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RIS Assistant Principal Brittney Schoephoerster

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Congratulations to RIS Assistant Principal Brittney Schoephoerster and her husband, Alex, for being named the 2022 Central Minnesota Big Duo of the Year and the 2022 Minnesota Big Duo of the Year!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota annually recognizes volunteers who go above and beyond in their role as a mentor. The following mentors were selected to receive an award for the significant impact they’ve had on their “Little”/mentee and their advocacy of the mentoring program:

2022 Central Minnesota Big Duo of the Year: Alex and Bittney Schoephoerster, St. Cloud, mentors for 3 years

Local mentor candidates represent Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota in the statewide competition. The state selects one outstanding mentor in each category to represent Minnesota in a national competition. In addition to receiving the local title, the following mentors from the St. Cloud agency were honored with the statewide title:

Alex & Brittney Schoephoerster were selected as 2022 Minnesota Big Duo of the Year

Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Director, Ann Matvick, states “We are honored to have these exemplary volunteers represent our program. They’ve had an extraordinary impact on the lives of their Littles and are a true asset to the Central Minnesota community.”

Read more in the WJON article here.