Where Success Means More

Career Path: "I always wanted to do something in health care. During college, I did a psych rotation and right away I knew it was the right fit for me. I looked at nursing differently because I was a male nurse and I saw the biggest need was in the psychiatric area. I loved it and realized it was my niche and is something I’m good at.

Before Aurora, I was at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex for 12 years where we dealt with some of the most challenging mental health patients in the area. We were one of the few mental health emergency rooms in the country and I was a triage nurse on night shift, working to intake patients who were often brought to us by law enforcement."

My Calling: "Every day, there’s a new story and a new situation. My job requires a unique skill set since I deal with all sorts of people – from children as young as five to older adults in their 70s and 80s. My job takes me out of my comfort zone because I never know what I’m going to be dealing with on a daily basis."

Celebrating 40 Years in the Ministry

Mr. Pete Schumacher

WLHS Psychology Instructor and Student Services Counselor

Mr. Schumacher began his ministry work in 1982 after graduating from Dr. Martin Luther College (now known as MLC). His first call was to Gloria Dei-Bethesda Lutheran School in Milwaukee where he was a teacher and principal. He came to WLHS in 1995 and has been a counselor in the Student Services Department, teacher, and coach. In 1999, AP Psychology was added to Wisco’s curriculum and Schumacher, who holds a master’s degree in psychology, was tapped to lead the course.

Schumacher and his wife, Denyse, have four children who all graduated from WLHS. The Schumachers are members at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lannon.

“The way Mr. Schumacher taught AP Psychology provided opportunities for us to challenge ourselves academically and think outside the box. He provided us with the base of knowledge needed to be successful on the AP exam and beyond in college and our future careers. But

Mr. Schumacher was more than just a teacher. He was a support person and Christian leader who helped foster my growth and development in many areas of my life throughout high school, which is something I will always take with me.”

Mikaela Sullivan (’19), bachelor's degree in psychology and Spanish from Wisconsin Lutheran College and currently pursuing her master’s of clinical mental health counseling at Marquette University