Position: Principal

Email: malacakm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Education:

• Administrator’s License, Marquette University, 2013
• Special Education License, Rockford College, 2007
• Master’s Degree, UW-Milwaukee, 1999
• Bachelor’s Degree, Mt. Mary College, Elementary/Middle Education, 1992

Educational Philosophy: Whether as a teacher or an administrator, my philosophy is children first. I believe that students need to have their voices heard and that they learn best through sharing their ideas in the classroom, questioning, and building off of what they already know. Students come with backgrounds and ideas, and it is our responsibility to connect to our students and to engage them in learning. I use this same philosophy as an administrator with adults, including my staff and parents.

About Me: I started teaching in 1992 in Milwaukee Public Schools. I have worked as a teacher, an instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal. I have also taught adults at MATC and UW-Milwaukee. I came to Mitchell in 2013, as the assistant principal. I love being the principal of Mitchell. I love our staff, students, and families. Mitchell is the best!