Jason Widiker - Principal

Jason is entering his 26th year in education. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from UW-Whitewater in 1994. He has taught middle school Geography in Las Vegas and high school History and Physical Education in Milwaukee. Jason earned his Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 1998, and has since earned his Director of Instruction license from Edgewood in 2017. Additionally, Jason has coached throughout his career in education.

Before becoming a Riverside Middle School Panther, Jason served as an Associate Principal in Sun Prairie for fourteen years, and prior to that served as the Education Director in Milwaukee for past three years.

In his free time, Jason loves being active. With his wife Tracy and his daughters, Anna and Abbey, they enjoy hiking, fishing and traveling. Jason is his daughter's #1 fan while watching them compete in Track and Field and Swimming. He is excited to be a member of the Watertown educational community.

Nick Ryan - Associate Principal

Nick is a native of Watertown and a graduate of Watertown High School. After graduation attended UW-La Crosse where he majored in Middle Childhood Early Adolescence Education, with minors in both Spanish and Political Science. Furthermore, Nick earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Nick began his teaching career in the Oconomowoc Area School District and then returned home to become a Math and English Language Arts teacher at Riverside Middle School. Nick has coached Varsity Wrestling and Football, as well as Middle School Track and Field. Nick has also served in a variety of community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bread and Roses and Special Olympics.

Nick spent time as an Administrator in Northeastern Wyoming at both the Middle and High School levels serving as an Associate Principal and Activities Director. After his tenure out West, Nick returned to Riverside to be back in his hometown.

In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, friends and Chocolate Lab (Remi). He also enjoys Badger athletics, golfing, hunting and fishing. Nick is beyond excited to be back in his hometown and cannot wait to serve the students, staff and the community of Watertown.