Specialists & Support Staff

Hi! My name is Brittany Kimball and I will be teaching Special Education remotely! I’m excited to “zoom” with you through this crazy school year!

Hello! My name is Mrs. Petersen and I've been teaching special education for 6 years, but this will be my first year at Parkside! I'm so excited to meet everyone!

Welcome Back! I am Mr. Thompson and I am a Special Education Teacher here at Parkside. I am really looking forward to an engaging school year!

My name is Mrs. Schroeder and I am the Speech-Language Pathologist at Parkside Elementary! This is my second year at Parkside. I am so excited to see all my students again!

Hello! My name is Emily Lucht. I have been an Occupational Therapist for 10 years and have been at Parkside for 4 years. I'm so excited to continue to be a part of the Parkside School Family!

Hi, everyone! I'm Ms. Kirsti and I'm the Occupational Therapy Assistant here in the district. I'm so excited to spend another great year with all of you at Parkside!

Hello, my name is Peter Greene and I am an Instructional Assistant for Special Education at Parkside Elementary School. This is my 8th year working with the students at Parkside and I know we are going to make it a great year.

My name is Mrs. Nowicki and this will be my first official year as an Instructional Assistant at Parkside! I'm so excited to see you in person and virtually this school year.

My name is Trudy Perry, and I teach Art at Parkside and Lakeshore Elementary Schools. I have loved creating with Parkside artists for going on 7 years now. A couple of my favorite things are garden veggies and campfires.

Hi! I'm Ms. Hansen, I'm excited to be starting my third year as the Library-Media Specialist here at Parkside. I've missed you all so much!

My name is Ms. Brisk and this is my second year as the music teacher at Parkside. I had so much fun getting to know everyone last year and I can't wait to see everyone this year!

Hi my name is Whitney Zegarski and I am the Physical Education Teacher at Parkside. I'm excited to move with everyone this year!

Hello Everyone! I am Mrs. Redeker and I teach Orchestra to 4th & 5th grade students at Parkside. Sign-up info will be coming soon and I look forward to meeting you!

My name is Mary LIz Julka and I am the 5th Grade Band Instructor for the elementary schools. I love introducing students to the marvels of playing an instrument and the joy that comes along with it! I hope to meet you soon!

My name is Ms. Howard and I am the technology coach for Parkside. I help you learn how to use technology for learning.

I'm Mrs. Lipschultz, the media secretary at Parkside Elementary... You'll be checking library books out with me...can't wait to meet you!

Hello! My name is Mrs. Poppy and I am excited to be serving as a first and third Reading Specialist this year. This is my 9th year at Parkside and I am looking forward to seeing all of the students and families!

My name is Carrie Schumacher and I am a Reading Specialist serving our K-2 students and staff. This is my 15th year serving our Parkside students and families. I can't wait to see everyone!

My name is Jamie Johnson. I am the Reading Specialist serving fourth and fifth grade students and staff at Parkside. I have been a teacher for 25 years, but this is my first year in Fond du Lac School District. I look forward to getting to know you!

My name is Deb Ludvigsen and I am an Instructional Assistant. This will be my 47th year working in the district and about half of them have been at Parkside. Things will be very different this year, but I'm really looking forward to seeing all of you. (either in person or maybe virtually!

My name is Jenise Marks. I teach English as a Second Language. This will be my eighth year at Parkside. I have missed all of you so much and look forward to seeing you soon!

Hi! My name is Julie Elkins, and I am an English as a Second Language teacher serving our Parkside family again this year. I can hardly wait to see and work with our Parkside students and families again!

Hi my name is Marvina Thao. I am starting my 13th year in Fond du lac. I'm so excited to meet all of you and I know we're going to have an amazing year.

My name is Carolyn Soto. I'm happy to say that I will be the Instructional Assistant and Translator for Parkside School again. This is my 10th year at Parkside. I look forward to seeing the kids and helping our Parkside families.

Hello! I'm Brett Zimmermann and I am the Head Custodian at Parkside. I am going on my 9th year in the District.

My name is Mrs Lois Stanchfield. I have been a school food service employee at Parkside School since 1993. I can’t wait to see all your smiling faces again.

I'm Lisa Kraft. I work in the kitchen here at Parkside School. I look forward to serving the children in this challenging year ahead.