Brett Wedlund, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Robbinsdale Area Schools (in Minnesota)

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

  Social Studies Teacher
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  Big Lake Schools

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2013

  • Social Studies Teacher

    Aug 2006 - Jul 2013

  • Head Football Coach

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
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  Brightmont Academy

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Campus Director
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  Kaleidoscope Charter School - Minnesota

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2019

  Served as chief executive officer, overseeing end-to-end operations of the school under the direction of the board. Managed public relations, optimizing the school brand and strengthening image. Engaged in open communication with faculty, students, and community through social media platforms, public meetings, and school events. Key Achievements:• Developed and executed staff training initiative, promoting a culture of data driven decision making, high achievement and increasing district scores in the following areas: 7.3% increase in reading 2.3% increase in math 17.3% increase in secondary reading 14.3% increase in secondary math • Increased student enrollment by 20.8% through creative programming and recruitment of top-tiered employees.• Devised a “Real Word Ready” program for 9th to 12th-grade students, focusing on college and career exploration, character development, organizational skills, personal finance, and community service. Show less

  • Superintendent

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Director of Teaching and Learning

    Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
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  Nova Classical Academy

  Jul 2019 - now

  Executive Director

  Supervise members of the school leadership team to ensure successful task execution and attainment of school mission. Lead the expansion of classical education certification program, enabling all teachers to access training. Support the decision-making process by delivering recommendations to the board of directors.Key Achievements• 2nd in student proficiency rates for math and 3rd in reading among all Minnesota districts and charter schools in 2023.• Nova Classical Academy Upper School proudly earned the 2023 Blue Ribbon School Award and the prestigious title of "Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School" by the United States Department of Education, one of only 43 schools in the nation to achieve this recognition that year.• Classical Academy was honored with the 2023 Innovation Award by the MN Association of Charter Schools for its outstanding professional development program.• Achieved a 6.0% increase in licensed instructional staff retention and a 5.2% increase in overall staff retention within the first four years in the role.• Successfully revitalized a system that had previously experienced a wage freeze by implementing strategic financial practices and procedures, resulting in an impressive 27.4% increase in the fund balance during my tenure. Show less