Faculty List

Madison Country Day School faculty and staff are recruited nationally and internationally and are passionate about teaching and building an exceptional school community. Our faculty and staff are enormously important to the nature of the School because of their deep knowledge and experience in their subjects and their dedication to the teaching profession. Their application of effective teaching techniques and their true love of children are vital to our students’ academic success.

Over half of MCDS faculty have an advanced degree in their field and the average faculty member has over 14 years of teaching experience upon which to draw. MCDS strongly supports the ongoing education of its faculty and staff through a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Ms. Ana Banomera
MS/HS Spanish

Ms. Kay Bauerle
Lower School Educational Assistant
B.A., Butler University

Mr. Bob Camosy
MS/HS History & English
B.A., University of Notre Dame

Mr. Mark Childs
I.B. Diploma Programme Coordinator & HS English
B.A. Monmouth College
M.A., University of Maryland

Mr. Jeremy Clements
Athletic Director & MS/HS Physical Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Ms. Sue Deakman
Pre-Kindergarten
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mr. Jake Eaton
MS Science
B.A., Carleton College
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Sandra Fernandez
IB CAS Coordinator
B.Ed., University of Manitoba
M.S., Florida International University
M.Ed., Florida International University

Ms. Lianne Fish
LS Physical Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls,
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Ms. Kathleen Franzen
Asst. Head for the High School & HS Science
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Mr. Randy Hackbert
MS Humanities
B.A., University of Colorado
M.Ed., The College of New Jersey

Ms. Beth Hall
Fourth Grade
B.S., Edgewood College
M.A., Cardinal Stritch University

Ms. Kriss Hamilton
LS Music
B.M.E., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.M., Witchita State University

Ms. Suzanne Harp
LS/MS Art
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Karen Hendrickson
HS Japanese
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Patricia Jaume
LS/MS/HS Spanish
B.A., Instituto Nacional del Profesorado

Ms. Sarah Kendrick
LS/MS Science & MS Math

Mr. Brian Kerska
MS/HS English & History
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Ms. Kelly Kirsh
LS Spanish
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Gail Koppa
MS/HS Voice Teacher
B.F.A. Miami University Oxford

Ms. Kristina Luedtke
Second Grade
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Ms. Amy Maier
Kindergarten
B.S., Edgewood College

Ms. Hannah McNeill
MS/HS Mathematics & Science
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Vermont

Ms. Kathy Murphy
Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant

Ms. Emma Murphy
Lower School Specialist
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
B.S. Valley State University
M.ed. Witchita State University

Dr. Natalia Navarro
LS/MS/HS Spanish
B.A., University of Alicante
M.A., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Ms. Maheen Ott
Kindergarten
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Ms. Shelley Petzold
LS/MS Science
B.S., Valparaiso University
M.S., University of Maryland

Ms. Jackie Rose
Third Grade
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Danika Rzentkowski
LS Music
B.S., Edgewood College

Mr. Jon Schipper
MS/HS Music, Band
B.M.E., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Lynn Schweber
MS/HS Mathematics & College Advisor
B.A., Harvard University
M.A., Yale University
M.A., Temple University
M.A., University of Washington

Ms. Heather Sherry
MS/HS Learning Lab Coordinator
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Roger Solie
MS/HS Music, Orchestra
B.A., Carleton College
M.A., University of Chicago
PhD., University of Chicago

Ms. Margaret Stansfield
MS/HS Music, Choir
B.A., Luther College

Mr. Aaron Steffes
MS Art
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.F.A., Hunter College

Mr. Jeffrey Stenroos
MS/HS Mathematics
B.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls,
M.A., University of St. Thomas,
Ed.S., University of St. Thomas

Ms. Elizabeth Stevens
Fourth Grade
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.Ed., University of Minnesota

Ms. Julia Taylor
HS Art
B.A., National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Kiev, Ukraine
M.A., National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Kiev, Ukraine
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mr. Ray Tenebruso
MS/HS Mathematics
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Kim Van Brocklin
First Grade & Educational Resource Coordinator
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ms. Carol van Deelen
Third Grade
B.A., Hope College
M.Ed., University of Illinois

Ms. Julie Waddell
First Grade
B.S., Northwestern University
M.S., Northwestern University

Ms. Beth Wilson
MS/HS Music
B.A., Luther College
M.A., Truman State University

Ms. Barbara Wolfman
LS Music
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Ms. Cindy Wotruba
Second Grade
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.S., Marian College