"Dana has worked tirelessly to bring her expertise, integrity and passion to the School Board, especially in her mentorship to onboard new board members. She is always willing to listen and continues to use her deep understanding of the district to guide decision making. I admire Dana's thoughtful and respectful dialogue and leadership style. I'm honored to serve alongside Dana and believe she is highly qualified to continue her role as an exceptional leader."
~ Melanie Hagen
ISD 110 School Board Member, 2023-2026
"Dana Geller is the most knowledgeable and dedicated school board member I have had the pleasure of working alongside. She is a committed advocate for students, parents, teachers, and every person working in ISD 110. She truly understands the responsibilities and nuance of serving on the board and the privilege school board members have to represent the constituents of ISD 110 in the board room and to greater Minnesota."
~ Jesse Bergstrom
ISD 110 School Board Member, 2023-2026
"Dana leads not only with passion but also compassion for the families she represents. She is thoughtful, deliberate, and willing to listen to all points of view. Dana's experience far exceeds that of many top candidates across the state. This district would be very fortunate to have her experience and passion for another four years. She has my full support for re-election in 2024."
~ Jacquelyn Johnson
ISD 110 School Board Member, 2019-2022
"As a best-selling author and consultant working with many school boards across the country, I have coached boards on improving their functionality so the whole school community experiences success. Dana is dedicated to leading the school board to be high-functioning and it is rewarding to observe this transformation in real-time. Dana believes everyone’s voice is important. The Waconia School District has made incredible financial progress and is positioned to be one of the top districts in the state in large part due to Dana Geller's leadership. Dana is among the best school board presidents I work with across the country. The Waconia school district wins with Dana involved. "
~ Dr. Lee Pritzl
Author, The School Board Playbook
"Dana Geller deserves another term on the ISD110 School Board. Dana is professional. She holds people accountable. She’s intelligent, operates with sound judgement, and most importantly she has a high ethical standard. I think it’s fair to judge her by the results and they are overwhelmingly positive of late: ISD110 has a great new superintendent in place, is on the verge of being financially healthy for the first time since well before the pandemic, recently agreed upon long-term contracts with our workgroups, and recently made a substantive action towards ensuring safety in our schools through a newly hired School Resource Officer. These are all things that everyone should be happy about, and though it’s a board of 7 and not of 1, Dana deserves much of the credit for these outcomes."
~ Luke DeBoer
ISD 110 School Board Member, 2021-2024
"In the time I have served with Dana I have learned that she is a model of an effective school board member and chair. She understands her roles, maintains a high standard of professionalism and conduct, is an effective communicator, is consistent, and her decisions and discussions are based on a deep acquired knowledge. I have also been impressed with her character. She maintains a positive attitude despite any negativity and also remains humble when credit could be taken. Most of all I have enjoyed and appreciated gaining her as a mentor and friend. I look forward to serving with her in her next term."
~ Kelly Amott
ISD 110 School Board Member, 2023-2026
"I am pleased to endorse Dana Geller for the Waconia School Board. Dana and I serve together on the SW Metro Intermediate District board as representatives of two of the eleven member districts. Dana is always engaged and asks probing questions, seeking to always find ways to do what is best for the students and staff. We also serve on the MSHSL Region 2AA board where Dana offers pertinent input to the decisions made at those committee meetings. I have gotten to know Dana through her involvement in MSBA trainings and advocacy work where she is always engaged and willing to learn and serve. Dana is committed to board work and advocacy for public schools and all students."
~ Deborah Pauly
ISD 717 School Board Member, 2006-2026
"I am confident that Dana Geller will continue to serve our school district with distinction if re-elected to the school board. Her calm demeanor, collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and strong character make her an exceptional candidate. I wholeheartedly endorse Dana Geller and urge you to support Dana."
~ Alycia Myers
ISD 110 School Board Member, 2021-2024