Brian R. Trettin
Ashland,WI
Summary
Dynamic and student-centered educational leader with over eight years of experience as High School Principal at Ashland High School in Ashland, WI. Recognized for fostering a strong culture of academic excellence, community pride, and innovative instructional practices. Proven success in implementing standards-based grading, proficiency scales, and academic intervention systems that support student growth. Skilled in staff development through collaborative coaching and high-quality feedback across diverse subject areas, including Physical Education, AP courses, the Arts, and Ojibwe Language. Committed to continuous improvement and building meaningful partnerships that enhance student learning and school climate.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Principal
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ASHLAND
07.2017 - Current
- Fostered partnerships with local businesses providing Youth Apprenticeships job shadowing experiences preparing students real-world success. Grew from two students to over 70 in two years.
- Supported and enhanced partnership with Northwood Tech to create a Welding Academy. We will have the most students graduating from the academy in 2026 in the state.
- Building capacity of our teachers in our building around Standards Based Grading
- Continuous improvement model built by our Shared Leadership Team to drive our work around student learning and equitable multi system levels of support
- 2022-23 & 2023-24 State Report Card of Meets Expectations-Highest Report Card in School History
- Interim Activities Director November 2019-February 2020
- Worked with the WIAA Conference Realignment Task to go from being independent to members of the Heart O’North conference
- .Established Academic and Career Planning vision through Unlocking Pathways Grant
- Moved School to a Modified Block Schedule
- LeadingProfessional Learning Communities
- Establish continuous improvement through a strategic plan and building scorecard
- Progress monitor being a servant leader school through parent, student, and staff surveys
Middle School Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
HAYWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Leadership and development of school-wide learning community
- Initiated and implemented a school wide “Lip Dub” to show student engagement.
- Integrated standard based grading in Physical Education
- Technology integration school-wide partner
- Leadership in curriculum revision, scope, and sequencing, and development
- Involvement in writing of 21st Century, AODA, Health Grants, and Fitness Gram
- Development of at risk programing
- Invited community health partners to come into the classroom and talk about various health topics and professions
Pre Kindergarten through 12th Grade Physical, Health and Adaptive Education Teacher
NORTHWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2011 - 06.2013
- School wide PEP GRANT Coordinator
- Implemented School wide fitness programs in the classrooms and break out sessions.
- Initiated School Wide Fitness Journaling and Monitoring.
Education
Master of Arts - Superintendent
UW River Falls
River Falls, WI06-2026
Masters - Administration Leadership, Principal Licensure and Director of Instruction
SILVER LAKE COLLEGE
Manitowoc, WI07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Health, Adaptive Physical Education, and Coaching
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SUPERIOR
05.2006
Skills
- Visionary Leadership – Drive schoolwide growth by articulating and executing a clear, future-focused vision aligned with academic excellence and student success
- Empowerment & Coaching – Cultivate a culture of trust and collaboration by mentoring staff, promoting professional autonomy, and delivering actionable feedback
- Community Engagement – Strengthen school-community relationships with JOM and Religious elders by fostering pride, inclusivity, and shared ownership among students, families, and stakeholders
- Strategic Communication – Lead with clarity and purpose in challenging conversations, ensuring transparency, alignment, and motivation across teams
- Change Management & Adaptability – Successfully implement new initiatives and cross-curricular collaboration, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving needs
- Instructional Leadership – Promote high-quality teaching by engaging directly with instructional practices across disciplines, using data-informed insights to support educator growth
Accomplishments
- Endowed $45,000 in grant funds from WI DPI Unlocking Pathways through approved proposal for creating pathways for all students.
Affiliations
- Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (AWSA) Middle/ High School Commision
- Team member that directly provides input and decision making in the professional development that impacts all principals in Wisconsin
- Member of the new Principal Orientation
- CTE/ACP Committee
- Participated in Basic and Advanced Level PBIS Training
- Supervision of PBIS Discipline Model
- JOM Johnson O'Malley (Native American)
- District Wellness Committee
- Athletic Review Committee
- Developed a district wide co-curricular code
- Established with parents and coaches a district coaching hand book
- Creating Caring Communities Committee
- Initiated 9-12th grade Anti-Bullying classroom curriculum
- Partnered with community leaders to create a positive community
- WIAA-AD HOC Calendar and Contact Committee
Certification
First AID CPR Certified
CPI Levels 1-7 Certified
Certified ALICE Trainer
Tier 1-3 EMLSS Trained
WIAA Official Basketball & Football
Timeline
High School Principal
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ASHLAND
07.2017 - Current
Middle School Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
HAYWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
06.2013 - 06.2017
Pre Kindergarten through 12th Grade Physical, Health and Adaptive Education Teacher
NORTHWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2011 - 06.2013
Masters - Administration Leadership, Principal Licensure and Director of Instruction
SILVER LAKE COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Health, Adaptive Physical Education, and Coaching
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SUPERIOR
Master of Arts - Superintendent
UW River Falls
Quote
DARE TO BE GREAT!
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