Draft:Becka Thompson

Becka Thompson is an educator, artist and politician.

Early Life
Born in Minneapolis, Becka attended Minnehaha Academy. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota.

Acting Career
She attended the Juilliard School with classmates Jennifer Carpenter, Jessica Chastain, Anthony Mackie, Lee Pace, Michael Urie and others. She was in group 31. Becka worked in Hollywood in the early 2000's, notably on a short lived pilot with Michael Cera, 'Exit 9'. She also played for Garry Marshall's softball team with his 'Falcon Theater'. In addition to her mathematics degree and her time at Juilliard, Becka holds a masters in education and an MBA.

Teaching Career
Becka became a teacher and advocate in the mid 2000's working at The Marlborough School and Oakwood School in North Hollywood. While there she taught, among others, Kate Grace, Elissa Karasik, Spencer Ludwig, Sasha Spielberg and Aric Van Halen.

Moving back to Minnesota, she taught Jalen Suggs and Chet Holmgren at her alma mater.

She has mostly taught mathematics, theater and philosophy.

Political Career
Following the unrest of 2020 George Floyd protests in Minneapolis, Becka ran for the Minneapolis Park Board to advocate for children. She won a seat in District 2.

In 2022 she started teaching at South High. On April 12, 2024 she was fired from Minneapolis Public Schools for being a whistleblower.

Personal Life
Becka is an avid adventurer. She has climbed Mt. Kilimonjaro, completed an Ironman triathlon and has run over 13 marathons. Her son attends Minnehaha Academy. After 14 years married to a man, Becka came out and identifies as LGBT.

A lifelong writer, Becka has published several fantasy novels for teens and books of poetry.