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District introduces roughly 20 new educators at board meeting

East Troy Community School District Board of Education · August 24, 2026

Summary

District leaders presented about 20 newly hired educators across elementary, middle and high school roles, noting diverse backgrounds and that the staff induction and mentor program started the same day; the board welcomed the new hires.

The board heard introductions for roughly 20 newly hired educators joining the East Troy Community School District, with the Director of Teaching presenting brief bios for each new teacher and staff member. The director said new educators reported the first day and that "all of the slides that were presented were made by the new educators," which helped the group introduce themselves and their backgrounds.

Names and roles announced included Holly Adams (kindergarten), Courtney Biley (special education), Leslie Elbeline (5th grade), Ashley Harding (kindergarten), Kellie Johnson (elementary art), Brady/Bridal Keterhagen (social studies), Nikki Laska (PE), Sara Lewerke (vocal music), Shelly Meany (special education), Stacy Dennis (high school art), Noah Nielsen (special education), Dana Nowak (1st grade at Prairie View), Jeffrey Pett (middle-school math), Anton Saucedo (band director), Noelle Schwartz (0.25 grade), Jordan Shaw (building substitute), Diane Strelo (special education), McKenna Tejmeier (2nd grade), Melissa Van Dyke (music), and Rachel Whitten (3rd grade). The board welcomed the new staff and thanked mentors and district leaders for onboarding work.

Context: the introductions were part of the district's new-employee induction and in-service schedule aimed at giving new hires exposure to curriculum, mentorship and technology systems.

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