My name is Greta Callahan.

I am a kindergarten teacher, a single mom, a union president, a life-long member of our community, and a candidate for the Minneapolis School Board in District 6.

I am currently a proud kindergarten teacher on release, serving as President of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. I’m a fierce advocate for public schools, a strong leader, and am unapologetic in my beliefs and values.

I fight every day for what's best for our students and I strive to ensure that they come first in all decisions.

I taught at a charter school for two years before coming to MPS. It is there that I learned that without collective bargaining, educators cannot advocate for their students when it comes to inequity and unfair practices. I made it my life's work to fight for public education so that all students receive the education they deserve.

I currently sit on the Education MN Governing Board, am the Executive Vice President of the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, was a 2017 MN Teacher of the Year finalist, and Midwest Labor Leadership Initiative graduate.

I spend my free time doing yoga, walking my two pugs, taking my niece and goddaughter to the park, fishing in the summer, and playing piano with my son, Morris.

Recognitions, Roles, and Professional Accomplishments:​

  • Bachelors in Psychology, Augsburg University

  • Master of Arts in Education, Augsburg University

  • Fox 9 Top Teacher 2016

  • MN Teacher of the of the Year Finalist 2017

  • Designed and presenter of professional development on Social Emotional Learning and Play

  • Presenter at ECET2 MN Play Conference

  • Speaker at MRLF Housing Summit 2018

  • Designed innovative, “Read to Our Children” Program

  • Former Early Childhood Arts Integration Coach for Minnesota

  • Turnaround Arts Delegate and presenter to Washington D.C. conference 

  • MPS Shark Tank grant recipient, to implement Stop Motion in Pre-K – 1st grade

  • Designed and presenter of professional development course on Stop Motion in the Classroom

  • ENVoY Certified Host and Demonstration Teacher

  • Executive Vice President; Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

  • Governing Board Member; Education Minnesota

  • General Board Member, Minnesota AFL-CIO