St. Mary's Springs High School Board of Directors, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, is pleased to announce that Tom Wonderling has joined the Springs staff as its new Principal/CEO. Mr. Wonderling brings to the Springs a wide-range of experiences in both K-12 and in higher education. He has been involved in K-12 Education as a classroom teacher, coach, athletic director, dean of students, principal, curriculum director and superintendent. Prior to coming to the Springs, Mr. Wonderling served as superintendent and principal in the Cassville and Wauzeka-Steuben School District. He has also served in educational leadership positions in the Albany, Monona Grove and Menomonie School Districts. He was a founding charter faculty member of Florida International University in Miami, and has worked as an assistant professor, adjunct professor, athletic director and director of advancement at a variety of post-secondary institutions including Austin Peay State University (Tenn), California Polytechnic University, Western Michigan University, St. Thomas University in Florida, Valdosta State University and the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse.
"I am excited about the opportunity to serve the St. Mary's Springs community", said Wonderling. "I believe Catholic schools provide a significant service to society because teachers and staff ensure a quality educational program that emphasizes spiritual values, a moral code of conduct, and academic excellence. By praying, learning, and working together; teachers, staff and students create and maintain the best possible environment in which learning can take place."
Dave Prothero, Superintendent of Schools for the Milwaukee Archdiocese states, "We are all very fortunate to have an administrator with the depth of knowledge and experience that Tom brings to this leadership role. The future for St. Mary's Springs is filled with great potential and I believe Tom's working relationship with the board, staff, students and community will provide for the creative vision supporting Catholic Education throughout this geographic area."
Wonderling is a graduate of Otterbein College and received a master's degree in Educational Administration from Xavier University. He also received a specialist degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. St. Mary's Springs High School welcomes Tom Wonderling with open arms.
