Homeroom Teachers

Nicole Kachelski
All day K4

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.

Michelle Datka
​All day K5

michelle.datka@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2019

BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Viterbo University.

About me: I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my kids play multiple sports.  I also love to go hiking at many different state parks around the area!

Kristen Strickler
All day K4

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.

Lynann McAdams
​​All day K5

lynn.mcadams@stromanschool.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

BA Business & Management from Alverno College.  ME Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University.

About me:  In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends.  My husband and I have been married for 25 years and we have a 19 year old son.  We also have two Cocker Spaniels.  I love swimming, trying new recipes, watching sports, and being a life-long learner.

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 UW - ​ 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.    

Abigail Vandenhouten
1st grade

abigail.vandenhouten@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2019

Bachelor of Arts- Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Minor from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. 

About me: I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, listening to music, watching Disney movies, and spending time with my friends and family (including my 27 first cousins!). I am so excited to be joining the St. Roman team! 

Rebecca Stolz
​2nd grade

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

BS in Elementary Education 1-8 and Minor in Special Education from UW - 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.

Linda Sokup
​3rd grade

linda.sokup@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

​Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Master of Professional Development-Middle School both from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  Additional certification in Emotional Disabilities from University of Wisconsin Madison.

About Me: After teaching for 35 yrs. in public and private education I am enjoying my new role here in the St. Roman's community.  I enjoy cooking, gardening, reading and taking my dog Maggie for walks.  I love the water so vacations generally include lakes, oceans or pools.  I enjoy spending time with my large family and hope to do that more often again soon.

Elle Rodriguez Hernandez
2nd grade

elle.rodriguez@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2019

Currently attends Alverno College as part of  Licensure to Master program. Pursuing Master of Education degree in Spanish Education and additional licensure for ELL. BA in International Relations from UW -  Milwaukee. 

About me: My background is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent and I grew up speaking Spanish at home and traveling to Merida, Yucatán every summer to visit my grandparents. I still love to travel to this day and my dream is to one day visit all seven continents of the world!

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.

Rebecca Hauf
4th grade

rebecca.hauf@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2019

Bachelor’s degree in Early/Middle Childhood education from Mount Mary University.

About me: When I am not working with students, I enjoy swing dancing, embroidery, and costuming. I am so happy to be a part of St. Roman’s family!

Kathy Arnold
​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.

Angelic Zaren
5th grade

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

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from UW - ​ 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!

Jill Bronikowski
6th grade Homeroom

jill.bronikowski@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

BA in Education, grades 1-8, from Lakeland University

About me:  I love spending time outdoors hiking, camping, kayaking and sharing those moments with family, friends and my 3 dogs.  I also enjoy gardening, cooking, knitting and reading. ​ 

Scott Siemers
7th grade Homeroom

scott.siemers@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

BA in Elementary Education from UW - Oshkosh
MA in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.

About Me: I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, watching Bears football, playing video games and traveling. ​

Tom Martin
​8th grade Homeroom

tom.martin@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2019

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Math from UW - Milwaukee.

About Me: I enjoy watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

Katherine Ferro
5th grade

katherine.ferro@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2020

Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Middle Education and Sociology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About me: I love exercising, whether it be taking classes or rollerblading outside, I just really love any movement. I love cooking, especially homemade pasta and pizza! I think of myself as a pretty creative person, I enjoy challenging myself with different projects such as making fun t-shirts or decals for mugs!

Maggie Herbst
​6th grade Homeroom 

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

BA in Studio Art from Lake Forest College.
 
About Me: Living is an art--every day requires creativity, inspiration, and optimism.  Art, children, and teaching are my three greatest treasures which inspire me to learn something new every day.  I live with my parents, my husband, and our three children in an old home in Milwaukee.  In my spare time, I love to figure skate, cook, draw, and read. ​

Elizabeth Turco
7th grade Homeroom

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.

Pamela Jones
8th grade Homeroom

pamela.jones@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2020

BA in English from Alverno College, Milwaukee
MA in Professional Development from Alverno College, Milwaukee

About Me: I enjoy yoga, meditating, hiking, biking, and running. I also love to read and watch movies. I have one daughter; she is happily married and lives in Whitefish Bay.

Specials

Kelsey Jannsen-Koch
​School Counselor

kelsey.jannsen@stromanschool.com
​Counseling at St. Roman since 2020

Master of Science in Counseling (School Counseling concentration), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design concentration)

About Me: As a school counselor, I enjoy getting to know each of my students and being someone they can count on to celebrate with and talk to. When I'm not at school, I enjoy being creative through craft projects and hand-lettering, kayaking with my husband, and spending time with my family and friends. 

Celia Mullarkey
​Art

celia.mullarkey@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

​Bachelors in art therapy and fine art from Mount Mary University.  Class of 2013!  

About me: Growing up in Milwaukee, and living here for most of my life I am very Milwaukee proud!  I love painting!  Every color is my favorite!  Especially, the ones we mix and match whiling creating.  I love hiking with my best friend- my dog, Maeve.  And I can’t leave out hanging out with loving family and friends.  They are the best!

Megan Mustopich
Title I 

megan.mustopich@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2018

Bachelor of Science in Education from UW-Whitewater, Master of Science in Education from UW-Whitewater, Certificate of Autism Specialist from UW-Whitewater. My teaching license is Cross-Categorical Special Education K-12. 

About Me: My family and I enjoy going up to our trailer in Central Wisconsin. We love being outdoors, hiking, fishing & riding our ATV's. 

Educational Assistants

Anna Richlen
​Educational Assistant/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!

Isela Silva-Gutierrez
Educational Assistant

isela.gutierrez@stromanschool.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

​Double Major in International Business and Mathematics with a Minor in Spanish from Alverno College. 

About Me: I enjoy watching movies,spending time with my family and learning about other cultures and languages. 

Christabelle Uk
Educational Assistant

christabelle.uk@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

BA in Criminal Justice from Mount St. Mary's University

About Me: My husband and I are from Maryland and moved to Milwaukee about two years ago. In my spare time I like to explore the city to find new places to eat, watch HGTV, work on home improvements and crafts. I also like to spend my time with my family but most of all I love to spend time with all 6 of my nieces and nephews. 

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.

Justin Garrity
Physical Education

justin.garrity@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

BS in Social Sciences from Illinois State University
MA in Secondary Education from National Louis University
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About Me: I love spending time swimming, watching movies and laughing with my wife and three children. I also play softball in the summer and basketball in the winter. I grew up in Gurnee, IL so I'm a White Sox, Bears and Bulls fan at heart, but I really enjoy watching Giannis and the Bucks, too. Packers...not so much :)

Becci Richards
Title I

becci.richards@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

BA degree in Education from Grand View University in Des Moines, IA. I was an Elementary classroom teacher for 17 years before becoming a Title 1 teacher. I am very excited to be part of the St. Roman School community!

About Me: I live out in the country with my husband, our two boys, and our Springer Spaniel! I love spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors, watching movies, reading really good books, decorating, and going up north!

Imelda Aguilar
​Educational Assistant

imelda.aguilar@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St Roman since 2020

About Me: I am originally from Southern Texas and moved to Milwaukee 20 years ago. 
I have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren. And married to my husband, Luis.

Mary Kay Boyle
​Educational Assistant

marykay.boyle@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

MA and BA in Elementary
Education from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI.

About Me: Previously, I have taught 4th grade, Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies at various Milwaukee Archdiocese Catholic schools, and have completed training as a Learning Consultant through the Milwaukee Archdiocese program.  I have also been the Assistant Principal at a Milwaukee Catholic Elementary School.
​I am an avid reader.  I also love to knit and knit hats that I donate to various organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, homeless shelters, and other charitable organizations.  I share my life with my dog, Purl, a rescue from  the Wisconsin Humane Society.

Peggy Foerg
​Educational Assistant

margaret.foerg@stromanschool.com
​Teaching at St. Roman since 2021

Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from the University of Milwaukee and a Masters in reading from Cardinal Stritch University.

About Me:  I enjoy attending and watching sporting events with my friends and family.  I love spending time with my extended Irish family and celebrating my Irish heritage.  I like to golf, walk and read.  My greatest joy is teaching children to read. 

School Leadership

Sue Shawver
Principal

​sue.shawver@stromanschool.com
Teaching at St. Roman since 2013

I received my Master's Degree from UW - Milwaukee in Curriculum and Instruction. Later in my career, I decided to pursue my license in Administrative Leadership and enrolled at Alverno College to take the additional coursework required. I received my Director of Instruction and Principal license in 2009.

About me: I enjoy spending time with my two adult children and I love to travel with my husband.

Office Staff

Carol Beecher
Dean of Operations/Office Manager

​carol.beecher@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 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.

Food Service

Peggy Horn
Food Service - Manager

peggy.horn@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2016

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Associate Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, both from Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI.

​About me:  I love cooking and baking.  I enjoy spending time with my four adult children and three grandchildren.  I love traveling with my husband.

Gloria Schaff
Food Service Assistant

gloria.schaff@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2019

About Me: I'm a retiree from the GM company. Married to a wonderful man that loves to travel as much as I do. I love going to all the summer festivals too!

Extended School Care

Kathy Dietenberger
​Extended School Care  - Manager

kathy.dietenberger@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 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. 

Facility

Brad Malecki
​Maintenance - Facility Manager

rad.malecki@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2020

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 and everything Star Wars, Barbie and Friends.

Maria Tejeda
Administrative Assistant

maria.tejeda@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2019

Currently attending Cardinal Stritch University: Major in Business finance and management, Minor Human Resources 

About me: ​My life outside of work and school revolves around spending time with my family. Specifically my older sister her two children and my daughter. We are always looking for fun things we can all enjoy together! 

Rob Steffens
Food Service Assistant

robert.steffens@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2019

About me: I graduated from Pulaski High School in 1977. I enjoy being outdoors and working in the garden and doing yard work. I love going for motorcycle rides all over Wisconsin. I also love to cook. I am looking forward to serving the St.Roman families.

Joanna Sanchez
​Food Service Assistant

joanna.sanchez@stromanschool.com
Joined St. Roman in 2021

Todd Zoellick
​Maintenance

todd.zoellick@stromanschool.com
​Joined St. Roman in 2012

About Me: I like to work out, travel, go to the movies, and spend time with my family and friends. ​