Upper School Igniting the Brilliance in Students

Groves Academy’s Upper School sparks confidence by bolstering executive functioning and building academic success. We help prepare your student for a life of self-advocacy and empowerment. Our school challenges students with engaging content and helps them understand their unique learning profiles. Students further benefit from small class sizes that typically provide an 8-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Groves Academy Ignites the Confidence of Students Who Have ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Learning Disabilities

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The Path to Admission

Groves Academy lights the path for students to experience positive, lasting change. We help them reach their full potential for lasting success in school and beyond. Take the first step by connecting with our admissions team.

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A Curriculum That Sparks Their Thinking

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.

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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.

“At Groves they don’t just understand my learning disability, they understand my abilities.”

– Groves Academy Student

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Groves Academy Admissions Team

Frank Brutejcek
Admissions Coordinator
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Aurie Dyer
Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator
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. Email: [email protected] Email Aurie Dyer
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Teri Greenstein
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Education & Experience: Teri attended St. Catherine University, where she received her K-6 teaching certification, then a Master's Degree from Hamline University in Literacy Education. She recently completed a 20-year teaching career in the Robbinsdale school district where she was a classroom teacher and intervention specialist. Her passion is for students and their families and helping them to have the optimal educational experience wherever they are. Hobbies:  Teri loves to read, spend time with family and friends, and travel.   Get In Touch
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Amy Hinrichs
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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.   Get In Touch
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Erica Sutton
Director of Admissions
Education & Experience:  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.   Get In Touch
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Sarah's Success Story

After graduating from Groves Academy, Sarah attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she graduated with a double major in Marketing Communications and Screen & Stage Arts (video production). Since 2018 Sarah has worked as a Digital Shopper Marketing Specialist with a team to implement digital campaigns at United and Natural Foods Incorporated.
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