Julie Lankey-Smallwood is the current Business Manager and Transportation Director for the School District of Mauston.

Julie has been employed as the Business Manager and Transportation Director for the School District of Mauston since August 2006.  Prior to this time, she was the Business Manager at Wonewoc-Center Schools, a neighboring district.

Mrs. Lankey-Smallwood received her undergraduate degree in Business Management from Viterbo University and her graduate degree in School Business Management from UW-Whitewater.  She is a member of the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and a trained mentor for new business managers graduating from the School Business Management program.  One of her most memorable moments while pursuing her master's degree was being named the first recipient of the WASBO Foundation - Siemens Academic Scholarship.

In these challenging economic times for all rural districts across the state, Mrs. Lankey-Smallwood continually strives to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to offer our students the best educational and extra-curricular opportunities available to them.

Mrs. Lankey-Smallwood is a very active member in her local community and church.  She has lived her entire life in rural central Wisconsin and appreciates the quiet pleasures of her picturesque surroundings.  During her free time, Mrs. Lankey-Smallwood enjoys time with her family, cooking, walking, and training her Irish Setter.

Lynette Livingston is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the School District of Mauston. She also is the administrator for the iLEAD Charter School.

Lynette started her career as Director of Curriculum and Instruction with the School District of Mauston in July of 2008.  In that capacity Mrs. Livingston oversees K-12 curriculum monitoring, resource selection, professional development, gifted and talented programming, district and state assessments, and the initial educator mentoring program. Additionally, Mrs. Livingston is the adminstrator for iLEAD Charter School, a project-based learning school focused on entreprenurship for students in grades 7-12.  Prior to joining the School District of Mauston, Mrs. Livingston worked as a Business and Information Technology Teacher and Career and Technical Education Chair for 14 years.

Lynette Livingston's educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Business Education from UW-Eau Claire, a master's degree in education from UW-La Crosse, and Educational Leadership administrative license certifications through programs at UW-Stout, Winona State University, and Saint Mary's University-WISCAD program.  Mrs. Livingston prides herself on being a life-long learner!

Lynette Livingston serves as Co-Chair to Western Technical College's Tech Prep Council that works to develop partnership opportunities between school districts and the college. Functions of this Council include: reducing remediation for students entering college, developing seamless transitions between high schools, technical colleges and universities, providing professional development opportunities for staff, and developing programs of study that address local employment demands.

Lynette's educational beliefs include meeting the needs of the "whole" child: academically, socially, and emotionally through differentiated instructional practices that target students' strengths and interests to engage them in meaningful and respectful work. Additionally, Mrs. Livingston believes in the need for educational opportunities to extend outside of the school buildings, involving students in the larger community through service learning, enrichment opportunities, and employability programs.

For enjoyment, Lynette Livingston enjoys time with her family, the peace and quiet of the outdoors, scrapbooking, photography, technology, and is a side-line sports enthusiast.

Michele Yates-Wickus is the current Director of Special Education in the Mauston School District.

Michele has been working in her current capacity as Director of Special Education for Mauston School District since 2007.  She works in the Mauston School District 3 days a week through a contract with CESA 5.  She has worked for CESA 5 for 12 years in many different areas, including:  Teacher of Students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Program Support teacher for several school districts, Coordinator of the six Alternative Schools in CESA 5, and Assistant Director of Special Education for CESA 5.

Michele received her Bachelor of Science-Sociology/Social Work degree from the University of Utah in 1992.  She earned her Master of Arts Degree in Education with a certification in Emotional Behavioral Disabilities in 2001 from Edgewood College. She will complete her licenses in Pupil Services and Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Principalship in Spring of 2009 from Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.

Michele believes it is imperative for the parents of students to be involved in their educational experience.  She is dedicated to supporting each student in the development of skills to prepare them socially, academically, and behaviorally for the future.  She believes in a strong collaborative component with the community stakeholders, and parents as active partners in the educational experience.  She believes in the empowerment of individuals to learn skills that encourage self-efficacy, self-advocacy, and life-long learning.  This instruction is created through community experiences, volunteerism, and community service projects that create empathetic and responsible members in a community.

Michele is a certified trainer for Professional Crisis Assault Training and has trained over 75 individuals across the state.  She has been  an active participant in the CEC( Council for Exceptional Children) for 10 years. 

In her free time, she enjoys her family, yoga, 4H, reading, and staying active outdoors.

 Ms. Dannenberg is the accounts payable/receivable bookkeeper. She coordinates the purchasing of supplies and merchandise for the school district. Diane is also the backup person for payroll and receptionist duty when needed.

Sue Goyette is the Payroll/Benefits Coordinator for the School District of Mauston.

Cindy Gruen is a District Office Secretary/Receptionist and serves as the district lunch accounts and substitute teacher coordinator.

Cindy handles a variety of responsibilites in the district office including securing substitute teachers, updating the school census, and all aspects of the lunch accounting program including direct certification, free and reduced meal program, monthly and yearly reports.  She began working for the district in 1989.

When Cindy is not at work she enjoys being with her family, reading, gardening and spending time outdoors.

Melodye Jones is the Administrative Secretary for the School District of Mauston, serving as secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, and as recording secretary for the Board of Education.  She also serves as Open Enrollment Coordinator for the district, and assists with a variety of state reporting responsibilities.

Rob Demeuse is the Director of Technology for the School District of Mauston.

Rob received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from UW-Stout in 1988, a Master's Degree in Business Education from UW Eau Claire in 1991, and a K-12 Principal License from Winona State University in 2004.  He started his career in Mauston in 1991 where he taught Business Education and Computer classes until 1995.  In 1995 Mr. Demeuse was hired as the District Technology Director and has served in that capacity for the past 18 years. He is responsible for all aspects of a 1000+ computer network in five buildings, including hardware, software, printers, file servers, and IP phones.  In addition, Mr. Demeuse is responsible for e-rate, the district technology plan, the district technology budget, and the direction and focus of technology within the district.

Rob's view of technology is that it should be used to transform, enhance and support learning at all levels in the School District of Mauston.

Rob has obtained several computer certifications over the years including A+ Computer Technician, Network+, Cisco, and Novell.

He served in the US Army from 1982-1984.

He has previously coached HS football for Mauston for 16 years.

For enjoyment, Rob Demeuse enjoys time with his family, and is active in his local church.  He enjoys watching and competing in sports including flag football, basketball, and weightlifting!

Katina Ziebell is the Food Service Director for the School District of Mauston.

Hello, my name is Katina. I am married to one of the world’s hardest working men, Roger. He is a United States Postal employee and owns a lawn care/snow removal service as well, which keeps him quite busy. I have two beautiful children- Chelsea and Tylor . When I got married to Roger, I was also blessed with two more children- Angela, and Brandon. They are all my world and challenge wrapped into one.

I am a graduate of Adams-Friendship High School. I continued my education at Western Technical College of La Crosse and received my Associate Degree in Culinary Management. Upon graduation, I was employed by the State of Wisconsin at Sand Ridge Treatment Center and then moved on to the New Lisbon Correctional Institution, both in their food service departments.

I was hired here for the 2009/10 school year. I am very honored and blessed to have received my “Dream Job” in such a short amount of time after graduating. My goal is to teach and institute healthy choices to our students by serving more fresh fruits and vegetables. I will be working with a new program called “NutriKids”. This program will help me identify all calories, fats, proteins, sodium, etc… in every meal served to the students on a daily or weekly basis. I cannot wait to share more of this information with you. Keep a watchful eye on our food service section of the website.

On my own time, I enjoy gardening and cooking. I am hoping to one day own a catering business to share the skills that I have been taught. My greatest pleasure is being in the company of my family. In the summer we do a lot of camping, swimming, and cooking out.