Dr. Jeff Ridlehoover
Rogers
Summary
Superintendent with 28 years of educational experience. My passion is cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, staff and the greater school community to ensure care and academic excellence for each and every student.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Rockford Area Schools
Rockford, MN
07.2023 - Current
- In partnership with the Board of Education, created Strategic Directions that guide the Rockford Area Schools operations and instructional frameworks
- Established the annual District Operational Plan (DOP)
- Successfully passed a ten-year operating levy (2025)
- Successfully passed a ten-year capital improvement project levy (2025)
- Through collaboration with the Board of Education, increased the Rockford Area Schools fund balance from 8% to 21% (pre-levy)
- Established meaningful relationships with local municipalities, elected officials, and members of the legislature
- Successfully negotiated fair employee contracts with all bargaining units on time and within budget parameters
- Provide active leadership for the Department of Learning & Innovation
- Provide active leadership for the Department of Human Resources
- Through collaboration, evaluate, supervise, and build capacity in all district Principals, Directors, and Department Leads
- Actively engage the school community through outreach and attendance at community events
ADJUNCT EDUCATION PROFESSOR
Hamline University
St. Paul, MN
01.2014 - Current
- Instructor for the K-12 Principal Course
- Instructor in the Doctoral Program
- Program and content developer
- Leadership development
- Curriculum Advisory Committee
SUPERINTENDENT
Sartell-St. Stephen Schools
Sartell, MN
01.2021 - 06.2023
- In collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups, and the Board of Education, developed the creative and innovative District Strategic Plan
- Creation and oversight of the District Coordinating Council
- Implementation of Building Instructional and Building Operational Leadership Teams (BILT & BOLT) for the purpose of creating shared and aligned leadership throughout the system
- Worked collaboratively with staff and the Minnesota Department of Health to effectively lead innovations in mental health supports-Kognito Champion Schools
- Support and development of directors, principals, assistant principals, program leads, and teacher leaders
- Board Member-United Way: Partner for Student Success
- Board Member-Sartell Schools Education Foundation
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Mounds View Public Schools
Shoreview, MN
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Leadership and development of the departments of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Student/Support Services, Career & Technical Education, Instructional Technology, Transportation, and Nutrition Services
- Management and allocation of a $175 million-dollar budget designed for 11,500 students and 1,400 staff
- Design and implementation of the District Operational Plan (Strategic Plan)
- Support and development of principals, assistant principals, deans, program leads, and teacher leaders
- Employee labor negotiations
- Human Rights/Title IX Officer
- Regular and ongoing communication with local, state, and federal government agencies and policy makers
- Leadership and experience in the passage of a $165 million-dollar bond and two local levy referendums
- Creation and development of the MVHS Personalized Learning Plan
- Construction design and project leadership for flexible learning spaces
- Development and implementation of district-wide mental health supports via our Student Support and Engagement team
- Development hybrid and distance learning programs and content
PRINCIPAL
Mounds View High School
Arden Hills, MN
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Instructional leader for 1850 students and 125 staff
- Resource prioritization and allocation of a $12 million-dollar budget for 13 curricular departments and all support staff
- Leadership and responsibility for the site Equity Team
- Partnership Development with families and community groups
- Transformed the traditional library space into the innovative MVHS Information and Learning Center
- Created REFLECT time for students to assist in academic and mental health supports
- Led the secondary grading reform as we transitioned into Proficiency Based Learning (PBL)
- Suburban East Conference (SEC) President
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Wayzata High School
Plymouth, MN
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Master academic schedule for 3300 students and 200 certified staff
- Curriculum and instruction leadership
- Program development and implementation
- Human resource management
- National Urban Alliance certification
- Building operations management
UPWARD BOARD INSTRUCTOR
Anoka-Ramsey CC
Coon Rapids, MN
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Taught Chemistry, Physics, Math and Forensic Science to a diverse group of first-generation aspiring college students
- Developed project-based curricula
- Built cultural bridges with a rich and diverse group of families and young people
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
Oak View Middle School
Andover, MN
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Teacher evaluations
- Transportation coordinator
- Assessment coordinator
- Student scheduling
CHEMISTRY TEACHER AND COACH
Champlin Park High School
Champlin, MN
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Chemistry instructor for grades 10-12
- District curriculum development
- Football, basketball, and baseball coach
- Site Leadership Team
- Student Teacher (Chemistry)- Winter/Spring 1998
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHER AND COACH
McGuire Junior High School
Lakeville, MN
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Science teacher for grade 9
- District curriculum development
- Basketball and fastpitch softball coach
- School Safety committee
Education
Doctorate of Education -
Hamline University
Master's of Education - undefined
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor's of Science - Chemistry
University of Minnesota
Skills
- Collaboration
- Capacity Building
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communicator
- Creativity and Innovation
- Organization and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- MASA Superintendent Professionalism Award
- Minnesota Principal of the Year
- National Doctoral Dissertation of the Year - 'The High School Principalship: An Investigation into the Essential Leadership Characteristics as Determined by High School Principals and the Teachers Whom they Serve.
- MASSP Star of Innovation - The Information and Learning Center
- MASSP Star of Innovation - The Cyber Squad
- Hennepin Division Assistant Principal of the Year
- Teacher of Outstanding Performance Anoka-Hennepin ISD #11 - 2002
Timeline
Superintendent
Rockford Area Schools
07.2023 - Current
SUPERINTENDENT
Sartell-St. Stephen Schools
01.2021 - 06.2023
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Mounds View Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2021
ADJUNCT EDUCATION PROFESSOR
Hamline University
01.2014 - Current
PRINCIPAL
Mounds View High School
01.2013 - 01.2017
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Wayzata High School
01.2004 - 01.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
Oak View Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2004
UPWARD BOARD INSTRUCTOR
Anoka-Ramsey CC
01.1999 - 01.2005
CHEMISTRY TEACHER AND COACH
Champlin Park High School
01.1999 - 01.2004
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TEACHER AND COACH
McGuire Junior High School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Master's of Education - undefined
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor's of Science - Chemistry
University of Minnesota
Doctorate of Education -
Hamline University
Presentations
- MN Legislature - "The Fiscal Importance of TRA Reform in Minnesota"
- MASSP "The Principal Evolution"
- MASSP "Aspiring Principals"
- MASSP "Proficiency Based Learning"
- MASSP "A Road Map to Success: Strategies to Transform Students' Mathematical Path"
- MASSP "Innovative Classroom Design"
Committees
- MASA Federal Advocacy Committee
- SAFF/SEE - Executive Committee
- MASA Legislative Finance Committee
- MASA Legislative Policy Committee
- SAFF/SEE - Executive Committee
- NWSISD Superintendent Advisory Committee
- MAWSECO Superintendent Advisory Committee
- MDE High School to Post-Secondary Success Initiative
- Governor's Task Force for Testing Reduction
- Perkins Consortium Representative
- NE Metro School Relations
- Hamline University Administrative Licensure Advisory and Accreditation
- Dissertation Reader-Bethel, Hamline, St. Cloud State University
- Labor Negotiations
- Insurance Committee
- Wayzata Public Schools Vision 21/GT
Community Engagement
- Rockford/Greenfield Chamber of Commerce
- Rockford Education Foundation
- Public Address Announcer - Rogers Varsity Baseball and Softball
- Live Stream Play-by-Play Voice - Rogers Varsity Football
- Executive Committee - Rogers QB Club
- Board of Directors - Rogers Royals Boosters
- Board of Directors - Rogers Area Youth Basketball
- Youth Football, Basketball, and Baseball Coach
- Sunday School Teacher
- Minnesota Special Olympics
Professional Organizations
- AASA/MASA
- AMSD
- ASCD
- MASA - Aspiring Superintendents Academy
- MASA - Great Start Initiative
- MASSP - State Board of Directors
- MASSP - Hennepin Division President