Shanya Perera
​All day K4

sperera@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

International Relations and Bible Theology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL and an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Primary Teaching Certification from Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Center in Colombo, Sri-Lanka.

About Me: I like anything outdoors like long walks and hikes, spending time with my family, exploring Wisconsin with friends and my dog Oreo, traveling and learning about other cultures and countries.

Nicole Kachelski
All day K5

nkachelski@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2011

BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Alverno College.

About me: I love being a mom and I believe having my own children has given me a new perspective on things, and I am a better teacher because of it.

Anna Richlen
​Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher

arichlen@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2008

​Bachelor of Elementary Education 1st-8th grade and Minor in Math 7th-9th grade from UW-Madison.

About Me: I like walking, Jazzercise, Pilates, Cantoring, attending St. Roman volleyball, Greendale High boys soccer and tennis, cheering on the Greendale High Marching Band and the Badgers!

Nancy Negron
Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher

nnegron@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2009

​BA in Early Childhood /Elementary Education, minor in Science from Mount Mary.

About Me: I enjoy going to the movies, reading, gardening, traveling and spending time with my husband, family and friends. 

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Rebecca Schelske
​All day K4

rschelske@stromans.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

About Me: I spent my first years teaching in Bullhead City, Arizona.  Seven years teaching in a Special Needs Preschool and one year teaching Kindergarten.  I moved back to Wisconsin to be closer to family and help them out.  I like to crochet (just a beginner yet), watch the Packers, spend time outdoors, bake, and spend time with family and friends.    

Kristen Strickler
All day K5

ksiekierski@stromans.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2016
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Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College.

​About Me: I like crafting, traveling, watching Packers football, reading, spending time with my family and friends.

Julia Fons
​Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher

jfons@stromans.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2006

BA in Business Administration from Mount Mary College, DPI Short Term Substitute Teacher License.

About Me: I like reading, watching movies, cooking, baking, decorating my home for the seasons and holidays, and gardening.
I really enjoy helping the teachers in their classrooms, to give the children the best educational experience possible!

Karin Peterson
1st grade

kpeterson@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2007

BA in Elementary Education, minor in History from Mount Mary University. 
MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. 

About Me: When I am not teaching, I like to be outside, especially during the summer. I enjoy gardening and cooking. I also like playing a lot of sports with family and friends. My two favorites are golf and softball. I am also always reading a book or trying out a new recipe in the kitchen.

Laurie Merk
2nd grade

lmerk@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 1996

BA in Elementary Education from UW-Milwaukee.

About Me: My objective is to provide a safe and respectful environment that is challenging but not threatening, where all students learn. My desire for your child is to blossom and believe in their ability. 

Alexis Godden
​3rd grade

agodden@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in Education (Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence) and a English and Math Minor from UW-Milwaukee.

About Me: I love spending time with my family, walking my dog, spending time outdoors and traveling.


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Katie Byron
2nd grade

kbyron@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Mathematics minor from St. Norbert College, 2012. 
 
About Me: I like running, attending country concerts, spending time with friends and family, Chicago Cubs baseball, Chicago Blackhawks hockey, and Chicago Bears football. 

Emily MacKenzie
​3rd grade

emackenzie@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

​BA in Elementary Education from Lakeland University.

About Me: I love spending time with my husband and my two children. I also enjoy baking, coloring, and going for walks.

Kathy Ann Arnold
4th grade

Karen Saller
​4th grade
karnold@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 1981

BA in Elementary Education 1-6 from UW-Milwaukee.

About Me: I love cooking, baking, gardening, fishing, going to my sister’s cabins, acting, traveling, going to movies, watching NASCAR, reading mystery stories and spooky books.
ksaller@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in Education from Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV and "56" from Mt. St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD.

About Me: I live in a tiny house (yes, like in the show).

Anthony Gramling
​5th grade Homeroom
​Middle School Math

​agramling@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UW-Milwaukee, a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Alverno College. Two years in AmeriCorps. Graduate of the Urban Education Fellows Program. 

About Me: I have taught fourth grade, and have been a middle school teacher since 2011. I like collecting American popular music, Packers football and playing darts.
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Elizabeth Turco
7th grade Homeroom
Middle School Social Studies and Religion

eturco@stromans.coms.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in Education and History from
Marquette University.

About Me: I like curling (the sport on ice), reading especially science fiction and puzzles.

Curtis Claassen
8th grade Homeroom
​Middle School Language Arts

cclaassen@stromans.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2015

BA in Journalism from UW-Milwaukee in 2007 and Teacher certification from UW-Milwaukee in 2015 
 
About Me: I like Packers football, college basketball, playing tennis, running, and working out.

Desirae Schroeder
​School Counselor

dschroeder@stromans.com
​Counseling at St Roman since 2016
 
BS in Psychology from UW-Whitewater, minor in Human Service Foundations and MS in Counseling from Mount Mary University for School Counseling. 

About Me: When I am not at St Roman spending time with children, I like to exercise my dogs and myself. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I like going to country music concerts and festivals. I like many outdoor activities, like fishing, hiking, camping, boating, etc. 

Jon Brown
​Art

jbrown@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in English from ​UW-Milwaukee and Certification in Animation from Vancouver Film School in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada.

About Me: I worked in television animation for four years in Vancouver, Canada on shows like Ricky Sprocket and George of the Jungle. I got really sick of drawing trees! 
I moved back to Milwaukee in 2008 and since then I have been a freelance animator and teacher. I have two beautiful daughters, both in high school, who constantly make me proud. To keep fit I run and I'm learning how to play rugby! 

Michele Zampino
​Music

mzampino@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in General Music and Choral Emphasis K-12  and BA in Elementary Education 1-8 from UW-Whitewater.

About Me: I'm in my 3rd year of teaching. Before teaching, I spent over 20 years in music ministry. I love working with children. My husband and I have 8 children of our own.

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Luke Miller
Physical Education

lmiller@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2017

BA in Physical Education K-12 from Goshen College in Goshen, IN.

About Me: I just moved to Wisconsin from Indiana. I have lived in Indiana my whole life and taught PE at Prairie View Elementary for the past 10 years. While at Prairie View I also helped our students learn reading and math, I coached all of our sports teams and I really enjoyed it! I enjoy being outside hiking, golfing, running, biking, but basketball is my favorite sport. I came to Milwaukee to start a new adventure and also to be closer to my big brother and his family. As the PE teacher my role will be to create a fun, positive, energetic, enjoyable place where all students feel excited to be each week. I am thankful and proud for what I have already accomplished in my teacher life but at the same time I am excited to start this new chapter.

Patrice Padilla
​Librarian/Instructional Aide

ppadilla@stromans.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

About Me: My husband and I have two children and we enjoy hiking together – and reading!!

Sue Shawver
Principal

​sshawver@stromans.com
Joined St. Roman in 2013

Carol Beecher
Technology Specialist

​cbeecher@stromans.com
Joined St. Roman 2008

​BA in Mass Communication from
UW-Milwaukee. Prior to working at
St. Roman, I worked as a technical writer and computer teacher.

​About Me: I enjoy bringing my experience in writing, formatting documents, and teaching adults to St. Roman. I also enjoy spending time with my husband and four children.

Judi Cairns
Administrative Assistant

jcairns@stromans.com
Joined St. Roman in 2013

About Me: I enjoy reading, attending my grandson's gymnastics events and cooking.

Erika Alvarez
Administrative Assistant

ealvarez@stromans.com
Joined St. Roman in 2014

About Me: I enjoy listening to music, dancing and love spending time with my two children and my husband. I also enjoy photography and make-up artistry.

Steve Bridich
​Maintenance and Facility Manager

​sbridich@stromans.com
​Joined St. Roman in 2016

About Me: I'm a motorcycle enthusiast, I like fishing, traveling and attending music festivals.

Todd Zoellick
​Maintenance

Peggy Horn
​Kitchen Manager

Sue Riemann
​Kitchen

Kathy Dietenberger
​Extended School Care Manager

kdietenberger@stromans.com
Joined  St. Roman since 2006

About Me: I enjoy working with arts, graphic designing and drawings; collecting and listening to all kinds of music; attending and watching sporting events like the Brewers, Packers, and my own daughters'; but most of all spending time, sharing laughter and smiles with family and friends. 

Gail Malecki
Extended School Care

Melissa Malecki
Extended School Care

Marilyn Mullen
Extended School Care

Joined St. Roman since 2016

About Me: I enjoy being with the children. And all the coworkers are great! I love taking walks & enjoy reading.