AFSA Elementary Intervention
Kate Bald
Elementary Intervention Coordinator and Teacher on Special Assignment
I have been at AFSA since 2008. Since joining the AFSA family, I have worked as an educational assistant, a math teacher in grades 5-12, and a math interventionist. I have also served as a teacher mentor, school board member, and other leadership roles. This year, I am looking forward to the opportunity to support students in all aspects of their education. I love being a part of the AFSA community and look forward to sharing this passion with students and families.
Faith Holewa-Kvigne
Elementary Counselor
Ms. Faith graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Masters in Counselor Education and started her journey with AFSA in 2024. I work with students of all levels. I favor self-driven, solution-focused counseling, so that students can grow into strong advocates for themselves and others. I look forward to meeting with everyone this school year!
If your student would like to make an appointment to see the counselor please click on the button below.
Ris Ma
Math Intervention
My name is Ris Ma and I am very excited to begin this school year as a math specialist. This will be my 3rd year at AFSA and first year as a math interventionist. I’ve been in the teaching field for 5 years, and every day I feel grateful to do what I love—creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment. Before joining AFSA, I taught 3rd grade at a charter school in Texas. I look forward to a great year of growth, collaboration, and success!
Casey Orr
Reading Intervention
Hello, my name is Casey Orr and I am the Reading Specialist here at AFSA Elementary! This is my sixth year of teaching and my first year here at AFSA. I have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College and am currently completing my master’s degree in Literacy Education at Hamline University. I have taught K-3rd grade and have multiple years of prior experience working in child care settings. I grew up right next door in Vadnais Heights, MN and am excited to be working so close to home. I believe that every child deserves access to evidence-based literacy instruction, which is why I ground my teaching in the science of reading. I am passionate about the doors reading can open for students and aim to provide differentiated instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners. Above all, I want students not only to become skilled readers, but to develop a lifelong love of reading.