Our staff is a crucial element to the school’s success and future.
They are a big part of what sets us apart.
It is their unwavering dedication to our students and school that have made
St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee such a critical element
in the lives of students with cognitive disabilities.
They are a big part of what sets us apart.
It is their unwavering dedication to our students and school that have made
St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee such a critical element
in the lives of students with cognitive disabilities.
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William A. Koehn, aka Mr. Bill ~ Retired Administrator
I am a teacher by profession, and I also consider my time as a teacher a calling… something that I was meant to do. I have been doing what I love for over 45 years and I am still passionate about our students, and our school. I have a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration. I have been the Administrator at St. Coletta Day School since 1991. My students continue to be a great inspiration to me. They are also a source of renewed energy for my spirit. Quote to live by: To be happy, free your heart from hatred, free your mind from worries, live simply, give more, and expect less |
rlustig@scdsmke.org
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Rachel Lustig, aka Ms. Rachel ~ Teacher / Special Education Coordinator
I am proud to be a classroom teacher at St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee. My grandmother always told me that everything in life happens for a reason. I believe this to be true and that my coming to St. Coletta Day School 11 + years ago, as a Paraprofessional Educator, happened for all the right reasons. I completed both my post baccalaureate certification program and my Masters of Science in Exceptional Education with honors. I have an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University and Post Baccalaureate Certificate and Teaching License in Cross-categorical Special Education, Middle Child-Early Adolescence. I am a wife, and mother to four children who are all alumni of St. Sebastian, our host school. The connection to St. Sebastian was one of the reasons I was initially drawn to St. Coletta. The students and the environment of providing an education with integrity is the reason I have made St. Coletta my home, and working with kids with special needs my passion. Quote to live by: Grow where you are planted and bloom into the best you, you can be. |
csnielsen@scdsmke.org
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CindySue Nielsen, aka Ms. CindySue ~ Administrator /Transition Program Coordinator
I am a passionate person who finds great peace; satisfaction and happiness in helping others succeed. It is those virtues that align so well with St. Coletta’s mission and vision statements and has led me to this position. I am a student of life; hold a Master’s in Adult and Continuing Education along with Educational Studies from Carroll University, am a mother to one amazing son. I enjoy animals, the outdoors, living in the moment and a hearty laugh . I look forward to supporting the unique culture at St. Coletta’s, helping our students grow, pursue their dreams and success.. however they define it. Quote to live by: “When the student is ready, the teacher appears”. ~Buddha |
sbechitsao@scdsmke.org
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Sarah B, aka Ms. Sarah ~ Teacher
I am happy to join St. Coletta's after being able to take a few years off raising my son. I graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a B.A. in Psychology. After working in residential facilities for adolescents and doing behavioral therapy with children with autism I returned to school. I received my teaching certification and M.A. in Special Education through the MTEC program from Cardinal Stritch in 2005. I worked for MPS as a Special Education Teacher for almost 11 years. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family. |
scdsassistant@scdsmke.org
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Lauren Mitchell, aka Ms. Lauren ~Administrative Support Professional
I am thrilled to be a full time Administrative Support Professional at St. Coletta’s. I graduated in 2013 from Carroll University with a Bachelors degree in Educational Studies and a minor in Sociology with an emphasis on sociocultural issues. I come to St. Coletta Day School with both educational and administrative experience. In addition to my administrative responsibilities, I have been passionate about people since I was a small child. I love being able to share that passions and ignite the hearts and minds of the students around me. I truly believe that teaching the WHOLE child is essential to their growth and development. |