Mr. Butz was the founding art teacher of Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee. Mr. Butz holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Center College of Design and has taught for over ten years in addition to running his own art studio.

Mrs. Ebent received a B.S. in Vocal Performance from Millikin University and an M.S. In Music Education from the University of Illinois. She has taught music at all age levels for over 20 years.

Mr. Grusenski holds a BA from Marquette University and a lifetime teaching license. He brings a wealth of teaching experience, having taught for 15 years, most recently at Marquette University High School from 2013-2022. For the last 10 years Mr. Grusenski has further served in various ministries as a marriage preparation speaker, small group Theology of the Body leader, and as a presenter for Brew City Catholic and the Catholic Ecology Center.

Ms. LoCoco received her BA in Politics and a concentration in secondary education from the University of Dallas. She holds state teaching certification in Social Studies.

Ms. McQuade received a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Chemistry from UW-Madison and has worked with high school and college students as a teacher, coach, mentor, and FOCUS Missionary.

Mr. Schroder graduated from Thomas More College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a focus in history. He has extensive experience working with and mentoring high school and college students.

Dr. Paul Strycker received a bachelor of science from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Astronomy from New Mexico State University. Dr. Strycker has been teaching for over ten years and currently teaches at Concordia University in Wisconsin.

Mr. Hagerman holds a BA from Cincinnati Christian University, a Masters in Divinity from Duke University, and has completed PhD coursework in historical theology from Marquette University. He has taught for over four years at private high schools across the country in addition to teaching high school philosophy for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholarship Program. Mr. Hagerman also brings experience as a University of Notre Dame ACE Teacher Mentor, a member of the National Honor Society Board, and a basketball coach.

Ms. Therese Scanlan is a recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has been an actress on stage for most of her life and has directed a number of projects including Chesterton Academy’s summer Shakespeare performances for the last two years. In addition to her incredible work on stage, Ms. Scanlan was an active participant in evangelization and mission efforts at Franciscan University and looks forward to using those skills in her role as a teacher and mentor at Chesterton Academy!

Mrs. Joanna Maurer holds a BA in Business Administration with a minor in art and an MA in Professional Accounting from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Mrs. Maurer has been ballroom dancing for 16 years. Having danced competitively for five years, Mrs. Maurer has taught private and group ballroom dance lessons and run a ballroom dance club with her family. We are excited to bring her enthusiasm for dancing to Chesterton Academy!

Besides being athletic director, Tammy Streitmatter serves as the assistant cross country and track and field coach at Chesterton Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Alverno College and has previous experience in teaching Middle School for 6 years followed by 13 years as a Director of Religious Education.

Ms. Jace holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ave Maria University and has previous experience on a Development Team at Community Pregnancy Clinics in Naples, FL. Her work as a NICU Pediatric Nurse unlocked a strong desire to serve families and share the fruits of a Catholic, classical education with others.