Whitewater Times

The Lake Geneva-Genoa City Union High School Board has announced the appointment of Mrs. Andrea Kaplan as the new Principal of Badger High School, effective July 1, 2024.

“I am pleased and excited to announce the hiring of Mrs. Andrea Kaplan as Principal at Badger High School,” said Dr. Peter Wilson, Superintendent. “Mrs. Kaplan's wealth of experience, strong leadership, and unwavering dedication to achieving excellence will elevate the educational experience of our students and contribute to Badger’s continued success.”

Mrs. Kaplan expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “Being named as the new Principal of Badger High School is an honor. I am excited about the opportunity to lead a school with a dedicated and talented staff, rich traditions of academic and extracurricular excellence, and a wonderfully supportive community. Together, we will continue to engage, educate, and empower the students of Badger High School to reach their fullest potential and leave a legacy of success.”

With over 26 years of experience in education, Mrs. Kaplan currently serves as the Principal at Clarendon Avenue Elementary School in the Mukwonago Area School District. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences, having worked in various roles from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Raised in Wichita, Kansas, she holds a Bachelor’s in Secondary Education from Newman University and a Master’s in School Leadership from Baker University. Prior to her current role, she taught for 13 years at both high school and elementary levels and served as an Associate Principal at South Milwaukee Middle School and Wauwatosa East High School.

In her personal life, Mrs. Kaplan enjoys spending time with her husband Bryan and their two sons, Cade and Jacoby. During her free time, she finds joy in family activities, CrossFit workouts, and sports-related pursuits.

Mrs. Kaplan succeeds Ms. Jennifer Straus as the Principal of Badger High School, following Ms. Straus's retirement in January after a 15-year career at Badger High School and 33 years in public education.