The Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education K5-12 and ALT ED. staff create a peaceful climate conducive to successful teaching and learning. Students and teachers form strong relationships that encourage students to think, respond, ask questions, and participate in open discussions. By serving as positive role models for students, our staff models behaviors and actions so students become responsible citizens who give back to their community.
Email addresses for staff appear after each name. Feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns you may have.
Administration Team
- Jason Brazil, Principal (braziljr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Debra Mosley-Magee, Asst. Principal (mosleyda@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Rodney Gary, Asst. Principal (garyr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Ebony Davis, Asst. Principal (loveer@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Heather Hojnacki, Special Education Supervisor (hojnacha@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Office Staff
- Tai Henningsen-Shaw, Head Secretary (henninta@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Kiana Hunter, Transportation Secretary (hunterks@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Alfreida Casterlow, Attendance Secretary (castera@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Kiara Knox, Parent Coordinator (knoxk@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Ronald Jenkins, IT Technician, and K12 Tech Specialist (jenkinr1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Kerry Holeman, Textbook Coordinator/Attendance Support (holemakp@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Robin Garrett, K12 Bookkeeper (garretrm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Early Childhood/Elementary Teachers
- Jennifer Topolovich-K5 (topolojm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Dawn Jackson-SPED Resource (jacksodd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Robin Thompson-Grade 1 (thompsrs@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Debbie Trowbridge-Grade 1 (trowbrdm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Karen Schulz-Grade 2 (schulzkj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Angela Harris-Grade 3 (harris30@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Isabel McHugh-Grade 4 (mchughi@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Lawrence Burnett-SPED (burnetlx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Middle School Teachers
- Charlene Bates- Grade 5 (batesc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Samantha Smith-Grade 6 (rosemosa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- TBA-Grade 7 (@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Preston Bell-Grade 8 (bellpc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Monica Hall- Project Lead The Way-Grades 5-8 (hallmx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Dannette Calvin-SPED (calvindl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Emily Barbeau-SPED 5-8 (barbeaea@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Specialists
- Teresa Heier-Library Media Specialist/Reading Interventionist (heiertm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Rodrigo Ramos de Oliveira-K-5 Music (ramor2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- TBA-K8 Physical Education/HS PE/Health
- Maurice Marshall-High School Art (marshamx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Keziah Bland-K8 Art (blandk@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Elijah Chambers-High School Physical Education (chame2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Paraprofessionals K-12 & HCAs
- Todd Barnett (barnettm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Niquanna Edwards (edwardnt@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Rodney Jackson, CBU 6-8 (jacksorf@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Malik Brown (brownm5@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- CaSandra Johnson (johns184@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Sarah Knox (agbonlsm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Supportive Services
- Nicholas Wasmund, Psychologist High School (wasmunnl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Jennifer Brumm-Maciejewski, Social Worker High School (brummmjo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Charles Jackson, Social Worker Assistant (jacksocx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Jorie Shannon, Social Worker K-8 (shannoj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Marie Pokorney, Psychologist K8 (pokom2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Keeley Nelson, Speech Pathologist (nelsonk6@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Regina Shaw, Transition Coordinator (shawrd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Kezza Fyre, Nurse (fryek@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- TBA, School Counselor-High School (@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
English Department
- Justin Belot (belotjj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Jenna Buchberger (buchbej@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Rose Peterson-Dept. Chair (petersrc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Math Department
- Gordana Rajak-Dept. Chair (rajakg@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Gabriel Odunga (odungagk@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Quadri Yusuf (quadriyo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Science Department
- Daniel Johnston- Dept. Chair (johnstdq@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Gloria Harper (williag7@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- TBA
Social Studies Department
- Andre Rodriguez-Dept. Chair (rodrig10@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- David Sullivan (sullivdw@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Katie Taff (taffk@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Beloved Phairah (phairab@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Career & Tech Ed Department
- Scott Hupf- (hupfsp@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Timothy Jacob (jacobtt@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Kevin Howard (howardke@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
World Languages Department
- Kerinth Campbell-Spanish 9-12 (campbekd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Special Education Department
- Daniel Koeller (koelled@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Eric Mack (mackex@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Nancy Mudd (muddnx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Drapondra Flagg (flaggdr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Corrine Richards (richarcv@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Chigozie Okonkwo (okonkwc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
Alternative Education
- James Turner-GED02 Program (turnerj4@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)
- Shawn Graham-Competency Based Program (grahamse@milwaukee.k12.wi.us)