A Message From Mrs. Friis
Dear Monroe Families-
With heartfelt words, I write to inform you that I will be leaving the principal position at Monroe Elementary at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. After much thought and personal reflection, I have accepted a principal position closer to my home in Green Bay. It has been a privilege and pleasure to serve as principal of Monroe for the past four years. I feel very fortunate to have been part of the Monroe and Manitowoc communities, and I will miss the exceptional students, staff, and families I have met.
The school district will conduct interviews and announce a new principal in the future.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation as we finish the 2022-2023 school year!
Take care,
Mrs. Friis
How many years at Monroe? 2 years
What do you love about Monroe? The strong sense of community between staff and students.
What is your favorite kind of music? Country
Do you have a hero? Who is it? My dad. I absolutely love him.
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher :)
Where is your favorite place on earth? Colorado. Pikes Peak is my favorite attraction!
If you could meet a famous person who would it be? Giannis Antetokounmpo
What kind of pets do you have? 2 dogs- Gigi and Cricket.
How many years at Monroe? This is my first year!
What do you love about Monroe? I love how welcoming the staff and students have been.
What is your favorite kind of music? Everything but country.
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to design cars.
Where is your favorite place on earth? My favorite place is the woods in the winter.
What is the most daring thing you have ever done? I took my two kids on a two week roadtrip by myself this summer. I feel like that was pretty daring.
What kind of pets do you have? I have two cats. Their names are Buddy and Fanta.
If you were made to sing karaoke what song would you sing? Stayin Alive by the BeeGees
What is your favorite candy? Swedish Fish
If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? I would buy audio books and crafting supplies.
How many years at Monroe? This is my 2nd year
What do you love about Monroe? How well the staff all work together and work as a team
What is your favorite kind of music? 90's hip hop
Do you have a hero? Who is it? My mom
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher
Where is your favorite place on earth? My home
What is the most daring thing you have ever done? Jumping off of a 30 foot into the cenotes in Mexico
If you could meet a famous person who would it be? Kevin Hart
What kind of pets do you have? Cooper- lab/mastiff mix
If you were made to sing karaoke what song would you sing? Let's give them something to talk about
What is your favorite candy? Hersey Bars
How many years at Monroe? This is my 4th year
What do you love about Monroe? Great sense of community
What is your favorite kind of music? I like all kinds of music. I mostly listen to pop or rock music though.
Where is your favorite place on earth? I think it is a tie. I love the beach and my favorite tropical place is Costa Rica. I also really love Alaska. It holds a special place in my heart as that is where I got engaged.
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a teacher as a child and here we are!
What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done? Whitewater rafting and fell into the rapids. I had to learn how to react really fast to get myself back into safety.
If you were made to sing karaoke what song would you sing? Lose Yourself, by eminem
Do you have any pets? I have a cat. She is a maine coon. Her name is Runa
What is your favorite candy? Reeses
If you were given a $100.00 gift card what would you buy? Clothes
Monroe Elemenary School
2502 South 14th Street, Manitowoc WI
920-663-9550
920-663-9666 attendance line