District Administration

Superintendent

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x24100
Fax: (262) 363-6272

As superintendent, Mr. McNulty is the chief executive officer in charge of educational and business functions.  Mr. McNulty oversees the administration, development, and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to meet the needs of the every student. In addition, Mr. McNulty is responsible for carrying out policies of the School Board and making recommendations regarding policy changes. 

Mr. McNulty earned his superintendent licensure at Cardinal Stritch University, his Master of Science degree in educational administration from UW–Madison, and a bachelor’s degree from UW-LaCrosse in Broadfield Social Studies.  He has served the Mukwonago Area School District for the past 22 years as superintendent, principal at Rolling Hills and Eagleville, and social studies instructor, head wrestling coach, associate principal and principal at Mukwonago High School.  

Director of Student Learning

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x24400
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Student Learning
                             

The director of student learning drives the development of the district's curriculum and instructional practices for all grades and subject areas. Mrs. Blue works collaboratively with other administrators and teacher-leaders on the Content Area Teams (CATs) to research materials, align instruction to academic standards, and ensure proper assessment of student learning.  Other areas within the student learning department include mentoring of new staff, teacher professional development, and setting goals that further the district mission of ensuring college and career readiness for  all students.  She also coordinates the review of curricular programs to promote a culture of continuous improvement at all levels and the use of best instructional practices.  

Mrs. Blue holds a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Technology Enhanced Education from UW-Whitewater.  She is certified as a director of instruction and principal.  Her undergraduate degree from Wartburg College was in the field of English Education and French.  She has previously served as a classroom teacher for 18 years, a curriculum coordinator, an associate principal, and a principal at Prairie View Elementary in MASD.

Coordinator of Assessment and Data

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x24410
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Student Learning
                             

As district assessment coordinator, Mr. Kossow facilitates and coordinates the services essential to the implementation and administration of state and local student assessments. He is responsible for reviewing assessment results and communicating assessment progress, needs, and changes to key stakeholders in the district. Mr. Kossow works together with other administrators and teachers to integrate formative assessment practices and ensure that multiple assessment measures are included in the district's multi-tiered system of supports and interventions.

Mr. Kossow holds a Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Leadership from Marquette University and completed additional graduate coursework at Concordia University.  He is certified as an elementary teacher, principal, and director of instruction.  In addition, he holds honors undergraduate degrees in elementary education and interdisciplinary social sciences from Marquette University.  Mr. Kossow has previously worked as an elementary teacher, gifted and talented coordinator, assistant principal, and principal.

Coordinator of College and Career Readiness

Mukwonago High School
Telephone: (262) 363-6200, x25525
Fax: (262) 363-6239

Department Site: Student Learning

As Coordinator of College and Career Readiness, Mr. Lehman drives the development and implementation of MASD's Academic and Career Planning process and oversees the district Career and Technical Education (CTE) departments. Mr. Lehman also serves as the school-to-work coordinator for the district. He works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, and local business and industry to ensure Mukwonago students are graduating with the skills and desire to be college and career ready. 

Mr. Lehman holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University with additional graduate work in Career and Technology Education from UW-Stout. His undergraduate work was in Technology Education from UW-Stout. He is certified as a director of instruction, school principal, and career and technical education coordinator. He has previously worked as a middle and high school technology and engineering teacher in both Wisconsin and Indiana.

Director of Pupil Services

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x24200
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Pupil Services

The Director of Pupil Services oversees the development and administration of all specialized student services, including special education, social work, school psychology, gifted and talented, English language learners, nursing services, guidance counseling, and homeless services. Mrs. Bowden ensures the proper identification of students in need of services, including assessment of students and creation of individualized education plans.

Mrs. Bowden obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from the University of Stevens Point.  During her last 20 years in education, Mrs. Bowden has completed two additional Master degree programs in Alternative Education and Educational Leadership as well as her licensure in Director of Pupil Services and Special Education. She has spent 16 years serving as a special education teacher and the last four years as an associate principal.  Mrs. Bowden has K-12 experience in the classroom.

Pupil Services Program Support Coordinator

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x25412 
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Pupil Services
                             

As Program Support Coordinator, Mr. Weier serves as a liaison and support for special education and general education teachers and administrators. His primary responsibility is to assist with the effective implementation of plans to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment and facilitate the use of Instructional Assistants throughout the district.

Mr. Weier holds a Master of Science Degree in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a Transition and Autism Specialist Certification and he eared his Director of Pupil Services/Special Education license from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Mr. Weier has previous experience as a classroom teacher in special education and also serves as the districts Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trainer.

Director of Human Resources

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x24500
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Sites: Human Resources

Ms. Muenter serves as the director of human resources, overseeing all processes involving recruitment, hiring, performance evaluation, employee engagement and retention of employees. This also includes areas such as the onboarding of new employees and the administration of employee benefit plans. As the primary HR professional for the school district, she also manages staff leaves, coordinates worker’s compensation claims, oversees the revision and application of employee handbooks, and serves as the primary administrator for employee relations. Additional responsibilities include strategic goal setting around personnel policies and fostering a positive workplace culture and environment.

With 33 years experience in human resources, Ms. Muenter has extensive experience in both the private and education sectors. She holds a master’s degree in human resources and employment relations from Pennsylvania State University and holds the SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) and the HR Certification Institute SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) professional certifications. She also serves as an examiner for the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence.

School District Nurse

Park View Middle School
Telephone: (262) 363-6292, x27515
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Health Services

As District Nurse, Ms. Young oversees the health assistants and health rooms for the district. In the school setting, Ms. Young is the professional qualified to conduct a comprehensive health evaluation, identifies needed health accommodations, outlines plans of care, staff training, provides and delegates nursing services and evaluates the effectiveness of the health services provided to students. As a registered Professional School Nurse, Ms. Young is an essential member of multidisciplinary educational teams participating in the identification, evaluation and monitoring of students who may be eligible for services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) (2004) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended through the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA) in 2008.

Ms. Young earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has 12 years of nursing experience including psychiatric, critical care and emergency care. Ms. Young looks forward to preventing, removing and/or reducing health-related barriers that interfere with students’ development and learning to allow students to fully participate in their education.

Director of Business Services

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, x24102
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Budget and Finance

The director of business services is responsible for the district's business functions which include budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, cash management, payroll, employee benefits, purchasing and accounting.  Mr. Karthausser also oversees the following departments: food service, buildings and grounds, student transportation, and district technology.

Mr. Karthausser holds a master's degree in education through UW-Whitewater and has experience as an actuary, data analyst, and school business administrator. 

Supervisor of Network Operations

Mukwonago High School
Telephone: (262) 363-6200, x25700
Fax: (262) 363-6239

Department Site: Tech Services

As supervisor of network operations, Mrs. Kovnesky manages instructional technology (IT) department staff and oversees all district network systems and services. She works directly with technology partners who support and maintain all critical aspects of the network's infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery, voice, Internet, wireless, and security technologies. Her team's priorities include improving and maintaining existing systems critical to the teaching and learning process.  Her department also handles all operational aspects of hardware/software deployments, supports the I.T. Academy program, and manages the S.H.I.E.L.D. student helpdesk which is directly responsible for servicing our MHS 1:1 TPP program participants.  Mrs. Kovnesky ensures I.T. staff are committed to bringing new technologies to the classroom to for all end users.

Mrs. Kovnesky holds A+, Novell CNA, Web Master, and IT Leadership certificates through the UWM School of Continuing Education. She also has 13 years as a manager and over 25 years of experience in the field.

Supervisor of Food Service

Mukwonago High School
Telephone: (262) 363-6200, x25601
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Food Services

Ms. Harris is responsible for all aspects of the school lunch and breakfast programs within the school district. Her duties include menu planning, compliance with federal program standards, monitoring financial performance, purchasing, employee selection, training and supervision, and debit account oversight.

Ms. Harris holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Minnesota-St. Paul/Minneapolis and a master's in institution administration from the University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg. She is also a registered dietitian/nutritionist.

Operations Manager of Buildings and Grounds

School District Office
Telephone: (262) 363-6300, 24300
Fax: (262) 363-6272

Department Site: Buildings & Grounds

Mr. Wegner joined Mukwonago Area School District in August 2012 after working for 23 years in the greenhouse industry.  Mr. Wegner also has served his community as a member of the Mukwonago Fire department since 1992 and holds the rank of Assistant Chief of the department.  Prior to serving as the Operations Manager of Buildings & Grounds, Mr. Wegner was Building Manager at Big Bend Elementary, where he was a finalist for the Cintas Janitor of the Year in 2017.  Mr. Wegner loves giving back to the community and helping people.    

As the Operations Manager of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Wegner manages over 50 maintenance and custodial staff.  Mr. Wegner also manages  9 buildings that are close to 1,000,000 sq feet of buildings and over 180 acres of land.  Mr. Wegner is the head of the district safety committee and manages the grants provided by the  Wisconsin Department of Justice for school safety and Public Service Commission for a new solar array that will be installed on the Mukwonago High School.  

Mr. Wegner attended MASD for his entire K-12 education.  He and his wife continue to live in the community and have raised their children here.  Mr. Wegner is proud to work with and support MASD missions in supplying high-quality learning environments for our students.