Hopkins Public Schools: Alumni Corner: Charlie Yunker

Press release from Hopkins Public Schools:

December 9, 2021

Yunker’s path after high school led him into banking and finance; then he transitioned to local government. He now serves as the city manager at the City of Saint Anthony Village.

What Hopkins teacher made a difference?

Dr. E. Daniel Eckberg, who was the KHOP-TV teacher, taught all of us to be self-reliant by teaching us the basics of television production, and then was hands-off from there. He gave us the latitude and responsibility to learn and figure things out as a team. We formed lasting relationships through the experience that last to this day.

How did Hopkins prepare you for the future?

The overall education at Hopkins was excellent of course, but my experience in KHOP was distinctive because it introduced us to things like problem solving, creativity, project management, leadership, and technical skills at a young age.

Stats: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Capella University • Master's degree in Executive Leadership from Liberty University

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