My name is Andrea Kaplan and I was raised in Wichita, Kansas where I graduated from Newman University with my Bachelor’s in Secondary Education and Baker University with my Master’s in School Leadership. Prior to earning my Master’s degree I had the privilege of teaching 13 wonderful years at the elementary and high school level in North Carolina and in Kansas. I moved to Mukwonago in 2013. I am in my 5th year as the principal of Clarendon Avenue Elementary. I am a crossfit enthusiast and enjoy working out every morning at 5 AM. I am married and I have two sons, Cade and Jacoby. Cade is a sophomore and enjoys playing football, basketball and baseball. Jacoby is in the 4th grade and loves participating in sports and playing video games. My husband, Bryan, is a graduate of Mukwonago High School and Augustana University. He is a Social Studies teacher and a Varsity football and basketball coach at Badger High School in Lake Geneva. My family and I reside in Mukwonago and treasure raising our boys in the same community my husband grew up in.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have always wanted to be an educator. The best part of my job is having the opportunity to lead an amazing school that is rich in tradition and has produced so many outstanding students.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
David Alan Alan’s and Fork in the Road
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I moved here in 2013…8 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
The most interesting people I have met are the members of the Mukwonago Rotary Club. I truly enjoy our weekly meetings and getting to know all of them.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Somewhere warm…Wisconsin winters are a little too long for me
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I LOVE the Food Network. Cooking shows are my favorite show to watch.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Yes you can!
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I want to take my family to Hawaii
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Don Henley or Coldplay…secretly I love rap music…especially when I workout
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Brooklife Church and their commitment to supporting everyone who lives in Mukwonago
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Stephanie Blue…as colleagues and friends we never get to spend enough time together. I would love to sit outside at the Fork and enjoy an uninterrupted conversation with her.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The summer festivals are my favorite thing about Mukwonago.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Mukwonago, WI
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am a certified scuba diver and love to explore coral reefs
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The bahamas
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December. I love Christmas time. I put up 4 full size Christmas trees and every room in my home is decorated
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My early morning CrossFit workouts. They keep me mentally strong and ready to tackle every day.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband, Bryan. He is my biggest cheerleader and pushes me to take risks.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh flowers
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
family, friends and conversation
