Monday, July 13, 2009

ERHS Staff


Kelly Reagan




will be one of the Social Study teachers at East Ridge she has been a teacher in District 833 for 12 years and has taught World Geography, Civics and Sociology throughout her career, she has also coached girls’ high school hockey for five years and really enjoys being part of high school extra-curricular activities. She has served on Lake Junior High’s site team for five years and has been the social studies department head for the past five years. Also, she just finished her administrative license this past May through Minnesota State University.

Kelly has been involved in athletics her entire life. She has played ice hockey for over 28 years. Most of the friends that she made throughout her life have been through athletics. After getting her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in sociology she pursued a master’s degree in secondary social studies education. She coached girl’s high school hockey for five years until her oldest son, Noah was born. She then put her coaching career on hold for awhile and focused on her family and teaching career. Since then Kelly also has had two other sons Ryan and Tanner and is looking forward to all of the adventures that having kids bring to life. She considers her life much richer and rewarding since starting a family. She anticipates getting back into the coaching area soon since it is a passion of hers.

Kelly is excited about having the opportunity to help create a first class learning environment for the kids of East Ridge. Having a fresh start at a new school and being able to focus discussions in the planning team on how we can create learning opportunities for kids with a focus on technology, academics, multi-culuturalism, extra-curricular activities, and providing as many opportunities as possible for all students is what she is looking forward to.

The one thing Kelly would like families to know about her is that she loves coming to work as and educator. It is wonderful to see a kid’s face that has learned something new because she taught it to them. She looks forward to the challenges that every day brings. It is always a new adventure.

ERHS Staff

Jean Hancock

will be the East Ridge High School Resource Officer. Jean has been a police officer/paramedic specializing in working with juveniles and their families/juvenile restorative justice for the past 10 years. She initially did her undergraduate work in education and ultimately in psychology and criminal justice.

Jean enjoys spending time with her husband and children. Together they are active with water sports and travel in the summer and ski trips in the winter.

Jean is excited about the opening and planning of East Ridge because it is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of planning and operating an institution that embraces our moral imperative to guide our children and prepare them for the future.

The one thing Jean would like everyone to know about her is that she shares your passion as a parent and wanting what is best for your child(ren) and hopes she can act as a valuable resource for you.

ERHS Staff


Greta Lewis

will be the Licensed School Nurse at East Ridge High School. She has been a school nurse for 13 years; the last ten years have been in South Washington County Schools. Greta graduated from The College of St. Catherine with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, and earned her Master’s Degree in Community Health from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Greta lives in Cottage Grove, and has three children. Her eldest daughter is in a graduate studies program in Copenhagen, Denmark. The next child, also a daughter is a college student at Iowa State University, Ames. And Greta is very excited her son will enter 10th grade next fall and attend East Ridge High School.

Greta enjoys listening to music, travel to places near and far, and relaxing in the company of family and friends. She is happy to be a member of the East Ridge planning committee and is looking forward to working with the East Ridge High School community!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

East Ridge Marching Band


Currently, students from ERHS Marching Raptors, PHS Marching Wolfpack, and WHS Marching Royals are combining forces and performed at the Strawberry Festival parade in Cottage Grove, MN on June 20, 2009. The photo above is from the event please. Please feel free to submit photos to Mr. Tank of band events. Please see the marching band calendar for upcoming events such as the parades in August; Heritage Days, St. Paul Park-8/15/09; and Woodbury Days Parade, Woodbury-8/30/09.

There will also be a performance at the 2PM State Fair Parade on 8/28/09.

Please continue to view the ERHS Marching Raptor Website for more information with ISD 833 District Marching Band. Please contact Mr. Tank for more information. ctank@sowashco.k12.mn.us

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Though the Marching Raptors have had a wonderful start with the combined marching band, there is room for more members to be part of the ERHS Marching Raptors.