Meet the Administration Team

The 2024-25 school year marks our 22nd year providing education to the Rogers, Otsego, Albertville, Dayton, and St. Michael communities.  I am extremely excited and honored to be serving the staff, students, parents, and community as principal of RHS.  RHS is home to over 1,900 students in grades 9-12.  Our staff is dedicated to making RHS a safe, caring, respectful, and positive learning environment.  Our teachers collaboratively work and learn in professional learning communities to continuously respond to the academic and behavioral needs of our 1900+ students.  Our outstanding assistants, cooks, custodians, and administrative support team are also eager to support you at Rogers High School.   

We are committed to educating, inspiring, and empowering our students, staff, families, and community through developing positive relationships, pursuing excellence, seeking diversity, and building futures.  We are grateful for the ongoing support and involvement of our parents and community stakeholders and it is through these relationships that we can learn, teach, and appreciate one another.  We are proud of the many accomplishments our students have earned in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. 

Please don’t hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions. We will see you around campus!

About your Assistant Principal

Prior to RHS, Mr. Paurus spent five years serving as the Rogers Middle School principal. Previously, he was an assistant principal at Tartan High School, a special education teacher, teacher on special assignment, and alternative school program director at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University, a Master of Education degree from St. Mary’s University, and a K–12 Administrative Licensure from Hamline University.

A warm welcome to all! We're here to support students and families, ensuring their time at Rogers High School is truly enriching. Through strong partnerships with parents and educators, we're dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences for every student. Our privilege lies in guiding, motivating, and empowering students, faculty, parents, and the broader community. This mission is rooted in fostering connections, pursuing excellence, embracing diversity, and paving pathways to promising futures.

Our Rogers High School mission drives us: to educate, inspire, and empower students, staff, parents, and the community. We achieve this by nurturing relationships, striving for excellence, embracing diversity, and building foundations for the future.

Aligned with our mission is our vision: to cultivate strong relationships and offer personal and academic growth opportunities. This nurtures individuals who positively impact not only their immediate circles but also society at large.

Welcome to Rogers High School! If you need assistance, please reach out. We're excited to collaborate closely with your family as we pursue shared goals.

About your Assistant Principal

I have been a part of ISD 728 and Rogers since 1998. As a teacher at RHS, I taught government, economics, and psychology.

My husband, Tim, and I live in St. Paul with our two dogs, Faye and Leo. When I am not at work, I enjoy reading, yoga, knitting, playing cards, and spending time with friends.

Degrees & Certifications:

• BA in Secondary Social Studies Education, St. Thomas University
• MA in Teaching and Learning, St. Mary's University
• MS in International and European Politics, University of Edinburgh
• K-12 Principal Licensure from Hamline University

Greetings, Royals!  Building relationships in an effort to continue making Rogers High School a special place where students will shape their future to accomplish their dreams and contribute positively to our local and global communities is a priority for our staff. To my core, I love to help people set, work toward, and achieve their goals and celebrate their success and I am blessed to do this as part of the RHS community.

About your Assistant Principal

I am looking forward to another wonderful year at Rogers High School. I am a former School Counselor and have been in school administration since 2015.

I enjoy traveling, spending time at our cabin up north, exercising, and watching my kids participate in a million activities. 

Please be sure to say hello if you happen to see me at school, in the community, or with my husband and two daughters as we support the RHS Royals at various events.

Degrees & Certifications:

• BA Southwest Minnesota State University
• MA School Counseling, University of Wisconsin - Stout
• Sixth Year School Administration Certificate from St. Mary's University

Welcome, families, to the 2024-25 school year at Rogers High School! I am delighted to join the dedicated staff, students, and community of RHS as Assistant Principal. Serving our school community is both an honor and a privilege, and I am excited to contribute to the incredible work done for and by our students every day.

Few experiences in a child's life are as pivotal as their time at school. It is my personal mission to build strong relationships that positively impact students' lives, guiding them to become accomplished and responsible members of society. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with you to foster student success here at Rogers High School.

Looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

About Your Assistant Principal: 

I am new to ISD 728 and RHS after transitioning from the Minnetonka Public Schools where I served as a health teacher, coach, and Dean of Students.

My career began in Eastern Carver County Schools, focusing on personal wellness at the middle school level.

Beyond my professional life I enjoy spending time with my incredibly patient wife Sarah (also an educator) and our four kiddos.

Degrees & Certifications:

• BS South Dakota State University 
• MS Education Administration St. Cloud State University
• Ed.S Education Specialist Concordia University St. Paul

Welcome parents and students! As a community member and long-time Royal, I am incredibly excited about the progress and future of Rogers High School and Rogers as a community.

With 25+ MSHSL Athletic and 30+ Fine Art/Club opportunities, there are a lot of options for students to become involved beyond the academic wings of Rogers High School.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the website at gorogersroyals.com and/or follow the Activities Department on Twitter @geauxroyals.

Thanks and I will hopefully see you at some events!

About Your Activities Director

Dan Ohlgren has been working at Rogers High School since 2003. He earned his BA in Business Education (with a Coaching Emphasis) at Concordia College, an MEd in Applied Kinesiology (Sport Management) at the University of Minnesota, and a 6th Year Administration Certificate from St. Cloud State University.

He was an Assistant Football Coach on the first team and RHS’ Head Softball Coach. Prior to Rogers, he was a Business Education teacher at Wayzata High School. He coached Football, Girls Hockey, and Softball along with being the Business Professionals of America advisor during his 4-year stint at Wayzata. He was also the Activities Director at Zimmerman High School during the 2007-08 school year before returning to Rogers High School, where he has been the Activities Director since 2012.

Degrees & Certifications:

• BA in Business Education (with a Coaching Emphasis) at Concordia College
• MED in Applied Kinesiology (Sport Management) at the University of Minnesota
• Administration Certificate from St. Cloud State University