Ms. Akerlind is a middle school health teacher in Grand Forks Public Schools. In addition to this work she has a vast experience in working special education which included being a special education strategist c, and an adjunct professor instructing introductory bachelor's and master's level courses at the University of North Dakota.  She began her career as a resident teacher in special education at the elementary level. Ms. Akerlind earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, Special Education Specialist, from the University of North Dakota.