My name is Don Ryan, and I am eager to get to know all of you! I have been dedicated to the field of education for more than 16 years. Prior to becoming the principal here, I worked with students from Kindergarten through 12th grade in a variety of roles as well as in rural, urban and suburban settings. I have been a high school and elementary school special education teacher, dean of students, summer school coordinator, and 4k-5th grade elementary school principal.

On a personal note, my wife Erika and I have two daughters, Teagan who will be going into 4k, and Emerson who will be in 2nd grade. As a family, we enjoy traveling, swimming, and watching packer games. As for me, I enjoy reading, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

As your Principal, it is important to me that everyone who steps through our doors – teachers, students, and parents – is excited to be here! Working together, we can achieve academic excellence in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment. I look forward to working with you as a team, to help every student at the STEM Academy meet their goals and have success.

dryan@wfsd.k12.wi.us

920-867-8160

Welcome to Fremont Stem Academy! My name is Jennifer Steidtman, and I am so excited to be the Lead Teacher and School Coordinator. This school year will be filled with loads of exploration, creativity, and adventures!

I grew up in Neenah, WI, and now reside in Weyauwega with my family. I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor's in Education and a minor in Social Sciences & History. This will be my 9th year teaching in the W.F.S.D.. As an educator, I have taught 6th grade, 1st grade, 1st & 2nd grade combined and coordinated the Virtual Learning Option during the 20-21 school year.

jsteidtman@wfsd.k12.wi.us

920-867-8071

Hello! My name is Brianna Lubbers. I am excited to be teaching at Fremont STEM Academy. I graduated from UW-Green Bay with a Bachelor's in Education and Psychology. Later, I went on for my Masters in Education- School Counseling. This is my tenth year teaching, but my first year as an educator in PBL. My prior experience primarily includes teaching middle school literacy and middle school science.

For my personal life, my family and I enjoy living in the Fox Valley area. There are endless opportunities to enjoy the things we love most nearby, which include camping, boating, fishing, & hiking. We are enjoying navigating these adventures with our 15-month-old son and mini Goldendoodle Lambeau. Of course, that means we love the Packers! We also have a cat named Elsa. In my own free time, I enjoy reading, crafting, working out, and exploring.

I look forward to having a school year full of creativity, discovery, and teamwork!

Chamomile Nusz is a co-owner of Circle Education LLC, a consulting service working to support innovative education. She works with the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) supporting the development of high-performing charter schools throughout the state of Wisconsin. She works for the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education in member services, supporting schools throughout the United States in support services, and the membership process of self-study. Chamomile was a founder of the Tomorrow River Community Charter Schools (TRCCS) in 2012 and served as the Executive Director of the TRCCS Elementary, Middle, and Virtual Schools until 2021. She received her Masters' in Education from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (UWSP). She is also the 2021 recipient of the Oscar W. Neale Fellowship.

chamomilenusz@gmail.com

715-281-4776

My name is Allie Bellin and I am the administrative assistant for Fremont Elementary and the STEM Academy. I grew up in Fremont, WI and attended the Weyauwega-Fremont school district for my basic education. I loved growing up in the close knit community. I have worked for the district for 2 ½ years and enjoy working with children of all ages. I love watching them grow academically and socially.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing volleyball, going for walks with my dogs Aggie and Bo, traveling, reading, and building puzzles.

I look forward to the successful students the STEM academy will bring through the Weyauwega-Fremont School district, and I’m excited to be a part of it.

abellin@wfsd.k12.wi.us

920-867-8065