K4 Teacher

Hi! My name is Rebecca (Becky) Mierow and I am the K4 preschool teacher. I have my Bachelors degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin Parkside, and my teaching license through Alverno. I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Grand Canyon. I have over 10 years of experience working with early childhood. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family by camping, fishing, traveling and attending my children's sporting events.

K5 Teacher

Hi! My name is Dawn Duda and I am the Kindergarten grade teacher. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Carthage College, and my Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. I have over 30 years of experience. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, 2 sons, and dog, Indy. I enjoy doing crafts, gardening, camping and fishing.

1st Grade Teacher

My name is Ms. Murray.  I am the First Grade teacher. I have been with the Siena District for three years.  Prior to my new journey here at St. Joseph School, I have worked with children for 20 years.  I have a degree in Human Services from Upper Iowa University. Before teaching, I was a Caseworker in both the Private and Public sector.  In my spare time, I enjoy movies, journaling and reading.  I am excited to work with your First Grader and I look forward to a fun, exciting year of learning.

5th Grade Teacher

I am thrilled to be part of St. Joe’s School Community. Being from Racine, I have attended a Catholic elementary school and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School.

I have been with Siena Catholic Schools since 2013. Teaching at OLOGA (Our Lady of Grace Academy) and St. Lucy Schools. Previously, I have taught with the Cedarburg School District and the Kettle Moraine School District. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education. I was also working with Cardinal Stritch toward my Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership.

I have been blessed to have and raise 2 now adult children named Catherine and Matthew. I also have a grandson named Nolan, and a dog named Dakota. I enjoy spending time with family, gardening, reading, cooking, and DIY projects and attending sporting events for my grandson, as well as professional games for the Brewers, Bucks, and the Packers!

I am truly blessed to be part of St. Joseph’s School Community, and educating your children.

6th Grade Teacher

7th Grade Teacher

I am the 7th grade homeroom teacher. I also teach grades 6, 7, and 8 for Mathematics and Social Studies.

I believe that learning math is an active process and students need to be active participants. Students need to possess and see the real-life value that math offers them. Besides the lecture and practice, students need to experience practical and relatable math skills...and have some fun along the way. 

Social studies helps students to understand the world they live in.  Our young people are beginning to hear and begin to understand the current event issues that are in our world.  Students need to use history and literacy to make sense of their world.  So when they get older, they can make informed decisions about the issues that affect them.   

I have been a teacher at St. Joe’s since the 2009-10 school year. But I have been part of this school and parish for much longer than that. All four of my husband’s and my children have attended and graduated St. Joe’s. We are strong believers in Catholic School and love the family community at St. Joe’s and St. Catherine’s. When not at school, we like to attend our children’s sporting events, watch movies and sports, and go out to eat and try new foods.

Library & After Care & Educational Assistant

Hi, I’m Jackie Gasparov and I’m excited to be starting my 6th year at St.Joe’s.  I can’t wait for your children to visit our library so that I can share a love of reading with them.

In after care I enjoy being able to spend time with the students while they snack, helping them with their homework, and letting them spend time with friends after a day in the classroom.

Outside of school, I enjoy crafting and together with my husband and son enjoy gardening, cooking, traveling and going to the theatre.

Music Teacher

Hello! My name is Kearsten Miller and I am so excited to begin my journey of teaching and making music with your children. I will have the opportunity to work with every child in St. Joe’s and watch them grow as people and musicians. 

A little bit about me: I recently moved here from Ohio in June of 2024. I went to college at Ohio University which is in Athens Ohio, and in 2023, I graduated with my Bachelors Degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. I also play many more instruments, including, but not limited to, Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Guitar, and Piano. This is my first official year teaching, but previously I was a long term substitute for a high school choir program and I helped direct the high school orchestra. I also taught many lessons throughout my collegiate career for students with ages ranging from 3 to 22 years old. I am so excited to teach your children this year and continue to help them grow in their faith and knowledge.

Learning Support Coordinator

Hello! My name is Julia Batemon and I am thrilled to be supporting both students and staff as the Learning Support Coordinator at St. Joe's! I will be working in all grade level classrooms to support with writing, reading and math to ensure the needs of all students are being met in the best way possible.

A little bit about me: I graduated from Marquette University with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology in 2015 and my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch in 2020. I am originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, so I love to be outdoors. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising or drinking coffee with a good book. I hope to learn more about you and your child(ren) soon!