Lower School:
Brilliance Begins Here

At Groves Academy’s Lower School (Grades 1–6), we build confidence in students with learning challenges through evidence-based, literacy-focused instruction. In a supportive environment, every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to shine.

The Path to Admission

There are many paths to Groves Academy. Some students start with us in 1st grade, while others join when they realize they need a different approach to learning. Wherever your student is on their journey, we take the time to understand their unique learning style and needs, providing the right support to help them thrive.

The best way to begin is by reaching out to our Groves Academy admissions team.

Important Information

A Curriculum That’s Proven to Help Students Shine

We form all classes by aligning our students’ ages and ability levels. We meet students where they are, providing tailored support, modifications, and interventions to help them achieve grade-level performance. Our classrooms are typically composed of approximately eight students of similar ages matched by their talents and learning needs.

The curriculum consists of multimodal, hands-on activities that keep your student engaged. Organization and study skills are also introduced to give students the skills they need to be successful, lifelong learners.  We monitor each student’s progress toward their potential, using standardized tests as well as classroom observations.

A Light on the Horizon for Parents and Students

Empower your student today

Students with learning differences harness a superpower in how they approach the world. With this “superpower” comes challenges. The world at large isn’t built to support how their brains process information. Groves Academy helps students learn, decipher, and understand information on their terms.

Groves Academy illuminates a path to learning that gives your student greater confidence in and out of the classroom. We keep parents/guardians informed with multiple meetings each academic year, so you’re connected to their journey. You’ll see struggles transform into successes as your student’s academic brilliance is given a chance to shine.

“When I read with my son now he is fearless and proud of his ability.”

– Groves Academy Parent

Talk to Our Admissions Team

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Frank Brutejcek
Admissions Coordinator
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Aurie Dyer
Admissions & Tuition Assistance Coordinator
Email Aurie Dyer Aurie graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College. From there, she went right into the non-profit world to be a K-1st grade teacher for an extended school day program in St Louis Park, MN. After spending seven years as a teacher, Aurie took on a more administrative role within the same organization. Now having joined GLO, she continues to work with families as a part of the admissions team at Groves Academy. Aurie loves to travel and will never turn down a chance to go somewhere. Aurie also enjoys cross stitching and reading to relax.
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Amy Murphy
Family Navigator
Get In Touch Education & Experience:  Amy's previous background consists of a BS in English Education followed by a MA in English with an emphasis in pedagogy and creative writing. She has experience teaching secondary and collegiate level students and then transitioned into a 1:1 educational setting that served students with language gaps and/or learning disabilities where students and their families gripped her heart. Hobbies:  Outside of work, Amy can be found hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or playing tennis with family and friends. She also loves creative writing, reading, and playing with her young, energetic husky.
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Erica Sutton
Admissions Director
Get In Touch Erica Graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Elementary Education. Before coming to GLO she spent almost 14 years with Huntington Learning Center. At the beginning of her Huntington career she taught children with a wide variety of learning challenges. Later in her time at Huntington she served as a Managing and Center Director where she interpreted student's assessment results in order to build and implement individualized remediation plans while concurrently guiding and partnering with the student's parents and school teachers to ensure maximum academic gains were made. When first coming to GLO she served as The Learning Center Admissions Coordinator before joining the admissions team in April of 2021. Hobbies:  Erica grew up in the Chicago suburbs but has been a proud Minnesotan since 2007. She lives in St. Louis Park with her husband Paul, son Ben (4 years old), and a very spoiled cat named Scully. Erica is a loyal Iowa Hawkeyes football and Twins baseball fan. Erica also really enjoys attending concerts and theatre events whenever life allows.
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