2017 Update on our Eden Prairie Schools
Apr 04, 2017
Eden Prairie School Superintendent Curt Tryggestad
2017 Update on our Eden Prairie Schools

Eden Prairie School District Superintendent Curt Tryggestad has been named the 2017 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA), according to the Eden Prairie School District.

"During his time at Eden Prairie Schools, Dr. Tryggestad has become a pillar of leadership and professional excellence within his schools and the surrounding communities," said MASA Executive Director Dr. Gary Amoroso. "Dr. Tryggestad is deserving of this award in every fashion, and I am excited to continue to watch him lead Eden Prairie Schools for many years to come. On behalf of MASA, I am extremely proud to have him represent our administrators as Minnesota’s 2017 Superintendent of the Year."

Dr. Tryggestad began his duties as superintendent of Eden Prairie Schools on July 1, 2012. Prior to working at Eden Prairie Schools, he was the Superintendent at Little Falls Community Schools, Superintendent at Esko Public Schools, and Secondary Principal at Pine City Public Schools. Dr. Tryggestad began his career in education as an instrumental music instructor.

Dr. Tryggestad earned a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and a master’s degree in Music: Conducting and Literature from St. Cloud State University. He received a bachelor’s degree in music from Luther College, and a licensure in educational leadership from Winona State University.