Candidate withdraws application for Albert Lea superintendent ahead of Wednesday interviews

Published 9:30 am Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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One of the four remaining semifinalists slated to be interviewed Wednesday for Albert Lea superintendent has withdrawn her application with the district.

Albert Lea district staff confirmed Tuesday Beth Giese, superintendent of Kenyon-Wanamingo Public Schools, is no longer wishing to interview for the Albert Lea position.

Still slated to be interviewed are the following:

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• Dr. Steven Heil, superintendent of St. James Public Schools

• Mandy Fletcher, superintendent of the Blue Earth Area School District

• Dr. Michael Neubeck, superintendent of Byron Public Schools

Interviews are slated to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Room 109 at Brookside Education Center. Interviews are open to the public.