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University School of Milwaukee is happy to welcome its newest faculty and staff members for the 2024–25 school year. Please join us in welcoming them to USM!
Kiranjeet Kaur Bains, Upper School English Teacher
Melissa Beihoff, 5th Grade Math Teacher
Dolores Brown, Preschool and Lower School Librarian
Elizabeth Buikus, Middle School Art Teacher
Mandy Culver, Lower School Art Teacher
Nicholas Foster, Middle School and Upper School Choir Teacher
Emily Frederick, 8th Grade English Teacher
Gilbert Hendree, School Safety Officer (part-time; Feb. 2024 hire)
Brian Hendricks, Associate Director of College Guidance
Elizabeth Jackson, Director of College Guidance (June 2024 hire)
Steve Kutz, Upper School Math Teacher
Yongyan Liu, Upper School Mandarin Teacher (Jan. 2024 long-term substitute)
Andrew Mills, Upper School History and Latin Teacher
Therese Polewski, School Nurse
Sabrina Raber, Director of Auxiliary Programs (April 2024 hire)
Joseph Rogall, 3rd Grade Teacher
Jill Stephanie, 4th Grade Teacher
In addition to these new hires, the following individuals are in new roles at USM for the 2024–25 school year:
Sam Arneson, Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Stephanie Hancock, Director of Bands
Jaymi Holland, Head School Nurse
Jennifer Keppler, Assistant Head of Preschool
Pamela Seiler, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
USM also works with a variety of outside contractors to fill student support roles such as permanent substitute teachers, tutors, and more.
In total, USM employs more than 250 full-time and part-time employees, along with dozens of additional coaches, tutors, and other roles, with the faculty accounting for the majority of this group. USM’s teachers are guided by the school’s Characteristics of Professional Excellence as they work collaboratively to support more than 1,130 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Characteristics of Professional Excellence
In support of their students, University School of Milwaukee faculty:
- challenge each individual to pursue personal excellence.
- inspire a love of inquiry, exploration, and action.
- encourage independent, creative, and critical thinking.
- shape active citizenship and ethical decision making.
As they continually refine their craft, University School of Milwaukee faculty:
- commit to the ongoing development of professional mastery.
- create meaningful and memorable learning experiences.
- collaborate with colleagues throughout the entire school.
- exemplify integrity through kind and respectful acts.
Through their commitment to the school community, University School of Milwaukee faculty:
- ensure a safe and inclusive student-centered environment.
- cultivate and engage in local and global partnerships.
- embrace the values of the Common Trust.
- model joy and balance in life.