School Board
Legacy Christian Academy is committed to maintain the framework of biblical principles and high educational standards. The School Board will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, setting the spiritual tone for the school. The primary function and responsibility of the School Board will be in providing oversight for the school’s business affairs.
Scott Colestock
School Board Treasurer
Bio
“We have watched with grateful hearts as the teaching staff at Legacy poured into our own children – and so many others we’ve had the privilege of seeing through the years at Legacy. Legacy is a place of equipping, of readying, and sending. I’m honored to serve on the board – to give back in a new way to a community that has been invaluable to our family.”
Scott and his wife Tracy have been married for 24 years, and have been incredibly blessed to have four children journey through Legacy. They have been involved in the school community since 2002, making their home in Andover. Scott and Tracy run a software engineering consultancy in Anoka.
Fall 2019 – Present
Steve Larson
School Board Member
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Bio
Steve Larson was Legacy’s Interim President during the 2012-13 school year and is a Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial, and has been for the past 22 years.
“I love Legacy Christian Academy and I am so thankful for the impact LCA has had in the lives of our two children and our family as a whole. The need to teach students critical thinking skills within the context of a biblical worldview is one of the most important reasons for the existence of Legacy Christian Academy. The culture is advancing a worldview that is in direct conflict with the truth of God’s word. At Legacy, we strive to teach our students to know how to fully stand on the truth of God’s word, but to do so in a way that is filled with grace. Standing on the God’s truth cannot diminish God’s grace; and God’s grace cannot diminish God’s truth. We are called to teach students to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ who was full of grace and truth. It is for these reasons I believe Legacy needs to grow and thrive and why I am grateful to serve on the Board.”
Steve’s avocation for many years has been as hockey coach at many levels. Steve coached at Bethel University from 1982-1991. He was the boy’s coach at Blaine High School from 1995-2000 and he was the Assistant Coach with the Blaine girls team for four years after that. Steve was the founding Head Coach for the Lions Hockey program in 2007 and stepped down after 10 years leading that program in 2017.
Ben Minks
School Board Member
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Ben is a K-12 alumni graduating in the class of 1992. On the receiving end of a Christian education himself, he is passionate about the biblical worldview that Legacy instills in its students.
“After growing up attending the school myself and now watching my kids experience the same Christian educational environment, it’s been a privilege and honor to serve on the Board and give back to a place that has benefited our family and community so much.”
Ben has been a business owner for the last 20 years in the field of home building. He and his high school sweetheart, Rachel, raise their five children in Andover and attend Constance Free Church. They are thrilled to have their kids at Legacy and to be a part of this great community.
Fall 2016 – Present
Jen Niska
School Board Chair
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Jen is passionate about and deeply committed to the mission of Christian education. She has completed her coursework and is finishing her dissertation for her Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership at Bethel University, holds an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Sioux Falls Seminary, and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Sioux Falls.
Jen brings a wealth of experience in higher education, public affairs, and politics. In leadership roles at Bethel University, she served in online education, non-traditional student enrollment, and corporate relations. Jen is currently the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Crown College and previously worked as Chief of Staff for Weber Johnson Public Affairs. She brings valuable expertise in legislation and public policy, including knowledge of lobbying and the legislative process. In her most recent role at North Central University, Jen served as Executive Director for Online Education.
Jen and her husband, Harry, along with their three children Kaisa, Nathanael, and Jude, have been members of the Legacy community since 2012.
Jen’s life verse is Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Alan Pue
School Board Member
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Dr. Alan Pue serves as President of The Barnabas Group, Inc. In that capacity he draws on over fifty years of experience of working in and with faith-based schools to assist schools in the areas of strategic/scenario planning, mission clarification/delivery, and governance. He is the author of three books, Rethinking Sustainability: A Strategic Finance Guide for Christian Schools, Rethinking Strategic Planning for Christian Schools, and Rethinking Discipleship: Why Christian Schooling Matters, along with numerous articles and book reviews. Alan and his wife Linda have two children, Amy and Ryan and seven lively granddaughters and live in beautiful Castle Pines, CO.
Lynne Raatz
School Board Member
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Bio coming soon!
Evan Schiebout
School Board Member
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Evan enjoys archery hunting. He spends many hours practicing to get ready for the season. If you practice enough, you can have confidence your arrow you will hit the target when it is time to let it go. The short time you have with your children are the practice shots you take in preparation for the day you need to release them towards the target of God’s will for their life. Evan feels that Christian education plays a critical role in helping prepare children for kingdom living.
Evan and his wife Leslie are thrilled to have had all four of their children attend Legacy since preschool. Legacy staff and community has made their kids love school. The mentorship and caring of teachers have made a safe environment for his kids and helped to further develop their character. His oldest daughter graduated in 2021, with another graduating the spring of 2023. While he misses them and is sometimes sad to see them go, he is happy to see the trajectory that Legacy has helped send them on.
“I attended private Christian school from K-12, and I can say that I am jealous of my kids, because I did not have the same experience that I have seen Legacy create for my children. I have seen the faculty, staff, and parents engage intentionally with each of my children, and I have seen such incredible academic, but more importantly, spiritual growth in each one of them. I am honored to be a part of Legacy’s board and I intend to serve in order to continue to maintain the standards that have made my family’s experience so great.”
Peggy Scott
School Board Member
Bio
“Legacy Christian is a shining star in our community offering a Christ-centered, nurturing and rigorous education. The Biblical worldview taught at LCA is equipping students to be the strong, ethical, mission-minded leaders of tomorrow. I am proud to be a part of what God is doing in and through the leadership, faculty, staff and students of LCA.”
Peggy’s two children attended Meadow Creek/LCA. Their daughter graduated from LCA in 2014.
Peggy and her husband, Dave, have been married 35 years. In addition to their two adult children, they have a beloved Golden Retriever, Summer. They are part of a new church plant, Transform Church, in Andover. Peggy has served on both the education finance and policy committees in the legislature.
Fall 2019 – Present