Meet Our Team

Middle School Staff

Wisconsin Virtual Academy’s (WIVA’s) middle school teachers enjoy teaching and are excited to make this a great year for your student.

Middle School Teachers

Jennifer Andersen

Jennifer Andersen

Math Teacher
Grade 6
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Brigette Banaszak photo

Jessie Buhrow

Onboarding Specialist
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Michelle Coleman photo

Michelle Coleman

Humanities Teacher
Grade 7
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Misty Drake photo

Misty Drake

Math Teacher
Grade 7
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Katie Drucker

Katie Drucker

Science Teacher
Grade 7
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Abby Gonzo photo

Abby Gonzo

Humanities Teacher
Grade 6
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Rhett Hanson photo

Rhett Hanson

Science Teacher
Grade 8
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Rachel Knuese photo

Rachel Knuese

English Teacher
Grade 8
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Sara Krueger photo

Sara Krueger

Math Teacher
Grade 8
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Hillary Marek photo

Hillary Marek

English Teacher
Grade 7
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Emily Mayer photo

Emily Mayer

Science Teacher
Grade 6
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Tori Myhre photo

Tori Myhre

Math Teacher
Grade 8
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Sarah Pulvermacher photo

Sarah Pulvermacher

Social Studies Teacher
Grade 7
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Emma Sasser photo

Emma Sasser

Science Teacher
Grade 6
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Karen Schwaab photo

Karen Schwaab

Math Teacher
Grade 6
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Shayne Sims photo

Shayne Sims

Science Teacher
Grade 8
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Shannon Skoglund photo

Shannon Skoglund

English Teacher
Grade 8
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Erica Smith photo

Erica Smith

English Teacher
Grade 7
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Olivia Viets photo

Olivia Viets

Social Studies Teacher
Grade 8
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James Ward photo

James Ward

Social Studies Teacher
Grade 8
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Middle School Counselors & Student Engagement Mentors

Melissa Kress photo

Melissa Kress

Counselor
Grades 7-8
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Michelle Pliml photo

Michelle Pliml

Counselor
Grades 4-6
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Erin Wermeling photo

Erin Wermeling

Student Engagement Mentor
Grade 7-8
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Middle School Support Staff

Holly Knudtson photo

Holly Knudtson

MTSS Coordinator
Grades K-8
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Tara Koch photo

Tara Koch

MTSS Interventionist
Grades K-8
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Kassandra Locken photo

Kassandra Locken

MTSS Interventionist
Grades K-8
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Jade Loehe

MTSS Interventionist
Grades K-8
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Crystal Sandman photo

Crystal Sandman

Reading Specialist
Grades K-8
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