Teri was born and raised in Winneconne, WI, and attended Fox Valley Technical College with a degree in Agribusiness and Science Technology. She began working for the family business in 2004 and in January 2020 she and her two brothers became owners of the Custom Metal Fabrication company based out of Neenah. Teri and Adam have lived in Fremont since 2007 welcoming a son in 2013 who attends Fremont Elementary. As a family, we enjoy all the wonderful things Fremont has to offer, from Water to Sky. She is committed to creating a middle school in Fremont that has an emphasis on science and a connection to local business through PBL.

Adam was born and raised in Neenah, WI after high school he attended U.W. Oshkosh and received a degree in marketing with an economics emphasis. Adam comes from a long line of entrepreneurs on both sides of the family, so it came as no surprise when he started his own business in college. He founded his business that is now CustomCages.com, CustomAquariums.com, and SerenityUSA.com that now has grown to over 100 employees and provides services in over 40 states. Adams family's philanthropic foundation is very active in the local community and has an emphasis on education, basic needs, and mental health. Adam has a passion for Engineering and aeronautics which led him to become a helicopter pilot in his early 30’s and an interest in starting a middle school that has a focus on aeronautics and STEM. With his philanthropic background, he will lead the development of a community of giving needed to start a new school by prioritizing the Public Relations and Funding Committee of the governance board.

Nikki was born and raised in Winneconne, WI and attended UW-Oshkosh, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2006. She began working in an outpatient surgery clinic and, for the last 9 years, has worked for the Department of Health Services at an outpatient treatment facility, treating patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders. In her work role as a Nursing Supervisor, she is very committed to education and has served as a preceptor for nursing students from UW-Oshkosh, has been a peer mentor for new employees as well as being Co-chair of the Board of Professional Nursing Practice at her facility. Nikki and her husband Ryan have lived in Fremont since 2007 and welcomed a daughter in 2011 and a son in 2014. Nikki is passionate about giving children an opportunity to learn outside of the traditional classroom with a more advanced focus on STEM and project-based learning. She is excited for all of the opportunities that this Charter School will bring to students and the community.

Jessica Kroening was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and has lived in New London, WI for the past 8 years. As a classical homeschooling mom and owner of a natural health business for over a decade, she offers hands-on educational experience and creative problem-solving to the STEM board. Jessica and her husband John, have two children, a daughter in high school and a son who attends Fremont STEM Academy. She enjoys gardening, horseback riding, and tending to their many animals on their property. She is passionate about equipping students with hands-on STEM learning to develop well-rounded functional skills for thriving in real-world challenges.