Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts

K4 - 8th Grade

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362@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
2969 S. Howell Ave.
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
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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
  • Heather Huebschen, Assistant Principal

Grade Level Teachers

  • Patricia Pingitore, K4
  • Christina Singer, K4
  • Jennifer Vazquez, K4
  • Nicole DeRuyter, K5
  • Jessica Maxwell, K5
  • Carrie Sullivan, K5
  • Megan Dooley, Grade 1
  • Michelle Sayrs, Grade 1
  • Patricia Wilde-Payne, Grade 1
  • Austin Downing, Grade 2
  • Patricia Melendez-Herrera, Grade 2
  • Tyler Morton, Grade 2
  • Jennifer Bertrand-LaDuke, Grade 3
  • Elizabeth Hopkins, Grade 3
  • Beth Rock, Grade 3
  • Brianna Cole, Grade 4
  • Courtney Nelson. Grade 4
  • Diane Van Slyke, Grade 4
  • Emily Berkson, Grade 5
  • Jason Groothousen, Grade 5
  • Jamie Wright, Grade 5
  • Sara Feider, Grade 6
  • Stephanie Pelo, Grade 6
  • Erica Zitzke, Grade 6
  • Kaitlin Hawken, Grade 7
  • Michelle Skoropat, Grade 7 PLTW
  • Elizabeth Yates, Grade 7
  • Patricia Rian, Grade 8
  • Emily White, Grade 8

Special Education Teachers

  • Jamie Akan
  • Leah Bannier
  • Lisette Belmontes
  • Kate Birdsall
  • Lisa Boyd
  • Rachel Cook
  • Michelle Fons
  • Kate Gustafson
  • Christine Hantke
  • Shannen Hartmann
  • Luke Johnson
  • Brooke Knue
  • Melissa Scott
  • Rebecca Smith
  • Aaron Wanserski

Specialists

  • Jason Altobelli, Art (3-8)
  • Elinore Bird, Guitar
  • Kelly Kotecki, Dance
  • Chris Lidwin, Phy Ed
  • James Loebl, Music Lessons
  • Tammy Papp, Art (K4-2)
  • Bony Plog Benavides, Percussion
  • Lauren Schell, Music
  • Abigail Sheets, Band
  • Patrick Wade, Strings

Paraprofessionals & CHAs

  • Russ Barbian, CHA
  • Jennifer Behling, Paraprofessional
  • Robert Berry, Paraprofessional
  • Bess Beuscher, Paraprofessional
  • Susan Brettingen, Paraprofessional
  • James Chaudion, Paraprofessional
  • Nayeli Chavez, Paraprofessional
  • Maria Clancy, Paraprofessional
  • Jennifer Collins, ESL Paraprofessional
  • Andrew De Junco, Paraprofessional
  • Teneal Dostal, Paraprofessional
  • Lee Febo, CHA
  • Dawn Harmatys, Paraprofessional
  • April Harper, CHA
  • Daniel Hypki, Paraprofessional
  • Kristine Kimber, Paraprofessional
  • Jennifer Kresse, Paraprofessional
  • Ean Houei Lapworth, Paraprofessional
  • Mickie Laroque, Paraprofessional
  • Madilyn Larsh, Paraprofessional
  • Sheena Levy, CHA
  • Daiana Matta Castro, Paraprofessional
  • Mary Muccilli, Paraprofessional
  • Naimixa Negron, Paraprofessional
  • Nolita Nutt, Paraprofessional
  • Dawn Orchel, Reading Corps
  • Courtney Orr, Paraprofessional
  • Heather Page, Paraprofessional
  • Hector Perez-Fonseca, Paraprofessional
  • Zachea Reed, Paraprofessional
  • Yachira Rosemond, Paraprofessional
  • Adlin Sanchez Cordero, Paraprofessional
  • Jessica Sanchez, CHA
  • Tiffany Sanders, CHA
  • Joyce Shayhorn, Paraprofessional
  • Mariah Smith, Paraprofessional
  • Breanna Stone-Grennier, CHA
  • Nicholas Troupis, Paraprofessional
  • Julia Weeks, CHA

Support Staff

  • Alexsis Bankhead, School Safety
  • John Berger, School Psychologist
  • Rosemary Cetera, Mindfulness Coach
  • Leah Donohue, School Support Teacher
  • Jason Garcia, Engineer
  • Joan Guardiola, Bookkeeper
  • Claudia Heller De Messer, ESL
  • Matthew Ingersoll, ESL
  • Jennifer Janes, School Counselor
  • Melissa Kading, School Nurse
  • Kristin Kluender, Parent Coordinator
  • Heather Koll, SpL Path
  • Elizabeth Lencho, Special Ed. Supervisor
  • Jon Mata, TECH
  • Eddie Molenda, Psychologist
  • Jordan Moon, Mindfulness Coach
  • Heather Newberry, OT/PT
  • Melissa Piquette, OT/PT
  • Blake Porter, Aquaponics Manager
  • Kelly Radermacher, Librarian
  • Viviana Rodriguez, Attendance Secretary
  • Amanda Rosman, Social Worker
  • Juanita Sanchez, Scheduling Secretary
  • Elizabeth Sedita, SpL Path
  • Meghan Staples, Transportation Secretary
  • Mindy Stollenwerk, OT/PT
  • Monica Trevino, 3K Camp Teacher
  • Sean Veternick, Tech Newsroom
  • Allison Weiner, SpL Path
  • Lori Wierzba, Kitchen Manager
  • Anthony Zanoni, Floater

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Parkside Updates

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Get essential back-to-school tips and be ready on Tuesday, September 2

Parkside Calendar

  • February 16, 2026 – No Classes (Mid-Semester Break)
  • February 17, 2026 – No Classes for most students
  • February 21, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair
  • March 4, 2026 – Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
  • March 20, 2026 – No Classes (Parent-Teacher Conference Day)

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(414) 294-1600
362@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
2969 S. Howell Ave.
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

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