Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education

K5 - 12th Grade

MPS District website (414) 393-4900
[email protected]
5075 N. Sherman Blvd.
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
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Staff

The Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education K5-12 and ALT ED. staff create 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.

Email addresses for staff appear after each name.  Feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns you may have.

Administration Team

  • Jason Brazil, Principal ([email protected])
  • Debra Mosley-Magee, Asst. Principal ([email protected])
  • Reginald Johnson, Asst. Principal ([email protected])
  • Heather Hojnacki, Special Education Supervisor ([email protected])

Office Staff

  • Tai Henningsen-Shaw, Head Secretary ([email protected])
  • Kiana Hunter, Transportation Secretary ([email protected])
  • Kyiesha Austin, Attendance Secretary ([email protected])
  • Kiara Knox, Parent Coordinator ([email protected])
  • Ronald Jenkins, IT Technician, and K12 Tech Specialist ([email protected])
  • Kerry Holeman, Textbook Coordinator/Attendance Support ([email protected])
  • Walter Schlueter, Bookkeeper ([email protected])

Early Childhood/Elementary Teachers

  • Jennifer Topolovich-K5 ([email protected])
  • Dawn Jackson-SPED Resource ([email protected])
  • Robin Thompson-Grade 1 ([email protected])
  • Debbie Trowbridge-Grade 1 ([email protected])
  • Karen Schulz-Grade 2 ([email protected])
  • Isabel McHugh-Grade 3 ([email protected])
  • Kwame Nsiah-Grade 4 ([email protected])
  • Lawrence Burnett-SPED ([email protected])

Middle School Teachers

  • Angela Harris-Grade 5 ([email protected])
  • Charlene Bates- Grade 6 ([email protected])
  • Samantha Smith-Grade 7 ([email protected])
  • Preston Bell-Grade 8 ([email protected])
  • Monica Hall- Project Lead The Way-Grades 5-8 ([email protected])
  • Dannette Calvin-SPED ([email protected])
  • Emily Barbeau-SPED 5-8 ([email protected])

Specialists

  • Rebecca Horejs-Library Media Specialist ([email protected])
  • Jon Goltz-K8 Physical Education/HS PE/Health ([email protected])
  • Gina Jorgensen-High School Art ([email protected])
  • Sarita Pillai-K8 Art ([email protected])
  • Elijah Chambers-High School Physical Education ([email protected])

Paraprofessionals K-12 & HCAs

  • Todd Barnett ([email protected])
  • Niquanna Edwards ([email protected])
  • Rodney Jackson, CBU 6-8 ([email protected])
  • Malik Brown ([email protected])
  • CaSandra Johnson ([email protected])
  • Sarah Knox ([email protected])

Supportive Services

  • Nicholas Wasmund, Psychologist High School ([email protected])
  • Jennifer Brumm-Maciejewski, Social Worker High School ([email protected])
  • Charles Jackson, Social Worker Assistant ([email protected])
  • Jorie Shannon, Social Worker K-8 ([email protected])
  • Marie Pokorney, Psychologist K8 ([email protected])
  • Keeley Nelson, Speech Pathologist ([email protected])
  • Regina Shaw, Transition Coordinator ([email protected])
  • Kezza Fyre, Nurse ([email protected])
  • Saima Guice, School Counselor-High School  (Grades 10 and 12) ([email protected])
  • Christine Denny, School Counselor-High School (Grades 9 and 11) ([email protected])

English Department

  • Justin Belot ([email protected])
  • Kelly Bowen ([email protected])
  • Anthoni Jacobs ([email protected])
  • Rose Peterson-Dept. Chair ([email protected])

Math Department

  • Gordana Rajak-Dept. Chair ([email protected])
  • Gabriel Odunga ([email protected])
  • Quadri Yusuf ([email protected])

Science Department

  • Daniel Johnston- Dept. Chair ([email protected])
  • Gloria Harper ([email protected])
  • Enoch Pusu ([email protected])

Social Studies Department

  • Andre Rodriguez-Dept. Chair ([email protected])
  • David Sullivan ([email protected])
  • Katie Taff ([email protected])
  • Beloved Phairah ([email protected])

Career & Tech Ed Department

  • Scott Hupf ([email protected])
  • Aaron Araujo ([email protected])
  • Kevin Howard ([email protected])

World Languages Department

  • Kerinth Campbell-Spanish ([email protected])
  • Gabriel Guijarro Castro-Spanish ([email protected])

Special Education Department

  • Daniel Koeller ([email protected])
  • Eric Mack ([email protected])
  • Nancy Mudd ([email protected])
  • Drapondra Flagg ([email protected])
  • Corrine Richards ([email protected])
  • Chigozie Okonkwo ([email protected])
  • Fredrick Perry ([email protected])

Alternative Education

  • James Turner-GED02 Program ([email protected])
  • Shawn Graham-Competency Based Program ([email protected])

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

Give to Obama School

Give to Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc.

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Obama SCTE Updates

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 11, 2026

Open House

February 24, 2026

MPS Budget Meetings

February 13, 2026

More Updates >>>

Obama SCTE Calendar

  • May25
    No Classes (Memorial Day)

  • Jun5
    No Classes (Record Day (K–8) / Professional Development Day (HS))

  • Jun15
    Last Day of School – Students

  • Jun16
    Staff Professional Development Day (K–8) / Record Day (HS)

  • Jun17
    Emergency makeup days (if needed)

Contact Obama SCTE

(414) 393-4900
[email protected]
5075 N. Sherman Blvd.
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

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