Mrs. Gloria Schumacher
School Principal
Office: 262.781.3480, Ext. 271
It is my great honor to be the principal of St. Dominic Catholic School.I bring 22 years of administrative experience, all proudly served within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. My servant leadership style, stemming from my deep faith, has been the cornerstone of my career, guiding every decision I make to ensure our schools are places where Christ's love is real and academic excellence thrives.
Previously, I have been the principal at four schools in Milwaukee, Mequon, and Racine, gaining a comprehensive understanding of student growth across grades 4–12. I earned both my M.Ed. in Administrative Leadership and my B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Additionally, I hold a Director of Pupil Services and Special Education license from Alverno University. Beyond my principal roles, I have served as the coordinator of ESSER and Title I, II, III, and IV funds, and managed over $2 million in EANS funding for a seven-school system. I have also had the privilege of mentoring future leaders as a principal practicum supervisor for Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University, and I actively serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council for the Archdiocese.
I am absolutely thrilled and deeply joyful to be a part of this vibrant community that has an incredible tradition, a highly regarded reputation, and a strong faith. It is clear to me that St. Dominic is an exemplar school because of its exceptionally dedicated, talented staff, its deeply supportive parishioners, and above all, its wonderful students who bring life and purpose to our mission every single day.
On a personal note, my husband and I are fully rooted in the Catholic school community ourselves, our son attends Catholic Memorial High School and we belong to St. Leonard’s Church in Muskego. Our home is kept lively by our two dogs, Clover, a Bernedoodle, and Shamrock, a Sheepadoodle. When I am not at school, you can usually find me buried in a good book, watching sports, spending time boating, or enjoying all things Wisconsin.
My goal is to listen, learn, and lead collaboratively alongside our amazing faculty, families, and parish. Together, keeping our students at the very center of everything we do, we will root ourselves in our shared Catholic values, build upon this strong foundation, and guide St. Dominic to even greater things.