On Thursday, March 21, the Cedarburg School District announced that Ms. Alli Rudich, current principal of Lake Shore Middle School in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, has been selected to be its next Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. Rudich has been serving the Mequon-Thiensville School District since 2011 when she began her tenure as the principal of Donges Bay Elementary School. After six years at Donges Bay, Alli transitioned into the role of principal at Lake Shore Middle School beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.
“The decision to leave the Mequon-Thiensville School District was a difficult one for me due to the amazing 13 years I have had in the district,” said Rudich. “It has been an honor and privilege to work at both Donges Bay and Lake Shore. The staff, families, and students I have gotten to know and love over the years have a very special place in my heart. MTSD is an amazing place to learn, grow, and work.”
Rudich also has previous experience as an elementary school principal in the Waukesha School District. She is excited to advance her career in her home district of Cedarburg, where she has two children enrolled in the school district.
“Under Ms. Rudich’s leadership, the Lake Shore building culture has strengthened and become a place of inclusivity and camaraderie, where every student feels valued and supported,” said Dr. Matthew Joynt, MTSD superintendent of schools, “Alli has cultivated a balance between high expectations for academic achievement and boundless compassion, ensuring that each student receives not only the tools for success but also the encouragement to reach their full potential. Her advocacy extends beyond the student body, as she continuously champions the needs of her staff members, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the school's collective success. I am grateful for Alli’s vision and support in enhancing the middle school experience at MTSD. Her leadership and resiliency will be missed.”
MTSD leaders will now begin the process of working with school district stakeholders in selecting two new middle school principals, as this announcement comes on the heels of the news of the retirement of Dr. Deborah Anderson, longtime principal of Steffen Middle School. Postings for both principal positions are now listed on WECAN. Staff members and families will be updated as the selection process progresses.