Sartell-St. Stephen School District Selects New Principal

(KNSI) – The Sartell-St. Stephen School District has picked Shayne Kusler as the new Sartell High School Principal. Kusler will take over the job July 1st.

Shayne Kusler has been the principal at Foley High School since 2014. Before that, he was the administrative dean and guidance counselor at Sauk Rapids-Rice ISD 47. Kusler has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from St. John’s University and a Master of Science in School Counseling from St. Cloud State University.

Sartell-St. Stephen Superintendent Jeff Ridlehoover stated, “Shayne’s eight years of experience as a high school principal along with his education and experience as a guidance counselor is what really set him apart from all of our applicants. His energy and his reputation as an effective collaborator and communicator will be tremendous assets for Sartell High School.”

Kusler says he was excited about the change. “I am excited to join the Sartell-St. Stephen School District; its deep breadth of programs can help students find their passion so they can move forward in their own definition of excellence. My family has attended St. Francis Xavier Church for the last 10 years, so I look forward to getting to know more community members, families, staff, and students as the principal of Sartell High School.”

Kusler succeeds Sascha Hansen as principal. Hansen resigned earlier this year. Tim Wege will continue as interim principal until July.

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