Tamarack
Administration

Administrative Director

Ms. Poulos has worked for Tamarack since 2003. She grew up in Milwaukee and is a parent of three Tamarack alumni. In her free time she enjoys sewing, reading, planning parties and time with her daughters. Lora received her MA in Architecture and Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, a BS in Architectural Studies from the University Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and a Waldorf Administration and Leadership Certification through Leading with Spirit, Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthroposophy.

“Waldorf education awakens the child to the beauty of the world . It allows children to engage all their senses and to breathe in each moment of learning whether it is a math problem, a Greek myth, a knitted project they have created, or a classmate with a different background than their own.”

Admissions Specialist

Mandy is the parent of a Tamarack has worked in the front office in her role as Admissions Specialist since 2020. In addition to assisting new and returning families with enrollment, Mandy is always there with a smile on her face ready to greet students and families, deliver forgotten lunches and water bottles to kids, or just assist in any way necessary to ensure the school day goes smoothly.

Attendance Specialist

Ms. Magda enjoys spending time with her two kids. Education and values are very important to Ms. Magda so she volunteers part of her time to be a bible teacher at her local church. Her professional background includes experience as an office manager at Rocketship Southside Community Prep School, and a Bank Teller Supervisor at Irwin Union Bank. She received her Certificate of Theology Studies from FLET University.

Finance Manager

Ms. Leah began as a grades teacher at Tamarack in 2020., and has previous experience as a small business and non-profit bookkeeping. Since starting her new role as finance manager, she has worked diligently to maintain consistency, encourage continuity and strengthen processes to support the school. In her free time, Ms. Leah enjoys reading, music and spending time with family, friends, the chickens and the garden.

She has an English Literature and Cultural Theory as well as Philosophy from UW-Milwaukee. She is Substitute Teacher Certified through WI DPI and intends to pursue Waldorf Teaching Certification from Great Lakes Waldorf Institute.

“I was drawn to Waldorf education because of the multifaceted and holistic approach to teaching and learning. It makes sense to me that people learn best and gain the most clarity when they are being exposed to content in a patient way that is relevant to their life, experiences and development.”

School Nurse

Nurse Becca has worked in the medical field for a little over a decade, in both the military and civilian sector. She started as an EMT working in the ER, then finished school as an RN, and remained in the ER for 7 years. During the middle of the pandemic she switched to ICU, and rotated between ER/ICU to help meet the greatest needs. She has also worked as a Psych nurse, specializing in mental health, and substance abuse/addiction.

In 2021, she finished up her enlistment with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, where she served as a medic for 12 years. (An Army medic scope of practice is similar to a civilian paramedic.) During her years with the WI Army Guard she had the opportunity to go many different places and do amazing things. Nurse Becca has served on several humanitarian support missions, and trained as a flight medic for search and rescue. She was also part of a special team trained to mobilize and provide medical treatment in an “NBC” (nuclear, biological, chemical) environment. One of her favorite basic Army tasks was conducting tactical land navigation using a map and compass!

Marketing & Communications

Lybra brings a passion for storytelling and elevating community narratives that matter. With an educational background in environmental biology and landscape architecture, and professional experience in marketing and communications, she offers a unique perspective that aligns with Tamarack School’s mission. Outside of her professional work, Lybra enjoys traveling, downhill skiing, and spending time with her family and their goofy Bernedoodle. In her spare time, you’ll often find her in the garden or curled up with a good book.