



More than 100 faculty share their time and talents to make Prairie the place it is today. Passion and expertise drive this group, who make it possible for students to grow into scholars, artists, athletes, and leaders. Creation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do — from teaching a science class, to leading students in off-campus experiences like Camps Manito-Wish and Timber-lee, to ensuring our campus is a clean, safe place to learn. For seven consecutive years, 100% of full-time faculty has participated in supporting the Prairie Fund. Perhaps nothing better demonstrates the pride our educators have in this institution.
MAIN LINE: (262) 752-2500
ATTENDANCE LINE: (262) 752-2541
The Prairie School main switchboard is answered from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on days when school is in session. Voicemail is configured to answer calls when the front desk staff is unavailable. If you have a concern, always start with your child’s teacher.
PRESIDENT/HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Nat Coffman, Head of School
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(262) 752-2504 - Kristi Barrett, Executive Assistant to the Head of School and HR
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(262) 752-2501
ADMINISTRATION
- Kathy Boero, Head of Middle School/Director of Compass Program
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(262) 752-2550 - Susan Holum, Head of Primary School
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(262) 752-2575 - Steve Joost, Assistant Head of School for Finance, CFO-COO [email protected]
(262) 752-2511 - Lisa Koleske, Director of Human Resources
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(262) 752-2515 - Margaret McDonough, Head of Upper School
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(262) 752-2628 - Aliya Pitts, Chief Advancement Officer
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(262) 752-2520
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Pat Badger, Advisor to the Head of School for Arts & Equity
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(262) 752-2535 - Kristi Barrett, Executive Assistant to the Head of School / HR Manager
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(262) 752-2501 - Barb Barth, Upper School Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2626 - Kim Forsman, Middle School Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2551 - Jane Raufus, Welcome Desk
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(262) 752-2540 - Galen Steig, Advisor to the Faculty for Innovation
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(262) 752-2663 - Jacob Lipor, Business Office Associate
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(262) 752-2508 - Lisa Yunker, Primary School Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2573
PRIMARY SCHOOL
PS Administration
- Susan Holum, Head of Primary School
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(262) 752-2575 - Lisa Yunker, Primary School and Health Office Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2573
Early School
- Ann Bankenbush, Early School Assistant Teacher
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(262) 752-2587 - Terie Carpenter, Early School Teacher
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(262) 752-2576 - Emily Henkel, Early School Teacher
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(262) 752-2592 - Cecilia Leal, Early School Assistant Teacher
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Kindergarten
- Kim Leinweber, Kindergarten Teacher
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(262) 752-2664 - Joseph Manley, Kindergarten Teacher
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(262) 752-2580 - Bree Mahone, Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
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Grade 1
- Kelsey Cassidy, Grade 1 Teacher
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(262) 752-2584 - Karen Kostos, Grade 1 Assistant Teacher
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(262) 752-2594
Grade 2
- Kristina Gile, Grade 2 Teacher
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(262) 752-2585 - Madie Nitsch, Grade 2 Assistant Teacher
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(262) 752-2583
Grade 3
- Denise Baus, Grade 3 Assistant Teacher
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(262) 752-2582 - Nicole Bayer, Grade 3 Teacher
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(262) 752-2583
Grade 4
- Jennifer Twist, Grade 4 Teacher
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(262) 752-2586 - David Reske, Grade 4 Teacher
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(262) 752-2591 - Mark Winnen, Grade 4 Assistant Teacher
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Grade 5
- Tristan Pearson, Grade 5 Teacher
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(262) 752-2674
Art, Music, Physical Education, Science, World Language
- Jason Atanasoff, Athletic Director
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(262) 752-2600 - Mark Baker, PS French Teacher
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(262) 752-2565 - Tim Ipsen, MS Music Teacher
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(262) 752-2566 - Elizabeth Long, PS World Language Teacher
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(262) 752-2598 - Nich Schafer, Physical Education Teacher/Dept. Chair
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(262) 752-2604 - Katie White, PS Fine Arts Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator
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(262) 752-2593 - Holly Wolf-Mattick, Fine Arts Teacher/Glassblowing Art Manager
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(262) 752-2644
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MS Administration
- Kathy Boero, Head of Middle School, Associate Head of School, Compass Program Leader
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(262) 752-2550 - Kim Forsman, Middle School Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2551
Art
- Izzi Buikus, MS Fine Arts Teacher
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(262) 752-2593 - Katie White, MS Fine Arts Teacher
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(262) 752-2593 - Holly Wolf-Mattick, MS Fine Arts Teacher/Glassblowing Manager
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(262) 752-2644
English
- Jennifer Cobb, 6th STEM Reading and MS Writing Support
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(262) 752-2558 - Alicia Gasser, MS English Teacher
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(262) 752-2559 - Tameka Tate, MS English Teacher
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(262) 752-2651
Math
- Kelly Christensen, MS Math Teacher
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(262) 752-2567 - Brianna Kunstman, MS Math Teacher, Math Department Coach
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(262) 752-2561 - Neal Johnson, MSMath & Computer Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2605
Music
- Jamie Breiwick, MS Instrumental Music Teacher
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(262) 752-2631 - Tim Ipsen, MS Music Teacher
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(262) 752-2566 - Fletcher Paulsen, MS Vocal Music Teacher, Performing Arts Dept. Coach
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(262) 752-2653 - Dena Roncone, Theatre Director
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(262) 752-2560 - Aaron Christianson, Technical Theatre Director
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(262) 752-2645
Physical Education
- Melody Owsley, Physical Education Teacher
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(262) 752-2609 - Zach Perkins, Director of Fitness Center/Strength & Conditioning Coach
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(262) 752-2608
Science
- Joy Aragones, Grades 5/6 Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2569 - Tressa Bates, MS Science, ELL/Compass
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(262) 752-2533 - James Broetzmann, Grades 7/8 Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2557 - Sarah Turek, MS Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2556
Social Studies
- Chris Henke Mueller, Grades 6 Social Studies
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(262) 752-2579 - Christopher Schatzman, Grades 7/8 Social Studies Teacher
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(262) 752-2563
World Language
- Mark Baker, PS French Teacher
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(262) 752-2565
UPPER SCHOOL
US Administration
- Elizabeth Davis, US Academic Dean
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(262) 752-2634 - John French, US Dean of Students
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(262) 752-2638 - Margaret McDonough, Head of Upper School
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(262) 752-2626 - Barb Barth, Upper School Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2626 - Shannon Schafer, US Dean of Faculty
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(262) 752-2646
Art
- Izzi Buikus, US Fine Arts Teacher
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(262) 752-2593 - Aaron Christianson, Technical Theater Director
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(262) 752-2645 - Vicki Schmitz, US Fine Arts Teacher, Art Dept. Chair
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(262) 752-2564 - Holly Wolf-Mattick, MS Fine Arts Teacher/Glassblowing Manager
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(262) 752-2644
English
- Elizabeth Davis, US English Teacher
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(262) 752-2634 - Scott Huggins, US Humanities Teacher
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(262) 752-2641 - Sarah Kiesewetter, US English Teacher
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(262) 752-2639 - Matthew Peterson, US English Teacher, Department Coach
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(262) 752-2654 - Peter Sattler, US English Teacher
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(262) 752-2643 - Rebecca Wheeler, US English Teacher
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(262) 752-2650
Math
- Bernoli Baello, US Math Teacher
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(262) 752-2636 - Lukeus Perez, US Math Teacher
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(262) 752-2640 - Matthew Friedman, US Math Teacher
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(262) 752-2647 - Brian Schwartz, US Science and Math Teacher
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(262) 752-2630 - Olivia Lutterman, US Math Teacher
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(262) 752-2555
Music
- Jamie Breiwick, US Instrumental Music Teacher
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(262) 752-2631 - Danelle Davies, Dance Instructor
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(262) 752-2653 - Dena Roncone, Theatre Director
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(262) 752-2560 - Aaron Christianson, Technical Theatre Director
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(262) 752-2645
Physical Education
- Melody Owsley, Physical Education Teacher
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(262) 752-2609 - Zach Perkins, Director of Fitness Center/Strength & Conditioning Coach
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(262) 752-2608
Science
- Bernoli Baello, US Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2636 - James Broetzmann, US Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2557 - Brian Geary, US Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2630 - Shannon Schafer, US Science Teacher, Dean of Faculty
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(262) 752-2646 - Sarah Turek, US Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2556 - Jean Weaver, Director of Math, Science and Engineering, US Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2649 - Neal Johnson, Math & Computer Science Teacher
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(262) 752-2605
Social Studies
- Sarah Berkey, US Social Studies Teacher
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(262) 752-2632 - Kevin Wienke, US Social Studies Teacher
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(262) 752-2638
World Language
- Mark Baker, US French Teacher
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(262) 752-2565 - Maria Fiocchi, US Spanish Teacher, World Language Dept. Coach
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(262) 752-2637 - Hannah Lane, US Spanish Teacher
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(262) 752-2635 - Elizabeth Willis, US French Teacher
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(262) 752-2648 - Chao-Ying Yan, US Chinese Teacher
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(262) 752-2568
ADMISSION
- Molly Lofquist Johnson, Senior Director of Admission
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(262) 752-2525 - Shay Borzynski, Director of Admission
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(262)752.2577 - Andrea Pearson, Assistant Director of Admission
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(262)752.2522
ATHLETICS
- Jason Atanasoff, Athletic Director
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(262) 752-2600 - Zach Perkins, Director of Fitness Center/Strength & Conditioning Coach
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(262) 752-2608 - Sammie Woodward, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information & Events
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(262) 752-2607
You can find contact information for intramural & interscholastic team coaches in the Athletics section. Click here for MS sports or click here for US sports.
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE
- Jacob Lipor, Co-Director of Extended Day/Stay & Play
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(262) 752-2590
BUSINESS/HR
Business
- Steve Joost, Assistant Head of School for Finance & Operations
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(262) 752-2511 - Tara Nelson, Business Office and Payroll Manager
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(262) 752-2507 - Jacob Lipor, Business Office Associate
Human Resources
- Kristi Barrett, HR Manager
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(262) 752-2501 - Lisa Koleske, Director of Human Resources
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(262) 752-2515
COLLEGE COUNSELING
- Barb Barth, College Counseling Administrative Assistant
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(262) 752-2626 - Adam Stout, Co-Director of College Counseling
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(262) 752-2629 - Jim Zielinski, Co-Director of College Counseling
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(262) 752-2624
COMMUNICATION
- Brendan O’Brien, Communication Director
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(262) 752-2523 - Austin Gundlach, Visual Communication Manager
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(262) 752-2524 - Taylor Neumann, Communication Manager
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(262) 752-2530
COMPASS
- Kathy Boero, Director of Compass
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(262) 752-2550 - Gail Axelson, Compass Assistant
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(262) 752-2533 - Dr. Mike Boticki, Director of Education/Psychology & Counseling
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(262) 752-2662 - Jennifer Chiapete, PS Academic Support Teacher
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(262) 752-2595 - Mari Grobschmidt, Learning Specialist
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(262) 752-2659 - Dana Handrow, Speech Pathologist
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(262) 752-2657 - Alysha Ingham, School Nurse
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(262) 752-2660 - Matt Oscarson, Wilson Reading Teacher
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(262) 752-2598 - Amy Peterson, School Counselor
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(262) 752-2658 - Lynne Santalucia, Math Specialist
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(262) 752-2652 - Julianne Smith, School Nurse
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(262) 752-2660 - Valerie Sprunger, Learning Specialist
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(262) 752-2578
DEVELOPMENT
- Callie Atanasoff, Director of External Relations
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(262) 752-2531 - Amber Hearn, Assistant Director of Annual Giving
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(262) 752-2532 - Aliya Pitts, Chief Advancement Officer
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(262) 752-2520
FACILITIES
- Corey Brandt, Director of Facilities
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(262) 752-2513 - Brian Fenkl, Facilities Engineer
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(262) 752-2705 - Joe Schatz, Facilities Team Member
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(262) 752-2705
HEALTH SERVICES
- Dr. Mike Boticki, Director of Education/Psychology & Counseling
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(262) 752-2662 - Amy Peterson, School Counselor
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(262) 752-2658 - Julianne Smith, School Nurse
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(262) 752-2660 - Alysha Ingham, School Nurse
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(262) 752-2660
KITCHEN
- Missy Gallert, Director of Food Service
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(262) 752-2672 - Anna Joost, Food Service Manager
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(262) 752-2672
LIBRARY (SRC)
- McKenzie Weaver, Director of SRC
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(262) 752-2677
TECHNOLOGY
- Klay Shannon, Director of Technology
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(262) 752-2676 - Alison Wojahn, Technology Manager
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(262) 752-2678