Staff Members

Gladys Aldana

Gladys is a Cultural Liaison. As cultural liaison, she provides language support to our six-member school districts. She also keeps track of bills, yearly data, and registration. Gladys is a graduate of Worthington High School, and currently pursuing her TESL degree at SMSU. Gladys can be reached at gladys.aldana@isd518.net or at the main office line, 507-376-3300.

Bridget Borer

Bridget is the Achievement & Integration Coordinator for NCIC. She manages the day-to-day operations of the NCIC office and provides support to the Youth Development Leaders, Cultural Liaisons, student members, and school staff. She also works with the community at large to develop and implement trainings and presentations that promote equity and inclusion. She reports to the Director of Community Education and the NCIC Equity Council & Joint Powers Board. You can contact her at bridget.borer@isd518.net or 507-727-1145.

Tah So Ghay Collah

Tah So is a Youth Development Leader. She coordinates out-of-school programs for 7th-12th grade students, provides direct services to middle school students, and provides language support for NCIC member school districts. Tah So is a graduate of Worthington High School and currently pursuing her TESL degree at SMSU. Tah So can be reached at tahsoghay.collah@isd518.net or 507-376-3328.

Chansouk Duangapai

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Chansouk is a Youth Development Leader. He coordinates out-of-school programs for 7th-12th grade students. The programs focus on cultural awareness, leadership development, academic success, civic engagement, and college & career readiness. He also provides direct services to students at the Worthington High School. Chansouk is a graduate from MN West, and he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. You can reach Chansouk at chansouk.duangapai@isd518.net or 507-727-1114.

Lila Duron

Lila is a Youth Development Leader. She coordinates out-of-school programs for 7th-12th grade students, as well as homework help, direct services at the Prairie Elementary School, and language support for NCIC member school districts. Lila is a graduate of MN Virtual Academy. Lila can be reached at ana.duron@isd518.net or 507-376-6105.

Hkee La Htoo

Hkee is a long-term substitute Cultural Liaison. She provides language support to our six member school districts. She also helps with tracking of bills, yearly data, and student registration. She is a graduate of MN West with an AS degree in business management and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Metro State University. She can be reached at hkeela.htoo@isd518.net or the main office line, 507-376-3300.

Lay Yu Paw

Lay Yu is a long-term substitute Youth Development Leader.  She is engaged in helping 2nd graders with their reading skills at Prairie Elementary. She graduated from Worthington High School and earned her Bachelor of Science in Art Education at SMSU.  She can be reached at layyu.paw@isd518.net

Alyssa Sounthala

Alyssa is a dedicated Youth Development Leader. Her focus during the school year is out-of-school programs tailored to 7th-12th graders. She also facilitates the Read Naturally Live program for 2nd graders at Prairie Elementary. In the summer, she coordinates the Ready, Set, Read! program for incoming 3rd graders. In addition, she regularly supports the Homework Help program for 6th to 12th graders. She is a proud graduate of Worthington High School, and recently started her college journey at MNWest to become an elementary education teacher. Don’t hesitate to contact her at alyssa.sounthala@isd518.net.