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Pre-School Staff

Teachers are Mrs. Ann Geiser, Mrs. Lisa Ortner, Mrs. Janice Wiedenhaupt,and Mrs. Donna Diedrich.

Welcome you to Pre-School

 

Mrs. Ann Geiser

My name is Mrs. Ann Geiser and this will be my third year at KCSS teaching preschool. Prior to coming to Kaukauna we lived in Illinois and I was home with my daughters. I have taught Early Childhood Special Education for three years in Kansas City and Kindergarten for six years in Cincinnati. I grew up in Green Bay and went to UW Stout. It is great to be back in Wisconsin and we are here to STAY!! I live in Kaukauna with my husband and two daughters. They are both students at Holy Cross.

Mrs. Lisa Ortner

Hi!  My name is Mrs. Lisa Ortner.  The fall of 2007 will be the beginning of my 9th year at KCSS.  I began teaching at Holy Cross as the Kindergarten teacher.  7 years ago I began working with Mrs. W in the Pre-kindergarten program.  I began my teaching career 17 years ago.  My previous experiences have included: teaching 1st grade in Nashville Tennessee, kindergarten in Baltimore Maryland, and Exceptional Education in the Preschool program within the Menominee Indian School District located in Keshena, Wisconsin.  I attended UWSP in which I earned my regular and special education degrees. 
 
My husband Lawrence and I moved to Kaukauna in the fall of 1999.  We have 3 wonderful daughters:  Gretchen, Kathryn and Shannon.  This year they are all schooled at the St. Al's campus.  Lawrence, I and the girls are members of Holy Cross Church and enjoy participating in the various programs within the parish.  He is in the Celebrators Choir and as a couple we are involved in the FOCCUS program.  We also have a lot of fun performing in BRAVO. 
 
I continue to take graduate courses that have enabled me to stay updated with the currents trends and advancements in educating the young child.  I have been trained as a mentor for the Diocese of Green Bay.  This allows me to mentor a new teacher that would be hired at the St. Al's site. 
 
My elementary and high school education was within the Marshfield Catholic Schools.  I feel that those years have laid the foundation to appreciate the vital importance of educating the child in a Catholic school.
 
My family is dedicated to improve and promote the KCSS system for many years to come.

Feel free to contact me at lortner@kcssonline.org

 

Mrs. Janice Wiedenhaupt

Janice is an aide in our KCSS Preschool / Prekindergarten program. Mrs. W. is beginning her thirteenth year with KCSS. She has lots of hugs and love for the children. Mrs. W. enjoys going camping with her husband and three children.

Mrs. Donna Diedrich

Hi. I'm Donna Diedrich. I am beginning my seventh year with the KCSS system as a preschool aide. I have been an aide in fourth grade for a year and also worked in the child care program. I am married and have four children. I love to read, walk and go to my mother's cottage in Townsend, WI.