Office Staff

I have been a Program Administrator for Educate-WI since 2019. I hold a  bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from Ferris State University.  Prior to joining the Educate-WI team, I was an Administrative Assistant for the School District of New Richmond's Curriculum Department for seven years  and the Program Coordinator for NEMCSA's Early Head Start program for five years. I believe I’ve finally found my calling. I really enjoy meeting new people and working with the students as they begin their journey to become teachers and administrators.

My husband Mark and I have been married for 25 years. We have two sons and four dogs, all GSPs. Our eldest, Nicolas graduated from Michigan Tech in April 2022. He lives in Ludington, MI and works in Manistee, MI as an engineer for PCA. Our younger son Quintin graduated from UM Duluth in December 2022. He is living in Duluth, MN and is a field engineer for Omnicell . In my free time I enjoy traveling, photography, cooking, reading and visiting with family and friends.

Hello! I’m Natalie, I was born and raised here in WI and have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, which is also where I met my husband, Erich.

I’m a dedicated person with a good work ethic and an upbeat attitude that has helped me in both school and in life. I try to make the most out of every challenge I face by looking for ways to turn them into opportunities for growth. I believe I put in a tremendous amount of effort into every day.

Erich and I have been married for almost a year; we got married out east in Virginia on August 31, 2023 on the Navy battleship USS WI. We don’t have any children but do have a very energetic cat, Bosco. Whether we are going on adventures locally or traveling around the world, or even just staying at home relaxing, we thoroughly enjoy our time together.

I have had the privilege of working for Educate-WI for 4 years. I served as a 10 Sped Instructor for 4 years and am now the Executive Director. I hold a Bachelor's Degree and certification in special education from UW-Eau Claire, a Master's Degree in Reading from Concordia University and certifications as Director of Pupil Services and Principal from Viterbo University. I have served in many roles in education. I was a special education teacher at the elementary and middle levels for over 13 years, a special education instructional coach, and Director of Student Services in the Hudson School District for 5 years. I have been working in the field of education for over 20 years and it is truly my passion! I love being a part of the Educate-WI team helping future teachers and administrators reach their goals and ultimately make a positive impact on youth in our school districts. 

My husband Ed, a special education teacher, and I have two girls who keep us very busy with events and activities. In my free time I enjoy cooking, traveling, camping with my family, and staying connected to extended family and friends.