Get To Know The North Lake Staff
Administration
Dr. Liesl Ackley’s Favorites
Snacks: Popcorn, Apple
Beverages: Coffee, Coconut La Croix
Restaurants: Palmers, The Commodore, The Inn
Stores: Von Maur, Poshmark, Bath & Body Works
Flowers: Roses & Tulips
Charities: Angels Grace Hospice, St. Vincent de Paul, North Lake Food Pantry
Things to Do: Swim, Read, Help others, Shop
Ms. Nancy Meister’s Favorites
Snacks: Dark chocolate, Snyder’s Bavarian hard pretzels
Beverages: Coffee, Seltzer water
Restaurants: ANY good pizza place
Stores: Good Harvest
Flowers: Calla Lily, Sunflower
Charities: Ray of Hope, Alzheimer’s Association
Things to Do: Hike, Bike, Kayak, Paddleboard, Ski, Snowshoe, Outside activities with family and friends
Mrs. Julie Westcott’s Favorites
Snacks: Fruit, Chocolate with Caramel, Cheetos
Beverages: Water, Refreshers
Restaurants: Pink Mocha, Sobie’s, Woody’s, Suburpia
Stores: Marshall’s, Von Maur
Flowers: Hydrangeas & Peonies
Charities: St. Jude & Little Warrior
Things to Do: Read
Mrs. Janelle Osowski’s Favorites
Snacks: Popcorn, Nuts, Sweet & Salty Snacks
Beverages: Water, Sparkling Teas, Diet Dr. Pepper
Restaurants: Olive Garden & Cousins
Stores: Target, Marshall’s, Amazon
Flowers: All flowers are great!
Charities: Make-A-Wish, Trisha’s Troops
Things to Do: Time with family, Traveling, Baking, and Crafting
Ms. Jenny Sellhausen’s Favorites
Snacks: Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream, Chocolate, Caramel Corn
Beverages: McDonald’s Coke
Restaurants: Maggianos and Bravo
Stores: The Buckle, JC Penney
Flowers: Pink Roses
Charities: Salvation Army, Washington County Humane Society
Things to Do: Work out, Play volleyball, Kayaking, Skiing, Gardening
Mrs. Nichole Wright’s Favorites
Snacks: Popcorn, dark chocolate, beef sticks
Beverages: Cold brew coffee, iced lattes, Coke Zero
Restaurants: First Watch, Culver’s, Millstreet, Nourish Juice Bar
Stores: HomeGoods, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx
Flowers: Tulips, Ranunculus, Peonies
Charities: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, ALS Association
Things to Do: Travel, crafting, hosting parties, spending time with family, going for walks.
Mrs. Beth Gatzow’s Favorites
Snacks: KIND Bars – Caramel, Almond & Sea Salt
Beverages: Raspberry Bubly, Bublr, Black Tea
Restaurants: BBQ+Co, Stillery, Culver’s
Stores: Merton Feed Mill, Amazon, Target
Charities: Girls on the Run
Things to Do: Run, Tend to my chickens, Coach daughter’s softball team
Mr. Karl Ashenfelter’s Favorites
Snacks: Veggie Straws, El Ray Tortilla Chips
Beverages: Flavored sparkling water
Restaurants: Tom & Di’s
Stores: Amazon
Charities: Wounded Warriors
Things to Do: Downhill Ski
Mrs. Laurie Doleschy’s Favorites
Snacks: Pico & gluten-free chips
Beverages: Coffee & water
Restaurants: Don Ramon Mexican (Mayville) and Dairy Queen
Stores: Marshall’s, Homegoods, anything thrift/antique
Flowers: Yellow roses & Lily of the Valley
Charities: Wounded Warriors, K9 for Warriors, Hoover Haus Dog Rescue
Things to Do: Walk the dogs, long motorcycle rides, but most of all: see my kids & grandbabies
Mrs. Diane Cull’s Favorites
Snacks: Venison hot rods, Chips w/ my homemade salsa
Beverages: Flavored coffee, Coca-Cola
Restaurants: Alpine Retreat
Stores: Ebert’s Greenhouse, Hobby Lobby, Aldi
Flowers: All Perennials, Succulents
Charities: Women’s Center in Waukesha & 4-H Clubs Statewide
Things to Do: Spend time in my perennial flower beds, Gardening, Crafting, Knitting, Baking, Canning, and playing w/grandsons!
Mrs. Daugs’ Favorites
Snacks: Donuts
Beverages: Coffee
Restaurants: Qdoba
Stores: Hobby Lobby
Flowers: Tulips
Charities: Habitat for Humanity
Things to Do: Read, hike, knit, puzzles
Mrs. Soya’s Favorites
Snacks: Chocolate covered peanuts, gummy cinnamon bears, twizzlers, and Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn
Beverages: Dr. Pepper and coffee
Restaurants: Taco Bell and Mill Street Cafe
Stores: Sierra Trading Post
Charities: Lake Country Caring
Flowers: Dahlias, gladiolus, daisies
Things to Do: Camping/fishing, reading, making tie-blankets for friends and family, watching movies
Support Staff
Mrs. Jill Lesch’s Favorites
Snacks: Chips & salsa or pretzels
Beverages: Coffee
Restaurants: Joe Mama’s, Mill St. Cafe
Stores: Target & Amazon
Flowers: Gerbera Daisies & Tulips
Charities: American Brain Tumor Association, St. Jude’s
Things to Do: Hike and Read, Watch sports
Mrs. Kelley Berlin’s Favorites
Snacks: Dark chocolate, pretzels, fruit
Beverages: Coffee & Sparkling water
Restaurants: Panera, Mill St. Cafe, Mr. B’s
Stores: Athleta, Target, J-Crew
Flowers: Any! I love color
Charities: Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Things to Do: Walking my 2 dogs all year long, working out, being outside, and watching my kids play sports.
Mr. Mike Wood’s Favorites
Snacks: Fruit, chips, crackers, and buffalo chicken spread
Beverages: Ginger ale, coffee, and sports drinks
Restaurants: Texas Roadhouse, Rosatti’s, Culver’s
Stores: PGA Superstore, Dick’s Sports
Charities: Hope Center of Waukesha
Things to Do: Travel, golf, spend time with family and friends
Mrs. Gina Haase’s Favorites
Snacks: Dark sea salt chocolate/caramel
Beverages: Water
Restaurants: Pink Mocha, Chick-Fil-A, Lago Su Bella
Stores: Sendik’s, REI, Nordstrom
Flowers: Orchid
Charities: Journey21
Things to Do: Pickleball, Stand up paddleboard, Read, Watch sports, Travel
Mrs. Wanda Casper’s Favorites
Snacks: Cheetos, Chocolate
Beverages: Sprecher cream soda, Lemonade
Restaurants: The Mineshaft, North Lake Inn, Culvers
Stores: Target, Kohl’s, Bath & Body Works, Amazon
Flowers: Peonies, Carnations, Lilacs, Lillies
Charities: Make-A-Wish, Give Kids The World, my church
Things to Do: Hiking, Board Games, Movies, Puzzle Books
Mrs. Shelly Harmeyer’s Favorites
Snacks: Healthy snacks
Beverages: Sanpellegrino/Bubblr
Restaurants: Cafe Hollander/Lumber Inn
Stores: Target
Flowers: Tulips, roses, hydrangea
Charities: Religious charities
Things to Do: Read, Walk, Gardening
Mrs. Dibb’s Favorites
Snacks: Nachos, Pretzels with cheese, Pistachios, Cashews, Berries, Funyuns
Beverages: Dr. Pepper, Chocolate Milk
Restaurants: Red Lobster, Girabaldi’s
Stores: Hobby stores, Toy stores
Flowers: Wood Violet, Tulips
Charities: Church (St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sullivan, WI)
Things to Do: Travel, Camp, Canoe
Mrs. Becky Pratt
Snacks: Cucumbers and ranch dip, chips and salsa
Beverages: Dr. Pepper, water, coffee, Sprite
Restaurants: Jimmy Johns
Stores: Target, Marshalls, Home Goods, Any sporting goods store
Flowers: Sunflowers
Charities: Little Warrior Foundation
Things to Do: Hiking with my family and going on our
Favorites
Snacks: Nerd Gummy Clusters & Kettle Corn
Beverages: Diet Coke & Sweet Tea
Restaurants: Raising Cane’s & PF Chang’s
Stores: Amazon, Target, and HomeGoods
Flowers: Peonies, Tulips
Charities: Washington County Human Society
Things to Do: Traveling, Shopping
Favorites
Snacks: Nerd Gummy Clusters & Kettle Corn
Beverages: Diet Coke & Sweet Tea
Restaurants: Raising Cane’s & PF Chang’s
Stores: Amazon, Target, and HomeGoods
Flowers: Peonies, Tulips
Charities: Washington County Human Society
Things to Do: Traveling, Shopping
Faculty
Mrs. Sami Giesie’s Favorites
Snacks: Chomps, popcorn, fruit
Beverages: Diet Coke & LMNT
Restaurants: Fox & Hounds, Picnic Basket, and Jersey Mikes
Stores: Amazon & Target
Flowers: Eucalyptus & baby’s breath
Charities: Ronald McDonald House
Things to Do: Cooking, Reading, Boating
Ms. Kayla Orendorff’s Favorites
Snacks: Nerd Gummy Clusters, Kettle Corn, Drizzlicious Rice Cakes
Beverages: Diet Coke & Sweet Tea
Restaurants: Chick Fil A & Culvers
Stores: Amazon & Target
Flowers: Peonies, Tulips
Charities: NLEF
Things to Do: Traveling, Shopping
Mrs. Jennifer Toczyski’s Favorites
Snacks: Dark chocolate, Pickle-flavored pretzels
Beverages: Coffee, Bubbl’r
Restaurants: Picnic Basket & Culvers
Stores: Target, Amazon, and Home Goods
Flowers: Lilacs and tulips
Charities: Wounded Warrior Project
Things to Do: Bake, Read, Garden, Watch Movies
Mrs. Ashley Tarkowski’s Favorites
Snacks: Salsa and Chips, Dark Chocolate
Beverages: Diet Coke, Coffee
Restaurants: Chili’s, VIP Sushi, Chick-Fil-A
Stores: Amazon, Target, Pick ‘n Save
Flowers: Succulent Plants and Tulips
Charities: Harlow’s Heroes, Tricia’s Troops
Things to Do: Read and Watch Movies, Coach Soccer
Mrs. Pam Brittnacher’s Favorites
Snacks: Chocolate, Puppy chow mix, Snickers
Beverages: Dr. Pepper
Restaurants: Panera, Mineshaft, Culver’s, Picnic Basket
Stores: Target, Amazon, TJ Maxx/Marshalls
Flowers: Plants
Charities: Tricia’s Troops
Things to Do: Hang with family, Visit Minocqua, Bowling, Movies
Mr. Mike Ray’s Favorites
Snacks: Cereal, Chocolate Animal Crackers, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Popcorn
Beverages: Gatorade
Restaurants: Point Burger Bar, Panera, Culvers, Chick fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings
Stores: Target, REI, Amazon
Flowers: Daisies
Charities: Harlow’s Heroes, Little Warriors, Cancer Research
Things to Do: Hang with my kids, Sports
Mrs. Jennifer Flannery’s Favorites
Snacks: Sourdough bread, Dots pretzels, Reese’s PB cups, Guac & chips, Twizzlers
Beverages: Diet Coke, Coffee (Starbucks), Spindrift water
Restaurants: Jersey Mikes, Culver’s, Qdoba
Stores: Amazon, Target, TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Sierra
Flowers: Any!
Charities: Tricia’s Troops, Harlow’s Heroes
Things to Do: Shop, Relax, Go on vacation, Go to movies, Spend time with family
Ms. Lanette Kudis’ Favorites
Snacks: Cheetos/Potato chips, kettle corn, trail mix
Beverages: Water or Diet Coke
Restaurants: Mill St. Cafe, Zin, Fishbones, Sobies, Picnic Basket, Panera, Grimaldi’s Pizza
Stores: The Corners (Von Maur/Evereve) Nordstrom, Amazon
Flowers: Wildflowers, tulips, lilacs/peonies
Charities: Children’s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee, MACC Fund, ANY animal shelter
Things to Do: Walk, Bike, Garden, Boat/Paddleboard/Kayak, Read, Go to dinner with friends, Travel
Mrs. Tracy Richman’s Favorites
Snacks: Cheese and Crackers, Dip and Chips, Popcorn, Chocolate with caramel or peanut butter
Beverages: Waterloo Cherry Limeade, Oli-pop (Grape), Coffee
Restaurants: Culver’s, Jimmy John’s, Olive Garden, North Lake Inn
Stores: Amazon, Fleet Farm, Kwik Trip, Meijer
Flowers: White Carnations
Charities: I like to support Veteran-owned businesses
Things to Do: Farm life, time with family, traveling to visit friends, reading
Mrs. Rachel Flores
Snacks: Chips and salsa, Sun chips, chocolate, Albanese gummy worms
Beverages: Tea, Coffee, Bubbl’r
Restaurants: Culver’s, Panera, Starbuck’s
Stores: Target, Amazon, World Market
Flowers: Roses, Orchids, Succulents
Charities: HAWS and Lakeland Animal Shelter
Things to Do: Hike, camp, travel, listen to music, cook/bake
Mrs. Donna Andorfer’s Favorites
Snacks: Trail mix, charcuterie food, ice cream
Beverages: Sparkling water, Coffee (hot or cold)
Restaurants: Culver’s, Mill St. Cafe
Stores: All shops in Cedarburg or Target
Flowers: Daises and geraniums
Charities: Parkinsons Foundation
Things to Do: Watch history shows, listen to classic rock, and spend time with family
Mr. Curt Kaczor’s Favorites
Snacks: Trail mix, almonds, and cashews
Beverages: Coffee and Bubbl’R
Restaurants: Cafe Hollander, Midtown Grill, North Ave Grill
Stores: Menard’s, Amazon, Home Depot
Flowers: Orchid
Charities: Milwaukee County Zoo
Things to Do: Running, fishing, and camping
Mr. Yancy Byrne’s Favorites
Snacks: Trail mix, almonds, and cashews
Beverages: Coffee and Bubbl’R
Restaurants: Cafe Hollander, Midtown Grill, North Ave Grill
Stores: Menard’s, Amazon, Home Depot
Flowers: Orchid
Charities: Milwaukee County Zoo
Things to Do: Running, fishing, and camping
Mrs. Melissa Ruck’s Favorites
Snacks: Caramel Popcorn and Pretzels
Beverages: Vanilla Latte, Sparkling Water
Restaurants: Picnic Basket and Pink Mocha
Stores: Sendik’s, Target, Amazon
Flowers: Ranunculus, Succulents, Succulents
Charities: Little Warrior Foundation
Things to Do: Traveling, Reading, Cooking
Ms. Lauren Mays’ Favorites
Snacks: Cookies, Chocolate
Beverages: Diet Coke and La Croix
Restaurants: Panera and Culvers
Stores: TJ Maxx
Flowers: Any!
Charities: Compassion International
Things to Do: Reading, Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Mr. David McConville’s Favorites
Snacks: Peanuts, Mixed nuts, Dark Chocolate, Chips
Beverages: Coffee, Diet Coke, Diet Mt. Dew, and Sports drinks
Restaurants: Chick-Fil-A, Picnic Basket, Jimmy John’s, Jersey Mikes
Stores: Target, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting goods
Flowers: All
Charities: WAAGR, Humane Society, St. Jude
Things to Do: Spend time outdoors: Running, Biking, Hiking
Mrs. Maureen Minor’s Favorites
Snacks: Nuts, Dark Chocolate, Fruit
Beverages: San Pellegrino, Bubly, Coffee
Restaurants: Le Reve (Wauwatosa)
Stores: Macy’s and Sierra Trading
Flowers: Yellow Roses
Charities: Wounded Warrior
Things to Do: Ski, Snowboard, Hike, Kayak, Golf, and Fish
Mrs. Carey Wagner’s Favorites
Snacks: Any!
Beverages: Diet Coke
Restaurants: Parkside 23, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Mill Stone
Stores: Amazon
Flowers: Peonies and Baby’s Breath
Charities: Money and time directly to local people in need
Things to Do: Crochet, Needle point, Play Pickleball
Mrs. Karen Clauer’s Favorites
Snacks: Dark chocolate, Pretzels, Mixed Nuts
Beverages: Dark roast coffee
Restaurants: Qdoba
Stores: Target
Flowers: Iris
Charities: —
Things to Do: Hike new trails, Camping, Running, Biking, Travel
Mr. Tim Gliniecki’s Favorites
Snacks: Popcorn
Beverages: Coffee
Restaurants: Fiesta Cancun
Things to Do: Travel, Listen to music, Fish, Play drums
Mrs. Candi Lyons’ Favorites
Snacks: Nuts
Beverages: Coffee and Water
Restaurants: Mitchell’s, Harvest Bread, Starbucks
Stores: Barnes & Noble, Target
Charities: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Things to Do: Art, Read, Watch movies
Mr. Will Krieger’s Favorites
Snacks: Cheeze-Its
Beverages: Orange Juice
Beverages: Noodles & Jimmy Johns
Stores: Target, Sendiks
Flowers: Iris and Asters
Charities: Cancer Research
Things to Do: Hike new trails, Camping, Running, Biking, Travel