FAMILY FIRST Alongside his love for God is Brett Griesers love for being a father and baseball fan Pictured here are the Griesers Brett Ashlie Kollyns and Casyn attending a Buckeyes game together
By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
A Stryker native and the eldest of three children, Brett Grieser has always tried hard to do what’s right, as his parents, Joe, and Connie, taught him.
“They taught me the importance of hard work, what it means to serve others, how to have integrity, and how to always be willing to do what is right, no matter the cost.”
“They modeled how to live a life after Christ, and what it means to truly care about other people. In addition, my parents continue to challenge me each day in a positive way, and I have always been able to count on them,” shared Brett.
Going to Stryker schools, Brett grew up with his brother, Joe, and sister, Andi. Upon graduation in 2007, Brett knew he wanted to get into education and pursue his passion of baseball.
“I attended both Northwest State Community College and Bowling Green State University and earned a degree in Early Childhood Education. I had the ability to begin coaching while I was still in college back at my alma mater in Stryker.”
“Once I began teaching at Stryker,” Brett continued, “I then went back to BGSU and earned my Masters Degree in Education with a focus on Administration and Supervision.”
This was only the beginning of Mr. Grieser’s career, and he continued with: “I have been blessed with several amazing mentors throughout my education career and have been able to serve in a variety of areas. My experience at Stryker Local as both an Intervention Specialist and First Grade Teacher gave me my start in education.”
“Then, my administrative career began at Edgerton Elementary. My experience as an elementary principal has been tremendous, and something that I will always cherish.”
“I have been blessed to be able to work with amazing students and staff members at both Edgerton and Stryker. In addition, I have coached for several years at both Edgerton and Stryker at the high school and junior high levels.”
“To continue, my wife and I also have had opportunities to lead within our church (New Hope Community Church) as LifeGroup facilitators. All of these experiences that I have mentioned have helped me prepare for my new role.”
Alongside being busy professionally, Brett has been an avid family man, building a life together with his wife, Ashlie, for the last almost 12 years.
They have called the community of Edgerton home for the last 5 years, and both their son and daughter, Casyn and Kollyns, attend Edgerton Elementary. The Griesers find themselves busy, leading active roles in the community.
“In my opinion, in order to lead successfully in education, individuals must immerse themselves into the community as much as possible. We spend a lot of time at Edgerton Local supporting our students and looking for new ways to better our school.”
“Ashlie also coaches and helps lead our Bulldog athletes in the area of track and field. Most of my time is spent with family, and serving the Edgerton community in any way I can.”
The love of sports is a shared family endeavor, as Brett has made sure most that know him know that he is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Detroit Tigers fan.
Besting his love for baseball is his love for God, being a father, and guiding his community. “I am very blessed with all that the Lord has done for both my family and myself, and it is my desire that I live a life that reflects Him in all that I do.”
“In work life,” Brett shared, “it is my passion to provide our students and staff with a great educational experience.”
“I truly desire for our students and staff to enjoy coming to the campus of Edgerton Local where great things happen each day.”
“I am excited to continue to lead within the Edgerton Local School District and look forward to serving our students and community in a positive way.”
“Leadership will have its challenges, but if we can focus on the positives and lead with a servant mindset, great things will continue to happen at Edgerton Local due to the amazing students and staff members.”
