Katrice M. Cotton, Ed.D
Superintendent
Dr. Katrice M. Cotton was named District Administrator of the School District of Brown Deer, effective July 1, 2024
Dr. Cotton served as Chief School Administration Officer for Milwaukee Public Schools. Her
previous roles with Milwaukee Public Schools included Regional Director of Schools, Principal at
Audubon Technical and Communications Center, and earlier as a Language Arts/Social Studies teacher
also at Audubon. Dr. Cotton holds a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from National Louis University, an
M.A. from Marian University, an M.S. from National Louis University, and a B.S. from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
As the new superintendent, Dr. Cotton is poised to lead the School District of Brown Deer toward
continued excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and
personally. The Board of Education is confident that Dr. Cotton’s expertise and dedication will elevate
the educational experience for all members of the school community and her leadership, passion, and
commitment to education is infectious and will help lead our great district to the next level in
educational excellence.
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