Joe Vrydaghs
Aldrich Principal
Phone: (608) 361-3610
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Hello Warrior Families,
I am Mr. Vrydaghs, the proud principal of Aldrich Intermediate School and I share the work of leadership with my two assistant principals, Ms. Sheila Marshall and Mrs. Sinem Bertling.
I've worked in the School District of Beloit since 2001, first as a third grade teacher at Robinson Elementary for two years, as a fifth grade teacher at Converse Elementary for 7 years, and then, after reconfiguration, as a fifth grade teacher at Burdge Elementary for 2 years. I loved teaching, working with my colleagues, learning from great, talented principals and most of all, the opportunity to work with our kids during that time. In 2012, I became an assistant principal at McNeel. This opportunity was one of the formative experiences of my life. I enjoyed each day and learned constantly by working with a powerful team of administrators, a dedicated group of educators, and a fascinating group of students and their families. In April of 2013, I was named the principal of Burdge Elementary and was afforded another significant opportunity to work with a dedicated team of educators, kids, and their families. My return to McNeel as the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade co-principal during the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years was another grand learning and growing opportunity as I worked hand in hand with Mr. Bosco and a talented team of educators and administrators in order to create a brand new school: McNeel Intermediate School.
I am honored to join hands with you here at Aldrich, the Home of the Warriors, as we partner together in the great work of our Aldrich Mission which is to provide each of our Aldrich students everything they need in order to achieve success.
I invite you to stop in, say “Hello,” and experience the “Aldrich Difference” for yourself.
Thank you and GO BLUE!!!
Mr. Joseph Vrydaghs
