Students

At Bradley Tech, we are focused on our students’ personal and social well-being along with their academic success. We work with our community partners to support our students in the classroom and beyond.

Student Support Team

Our student support team is here to help you!

LeLana Johnson

LeLana Johnson

School Counselor (Grade 10)

johns110@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(262) 264-8625

Jeffrey Kowalski

Jeffrey Kowalski

School Counselor (Grade 11)

kowalsjr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 212-2464

Shantelle Sheppard

Shantelle Sheppard

School Counselor (Grade 12)

sheppas@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 212-2428

Racquel Ward

Racquel Ward

School Counselor (Grade 9)

wardr1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 212-2460

Erin Bode

Erin Bode

School Social Worker

bodeec@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 212-2470

John Kittleson

John Kittleson

School Social Worker

kitteljm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 212-2576

School Counselors:

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Meet with you one-on-one or in a group for counseling

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Help you plan for your education and your future

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Connect you with people and resources in the community

School Social Workers:

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Share ways to cope or deal with emotions

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Provide helpful resources

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Refer you to others who can help if you (or your family) need anything

When You Need Help

Emergency Assistance

Milwaukee Police Department (24/7)

Call 911 for the following:

  • Crimes in progress
  • Life or death situations
  • Medical emergencies
  • Gunshots
  • Accidents/ injuries
  • Reports of fire

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)

Call/text 988 or start an online chat to get emotional support.

A skilled, judgement-free counselor can listen, offer compassion, and share helpful resources. All conversations are free and confidential.

Crisis Text Line (24/7)

Text “HOME” to 741741 whenever you need to talk.

A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor can respond and provide support through a secure online platform. This is a free, confidential service.

Milwaukee Mobile Crisis (24/7)

Call (414) 257-7222 if you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis.

This non-police mobile response team provides mental health crisis responses and interventions to individuals of all ages. The team is made up of counselors, therapists, psychologists, and nurses available at all hours. They can provide mental health assessments, assistance with stabilization, and connections to resources.

Non-Emergency Assistance

Milwaukee Police Department

Call (414) 933-4444 for non-emergency assistance for the following:

  • Crimes NOT in progress
  • Welfare checks
  • Theft / vehicle theft
  • Property damage
  • Reports of drug dealing / loitering
  • Loud music
  • Abandoned property

IMPACT 211 (24/7)

Call 211 or text your zip code to TXT-211 (898-211).

This free, confidential helpline can direct you to information and assistance for:

  • Basic Needs: Food, clothing, income support assistance, government programs
  • Children & Families: Support programs, job skill training, legal assistance, consumer protection
  • Housing: Emergency shelter, housing navigation
  • Wellness: Healthcare, mental health resources, substance use disorder assistance

College & Career Center (CACC)

The Bradley Tech College and Career Center gives students FREE support with college and career planning.

College Services

  • ACT registration
  • Campus tours and visits
  • College application/essay support
  • FAFSA guidance
  • Scholarship application assistance

Career Services

  • Apprenticeships and internships
  • Job searches, including application/resume assistance
  • Xello (formerly Career Cruising)

Questions?

Contact Joshua Gee at geej@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414) 212-2431.