Lisa Oberski To All Instructors

Instructor bio: Raised on a small family farm in central Minnesota, Lisa

Oberski was a first-generation college student. She has a Bachelor’s degree

in English Literature from Minnesota State University-Mankato and a Master’s

degree in Children’s Literature from Eastern Michigan University, where she

taught for a few years. A parent of two highly gifted children, Lisa first became

interested in gifted education after her children’s needs became evident. She

revived the dormant chapter of MCGT at Eastern Carver County schools in

the early 2000s, and volunteered in the schools, providing enrichment

opportunities for students. Lisa returned to school to earn an elementary

teaching degree so that she could guide other students to follow their

passions and build upon their gifts. She has taught gifted elementary

students at Eastern Carver County Schools, in the Navigator program at

Minnetonka Schools, and at Farmington Public Schools. In addition to

teaching, Lisa has volunteered for the Chaska Historical Society for 25 years,

and has served as the President of the organization for the last 10 years.

Relatively recently, Lisa has written for and edited a book on Chaska history

published in 2024. She is excited and delighted to return to gifted teaching as

a part of STAR Academy!

Current Classes
From Peasants to Princes: Exploring Life in an English Medieval Village – (open)