Steffensen completes new leadership team at Mickelson

Tim Steffensen, the new assistant principal of Mickelson Middle School, likes to welcome students outside the school each morning. He’s working to learn every student’s name. Photo by Charis Prunty

• Former math teacher, principal enjoying the role of assistant

BROOKINGS – After working nine years as a math teacher, then 16 years as a principal, Tim Steffensen has taken a middle role this year. He’s the new assistant principal of Mickelson Middle School, serving with Principal Melinda Jensen.

Steffensen is an Arlington native; he graduated from Arlington High School in 1980. He earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with middle school endorsements, then a master’s in K-8 school administration, both from Northern State University. In 1992, he was hired by Deuel School District in Clear Lake as elementary principal, then became elementary and middle school principal.



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