Wauwatosa, WI – On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means’ recommendation to appoint Ms. Shannon Izquierdo as principal of Madison Elementary School.
Ms. Izquierdo has a track record of driving academic excellence in learners of all abilities and supporting holistic student growth. She brings more than 15 years of education experience to this role, having served as a classroom teacher and an associate principal in southeastern Wisconsin. Ms. Izquierdo also served as an Educator and Community Development Specialist for the United State Peace Corps, bringing a health awareness curriculum to local schools. Ms. Izquierdo has National Board Certification, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Aquinas College. She also received a Master of Arts in Public Service: Non-Profit Management and a Master of Education from Marquette University in 2012 and 2020, respectively. Ms. Izquierdo is currently pursuing a doctorate degree at Marquette University.
“I am excited to join the community of learners at Madison Elementary. I look forward to working with the students, staff and community to continue the important work of fostering positive learning environments where all students can learn and excel at high levels,” Izquierdo stated. “I am passionate about creating equitable systems and outcomes for all students by establishing a high performing culture and climate for our school community. I believe that through rigorous and individualized instruction all students can thrive. Go Mustangs!”
The District followed a robust screening and interview process to ensure stakeholder voice was reflected in the final decision. As part of the hiring process, initial input was gathered from families and staff via listening sessions. The District used this information to develop interview questions, which were then used to assess applicants and identify the top candidates for each position. These final candidates participated in interviews with District staff, families and students. After narrowing down the candidate pool, Superintendent Dr. Demond Means and members of the Wauwatosa Board of Education conducted final interviews.
Ms. Izquierdo’s contract will be effective July 1, 2023. A photo of Ms. Izquierdo can be found here.
About Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa School District is a high achieving, forward-thinking, richly diverse public school district serving approximately 7,200 students and families. The District consists of 16 schools: 11 elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and the Wauwatosa Virtual Academy. Among these are two choice schools: Wauwatosa Montessori and Wauwatosa STEM. A full STEM program is offered at Underwood Elementary and at both middle schools. Additionally, the District provides education for several county programs including Children’s Hospital, Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center and River Hills School. The educational community’s long history of excellence has been recognized both regionally and nationally.
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