Claudine  Knoblauch has thirty-six years of experience in education with a primary focus in special education and administration. Claudine as an Educator and Administrator has served in suburban, urban, rural, and charter school systems. She is a university adjunct instructor and field supervisor within an educational leadership and administration department. She has been an active participant and leader in many professional organizations at the local, state and national levels. She has held multiple board positions, has testified before the Minnesota State Legislature on multiple occasions, has met with members of Congress regarding educational issues, and frequently participates on educational committees and task forces. Claudine has a wide network of professional relationships and connections. She has an unwavering passion for providing relevant educational experiences to students of all ages. Claudine is an avid student and trainer of leadership and the role leaders play in improving the future for all students. Her most fervent belief is that “we are servants of servants so that they may well serve all students.”

TESTIMONIALS:

"Claudine combines the rare qualities of caring, collaboration, commitment, confrontation, and academic excellence. Those who work with or for her are fortunate to share in her wisdom, experience, and know that whatever future is designed will be friendly."        

Warren Hoffman, President, Action Wheel Leadership

“I felt that Dragonfly Leadership was an entity that could successfully prepare my team for the inevitable changes that can occur with the retirement of several key members. The 23 individuals who make up our team are intelligent and highly motivated. They have well developed areas of expertise and have functioned as a successful team for many years. A skilled facilitator was needed to assist the team prepare for a significant change in personnel.
  What a success! Claudine skillfully facilitated and guided a “regroup, reflect and move ahead plan” that was agreeable to all and will ensure the continuation of a positive service delivery model in the future.”

Linda Forsberg, Director of Special Education,Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative

"Claudine is an intelligent, experienced and ethical leader. More importantly, she knows how to teach and lead others to a higher level of leadership. Claudine is dependable and maintains the highest level of integrity.  In her leadership and group process work you can always depend on her to respect the dignity and worth of all. Yet at the same time, she recognizes that leadership requires accountability for self and others. She knows when to challenge others to do the important work required for leadership and growth. These qualities are complimented by Claudine's energy, enthusiasm and belief in the human spirit.’’

Don Schuld, Special Services Education Consultant

Comments from recent training evaluations:

“She was a wonderful speaker that spoke on a topic that pertained to all of us.  Having her speak to the entire group would be a good idea.”

“Wonderful presenter!” 

“Great reminders & new way to think about consulting.”

“Wonderful presentation, great balance between knowledge & reflection.”