Hopes and Dreams: Our ultimate goal is to provide opportunities that lead students to become the best version of themselves. This happens by helping all students grow spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially-emotionally each day. It is very exciting to be in a Catholic school environment that is able to partner with parents and church to help the whole child grow each and every day.
Deacon Bruce is a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. He has an Education Specialist Degree in School Administration from the University of St. Thomas, a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Minnesota, a STEM Graduate Certificate from St. Catherine University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University – Moorhead.
Deacon Bruce has been a school administrator since 2012 and prior to that he was a classroom teacher for 18 years as well as an instructional coach for 3 years.
Position: Head of School
Phone: 952-442-4500 x109
Email: brichards@stjosephwaconia.org
Staff Category: Head of School and School Administration