Meet our Lake Mills Community School administrative team!
Connor Kem
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Elementary Principal & Equity Coordinator
Educational background:
- B.A. in Health and Physical Education from the University of Northern Iowa, 2015
- M.A. in Educational Leadership, PK-12 Principal/PK-12 Special Education Supervisor, 2020
Experience in Education:
- 1 year in Stanton, Iowa as K-12 Physical Education, High School Health, and 6th grade World History, 2015
- 4 years in Oskaloosa, Iowa as K-5 Physical Education, 2016-2020
- Elementary Principal and Equity Coordinator in Lake Mills, Iowa from 2020 to present
Chad Kohagen
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Superintendent

Educational Background:
- B.A. in physical education/health minor in coaching from Upper Iowa University
- Master of Science in physical education/health and leisure activities from Emporia State University
- Master of Science in PK-12 administration from Emporia State University
- Superintendent Endorsement from University of Northern Iowa
Experience in Education:
- 2 years in Titonka/Woden/Crystal Lake as K-8 PE,Quest, and Coach
- 7 years in Oelwein as K-8 PE and coach
- 1 year in Oelwein as High School Associate Principal/Activities Director
- 8 years in Oelwein as High School Principal
- Superintendent at Lake Mills Community School from 2015 to present
James Scholbrock
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MS & HS Principal

Educational Background:
- Certificate of Advance Studies from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, July 2010
- Master of Arts in Educational Administration from University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, August 1999
- B.S. – Psychology/Teaching Certification Program from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, May 1989
Experience in Education:
- Secondary Principal – Grades 6 to 12, August 1999 to Present
- Middle School Social Studies – Grades 7 and 8, 1990-1999