Meet the Brookfield Elementary Staff
Principal
Hello, I’m Erin King! I’ve been Principal of Brookfield Elementary School since 2021. I am honored to lead an incredibly diligent, thoughtful, and caring group of teachers and staff. New students and families will love the personal approach we take to learn about and teach every child to their strengths! I earned my Bachelors in K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education in 2006 from the University of Wisconsin. I later continued my education to earn my Masters in Educational Leadership and Principal License from Viterbo University in 2013, followed by my Director of Special Education and Pupil Services License from Cardinal Stritch University in 2017. Prior to Brookfield Elementary, I taught for seven years across Madison, New Berlin, and Waukesha before serving as Associate Principal and Principal of Forest Park Middle School in Franklin for a total of 8 years. I absolutely love working with students and staff to ignite a passion for learning! I love positively impacting lives and knowing that each interaction we have with one another can positively impact the trajectory of a life. The Brookfield Elementary community is incredibly supportive, kind, and involved in the well-being of all students, staff, and the overall community. Brookfield Elementary welcomes each student each day and challenges them to learn and grow. Each day our staff is challenged to see the potential in each child, beyond what that child thinks is possible. In 2021, I was awarded the Herb Kohl Principal Leader of the Year Award. My family and I are a part of the Elmbrook Schools community and understand the importance of a high-quality K-12 education. I live in Brookfield with my husband Brad and our two children. We enjoy spending time outside, attending sporting events, and reading!
Associate Principal
Hello, I’m Amy Benotch! I have been the Associate Principal of Brookfield Elementary since 2021! I am passionate about getting to know each and every student and making sure they feel a sense of belonging here at Brook El. I enjoy working with dedicated teachers and staff as we create the conditions for meaningful learning and feel blessed to partner with such supportive and resourceful families in our community. I received my Bachelors in Education from UW-Green Bay (2007) and my Masters in Educational Leadership and Principal’s License from Viterbo University (2012). Prior to my role as Associate Principal, I taught for 14 years in Sussex and at Tonawanda Elementary as a Math Teaching and Learning Specialist. The teachers and staff at Brook El are true champions for kids. We rally around each and every student and are creative problem solvers, knowledgeable about best instructional practices, and devoted to continuous improvement as life-long learners ourselves. My husband and I live in Menomonee Falls with our three children. We are avid fans of all things Wisconsin sports and love cheering on our own budding baseball players!
4K Teachers H ello, I’m Laurie Benz! I have had the privilege of teaching for the past 19 years! There are so many reasons I love teaching 4K. First and foremost, I love having a front row seat to watch and be part of this magical time of learning. A time when your little ones are acquiring important foundational skills and concepts, navigating friendships, striving to become independent, and filling each day with giggles and gasps. This is my ninth year in Elmbrook. I taught kindergarten for 8 years and made the move to 4K this year to help develop and grow the new program. I earned my teaching degree from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY and in 2015, I was named a Kohl Fellowship Award Recipient for my work as an outstanding educator in Southeastern Wisconsin. With a strong desire to grow as an educator, I entered the Special Education Certification Program at Carroll University and in May of 2020, I received my Cross Categorical Special Education License. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband Ken of 29 years, our daughters Cassidy and Madalynn, and our lovely little granddaughter Luna. I am an avid reader and enjoy writing. Over the years, I have written many poems, songs, chants and short stories for the classroom to help teach and secure various skills and concepts across content areas. Hello, I’m Emily Koscielniak! There are so many reasons why I love teaching and being surrounded by 4K friends. They are wonderfully honest, optimistic, eager to learn and some of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I love being able to guide students as they learn skills and explore ideas that will influence their future world. This is my 15th year of teaching and my fourth year in Elmbrook. While in Elmbrook, I taught kindergarten for 3 years and made the move to 4K this year to help develop and grow the new program. I earned my teaching degree from UW Madison. With a strong desire to grow as an educator, I completed the Special Education Certification Program at UW Milwaukee and received my Early Childhood Special Education License. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband Jordan and our boys, Charlie and Henry. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, cooking, reading, exercising, and remodeling our home!
5K Teachers Hello, I’m Kate Marx! I knew I wanted to be a Kindergarten teacher by the time I was in sixth grade! I have always loved working with and being around young children. I love the excitement and the passion they have for life in general. There is never a boring day in Kindergarten. I earned my BSE in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Emphasis from UW-Whitewater, my Reading Teacher License from Cardinal Stritch, and my Master’s Degree in Education from National Louis University. I’ve taught kindergarten for 32 years and, when I’m not working, I love cooking, baking, reading, spending time with my husband and children, and playing the piano. Hello, I’m Megan Miller! Growing up, becoming a teacher was a dream of mine. In teaching, I love making connections and building relationships with my Kindergarten students. I want to inspire all my students to develop a love for learning, while promoting positive relationships and social-emotional skills! I earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education from Iowa State University. I have been teaching for six years with this being my first year in Elmbrook! In my spare time, I enjoy traveling to places with warm tropical climates and beaches, reading, binging a good tv show, and spending time with my friends and family. Hello, I’m Lauren Radosevich! I love being with the kids and being able to have a positive impact on their lives. I love teaching kindergarten because everything is always exciting and I get to watch the kids grow and learn! My favorite part is when their little light bulbs go on and they begin to make meaningful connections between our classroom and their everyday lives.I earned my Bachelors in Early Childhood Special Education from UW-Whitewater and my Masters of Education from Aurora University. I’ve been teaching for a total of 24 years, with 16 of those years in Elmbrook! When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with my family, reading, bicycling, and boating on local lakes! Hello, I’m Cortney Stohl! I love helping my students grow and gain confidence as learners and fostering positive relationships that last far beyond our kindergarten year together. There is nothing compared to the excitement and genuine interest kindergartners have in learning. Kindergarten is a year filled with immeasurable academic, social, and emotional growth, and it is so rewarding to watch my students develop as they prepare for first grade. I earned my Bachelors in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Winona State University and my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from UWWhitewater. This is my fifth year teaching and my first in Elmbrook! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading, exercising and spending time with my family and friends.
Administrative Assistants H ello, I’m Karen Hamilton! I have the opportunity to greet and assist our students and families at Brookfield Elementary! I am proud of the role I play as a school ambassador, striving to deliver the highest level of customer service to our Bobcat families! I have been with Elmbrook Schools for 27 years and am committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for our staff, students, families and community members. Families love the Bobcat Community’s friendly atmosphere and balance between school and family in developing a child that is well-rounded both socially and academically. My own children are Brookfield Elementary alumni! My husband and I have three children and I love spending time with my family. In my spare time I love relaxing by reading a good book, decorating and crafting! Hello, I’m Stacy Damuth! I am excited to be a part of the Bobcat staff! I have been working at Brookfield Elementary since 2016, and I am confident new families will love our warm, caring teachers and staff. I enjoy meeting the families of the Elmbrook community and being able to help them get acquainted with our school. My family resides in Brookfield and have three boys in the Elmbrook Schools. We have a dog named Eddie, a cat named Biff, and greatly enjoy our family game nights.