Tamarack Staff
Tamarack Administrative Staff
Sandra Gines
Administrative Assistant
'The Waldorf way reminds me of my own schooling so many years ago, with a pace that is natural and a vigorous spirit of creativity.'
Ms. Gines grew up in Illinois. In her free time she enjoys movies, books, writing, crafts, and volleyball.
Education: Ph.D. in Religious Studies; B.A. in Journalism, Religion from the University of Iowa.
Jean Kacanek
Administrator
'As school administrator, I am in contact with children in all the grades. What stands out, and what makes Waldorf education uniquely different to me, is how much the children love school. Children receiving a Waldorf education at Tamarack Waldorf School graduate with strong self esteem and academic confidence.'
Mrs. Kacanek grew up in Michigan. In her free time she enjoys family, travel, vegetable gardening, biking, reading, walking, and swimming.
Education : Master of Music, Music Performance from the University of Michigan; BM of Music Education, University of Michigan; Diploma, Interlochen Arts Academy.
Elaine Erickson
Bookkeeper
'I like the attention that's paid to each child as an individual. It doesn't matter where they come from, they are each treated as special and unique.'
Ms. Erickson, a lifelong resident of Milwaukee, was the controller for a large corporation and had held various other accounting positions before she opened her own art gallery. While not at her gallery, she ensures that Tamarack's finances are carefully tended. In her limited free time she is a devoted swimmer, avid reader, active member of the art community, and the proud mother of two adult daughters.
Education: B.S. Accounting and Finance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Sarah Stokes
Enrollment Coordinator
'Waldorf education teaches the whole child and helps to create a well-rounded individual. I was initially drawn to Waldorf education through the kindergarten philosophy of allowing children the freedom to play and use their imagination and a philosophy that is tuned into the rhythms of the natural world.'
Mrs. Stokes grew up in the Niagara Falls area and also lived in New England for several years. In her free time she enjoys nature, outdoors and bird watching; walking, and singing.
Education: B.S. Environmental Education, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
Lora Poulos
Receptionist
Tamarack Maintenance Staff
James and Laura Ray
Custodial Services
Roosevelt Cooper
Maintenance Services