Our facilitator, Emily Hovland, will be out on medical leave for a bit. Please welcome our guest facilitator, Joee Winter!

Joee Winter is a Math and Computer Science Teacher at Austin High School where she has taught since 2011. She is also an advisor for Link Crew, Girls Who Code and First Robotics.

Joee received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Math and Math Education from Wartburg College. She completed a Master of Science degree in Math Education from Oregon State University, and she will complete a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology with a specialization in Computer Science and Cyber Education from Dakota State University in December 2026.

Joee has followed along with the journey of Mower County CEO, watching students grow in confidence, leadership and entrepreneurship with each class that has completed the program. Joee has experience starting her own small business, Winter Rose Fiber, where she sells luxury hand knit winter wear. She is looking forward to helping the CEO class continue their path through the program.