Mark Getz - LEAP and Lincoln STEM School Principal

Mark Getz graduated from Edgewood College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in mathematics. He then went on to teach third grade in the Rosendale-Brandon School District. During this time he earned his Master’s Degree in Differentiated Instruction At-Risk Learners through Marian University in 2010. Mark then went on to teach fourth and fifth grade in the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District. In 2017, Mark finished up his course and achieved a principal license from Viterbo University.

In 2018, Mark became Lake Superior Elementary and Lake Superior Learning Communities principal for third through fifth grades in Ashland, Wisconsin. He enjoyed the northern part of the state, and spending time outdoors. He is excited to be a part of the Watertown Unified School District. Go Goslings!

In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and six kids - ranging in age from one to eleven. He loves to be outdoors with his family, or spending time swimming. Mark's goal is to help each student achieve their fullest potential by building a strong school community and through innovation.

Emily Lessner - Douglas School Principal

Emily Lessner graduated from Luther College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education - Professional Development from UW - La Crosse in 2006 and completed coursework for principal licensure through UW-Milwaukee's Administrative Leadership program in 2014.

Emily began teaching in Watertown as a long-term substitute in the Spring of 2004. She was then hired as an elementary teacher. Over the course of her teaching career, Emily taught both fourth and fifth grade, most recently teaching fifth grade at Douglas Elementary School. While teaching, Emily served on various district teams and committees. She also was a team leader at Douglas. She is proud to have been a teacher in the community, and Emily is honored to be working with Watertown families and the Douglas staff in an administrative role.

When not at school, Emily enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband are both Watertown High School graduates, and they now have two children. Emily is also an avid reader and home cook. Emily Lessner is passionate about education and collaborating with staff and families to provide a safe, productive, and positive learning environment for the Douglas Tigers.

Brad Clark - Webster School Principal

Brad Clark graduated from U.W. - Whitewater in 1992 with a degree in Elementary Education. Brad earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership in 2000, from Marian University in Fond du Lac.

Brad’s entire education career has been with the Watertown School District. Brad was hired as a long term substitute teacher for fourth grade at Schurz Elementary School in 1994. He then transferred to Lebanon School teaching fourth and fifth grades in a combined classroom for four years. In 1998, Brad transferred to Webster School to teach fourth grade for two years and fifth grade for two years.

In 2002, Brad began his administrative career as the Assistant Principal of Riverside Middle School. He remained at the middle school for two years until 2004 when he was hired as principal at Webster School.  

Webster School is very important to Brad. He not only taught at Webster, but as a child attended the school from kindergarten through sixth grade. Both of his children attended Webster and his wife has also taught there.

Kayla Wendt - Schurz School Principal

Kayla Wendt graduated from UW Stevens Point in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership through UW-Milwaukee in 2015. Kayla began her teaching career in Watertown at Schurz Elementary School, where she taught first and second grade. In 2011, Kayla took a third grade teaching position at Douglas Elementary. After receiving her Master’s Degree, she took on a new position at Douglas Elementary as the Dean of Students, and has since had the pleasure to act as the Dean of Students/Supervisor at Lincoln STEM Elementary and Lebanon Elementary. In 2020, Kayla transitioned back to her roots at Schurz Elementary School to serve as their principal.  She is happy to be part of the Watertown Unified School District.

In her free time, Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband and three children – Charli (6), Porter (3) and Claire (2). She also has a passion for boating, playing volleyball and being outside in the sunshine. Kayla loves working with students and looks forward to seeing so many smiling faces each and every day. She is committed to supporting the students as they grow and work towards reaching their goals.