Our Staff

Jon Van Beckum

Jon joined the Kradwell faculty in 1998. He has a B.A. in History from St. Norbert's College and an M.S. in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

I like to read and spend time outdoors.

Deborah Pietsch

Deborah joined the Kradwell staff in 2014. She has a B.S. in Special Education from the University of Illinois.

I enjoy reading and watching my kids play hockey.

Mary Kline

Mary joined the Kradwell faculty in 1995. She has a B.A. in History from Marquette University and a Master's in Comparative Literacy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

I like to travel.

Dianne Patzfahl-Vorce

Dianne joined the Kradwell faculty in 2010. She has a B.S. in Learning Disabilities from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an M.A. in Learning Disabilities from Cardinal Stritch University, and a M.A. in Reading from Cardinal Stritch University.

I enjoy my Wheaten Terrier, cooking, and traveling.

Patrice Roder

Patrice joined the Kradwell staff in 2023. She comes with 22 years of experience in a school setting specializing in special education. Patrice enjoys spending time with her two daughters, friends and family.

Pat McIntyre

Pat is a 30-year veteran English teacher. She has a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature and Comparative Religions, a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and is licensed in Alternative Education for At-Risk Youth. She has a certification in Project Based Learning from the Bucks Institute and a certification in online teaching from UW-Madison. In her time outside of school, Pat enjoys yoga, rock and gem collecting, and gardening.

Amanda Patnode

Amanda has an associate degree in Applied Science from MATC and was a physical therapist assistant for 15 years. She enjoys spending time hiking, biking, and camping with her husband and two dogs.

Carley Schweiger

Carley joined the Kradwell staff in 2024. She has a B.S. in K4-12 Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She enjoys spending time with my family, especially my nieces and nephew, and bowling.

Jamie Moilanen

Jamie joined the Kradwell staff in 2002. She has a B.A. in School and Community Health from Winona State University.

I enjoy taking photographs, especially of my sons' sports.

Erich Hazen

Erich Hazen is honored to be the new art teacher here at Kradwell! He holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UW-Milwaukee, and has spent his teaching career fostering creativity, curiosity and confidence in the art room. Erich is excited to be a part of Kradwell because he admires the student-centered approach to learning, as well as the commitment to meeting learners where they're at. In his free time, he enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and exploring the many state parks of Wisconsin. Erich loves to sing, play guitar and spend time making art for himself, especially needle felting, Lino-cut prints, and cardboard sculptures.

Ted Snyder

Ted Snyder loves exploring science alongside students. He is a Board Certified Entomologist and, prior to teaching high school, he served for many years as a training director at a local pest control company and as a science officer in the US Army. He graduated from NC State University with a master's in entomology and from UW Milwaukee with a master's in science education, and he has additional training from the Buck Institute for Education in Project Based Learning. As a child, he struggled in the public school system due to an undiagnosed auditory processing disorder and is excited about how Kradwell's learning model gives students the opportunities that he didn't have. Outside of teaching, he is an erasure poet and a science fiction author, and he enjoys writing with his 1952 Royal KMG manual typewriter.