Upper School:
Focused Support, Lifelong Empowerment

At Groves Academy’s Upper School, we ignite confidence and open doors to possibility. Through a personalized approach that challenges while honoring each student’s unique gifts, we empower them to grow as lifelong learners and bold self‑advocates. In our close‑knit classes, just 8 students to 1 teacher, every child is seen, supported, and inspired to soar.

The Path to Admission

Groves Academy guides students toward meaningful, lasting growth. We’re dedicated to helping each student unlock their full potential for success, both in school and life. Ready to begin the journey? Connect with our admissions team today.

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A Curriculum That Sparks Their Minds

We form all classes by aligning our students’ ages and ability levels. This creates an equal opportunity for learning and development that allows all students to shine their brightest. Academically, students will complete a core curriculum of reading, writing, math, science, executive function skills, and a variety of elective offerings.

For those students who plan to continue their education after graduation, Groves Academy offers guidance on taking the ACT and Accuplacer and helps students explore post-secondary options.

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.

“Everyone at Groves is rooting for you to do the best and be the best that you possibly can be!”

– Groves Academy Alum

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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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