School Board Campaign Interview

The Northern Light did a good profile on the candidates when Erika ran for Blaine School Board in 2021.

Erika Creydt has three kids who have attended Blaine schools in the past. Creydt said her kids switched to an online schooling program because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Creydt is a psychologist and clinical director of TouchStone Health Clinic in downtown Blaine. She has a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.

Q: Why are you running?

A: I would like to see the school district thrive academically. Also, I’m aware of the challenges. I run a business, and I’m aware of all the different challenges that are being presented to organizations with Covid. About every week something new rolls out and, organizationally, it’s really difficult to adjust to. I’m also aware of the challenges as a parent for what it’s been like during Covid to confidently readjust to the ever-changing situation.

And I want to see the Blaine school district be a place where the kids can thrive academically as well as socially andemotionally.

Q: What is your priority?

A: Academics. Making sure that there are opportunities and pathways to vocational training as well as higher education. Making sure that the social and emotional needs [of students] are met. Mental health is something that really impacts learning, a lot more than people realize.

Q: What do you think the school board does well?

A: I think the school board does a great job navigating these challenging situations that keep coming up. This last year has been pretty wild in terms of constant new challenges thrown at any organization. I think they’ve done a great job creating more opportunities for the public to communicate with them.