Meet the Principal
Steve Knecht
- Email: sknecht@kusd.edu
- Phone: 262-359-2203
- Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor of Arts from Carthage College
- Master’s degree: Masters of Science – Education Administration from Concordia University – Wisconsin
- Began career in education: 1997
Career highlights
As athletic director at Bradford High School, I was part of 5 state championships and led the rebranding of Bradford High School. As District Coordinator of Athletics, PE, Health, and Recreation, helped lead a referendum to improve all outdoor athletic facilities in KUSD. As Tremper principal, moving our state report card to “Meets Expectations” for the first time since it’s existence. Overall, my biggest highlight is seeing so many of my former student be successful in Kenosha and beyond.
Hobbies
Love to golf, bocce enthusiast, avid/unreasonable Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs Fan!
Favorite school subjects
Physical Education, English, Leadership
What I love most about Tremper
What I love most about Tremper High School is the people. We have a diverse student body of learners, our staff is passionate about educating students, and our alumni are full of pride. People are the business of education…from the students to their families and other support systems. We have great people wearing Blue and Red and I am proud of that!
Favorite quote or mantra
“Behave like a duck – keep calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddle like the devil underneath.” – Jacob M. Braude
Favorite sports team
Chicago Bears