Faculty/Staff
Father Dennis Van Beek Pastor |
Jeanne Bitkers Principal |
DeWayne Gideon Religious Ed. Director |
Kelly Drews (Director) |
Kindergarten | Grade 1 |
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Kathy Renzelmann Grade 2 |
| Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 |
| Grade 4/5 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 |
Signe Burkart |
Marylou Stanick |
Jackie Behrens |
Tim Schultz |
Grade 7-8 Religion | Grade 7-8 Math |
| Grade 3-5 Science | Spanish | Physical Education |
Geoffrey Schuh Band Instructor(Lutheran Schools Consortium Staff member) |
Grade K-5 Vocal Music | Grade 6-8 Vocal Music |
| Special Ed. | Counselor | School Secretary |
| Computer Support Svs | Janette Schroeder Tech. Ed. Assistant |
Hot Lunch Program |
Educational Assistants |
Maintenance Judy Sander |
Noon Hour Dan Sippel |
Jackie Behrens
I have been at SJB since the 1979-1980 school year. I taught Junior High science for 8 years along with Phys Ed (before Mrs. Blohm), reading and English. I was then on personal leave from SJB and after two years was happy to return. During the next several years, I taught in grades 4, 5, and 6. In the 2007-2008 school year I moved back to Junior High Science and back to the same classroom I started in 1979 (Imagine that!). That same year I also started the art program at SJB and am happy to say it is still alive and well thanks to Faith Albert. I have helped coach SJB cheerleading and now I help with forensics. I am married to David who works as a right-of-way agent for the gas and oil industry. I have two children Stacy Karbe (Patrick) and Krystal Kraemer (Lee). I have the most wonderful grandchildren ever! (Grandma talk!) Harrison, Cora, and Leo. I enjoy spending time fishing, reading, playing with my dogs and being with my grandkids.I believe that SJB is the most wonderful place to teach and would not want to be at any other school, or be doing anything else. Check out my website.
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I am delighted to be the Principal at St. John the Baptist Catholic School. From the time I can remember I have always wanted to be a teacher and serving at St. John the Baptist Parish has gives me the opportunity to work with students, teachers/staff and families in a caring Catholic community.
I graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I have a Teachers License as well as Principal and District Administrator Licenses. I have taught at the elementary level, served as an Elementary Principal, first Principal at the SASD Early Learning Center, Director of Elementary Education and Co-Superintendent in the public schools. I am currently working on my doctorate at Cardinal Stritch University.
Being Catholic is a very important part of my life and I have been blessed with many opportunities to learn about and to grow in my faith. I have completed the Certified Lay Ministry Program at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee and the Preaching Institute there.
I have served as first Chairperson of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, a member of the Archdiocesan Synod Planning Committee, Chairperson of the Task Force on the Role of Women in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a member of two Archdiocesan Planning Commissions. I have also served as Parish Council Chairperson and Trustee, as well as a Minister of the Eucharist and the Word. In addition, because of my successful participation in the Preaching Institute at St. Francis Seminary and with permission of the Archdiocesan Chancellor and my Pastor, I was able to preach at an occasional Sunday Liturgy and on other occasions in my home parish for more than 6 years.
Because I believe each of us is called to use the gifts and talents that we have been given to serve God and God’s people, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the more than 275 students who so generously share their caring spirit here at St. John the Baptist Catholic School.
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Kathy Burch
I have taught a variety of grades in Catholic Schools since 1984 ranging from first grade through fifth grade. During the late 1980s, I taught fourth grade here at SJB for three years before we moved to Illinois where I taught first grade at St. Mary School. My family and I returned to Wisconsin in 2000 and I worked two years at St. Gregory School in St. Nazianz teaching reading, math, and religion. In 2002, the third grade position at SJB was offered to me when Mader retired. Quickly I accepted and was ecstatic to be coming back. My family and I live in Sheboygan where my husband, Michael is Deacon and parish director of St. Peter Claver Church. Ryan, our son, is currently attending college. (He is a product of St Mary Catholic School in DeKalb, IL.) I graduated with a teaching degree in Elementary and Special Education from UW-Whitewater and continue to take grad classes during the summer besides tutoring students. In my free time, you will find me teaching Religious Education for the Tri- Parishes on the Southside of Sheboygan, gardening, biking, reading, or attending one of my husband’s or son’s band concerts. Check out my website.
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Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and raised on a dairy farm near Valders, I have developed an appreciation for the out-of-doors. I attended Valders Public Schools. My collegiate alma mater is Silver Lake College where I majored in Elementary Education and minored in Social Studies. I have furthered my education by attending classes through Lakeland College, Sheboygan; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; St. Mary’s University, St. Paul, MN; University of Colorado, Fort Collins; and Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee. Four siblings who are older than I influenced my youth and shared many lessons in learning work ethic from parents who knew the importance of that virtue. I am married to Mike Burkart, who is originally from St. Nazianz. He is a park specialist/foreman for the City of New Holstein as well as a consultant/landscape designer for McKay Nursery, Waterloo, Wisconsin. We make our home just outside of New Holstein with our shelties Heidi and Ramsey. Our daughters are Carla and Kimberley who are adults that have embarked upon successful careers. Carla lives in Iowa and Kimberley lives in Waukesha, WI with husband Randy Zur who hails from Plymouth. He is the son of Joe and Zita Turicik. Interests of mine include sewing, crafts, floral arranging, reading, gardening and travel. At SJB you will find me in the library where I am the Instructional Media Coordinator.
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Scott Dedlow
Bio coming soon.
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Kay Dehn [link to kdehn@sjbplymouth.org]
I graduated from Lakeland college, and my first teaching position was at St. John the Baptist School. I have been teaching here for thirty-five years. I began my career teaching third and fourth grade, and eventually moved to sixth grade, which I thoroughly enjoy. I believe I have been teaching sixth grade for approximately twenty-five years. My husband taught seventh grade science at Oostburg Middle School, until his retirement in June, 2008. I have two children: Ben, who is twenty-eight and lives in Green Bay, and Ashley is twenty-five and lives in Elkhart Lake. I enjoy reading, watching T.V., and working in our small garden during the summer. You can also contact me through Web Grader. Checkout my website.
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Kelly Drews
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Dick Fellenz
I have been on staff at St. John the Baptist Parish/School since 1982 as Maintenance/Custodial Manager. After my retirement in June 2004 I have stayed on staff in Computer Support Services. I am enjoying my work with the faculty and students at SJB. My hobbies are working with computers, woodworking and music.
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Jennifer Friend
Bio coming soon.
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Lori Grimes
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Corey Heathman
I teach physical education for 5K-8th grade. This is my 3rd year at SJB. I graduated with my physical education, health and adaptive physical education degree from Carroll College. Go Pios!! I am married to my high school sweetheart, Fritz, for 5 years. This past May we were happy to announce the birth of our first child, Carter! Stop by my office, I always have pictures to share!! I look forward to another fantastic school year! Check out my website.
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Debbie Hertel
I have worked at St. John the Baptist School since 1996. I am employed as a cook in the kitchen. I love it! The best part of my job is seeing the smiles of the children as they go through the lunch line.
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Kattie Huber
I am a 2002 graduate of Lakeland College, where I received a B.A. in elementary education and am certified to teach in grades 1 - 9. I also received an early childhood add-on to my degree from Cardinal Stritch University. I began teaching at St. John the Baptist in the Fall of 2002 and taught fifth grade and Kindergarden. I am currently teaching 1st grade. I reside in the Howards Grove area with my husband, Scott, and our two children. In our free time, we enjoy spending time with our pets, playing in the yard, camping and hiking. Check out my website.
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Nancy Johanning
I have been teaching music the Catholic School System for over 20 years. I teach at C.C.A in Sheboygan, Plymouth High School and SJB. I graduated from UWM with a BFA in Music Education K-12 and a choral music specialty certification for grades 7-12. My achievements include University Gold Cord Honors, membership to the National Deans List of America, and the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. I recently was inducted into the “Who’s Who?” book of American Women.
My music ministeries have included directing children’s and youth choirs and I am currently teaching Sunday children’s music. I also play keyboards and sing with the praise band “Revelation”
I was born and schooled in Plymouth and it gives me great pleasure to see children gorw and explore their talents trhough music. I have 3 daughters and 2 grandchildren. Besides teaching, I enjoy going to the theatre, family activities, animals and the outdoors.
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Arlene Klaetsch
I am a 1970 graduate of UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Elementary Education K-3. I taught 4 years in the Elkhart Lake Schools, worked in the Village Clerk/Treasurers office for 7 years, and have had the pleasure of teaching Kindergarten at SJB since 1983. My husband, Bill, a retired police officer, and I live in Elkhart Lake. We have two grown children – Jenny in Colorado and Andy in New York. In my spare time I enjoy biking, hiking, skiing, and traveling. Check out my website.
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Kathy Majerus
I have been teaching at SJB since 2005. I taught reading resource and a combination 3/4 classroom. Prior to teaching, here, I taught 4th grade for 8 years at St. Matthew’s school in Campbellsport. I had an emphasis in Science at St. Matthew’s and tough science to 3rd and 5th graders as well as the regular 4th grade curriculum. I’m very thrilled to be working again in the science field! It is an exciting area with a lot of opportunities! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, biking, reading, playing volleyball, and running. Check out my website.
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Susan McKillop
I am a 1970 graduate of Alverno College with a BA in English/Elementary Education degree. I have over 30 years experience teaching and learning with first through sixth graders in Wisconsin and California Catholic Schools. I have been teaching at SJB since 1989. I consider learning a life-long pursuit, having enrolled in countless graduate courses, while pursuing varied interests independently. I have one adult son and daughter-in-law. Check out my website.
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Jeanne Mueller
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Julie Murphy
A transplant to this great town of Plymouth, I grew up in McHenry, Illinois and have lived in three different states in the Midwest. God has blessed my husband Steve and me with 2 beautiful daughters, Marissa and Keston. You may see them singing in the choirs at SJB or doing community service for people in need. Some of my favorite things that I enjoy doing besides teaching are locating and reading good books, being with my family, and riding my bike in 70 degree weather. I look forward to an exciting year of teaching and learning at St. John the Baptist School.
Check out my website and my blog.
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Amy Nelson
I love being a teacher and have taught several different grade levels including Foreign Language. Teaching is my passion! I love to see my students’ faces light up when they learn something new, or feel a touch of success. It is an honor that you have entrusted me to teach your child. 2 Teach is 2 Touch Lives 4-Ever! On a personal note, I graduated from Silver Lake College in 1995. I continue to purse graduate credits in various areas of interest to keep up with my teaching license. My husband and I have 2 sons. I love spending quality time with my three guys! I believe that all children can and will learn with the proper tools and guidance. Though there are a variety of knowledge levels and backgrounds within each classroom, a teacher needs to meet each individual level and background. This can be accomplished by working one on one, learning to be more multi-culturally minded, and providing children with a variety of hands-on experiences. As a teacher, one goal of mine is to respect and teach each child to my best ability. In summary, as a responsible and well-rounded individual, I feel I can give each child a chance to grow both mentally and physically, to challenge them, and to meet their education needs. Being in a religious environment like SJB is an added bonus. I promise to do my best to model Christian-like behavior, share in the Word of our Lord, allow for us to pray together, attend Mass, and guide the students along in their Catholic faith. Learning to follow in Christ’s footsteps should help the students ot become better Christians ready to serve the world in Christ’s name. Check out my website.
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I have been working at St. John the Baptist School since 1995. I started as the Librarian/Computer Technician. I am currently the school secretary and enjoy my job very much. I am married with 2 daughters, both of which were students at SJB. I am proud to say that I am also a graduate of SJB. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, and walking.
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Angela Raflik
I have been teaching at SJB since 2003. I graduated from Marian University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English/Language Arts. Teaching has been a lifelong dream of mine and what better place to fulfill that dream than at SJB. I love working with children and watching them grow in thei beautiful world. In my spare time I enjoy stamping, scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I live in Fond du Lac, WI with my husband, JJ, and puppy, Cooper. Check out my website.
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Kathy Renzelmann
I am a graduate of Lakeland College with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. I have taken graduate courses at UW-Milwaukee and Cardinal Stritch College. I worked for 3 years in the Sheboygan Public School System as a teacher at Cooper School. After that I did substitute teaching for the Sheboygan School System for 10 years while raising our 2 children. My husband and I have a daughter and a son. I returned to work as a teachers at St. Cyril and Methodius School in Sheboygan in 1983 and taught there until the school closed due to declining enrollment in May 1991. I came to SJB in September 1991. I enjoy walking reading, and spending time with my family and our 4 Cocker Spaniels. Check out my website.
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Judy Sander
Bio coming soon.
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Janette Schroeder
I have worked at St. John the Baptist School since 2000. I find working at SJB extremely rewarding; there are always smiling faces, friendly greetings, and a work together type attitude (not only as a staff, but with the students and parents as well). Working at SJB has only reaffirmed my belief that our children are our future. I work with the students in the lab and fixing the electronic equipment in the school. In 2004, I coached the Middle Level Forensics Team at SJB, along with Mrs. Behrens. I attended UW-Oshkosh directly out of high school and then made the decision to marry and have a family. Twenty-five plus years later, I am enrolled as an honor student at UW-Sheboygan. When I'm not at school, I'm busy at home with my husband, Tom, and our sons, Adam and Jon. We also have two adult daughters, Alicia and Mikayla. Alicia and her husband live nearby so I can spend a lot of time with my granddaughter. Mikayla is away at college. During my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening and spending time with my family and friends. "The heart of learning is the will to try!" Check out my website.
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I started working at SJB in the fall of 2008. I work as a Teacher Aid in the 3K/4K classroom and as a Teacher for the after school childcare with Mrs. Drews. I have worked in early childhood education for 10 years. I earned my Teacher's certificate and School-age Certificate through LTC. I love watching the children learn and grow throughout the year! I live in Plymouth with my daughter, Kayleigh. I enjoy reading, gardening, and playing games with my daughter. I also am a Tupperware Consultant (in my spare time).
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Tim Schultz
Bio coming soon.
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Ann Schwibinger
Bio coming soon.
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Ken Stanczyk
“This is the day that the Lord has made,Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Ps. 118:34)
These are the words with which we begin every Religion class this year. My name is Ken Stanczyk and I teach 7th and 8th grade Religion. This is my second year teaching at SJB. Previously, I was a substitute teacher here, as well as at Plymouth High School and Riverview Middle School. My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree from St. Francis Seminary, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, with a major in Social Work and a minor in Theology. I also have experience as a Youth Minister and Director of Religious Education at various Catholic parishes and have taught many religious education classes over the years. For the Religion curriculum, St. John the Baptist School utilizes the series Blest Are We. My family resides in Plymouth and includes my wife, Marcy, and our two daughters, Stephanie and Elizabeth, both of whom have attended school here at St. John the Baptist.
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Marylou Stanick
I have been teaching Middle School Language Arts at S.J.B. since 1992. I was rather a "late bloomer" not going to college until my two children were pretty well on their way to adulthood. I began Lakeland College in 1987 at the age of 40 majoring in Elementary Education and English. While each new school year is different, I have to say that I have truly enjoyed each and every one of them. Check out my website.
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I have been at St. John the Baptist since 2000. Teaching Spanish is pure joy for me. I love to see how the children grow in their use of the language and in their faith from year to year. I have traveled to Europe and Central America as well as within North America, and my passport is always ready for that next destination. Tolerance and respect for other cultures is a central component of our discussions in class. We view learning as a journey and a process of becoming the people that God intends us to be. In my personal life, I enjoy playing piano. I also play clarinet in the Kiel Municipal Band. I am passionate about reading. I love to eat, and I love to cook, but I am not always willing to eat that which I have cooked. I share my world with two highly vociferous and lovable miniature schnauzers.
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Geralyn Wager
I prefer to be called Gigi. I am currently teaching third grade at SJB. I have taught everything from first grade through third grade. I am a graduate of Marian University in Fond du Lac. My major is Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. I have always had a love for children. I am the youngest of ten children. I have fourteen nieces and nephews. I have 30 great-nieces and nephews. I enjoy spending time with all of them. My interests are watching the Brewers play and reading. I try to catch every game I can. I enjoy reading medical thrillers and mysteries. I feel blessed to be working at a Catholic school where values are a high priority. Check out my website.
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Denise Wierus
I have worked at St. John the Baptist School since 1994. I am employed as a cook in the kitchen. I enjoy it very much! I love watching the children grow over the years.
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I work for Catholic Charities in Sheboygan and am contracted out to two schools in the area. My background is in Clinical Psychology; I received my undergraduate degree from Marian College, and my M.A. from Wheaton College in Illinois. I have been at my current position here at SJB since 2001 and am greatly enjoying this opportunity to work with the students and help them as they grow. Besides conducting weekly Guidance classes for grades 1st through 8th, I also offer individual counseling services for students, and consultant services for parents as needed. Since I am trained as the Supportive Consultant, I do the initial screening assessments for students who may need accommodations as well. Students are encouraged to leave a note in my mailbox if they wish to speak with me about a problem or concern. I try to make the Guidance office an inviting place with a candy dish on my desk and student artwork on the walls. Parents are also welcome to stop by or call with any questions they might have. I am available on Mondays.
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