alexis challenge!

2-7-24: Staying in stride with the weather

1-31-24: Learning Life Lessons Together

1-24-24: The Impact of Learning and Growing Together

1-17-24: Partner with us as a Viking Support Star

1-10-24: Let’s get together on Feb. 2

12-20-23: Winter Wonders: Celebrating Cheer and Community at NBAPS

12-13-23: Little Moments That Leave Big Impressions

12-6-23: Experiencing Joy Through Partnership

11-22-23: Viking innovation and lesson learned from the German apprenticeship model

11-1-23: For the love of Viking hockey

10-25-23: Family feedback affirms we are on the right track

10-18-23: Vikings Giving, Vikings Receiving

10-12-23: A Viking Bus Ride Home

10-4-23: Viking Innovation

9-27-23: Working in Partnership is AGmazing!

9-20-23: Viking Homecoming is a blast!

9-13-23: Let’s Walk and Roll to School on Oct. 4

9-6-23: The Magic of Thinking Big

8-30-23: Viking Voyages of Excellence

8-23-23: Back to school the Viking way

8-16-23: Continuing to Prioritize Safe Schools

8-9-23: Aug. 22: Celebrating a great life

8-2-23: Communication, Communication, Communication

7-26-23: Impact lives as a Viking Support Star

6-28-23: Summer - Vikings Style

6-21-23: NBAPS Core Values at the Heart of Our Service

6-14-23: Let’s get together at Concerts in the Park this summer!

6-7-23: Each Viking graduate has a story

5-31-23: Building a future on a foundation of financial literacy

5-24-23: Viking Tradition of Community Service

5-17-23: Impacting lives through Viking traditions