Blueprint Schools

Last week, Dana Kirchoff and Ryan Kirchoff attended the Association of Lutheran High Schools Conference in Brookfield, Wisconsin. They had an awesome time seeing so many of you there! May God continue to bless the ministry of our Lutheran high schools and their teams! #blueprintschools #highschools #conference #arealutheranhighschools #wels #blessing #consulting

Thank you for your kind words, Ryan! We really enjoyed partnering with you and Northland Lutheran High School! #ClientTestimonial #Principal #consulting #ministry #northlandlutheranhighschool #SchoolMarketing #blueprintschools

MEET THE TEAM: Ryan Kirchoff, Student Learning Ryan serves as the Instructional Coordinator at Fox Valley Lutheran High School. In the past he has served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the PreK-12th grade program at Divine Savior Academy in Doral, FL, and as Athletic Director at California Lutheran High School in Wildomar, CA. He is passionate about student learning, helping school ministries develop Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and using AI to equip and empower teachers. Ryan holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelors in Education. Ryan is married to Dana (yes, the Dana above) and enjoys golf, cooking on his Green Mountain smoker, and Wisconsin sports of all kinds. CliftonStrengths: Adaptability | Input | Arranger | Ideation / Developer #meettheteam #studentlearning #instruction #plc #leadconsultant #consulting #blueprintschools

Happy Monday! #mondaymotivation #growth #steppingforward #strategicgrowth #abrahammaslow #consulting #blueprintschools

If you haven’t done so already, make sure to check out our newest podcast episode with Al Nolte, principal at Fox Valley Lutheran High School! We hope this episode encourages you, sparks ideas, and gives you confidence to move forward in your own school and role. And we hope you share it with a friend, teammate, or fellow educator. #blueprintschools #blueprintschoolspodcast #podcast #foxvalleylutheran #consulting #educators #collaboration #learning

MEET THE TEAM: Andrea Semmann, Director of Operations Andrea Semmann has over 20 years of experience leading organizations through growth and change. She is the founder and owner of 4610 Consulting LLC, a firm that partners with nonprofit organizations to develop growth strategies and maximize operational efficiency. Andrea holds a Master of Business Administration. Andrea is a new resident of Arizona relocating from the Midwest and enjoys hiking and experiencing the beauty of the Southwest. She is an active member of her church, leading women’s bible study, and serves as the co-chair of the building committee. She is married and has three grown boys and two wonderful daughters-in-law. CliftonStrengths: Achiever | Strategic | Maximizer | Belief | Responsibility #meettheteam #directorofoperations #operationalefficiency #leadconsultant #consulting #blueprintschools?

Last week, Ryan Kirchoff and administrators from Fox Valley Lutheran High School had the opportunity to attend a presentation on Grading for Learning! Evidence-based grading makes student learning more transparent for students, teachers, and parents. To learn more about effective grading practices, check out Ryan's blog series on grading from the Blueprint Blog! #grading #plc #administrators #FoxValleyLutheranHighSchool #gradingforlearning #educators #teachers #gradingpractices #blueprintschools

Episode 014 continues Season 2 of The Blueprint Schools Podcast where we’re focusing on shifts in education. In this episode, Ryan Kirchoff and Dana Kirchoff interview the principal of Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Alan Nolte. Fox Valley Lutheran High School embarked on implementing the Professional Learning Community framework (PLCs) about four years ago. Listen in as the group discusses: - The power of collaboration - The profound shift that it has on culture and student learning, and - Some of the blessings and challenges of this pursuit. We hope this episode encourages you, sparks ideas, and gives you confidence to move forward in your own school and role. And we hope you share it with a friend, teammate, or fellow educator. Listen now on Spotify! #podcast #blueprintschoolspodcast #cultureshift #collaboration #education #learning #consulting #blueprintschools

CORE VALUE?#3: We pursue AND… #blueprintschools?#corevalues?#ourcorevalues #consulting?#and?#truthandlove?#thrive?#foundations?

MEET THE TEAM: Rev. Dr. Elton Stroh, Church Ministry & Strategic Planning Elton served as a WELS parish pastor for 24 years during which, under God, he launched a new congregation, served as senior pastor in a turnaround congregation (which opened a preschool and K-8 school), and was privileged to serve in several district and synodical positions, including Director of WELS Parish Assistance – a consulting ministry that became a blessing to about 500 congregations. Elton and his wife Gail (a horticulturist) reside in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Elton holds a Doctorate in Leadership and Ministry Management and leads Crossroads Consulting Ministry. CliftonStrengths: Analytical | Learner | Discipline | Strategic | Belief #meettheteam?#churchministry?#strategicplanning?#leadconsultant?#blueprintschools