Administration
Mr. Jeff Axness, Principal
- Phone: 608-789-3000
- Email: jaxness@lacrossesd.org
- Administrative Assistant: Connie Klein
Education:
- Winona State University, 1996, B.S. Mathematics Education
- Viterbo University, 2004, M.S. Educational Leadership
Professional Experience:
- Teacher – Comfrey High School, Comfrey, MN 1996-1997
- Teacher – La Crosse Logan High School, La Crosse, WI 1997-2011
- Dean of Students – La Crosse Central High School, La Crosse, WI 2011-2016
- Associate Principal – La Crosse Central High School, La Crosse, WI 2016-2021
Hobbies/Interests:
- Spending time with my family, golfing, and outdoor activities.
Quote:
“The way of progress is neither swift nor easy” – Marie Curie
Ms. Amber Erickson, Associate Principal
- Phone: 608-789-3001
- Email: aerickso@lacrossesd.org
- Administrative Assistant: Keanna Johnson
Education:
- Viterbo University, 2006
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 2011
- Viterbo University, 2013
Professional Experience:
- Teacher – Westby Elementary School, 2006-2011
- Mental Health Crisis Responder -La Crosse County, 2011-2012
- Teacher/Behavior Interventionist – La Crosse School District, 2011-2017
- Dean of Students – Logan Middle School – La Crosse School District, 2017-2018
- Principal – Logan Middle School – La Crosse School District, 2018-2022
Hobbies/Interests:
- Spending time with family, vacations, shopping, and fishing
Quote:
“Make it simple, but significant.” – Don Draper
Mrs. Katie Green, Dean of Students
- Phone: 608-789-3002
- Email: kgreen@lacrossesd.org
- Administrative Assistant: Leah Herlache & Amy Merkey
Education:
- University of Minnesota, 2012
- University of Minnesota, 2020
- UW-La Crosse – 2022
Professional Experience:
- Teacher – Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, Orangeburg, SC 2012-2016
- Teacher – Venture Academy, Minneapolis, MN 2016-2018
- Teacher – Prodeo Academy, Minneapolis, MN 2018-2019
- Teacher/Student Success Coach – La Crosse Central High School, 2019-2023
Hobbies/Interests:
- Spending time with family, reading, spending time on the river, running, music and theater.
Quote:
“If we don’t wake up and shake up the nation, we’ll eat the dust of the world wondering why?” – Jonathan Larson
Mr. Jake Timm, Activities Director
- Phone: 608-789-3003
- Email: jtimm@lacrossesd.org
- Administrative Assistant: Mikayla Deforrest
Education:
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University of Wisconsin Stout, 2003
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Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2008
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St Mary's University of Minnesota, 2011
Professional Experience:
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Teacher - New Prague Area Schools, 2003-2009
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Special Education Coordinator - New Prague Area Schools, 2009-2013
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MS/HS Principal - Rushford-Peterson Schools, 2013-2026
Hobbies/Interests:
- Golfing, spending time with my wife and kids, and attending sporting events.
Quote:
"A small team, committed to a cause bigger than themselves, can achieve absolutely anything." - Simon Sinek