STRIDE Staff
Executive Director/Founder - Dale Beutel
Woven into the philosophy and mission of STRIDE Academy is Dale Beutel's passion for helping children reach their highest potential. STRIDE Academy is not a job for Dale, its the realization of a dream he once scribbled on a napkin.
Dale's professional experience as an educator at at the Minnesota Department of Education gave him the expertise he needed to operate a school.
For the past 23 years, Dale has been serving a variety of positions in the education field. He brings experince as a classroom teacher, special education director, assistant principal and program director to STRIDE Academy.
Dale received his bachelor's of science degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and went on to receive his Masters and Education Specialist degree from the University of Florida.
Principal - Jason Ulbrich
As the principal, I am excited to serve the parents and students of STRIDE Academy. My mission is to create a world class school where students are consistently challenged to exceed state and national norms. This vision will be realized with the teamwork of all stakeholders. We need to ensure each student acquires the skills necessary to not just compete in, but to excel in a global economy.
My teaching experience includes high school Biology, Physical Science and Field Biology. I have served as the assistant principal, curriculum director and district assessment coordinator in Delano, MN. I also had the opportunity to serve as a high school principal in Sauk Centre, MN.
I graduated with a BS degree in Biology, Earth Science and General Science from St. Cloud State University. I earned my MS and Specialist Degree in Education Administration also from St. Cloud State University.
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STRIDE Academy Staff
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John Smith - jsmith@strideacademy.org
| Name | Position | Location |
| Dale Beutel | Executive Director | Both Schools |
| Jason Ulbrich | Principal | Both Schools |
| Timothy Heerts | Choir and General Music | Both Schools |
| Rebecca Wallin | Band and General Music | Both Schools |
| Judy Nettleton | Art and Special Education | Both Schools |
| Mary Padgett | Social Worker | Both Schools |
| Courtney Budge | Speech | Both Schools |
| Karyn Ruchti | Special Education | Both Schools |
| Rodger Vix | Technology and Building Director | Both Schools |
| Julie Dickenson | STRIDE Alive Coordinator | Both Schools |
| Michelle Hahn | School Nurse | Both Schools |
| Cameo DeDominces | Dean of Students/Activities Director/Volunteer Coordinator | Elementary |
| Allison Haws | Kindergarten | Elementary |
| Joanne Stoermann | Kindergarten | Elementary |
| Valerie Weyer | Kindergarten | Elementary |
| Angela Larcom | 1st Grade | Elementary |
| Caroline Ruegemer | 1st Grade | Elementary |
| Rebecca Rauch | 1st Grade | Elementary |
| Rebecca Hull | 2nd Grade | Elementary |
| Angela Helmbrecht | 2nd Grade | Elementary |
| Deanne Flom | 3rd Grade | Elementary |
| Debra Northburg | 3rd Grade | Elementary |
| Angela Schmitz | 4th Grade | Elementary |
| Daniel Thole | 4th Grade | Elementary |
| Sharon Amed | 5th Grade | Elementary |
| Amy Wilwerding | 5th Grade | Elementary |
| Jason Fleege | Physical Education | Elementary |
| Nathan Schwieters | Paraprofessional | Elementary |
| Elementary | ||
| Linda Theisen | Paraprofessional | Elementary |
| Mandy Sadlo | Title 1 Paraprofessional | Elementary |
| Cathy Lindstrom | Paraprofessional | Elementary |
| Krista Swenson | Paraprofessional | Elementary |
| Robyn Thurber | Special Education | Elementary |
| Meghan Whelchel | Special Education | Elementary |
| Monica Schraut | Title 1 / Literacy | Elementary |
| Dawn Towle | Administrative Assistant | Elementary |
| Linda Christen | Administrative Assistant | Elementary |
| Jan Gavanda | Custodian | Elementary |
| Lowell Haagenson | Dean of Students/Special Education Director/Volunteer Coordinator | Middle School |
| Lisa Wallwork | Language Arts | Middle School |
| Mary Swanson | Math/Math Coach | Middle School |
| LeeAnna Christensen | Math | Middle School |
| Lana Tolbert | Science | Middle School |
| Claudette Schaeffer | Science/Language Arts | Middle School |
| Jacob Zierden | Social Studies | Middle School |
| Ann Theisen | Spanish | Middle School |
| Jennifer Hensel | Physical Education/Health | Middle School |
| Denise Bernard | Paraprofessional | Middle School |
| Amber Kosel | Educational Sign Interpreter | Middle School |
| Stacy Abraham | Paraprofessional | Middle School |
| Sara Voss | Paraprofessional | Middle School |
| Ben Theisen | Paraprofessional | Middle School |
| Tyler Mykkanen | Special Education | Middle School |
| Julie Gromberg | Administrative Assistant | Middle School |
| Kevin Reiter | Custodian | Middle School |
STRIDE Academy is authorized by Friends of Education, EXO-01-A, 200 East Lake Street, Wayzata, MN 55391