Shanya Perera
​All day K4

shanya.perera@stromanschool.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

nicole.kachelski@stromanschool.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

anna.richlen@stromanschool.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

nancy.negron@stromanschool.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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Julia Fons
​Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher

julie.fons@stromanschool.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!

Kristen Strickler
All day K5

kristen.strickler@stromanschool.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.

Rebecca Schelske
​1st grade

rebecca.schelske@stromanschool.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.    

Katie Byron
1st grade

katie.byron@stromanschool.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. 

Laurie Merk
2nd grade

laurie.merk@stromanschool.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

alexis.godden@stromanschool.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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Karin Peterson
2nd grade

karin.peterson@stromanschool.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.

Emily MacKenzie
​3rd grade

emily.mackenzie@stromanschool.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
kathy.arnold@stromanschool.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.
karen.saller@stromanschool.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).

Rebecca Stolz
​5th grade

rebecca.stolz@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

BS in Elementary Education 1-8 and Minor in Special Education from University Wisconsin Whitewater.

About Me: In my free time I love spending time outside, especially in the summer. I enjoy reading, baking and gardening. I also enjoy watching Packer games and spending time with my dog.

Julio Escobedo
​6th grade Homeroom

julio.escobedo@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

Curtis Claassen
8th grade Homeroom
​Middle School Language Arts

curtis.claassen@stromanschool.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.

Angelic Zaren
5th grade

angelic.zaren@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from University of WI-Milwaukee.

About Me:  I love our city and have taught in Milwaukee Public Schools for the last 16 years.  I am excited about joining the St. Roman family!  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two sons.  I am a Star Wars fan and enjoy superhero movies.  I also cheer on the Green Bay Packers!

Elizabeth Turco
7th grade Homeroom
Middle School Social Studies and Religion

elizabeth.turco@stromanschool.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.

Desirae Schroeder
​School Counselor

desirae.schroeder@stromanschool.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. 

Maggie Herbst
​Art

maggie.herbst@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

Angela Gutierrez
​Spanish

angela.gutierrez@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

BA in Spanish Language and Hispanic Studies as well as in African Languages and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

​About Me: In my free time I boulder, long board, play pool & soccer, color, collage, read and write poetry, watch Project Runway & America's Next Top Model, run 5Ks aaaand sleep!

Amanda Sauer
​Dean of Instruction

amanda.sauer@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

 Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing from Saint Louis University, Master of Arts in Elementary Education from University of Missouri, St. Louis, and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration/Curriculum and Instruction, Alverno College

About Me:  I am originally from southern Illinois, but moved to Milwaukee 7 years ago with my husband, Peter, who is native to the area. We have 1 daughter, Margot, and a little dog, Sookie, who we love to take with us on our adventures in traveling, biking, cooking, and exploring the different neighborhoods and opportunities Milwaukee has to offer. I am so excited to join the St. Roman community!

Michele Zampino
​Music

michelle.zampino@stromanschool.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

luke.miller@stromanschool.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

patrice.padilla@stromanschool.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

​sue.shawver@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2013

Gina Cifaldi
Dean of Operations

MS in Organizational Leadership from Marian University, BS in Biology from the University of Kentucky, AAS in Radiography from Milwaukee Area Technical College
About Me: I enjoy cooking and baking, attending Brewers games, going to the Zoo, local festivals and water parks with my husband and 4 young children.

Carol Beecher
Office Manager/Technology Specialist

​carol.beecher@stromanschool.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

judi.cairns@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2013

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

Erika Alvarez
Administrative Assistant

erika.alvarez@stromanschool.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

steve.bridich@stromanschool.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

kathy.dietenberger@stromanschool.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.