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New AD for East Ridge High School
Jon Hinzman has been selected as the East Ridge High School activities director, pending school board approval.
has a new activities director.
Jon Hinzman has been selected for the position, pending school board approval, according to a release from District 833.
“I am excited to have Mr. Hinzman join the East Ridge staff, larger Raptor community, and District leadership team,” East Ridge Principal Aaron Harper said in a statement. “His previous experience as a building principal and athletic director will assist him in transitioning to South Washington County Schools and serving our students and families well. Jon embodies the values of excellence, high character and lifelong learning. It became evident throughout the selection process that he enjoys fostering relationships through trust building and transparency.”
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The Woodbury school’s previous AD, Trent Hanson, is now an assistant principal.
Hinzman was most recently a principal in the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District in Wisconsin, and has also been an athletic director for the Elmwood School District in Wisconsin, according to the release.
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Hinzman’s background also includes time as an assistant principal, special education teacher, and basketball and football coach.
He recently completed his superintendent licensure through the University of St. Thomas, adding to his educational specialist (principal) licensure also with St. Thomas, and a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning, and Bachelors of Science in Special Education.
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