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From the Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/academi...all-teammates-looked-to-as-leaders/569196222/
Michael Lehan and Astein Osei mold young minds as school administrators in the metro area.
They arrived at the University of Minnesota in 1998, part of the same football recruiting class, two players from different states and different backgrounds who quickly realized how much they had in common.
Michael Lehan and Astein Osei were Gophers teammates for four years, roommates for three years and might as well have been roommates as freshmen because they were always together in their Sanford Hall dorm.
They just clicked. Both were early risers and early to bed. Both were on the quiet side. They kept their place tidy, loved to study and appreciated structure in life. Later, each was best man for the other. Each has two kids now around the same ages.
They even chose the same career path, though not purposefully and not by design, with their college majors. But here they are today, school educators who have ascended to leadership positions, each recognized for doing exemplary work.
Lehan is principal at Osseo High School. In February, he was selected as Minnesota’s high school principal of the year. Osei is superintendent of the St. Louis Park Public Schools. Both landed their jobs before age 40.
“They’re a credit to Minnesota football and a credit to Minnesota’s athletic program,” said former Gophers coach Glen Mason, who recruited them. “More importantly, they’re a credit to the university.”
Michael Lehan and Astein Osei mold young minds as school administrators in the metro area.
They arrived at the University of Minnesota in 1998, part of the same football recruiting class, two players from different states and different backgrounds who quickly realized how much they had in common.
Michael Lehan and Astein Osei were Gophers teammates for four years, roommates for three years and might as well have been roommates as freshmen because they were always together in their Sanford Hall dorm.
They just clicked. Both were early risers and early to bed. Both were on the quiet side. They kept their place tidy, loved to study and appreciated structure in life. Later, each was best man for the other. Each has two kids now around the same ages.
They even chose the same career path, though not purposefully and not by design, with their college majors. But here they are today, school educators who have ascended to leadership positions, each recognized for doing exemplary work.
Lehan is principal at Osseo High School. In February, he was selected as Minnesota’s high school principal of the year. Osei is superintendent of the St. Louis Park Public Schools. Both landed their jobs before age 40.
“They’re a credit to Minnesota football and a credit to Minnesota’s athletic program,” said former Gophers coach Glen Mason, who recruited them. “More importantly, they’re a credit to the university.”
