Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts

MPS- Stacked-LogoPhone: (414) 294-1600
2969 South Howell Avenue
362@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
  • Home
  • About
    • Principal’s Message
    • News
  • Calendar
  • Integrated Arts
  • Programs
    • Academics
    • After School Activities
    • Aquaponics and Agriculture
    • Camp Parkside
  • Students
    • Parkside Student Council
    • Sports
  • Families
    • The Great Blue Jay Read Aloud – One and Only Ivan
    • Parent Portal
    • Parent Guides
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • District Forms
    • Student Days Off – District Calendars
    • Camp Parkside
    • Middle School
    • SGC
    • PTO
    • Parkside Garden Club
  • Staff
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Staff

Staff

 

The certified teachers and professional staff at Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts provide opportunities for the students to explore and expand their individual talents and potential to become responsible and respectful learners in a school community that is safe, stimulating and a caring environment.  They educate each student to their highest level of personal excellence through arts integrated learning experiences.  The staff work to reinforce the skills that will help students become independent and self-sufficient adults who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a global community.

Click on the links below to learn more about our teachers and staff.

Administrators

  • Lila Hillman, Principal
  • Abigail Bosworth, Assistant Principal
  • Roosevelt Stewart, Assistant Principal

Grade Level Teachers

  • Spring Al-Bassam, K4
  • Patricia Pingitore, K4
  • Christina Singer, K4
  • Christina Angelo, K5
  • Jessica Maxwell, K5
  • Carrie Sullivan, K5
  • Michelle Sayrs, Grade 1
  • Patricia Wilde-Payne, Grade 1
  • Jou Xiong, Grade 1
  • Kimberly Bartelme, Grade 2
  • Jennifer Glueckert, Grade 2
  • Patricia Melendez-Herrera, Grade 2
  • Jennifer Bertrand-LaDuke, Grade 3
  • Elizabeth Hopkins, Grade 3
  • Beth Rock, Grade 3
  • Courtney Nelson. Grade 4
  • Diane Van Slyke, Grade 4
  • Michelle Fons, Grade 4
  • Jason Groothousen, Grade 5
  • Michelle Skoropat, Grade 5
  • Kaitlin Hawken, Grade 5
  • Sara Feider, Grade 6
  • Erica Zitzke, Grade 6
  • Patricia Horigan, Grade 7
  • Patricia Rian, Grade 7
  • Emily White, Grade 8
  • Sean Veternick, Grade 8

Special Education Teachers

  • Thomas Bauldry
  • Krista Beal
  • Kate Birdsall
  • Lynda Cipov
  • Rachel Cook
  • Kristin Davis
  • Lisa Delval
  • Erin Dentice
  • Angie Gendron
  • Christine Hantke
  • Kimberly Johnson
  • Megan Knoll
  • Tyson Kuhrmeier
  • Catherine Savard
  • Lisette Silva

Specialists

  • Kelly Kotecki, Dance
  • Chris Lidwin, Phy Ed
  • James Loebl, Music
  • Kenicia McKinney, Art (3-8)
  • Tammy Papp, Art (K4-2)

Paraprofessionals & CHAs

  • Jennifer Behling, Paraprofessional
  • Robert Berry, Paraprofessional
  • Brianna Blundon, Paraprofessional
  • Susan Borgan, Paraprofessional
  • Maria Clancy, Paraprofessional
  • Jennifer Collins, ESL Paraprofessional
  • Daphne Daniels, CHA
  • Teneal Dostal, Paraprofessional
  • Alisa Ferrante, Paraprofessional
  • Elizabeth Fleming, Paraprofessional
  • Dawn Harmatys, Librarian Paraprofessional
  • April Harper, CHA
  • William Hunt, Paraprofessional
  • Daniel Hypki, Paraprofessional
  • Sam Kacala, Paraprofessional
  • Margaret Kleiber, Paraprofessional
  • Ashley Koening, Paraprofessional
  • Clark LaMothe, Paraprofessional
  • Ean Lapworth, Paraprofessional
  • Seceana Merriweather, CHA
  • Mary Muccilli, Paraprofessional
  • Brian Mueller, Paraprofessional
  • Nolita Nutt, CHA
  • Gianna Pacioni, Paraprofessional
  • Hector Perez-Fonseca, Paraprofessional
  • Anne Seidl, Paraprofessional
  • Joyce Shayhorn, Paraprofessional
  • Mariah Smith, Paraprofessional
  • Navata Stallings, CHA
  • Lushane Walker, CHA
  • Julia Weeks, CHA
  • Paula Woodward , Paraprofessional
  • Linda Ziegler, CHA

Support Staff

  • Therese Armbruster, Parent Coordinator
  • John Berger, School Psychologist
  • Breisha Billips, Transportation Secretary
  • Jane Borden, Literacy Coach
  • Lisette Daniel, Social Worker
  • Leah Donohue, School Support Teacher
  • Jason Garcia, Engineer
  • Catherine Gietzen, Social Worker
  • Claudia Heller De Messer, ESL
  • Sarah Huber, Guidance Counselor
  • Heather Huebschen, Arts Coordinator
  • Andrea Ivy, Secretary
  • Heather Koll, SpL Path
  • Kathleen Major, Speech
  • Venus Martin, Camp Parkside Director
  • Keith Matzkanin, Special Ed. Supervisor
  • Heather Newberry, OT/PT
  • Melissa Piquette, OT/PT
  • Bony Plog Benavides, Percussion
  • Katie Porter, Science Resource
  • Melissa Pust, OT/PT
  • Dawn Santiago, Bookkeeper
  • Elizabeth Sedita, SpL Path
  • Mindy Stollenwerk, OT/PT
  • Genesis Valenzuela, Nurse
  • Kim Walker, School Safety Officer
  • Allison Weiner, SpL Path
  • Lori Wierzba, Kitchen Manager
  • Sheree Wilichowski, Speech
  • Dianne Williams, Secretary

NEW!
School Reopening Website

Parkside Updates

March Spirit Days!

UWM College For Kids and Teens

Free Turkey Distribution TOMORROW Thursday, Feb. 25th

4th Grade need our help! Please vote for their adopted calf, DORITO!

March Materials Distribution- March 8th & 9th

More News

Upcoming Events

Mar
19
Fri
all-day Parent-Teacher Conference Day-no...
Parent-Teacher Conference Day-no...
Mar 19 all-day
 
Apr
2
Fri
all-day Spring Break
Spring Break
Apr 2 – Apr 9 all-day
 
May
31
Mon
all-day Memorial Day
Memorial Day
May 31 all-day
 
Jun
4
Fri
all-day Records Day-no school
Records Day-no school
Jun 4 all-day
 
Jun
11
Fri
all-day Last Day of School for students!
Last Day of School for students!
Jun 11 all-day
 

View Calendar

Add
  • Add to Timely Calendar
  • Add to Google
  • Add to Outlook
  • Add to Apple Calendar
  • Add to other calendar

Family Packet

Download this week's Wednesday Family Packet.

Subscribe for School Updates

Email address
Contact Parkside
Phone: (414) 294-1600
2969 South Howell Avenue
362@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Contact MPS

Milwaukee Public Schools
5225 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Switchboard: (414) 475-8393

Additional Resources

Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Volunteer
MPS Programs
District Calendar
District News
Non-Discrimination Notice

Connect with MPS

MPS eNewsletter Sign-Up
Whether or not you have a child enrolled at an MPS school or are an employee, all of our community members have a vested interest in what goes on at MPS. Subscribe to our eNewsletters for important updates and information.
Sign Up Now
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2021 · Milwaukee Public Schools · Log in