We+teachers

A Note From the Teachers
Welcome to 5K!! My name is ** Mona Knopf ** and I will be your child's 5K teacher this year. I am so excited to be starting my eighth year as Kindergarten teacher and equally as excited to be working with your child! I graduated from UW-Lacrosse with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. I received my master's degree from UW-Milwaukee. After teaching for 12 years for Cedarburg Public Schools, I took time off to raise my four children. My oldest, Leah, will begin her senior year at Viterbo University in LaCrosse. Harrison has decided to join the work force after spending a semester at college to figure out what he wants to do. Nolan, my third child, will be a senior at Cedarburg High School. My youngest, Preston, will be a sophmore at CHS this year.

My name is Jennifer Bewalda. I graduated from Drake University with a B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. I taught 4K in Mequon early in my career before having my children. Prior to coming to SFB, I spent 14 years teaching 4K and some 3K at Cedarburg Preschool. My husband and I have lived in Cedarburg since we were married. We feel so fortunate to have raised our children in this community. We have two daughters, Claire who is a Junior at Miami University in Ohio and Emily who is a Freshman at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I am really excited to work with all of you and your wonderful children.

My name is Renetta Klumpyan and I am excited to be the 5K educational assistant. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from UW-Stout. Following my undergraduate degree, I attended UW-Milwaukee to pursue a master's degree in sociology (completing all but thesis). Then I spent five years working as a project director for Market Probe, an independent research firm. After the birth of my second child, I left Market Probe to stay home and raise my children. During my time at home, I was very active in the local MOMS Club and spent a year as the club President. I was also involved in a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program as the creative activity coordinator for two years. I am married to Dan Klumpyan and we have two children who currently attend SFB school. We have a daughter, Maddie, who is twelve and a son, Ben, who is nine.

My name is Nicole Monet and I’m looking forward to working as a 5K Educational Assistant this year. I received my Bachelor’s degree from UW-Madison in Elementary Education and Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a Senior Therapist with autistic children in a home-based behavioral therapy program. I took a break from the workforce to raise my three children, and most recently, worked as a substitute teacher at St. Francis Borgia. My husband, Paul, and I currently reside in Cedarburg with my oldest son, Luc: a sophmore at CHS, my 12-year old son Eli who is in 7th grade at SFB, and my 10-year old daughter, Hannah, who also attends SFB and is in the 5th grade.

We are all excited about experiencing many new things this year. Our goal is to update the Wiki on a monthly basis to keep you informed of what is happening in the classroom. If you ever have any questions, concerns or would like to volunteer in the classroom, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

We are looking forward to a great year!!