Gwen T. Jackson School

K4–5th Grade

MPS District website (414) 267-5500
[email protected]
2121 W. Hadley Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Staff

Gwen T. Jackson School staff creates a peaceful climate conducive to successful teaching and learning. Students and teachers form strong relationships that encourage students to think, respond, ask questions and participate in open discussions. By serving as positive role models for students, our staff models behaviors and actions so students become responsible citizens who give back to their community. Click on the names below to learn more about our team.

  • Sylvia Traylor (Principal)
  • Denise Warren (Secretary)
  • Abbey Grall   (Reading Interventionist)
  • Laura Doll (School Social Worker)
  • Laura Rygiel (School Psychologist)
  • Debbie Lewis Thomas (School Guidance Counselor)
  • Brenda Roshell (Parent Coordinator)
  • Kenturah Edwards (Engineer )
  • Tamara Anderson (Teacher – K4)
  • Thomas Turckes (K5 Teacher)
  • Sara Horning (K5 Teacher)
  • April Wesley (1st Grade Teacher)
  • Connor Broderick (1st Grade Teacher)
  • Camden Moeller (2nd Grade Teacher)
  • Nancy Wong-Woessner (2nd Grade Teacher)
  • Amanda Dostal (3rd Grade Teacher)
  • Jennifer Buda (3rd Grade Teacher)
  • Rickiea Thomas (4th Grade Teacher)
  • Chinella Varner (5th Grade Teacher)
  • Michelle Rigden (5th Grade Teacher)
  • Lenard Haslett (Early Childhood Special Education Teacher)
  • Edward Anderson (Special Education Teacher)
  • Kimberly Loper (Special Education Teacher)
  • Madeline Kreis (Early Childhood Speech Pathologist)
  • Kevin Schofield (Speech-Language Pathologist)
  • Suzanne Grzanna (Music Teacher)
  • Maylynn Thompkins (Art Teacher)
  • Seth Kroenke (Physical Education Teacher)
  • Dawn Peplinski (Library Paraprofessional)
  • Tawanda Sonny (CHA)
  • Clarissa Peters (CHA)
  • Rebecca Sergio(Paraprofessional)
  • Sarena Emanuel (Paraprofessional)
  • Jaquan Jones (Paraprofessional)
  • Evelyn Daniels (Paraprofessional)
  • Annette Williams (Paraprofessional)
  • Matha Woods (Safety)
  • Ms. Patterson (Nurse)

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

Jackson Updates

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Jackson Calendar

  • Apr15
    Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)

  • Apr28
    Lead-Screening Clinic
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Apr30
    No Classes (Professional Development Day)

  • May1
    No Classes (Professional Development Day)

  • May6
    Biennial Music Festival
    6:30 pm
    Panther Arena

Contact Jackson School

(414) 267-5500
[email protected]
2121 West Hadley Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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5225 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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