About Mr. Frie:

Education: 

Byron High School (1996)

Minnesota State University, Mankato (2001) – English Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato (2009 – Masters Educational Leadership

Minnesota State University, Mankato (2011) – Masters K-12 Administration

St. Mary’s University, 2021 – Superintendent Licensure

Career Path: 

(2022 – Present)    Superintendent of Schools – Dover-Eyota Public Schools

(2017 – 2022)       7-12 Principal – Minneota Public Schools

(2013 – 2017)        K-12 Principal – Minneota Public Schools

(2002 – 2013)        High School English Teacher – Medford Public Schools

(2001 – 2002)        Junior High English Teacher – Yuma, Arizona

Family:

Wife: Courtney (Elementary Principal – Kasson-Mantorville High School)
Children: Abby (Sophomore at UW-Eau Claire), Sam (Junior at D-E), Anndi (7th at D-E)

Favorites:

TV Shows:  Survivor, Yellowstone, Cobra Kai, Ted Lasso
Favorite Movie:  Point Break (1991), Top Gun Maverick, Fast and Furious Series, Marvel and DC movies
Hobbies:  Hiking, Fishing, Bonfires, watching MN Sports, Duke Basketball, traveling, reading
Most Impactful Books I’ve read:  Dream Big (Bob Goff), Energy Bus (Jon Gordon), Atomic Habits (James Clear), and Courage is Calling (Ryan Holiday)  
Quote: Memento Vivere
Place:  Estes Park, Colorado