About EBA

While there are four core pillars that define Eastbrook Academy, a non-denominational Christian academic environment, we are also known for our small classroom sizes & affordability.

Our goal is to offer classrooms with 16 students in the lower school (grades K4-4), 18 students in our middle school (grade 5-8) and 20 students in our high school (grades 9-12). We have determined a path of slow growth for our student body. Our existence over the past thirteen years and this slow growth process has always been a part of our strategic plan where developing personal relationships with the student body is paramount.

Our tuition is purposely kept reasonable in order to offer an excellent education to the broadest sprectrum of families in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. As a participant in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and through financial aid, our 2011-2012 tuition of $5,000 means more families have an opportunity to have their children attend Eastbrook Academy.

We are provisional members of ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States).

 

Our core pillars:

Christian Foundation, Rigorous, Diversity & Classical Education.

Read more below.

CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

Eastbrook Academy aligns itself with the Truth as upheld in the Bible and taught by Jesus Christ. At the same time, we accept all students and families who understand and agree to abide by the standards the school sets by that faith. While rigorous academics is key, spiritual truths are required to prepare your student for life and eternity.

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RIGOROUS

Eastbrook Academy teaches students how to use language effectively as listeners, speakers, writers, and readers. Eastbrook Academy's classical education teaches simple truths that children need to learn and adults must teach. Our school maintains a high standard of college preparatory coursework to academically prepare your student for higher education.

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DIVERSITY

The representation of our diversity is captured in three areas: socioeconomic, ethnic and geographic.

Socioeconomic

• Approximately 45% of our student body pays full tuition.
• Thirty-five to forty percent are enrolled in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
• Approximately 14% percent receive other financial aid in the form of reduced tuition.

 

Ethnic

Our student body represents multiple ethnic groups and many countries of origin. Within our student community are children of many ethnic backgrounds including first generation families from China, Lebanon, Nigeria, Guatemala, Romania, South Korea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Mexico. Currently the Academy has about 59.4% minority enrollment.

 

Geographic

The Academy cultivates a unique mix of urban and suburban students. By establishing a goal of having 33% of the students participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, the Academy ensures a substantial city-based student population. Currently, about 50% of students reside in the City of Milwaukee, while the remaining students are drawn from suburban areas.

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CLASSICAL EDUCATION

..with a Traditional Approach

The classical education model at Eastbrook Academy is based on a three-part process of training the student's mind. This classical approach is called the trivium. In a biblical sense, it could be viewed as stages of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.

 

Grammar Stage (lower school) - "Knowledge"

The early years of school, the grammar stage, is spent absorbing facts, systematically laying the foundations of advanced study.

Logic Stage (middle school) - "Understanding"

By 5th grade, a child's mind is developmentally ready for the "logic stage". By God's design, middle school students are less interested in finding out facts and more interested in asking "why". Students pay attention to cause and effect, to the relationships between different fields of knowledge and they are able to piece facts together in a logical framework.

At the middle school level, teachers teach skills of reasoning, to critically question, analyze, evaluate, discern causes, motives, and to investigate theory.

 

Rhetoric Stage (high school) - "Wisdom"

During the high school years, students learn to express themselves and become proficient in communicating analyzed information. They ask questions, investigate the truth and then formulate responses. They hone their communication skills by reporting verbally and in writing.

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FACULTY AND STAFF

 

Main School Number - 414-228-7905

 

Head of School

Dr. Alfredo T. Cintrón

Ext. 309

 

K-8 Head

Mrs. Elizabeth Madsen

Ext. 308

 

High School Head

Mr. Joshua Beggs

Ext. 331

 

Lower School

Name & Email Address	Grade/Subject	Ext. / VM
Mrs. Robin Wood	4 Yr Preschool	364
Mrs. Luna Hasbani	4 Yr Preschool	366
Mrs. Barb Deltgen	4 Yr Preschool	384
Ms. Amy Johnson	Kindergarten	367
Mrs. Sheila Haygood	Kindergarten	365
Ms. Elizabeth Beardsley	Kindergarten	383
Ms. Cheryl Meyer	1st Grade	344
Mrs. Paula Trulen	1st Grade	345
Mrs. Sue Liechty	1st Grade	386
Mr. Bill Brush	2nd Grade	348
Ms. Cozette Welch	2nd Grade	347
Mrs. Bonnie Gruber	3rd Grade	346
Mrs. Kellie Kok	3rd Grade	349
Mrs. Sue Hurda	4th Grade	357
Ms. Jenny Wilhelms	4th Grade	356
Mrs. Martha Budnowski	K4 Aide/Before & After Care	171
Mr. Andrew Griffis	Music	334
Ms. Shirley Haworth	Spanish (4th)	332
Mrs. Karen Lizalek	Library	343
Mr. Jim Martin	Physical Education	312
Ms. Rebekah Wech	Spanish (1st - 3rd)
Mrs. Cindy Wellman	Art & Phy. Ed.	368

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Middle School

Name & Email Address	Grade/Subject	Ext. / VM
Mr. Josh Beggs	8th Science	331
Mr. David Carlton	Band/Orchestra	342
Mrs. Laura Gottinger	Art/8th History	369
Mr. Andrew Griffis	Choir/Music	334
Mrs. Karen Lizalek	Latin/Spanish	343
Mrs. Trisha Lutter	6th & 7th Grade/Grammar	371
Mr. Jim Martin	Physical Education	312
Mrs. Laurie McElligott	6th Grade Math/6th & 7th Science	355
Mrs. Anne Pruzina	English/Grammar	358
Mrs. Barbara Stevens	8th Grade/Grammar	313
Mr. Nathan Strickler	5th Grade Math/History/Science	362
Mrs. Christina Toth	Spanish	363
Mrs. Melissa Wilde	Computers/7th History	311
Mr. Jay Wriedt	Bible/7th Math	360
Mrs. Amy Ziegler	6th Grade English/ History/Grammar	354

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High School

Name & Email Address	Grade/Subject	Ext. / VM
Mr. Joshua Beggs	High School Head /Science	331
Mr. Christopher Bryan	History	333
Mrs. Lisa Buethe	Performance Arts	180
Mrs. Kyla Erickson	Math/Performance Arts	341
Mrs. Shirley Haworth	Spanish	332
Mr. Alex Huggard	History
Mrs. Karen Huggard	English	338
Mrs. Lisa Shidler	Mandarin & Bible II	337
Mrs. Shelly Sopa	Math/Science	340
Mr. Jay Wriedt	Bible I	360

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Administrative Staff

Name & Email Address	Title	Ext. / Phone
Mrs. Tazana Brown	Hot Lunch Coordinator	372
Mrs. Martha Carrigan	College Guidance Advisor	336
Mrs. Danielle Curtiss	Director of Admissions	303
Mrs. Annette Enters	School Secretary	305
Mrs. Carolyn Muckelberg	Development / Marketing	376
Mrs. Jennifer Rasch	Office Assistant	304
Dr. Alfredo Cintrón	Intermin Director of Operations	309
Mrs. Melody Stoltenberg	Hot Lunch Assistant	377
Mrs. Jayne Swick	Athletic Director	310
Mrs. Melissa Wilde	Director of Information Technology	311

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Educational Assistants

Name & Email Address	Title	Ext. / VM
Mr. Walter Ballard	After Care/ Study Hall/ Recess Supervisor	155
Mrs. Martha Budnowski	K4 Aide /Library Before Care	171
Mrs. Patty Millunzi	K4 Aide/Recess Supervisor	154
Ms. Sarah Nelson	K4 Aide	364

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School Board

To Contact Board, Email: EBABoardMembers@EastbrookAcademy.org

 

NAME	TITLE
Mrs. Leslie Osborne	Chair
Mrs. Janine Harris	Vice Chair
Mr. Bryan Browning	Treasurer
Mr. Chris Weida	Church Council Representative
Mrs. Karin Peterson	Parent Partnership Program Chair
Mr. Greg Mahalick	Board Member
Mr. Scott Rodrian	Board Member
Dr. Alfredo T. Cintrón	Head of School
Mrs. Martha Haile	Secretary

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