Meet MV Administration

In each issue of the Mustang Messenger, we will further introduce our administrative team, sharing about them as leaders, as well as their role in supporting students, families and staff.

ROB REETZ, PRINCIPAL

Principal Reetz has served secondary schools in the Mounds View district for the past 15 years. In July 2022, he was tapped to lead Mounds View High School after having served in the role of principal for seven years.

Reetz served the Edgewood and Chippewa communities as principal from 2014-2021. His ascension to the principalship included multiple years of leading teacher learning as district Professional Learning Specialist. Prior to his time at central office, Reetz served staff and families as an Instructional Strategies Facilitator and special education teacher at Irondale High School.

Reetz holds a bachelor ’ s degree in communication from University of Minnesota – Duluth, a master ’ s degree in special education from Augsburg College and an education specialist degree in leadership, policy and administration from University of St. Thomas. He lives in Mendota Heights with his wife Liz and their two daughters Grace (13) and Mae (11).

In his role as Principal, Reetz is most passionate about serving others, improving the student experience, and building capacity among staff to lead and learn in ways that support each and every student. Reetz wants every Mustang learner to answer yes to three key questions:

Do I belong here? Can I do this? Is this meaningful?

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Mounds View offers one of the most rigorous high school experiences in the state. 97% of students in the graduating class of 2021 participated in college credit-earning courses. This means every scholar has or will experience learning that stretches and humbles them, which is why it is important that students find meaning in their learning, believe in their ability to demonstrate it, and experience a school that both sees and accepts each student for who they are as a person and learner. Reetz is working with staff to adopt a high-care, high-accountability culture. Over the next two years, he will usher in a shared language for instruction that grounds teaching and learning in five key areas:

In addition, Reetz has partnered with teacher leaders to establish core values that will bring the school together as “One HERD. ” Those values include:

The vision Principal Reetz has established will serve to maintain and grow Mound View ’ s tradition of excellence. He is relentless about school improvement and views student and parent voice and partnership as critical. Don ’t hesitate to contact him should you have any questions, or feel compelled to offer feedback. He can be reached at 651-621-7103 or robert.reetz@mvpschools.org

Inclusive classroom environment and culture Establishing a clear purpose for learning Increasing student engagement Making evidence-based curricular and pedagogical choices Providing an effective assessment of and for student learning

H - Health & Well-Being E - Engagement R - Relationships D - Diversity & Inclusion