Leadership

Meet our Principal

I am proud to be part of the Camden Team, serving our students, educators and families. I have a great love for the Camden High School Community and was excited to return in the Fall of 2022.  Spectacular things happen here every day and I am blessed to be part of an incredible school with amazing students who truly impress and inspire me.  My door is always open!  I strive to provide support and collaborative leadership for our students, families, and educators. My hope is that Camden High School is a community in which each community members feels they belong, are supported and thrives.

Prior to serving as Camden’s Principal, I served as the Principal of Field Elementary School in Minneapolis.   I was also an Assistant Principal and Academic Program Coordinator at Henry High School and taught science in the Moundsview School District for over 10 years.  As a student, I was highly involved in athletics, the arts, and leadership. Those experiences and the relationships that grew from them helped to form me into the person I am today. I encourage each student to engage in a variety of activities during high school, try new things and explore what brings you joy and motivates you.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Concordia College, a Master's of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of St. Thomas and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from University of St. Thomas. This is also where I earned my K-12 Principal License.

I am a Minneapolis resident.  I have three children (one son, two daughters).  All three attend(ed) Minneapolis Public Schools and one is currently in college studying mechanical engineering.  When I am not at Camden, you will find me enjoying time with my kids and four year old labrador, reading a good book, biking (road & mountain) or taking a long run or hike.

Camden High School values being accountable to our community, believing in each student, building a community that reflects the northside, dismantling systems and behaviors that oppress our community members, ensuring that each community members experience at Camden is equitable, having fun by cultivating joy and belonging, and being growth-minded by learning and growing to embrace new and innovative practices in our school community.

Email Principal Liza Anderson Schmid

Meet  Assistant Principal Josh Cattledge

I am happy to be part of the Camden Team, serving our students, educators and families. I have a great love for the Camden High School Community and was excited to return to where I started my educational career, High School.  Young people are the reason why I do this work that I do, and I am excited to see everything that Camden Community provides. 

Prior to serving as one of Camden's Assistant Principal, I served as the Assistant Principal at one of our feeder Elementary Schools, Lucy Craft Laney @ Cleveland Park Community School right in the heart of Minneapolis.   I was also a Special Education Teacher at Roosevelt High School, where I began my educational career. As a student, I was highly involved in the arts and leadership opportunities.

I have a degree in Mass Communications, from Saint Cloud State University. I later got my Master of Arts in Education and began working as a Special Education Resource Teacher. I believe in student voice and opportunity/access. How do you know if you can't do something if you don't have access to it?

I have a wonderful wife and two kids who are not old enough to attend MPLS schools but are rising in age. You might see my family at one of the Camden High home games, we always enjoy watching basketball during those cold winter months. 

Camden High School values being accountable to our community, believing in each student, building a community that reflects the northside, dismantling systems and behaviors that oppress our community members, ensuring that each community members experience at Camden is equitable, having fun by cultivating joy and belonging, and being growth-minded by learning and growing to embrace new and innovative practices in our school community.

Meet Assistant Principal Josh Pool

I am proud to serve our Camden High School community, where I am deeply committed to supporting our scholars, educators, and families. 

Over the past 14 years, I’ve worked in Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis Public Schools as an administrator, Special Education Department Head and Special Education Teacher. I’ve had the privilege of working with students and teachers in every grade from kindergarten through twelfth grade. 

I grew up in Detroit and earned my undergraduate degree in Film and Native American Studies from the University of Michigan. I received my Master’s in Special Education from National Louis University in Chicago and completed my K–12 Principal Licensure through the Urban Leadership Cohort at the University of Minnesota.

I know every child can succeed when given access to a high-quality education. I’ve spent my career working to ensure that all students receive the excellent education they deserve. My goal is to help build a school where every community member feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my two young daughters, my amazing wife, and our dog, Billmurray.

I am committed to helping all of our community members constantly challenge themselves and grow. I hold high expectations for myself, my teams, and our students and I am aligned with Camden’s vision: that our scholars graduate as confident, compassionate, critical thinkers well prepared to achieve their own definition of success in the world. 

Camden High School values being accountable to our community, believing in each student, building a community that reflects the northside, dismantling systems and behaviors that oppress our community members, ensuring that each community members experience at Camden is equitable, having fun by cultivating joy and belonging, and being growth-minded by learning and growing to embrace new and innovative practices in our school community.

Mike Landers, Athletic Director

I am excited to serve the Minneapolis Camden community as Athletic Director. It is a true honor to lead our athletics department, building on the proud legacy of the Patrick Henry era and guiding the Camden Athletic Department into this next chapter. Spectacular things happen here every day, and I am grateful to work alongside dedicated student-athletes, coaches, and families who inspire me continuously. My door is always open! I strive to provide supportive, collaborative leadership to help our teams and community thrive.

I strongly believe that athletics and education play a vital role in our students’ success. Our mission is to lead by example, using our life experiences to positively impact our student-athletes and change the narrative for our school community. I encourage every Camden student to get involved in athletics and extracurricular activities, try new things, and discover what brings them joy and motivation.

My focus is on building an athletic program where coaches and staff feel empowered, student-athletes feel fully supported, and our community remains deeply engaged. By prioritizing student-athlete well-being, fiscal responsibility, and sustainable programmatic growth, we are establishing a strong foundation for long-term success both on and off the field.

Camden High School values being accountable to our community, believing in each student, building a community that reflects the northside, dismantling systems and behaviors that oppress our community members, ensuring that each community member's experience at Camden is equitable, having fun by cultivating joy and belonging, and being growth-minded by learning and growing to embrace new and innovative athletic and academic practices in our school community.

Go Patriots!