Jessica MalikMarketing CoordinatorJessica graduated from UW-River Falls in 2009 majoring in Marketing Communications with a German language minor. Before joining Prairie Hill, she worked as Marketing Coordinator for the Continuing Education department at UW-Waukesha. She enjoys making connections with people and sharing her experience with Waldorf Education.Jessica and her husband Nadeem have three children who attend Prairie Hill. She is …
Nancy Solomon
Nancy SolomonBusiness Office – BookkeeperNancy Solomon has been connected with Prairie Hill since 2001 as parent. She returned in 2018 to step in the role of Bookkeeper. She is excited to be back, supporting PHWS and Waldorf Education.In her free time, Nancy enjoys knitting, reading and thrifting for treasures.Visit Our School
Sally Sommer
Sally SommerProgram Services ManagerBeginning with a traditional degree in education, Sally soon became part of a Waldorf initiative, learning through seminars and by teaching Early Childhood for eight years. She found her next home in the business world and then as administrator of Prairie Hill for five years. Sally has worked in enrollment, mediation, the After Care Program, School Store, …
Liz Torinus
Liz TorinusAdmissions CoordinatorLiz Torinus has been a member of the Prairie Hill community for more than 15 years. She is a parent of two teenaged children, who both started their Waldorf journey as toddlers. Liz is now using her knowledge and experience of Prairie Hill in the role of Admissions Coordinator. Liz has a B.A. in English from Carroll University. …
Jeanne Ring
Jeanne RingAdministratorBefore joining Prairie Hill, Jeanne spent 16 years in management in the private sector and worked as a substitute teacher in public school. At Prairie Hill she was the Enrollment Services Manager and Business Manager prior to taking her current position as Administrator. Jeanne has studied Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy for several years. She loves the outdoors and is …
Mike Buchta
Mike BuchtaPhysical Education and Sports CoodinatorMike Buchta has worked for 13 years with people with developmental disabilities, teaching everyday living skills and community integration. He is a certified baseball coach, has coached basketball and track for several years at Prairie Hill as well as substituted in the Woodwork class. Mike attended Carroll College and received his BA in Sociology. Mr. …
Chris Kilmer
Chris KilmerGrades TeacherChris has more than 25 years of teaching experience and has graduated three classes at Prairie Hill. She has deep roots in the Waldorf, Anthroposophical and Biodynamic movements in Wisconsin along with her extended family. Chris’s mom, Ruth, attended a Waldorf school as a child and her parents were friends of Rudolf Steiner, Waldorf founder. She attended a …
Megan Link
Megan LinkGrades TeacherMegan Link is a graduate of Prairie Hill Waldorf School class of ’97. She has taught at the school since 2005; first in early childhood, then in the grades. She has graduated four groups of 8th graders in 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018. She has also taught Math and tutored students in the middle school. Miss Link has …
Sandy Loucks
Sandy LoucksFaculty ChairAfter earning her B.S. in elementary education from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Sandy Loucks earned a Masters in Reading Education from the University of Portland (Oregon) and she has her Wisconsin State reading teaching license along with elementary grades 1-8 teaching license. She has completed training at Rudolf Steiner College, social inclusion training (anti-bullying work) with …
Vicki Kingsbury
Vicki KingsburyWonder Garden TeacherAfter many years in the corporate world, Vicki joined Prairie Hill in 2003 and became Prairie Hill’s Playgroup Coordinator, staffing and leading playgroups for parents and toddlers six mornings a week. Vicki started and taught our flourishing Summer Garden Program, was Coordinator for our TLC Afternoon Program in Kindergarten, and is currently teaching in Wonder Garden. Her …