Hello Northrop Families-My name is Ben Gisselman and I am happy to be serving as the new Vice-President on the PTA.  My wife, Deirdre, and I have a first-grader in Ms. Friday’s class named Murphy.  The year has been going very well despite the new challenges of distance learning that we all face.  My goal is to use any resources possible within the PTA to encourage social relationships between all Northrop students during this time.  We love Northrop and had an amazing experience last year in Mr. B’s class.  We’re a block away from the school and you’re always welcome to come jump on the trampoline at 45^th Street and 31^st Avenue.  I work as an attorney in private practice and love being out in the neighborhoods of South Minneapolis.  Reach out anytime.