Our Advisory Committee

  • Ollie Fox likes to think of themself as a “social media gremlin”. Ollie is a blogger, writer, and creator. They have a BA in English and their work has been featured in anthologies, magazines, and horror podcasts. After having run a successful online business for six years, they recently moved to the vicinity and are graciously educating the SASSAk12 board on the various skills required to build an online community.

  • Sam is an archaeologist specializing in 3D scanning, Neanderthals, and stone tools. She currently works as an advanced imaging and visualization research associate at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where she helps people use digital tools in their research and creative work. She has also served as an ambassador with the IF/THEN program, which aims to inspire the next generation of women in STEM through media and science communication.

    Sam has been an invaluable supporter of SASSAk12 since its beginnings supporting SASSAk12 initiatives and inviting partnership in outreach through AISOS. Whatever we are up to, whether research or community education and engagement, Sam is a joy to work with.

  • Kat is connected to many people involved in education and outreach in the Twin Cities metro and continually helps us to make connections with others that can advise or collaborate with SASSAk12. She is a well-established archaeologist who can help guide the trajectory of the archaeology programming. Additionally, she has been a strong advocate for the organization within the Anthropology Department at the University of Minnesota, and as a co-founder of the Heritage Studies and Public History program, she is helping to develop a partnership with SASSAk12.

    Kat was recently recognized as a Dean’s Medalist (2024) for her outstanding work to give voice to many people and communities who have been impacted by past destructive practices of archaeology, including efforts to repatriate archaeological remains and materials of Indigenous communities.

    We do want to thank Kat for serving as the first vice-president of SASSAk12.

  • As a founding member of SASSAk12, Beth has and continues to help guide the trajectory of the organization. As a science teacher she provides guidance on aspects that relate to science content.

    Growing up Beth was fortunate to live in many different places as a daughter of a Naval officer. She has lived in South Carolina, Italy, Michigan, Guam, Virginia, Florida, and Minnesota. In 1993, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and married the man she met in Italy. They moved to Minnesota, and she began her teaching career in the Osseo School District. Beth has taught third-, fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grades, and Gifted Education during her 22 years of teaching. During her teaching career, she earned her Masters in Integrating Technology in 2003.

  • Alexandra DeYoe majored in journalism and minored in French and History at the University of Minnesota. She is the editor for city desk in the MN Daily’s newsroom team and an intern at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

    Alex provides communications support primarily via event blogging and general communications guidance. When she’s not editing for the Daily, or sharing her creative talents with SASSAk12, she’s reading books or talking about France.