Maxwell Provides Testimony on Lake County Ambulance EMT School Program
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Monday’s meeting of the Senate Education Policy Committee hearing began with testimony from a cross-section of Minnesota students, including Former William Kelley High School student Sarah Maxwell.
Sarah’s testimony focused on her participation in a program at Lake Superior School District that allowed her to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician.
“During my senior year, I was offered the opportunity by Lake County Ambulance Services EMT in the Schools program. I finished the program in November 2025, and since then have become a state and nationally registered EMT, and was just hired as an EMT by Lake County Ambulance Service,” said Sarah. “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity, and don’t know where I would be without this program. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity and for being able to speak with you today.”
The pilot program is a partnership between Lake County Ambulance Service, Lake Superior School District, and the State of Minnesota, which was chief authored by Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown). Following Sarah’s testimony, Senator Hauschild praised Sarah for her participation in this program, which has now allowed her to become an EMT with Cook County.
“We face a lot of challenges in rural ambulance services in Greater Minnesota, but students like Sara and the people at Lake Superior School District are helping find a solution,” said Sen. Hauschild. “I’m grateful to Sarah, her fellow classmates, and the people doing the work every day to help find the solutions we need to these challenges.”
Her testimony is available to watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut-XG3aE_nU.
