Olympians House

Ms. Konitzer hkonitze@kusd.edu	English	My name is Ms. Konitzer and I am a 7th grade English teacher in Olympian House! This is my 8th year teaching and my third year at Lance. I am so excited to get to know all of you and have a great year! My hobbies include reading, travelling, playing trivia, hiking, and cooking. Some fun facts about me… I grew up in Kenosha and went to Lance as a student. I went to Tremper for high school and Carthage College. I am vegan (I don’t eat meat, dairy, or eggs) and I have been for over 7 years. I love animals but unfortunately don’t have any pets of my own right now. I can speak German and I studied abroad in Heidelberg, Germany when I was in college. I have two sisters. I also have a 4 year old nephew, Franklin, an almost two year old niece, Athena, and another nephew, Jackson, who was just born this summer. I love spending time with my family!
Ms. Whyte pwhyte@kusd.edu	Science	Hello Olympians! Lance is such an amazing school and I am so happy to be here! I have been in education for 30 years and have had a variety of jobs. I have been a science teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and a Social Emotional Learning Interventionist. I have worked at McKinley Jr. High & Middle School, Jefferson Elementary, Lincoln Middle and I have been at Lance for eight years. I have two sons that are both in high school, one at Tremper and one at Lakeview. We love to be outdoors, camp, travel, hike, kayak and play with our dog scout. My husband and I have been married for 19 years and we both work for KUSD. We cheer on the Packers and the Chicago Cubs…Go Cubbies!!
Mr. Dollar sdollar@kusd.edu	Social Studies	With over two decades of teaching experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the classroom. Having spent nine years in high school, three years as a dean, and nine years in middle school, I’ve taught a diverse range of subjects from Algebra Concepts to Biology to History. As a neurodivergent individual diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager, I harness my boundless energy to engage and inspire students; although I sometimes find interpersonal communication challenging. A seasoned traveler, I’ve lived in Michigan, Virginia, Key West, Florida, Phoenix, Arizona, and now call Kenosha, Wisconsin home. Alongside teaching, coaching is my true calling—I’ve coached football for 15 years, mentoring players from Tremper, Mahone, and Lincoln, some of whom have gone on to the NFL. Recently, I’ve dedicated eight years to coaching my son’s soccer teams. In my free time, I indulge in writing history lessons, playing paintball, and watching TikTok.
Mr. Martin jcmartin@kusd.edu	Math	Hi everyone! I am Mr. Martin and I teach 7th Grade Math. This is my 2nd year at Lance and 4th year in KUSD. In my spare time I enjoy watching and playing sports (Ravens, Bucks, Brewers), walking and playing video games. I look forward to meeting all my students this year!
Ms. Berry mberry@kusd.edu	Resource Teacher	Meet Mary Berry, a dedicated educator from Kenosha, WI, with a deep love for teaching and learning. With a loving husband, two wonderful children, and a furry companion named Bailey the Goldendoodle. My life is full of warmth and joy. My journey through Catholic schools shaped my belief in the power of education, leading me to earn my bachelor’s degree at Saint Norbert and later my teacher’s license and master’s at Carthage College. Surrounded by a big family with five brothers and sisters-in-law’s, along with numerous nieces and nephews, I deeply value connection and community. When I am not cheering on Notre Dame football, playing basketball, tennis, or volleyball, or enjoying a musical, I am embracing my Italian heritage through its rich cuisine. My unwavering belief in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students reflects her commitment to nurturing young minds with care and compassion. Join me on my journey of teaching, where my passion for education and empathy shines brightly, inspiring students to reach their full potential.