James R. Kroll, Ph.D., LPC.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Kroll is a seasoned educator with over 40 years in the field. He has a wealth of experience in starting up, implementing and overseeing the International Baccalaureate Program Dr. Kroll was IB Coordinator at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee for 11 years and is presently IB Coordinator for John Marshall High School, also in Milwaukee and is a past IB History examiner.
Dr. Kroll has always had a passion for teaching. He holds grades 7-12 licenses in social studies, history, political science, and is currently teaching political science at Cardinal Stritch University. Along with teaching, Dr. Kroll has solid experience in curriculum development, having worked closely with the National Science Foundation for many years.
In addition to his teaching and International Baccalaureate prowess, Dr. Kroll is a licensed pre-K-12 grade school administrator. He is also the past President of WACAC, Wisconsin Association of College Admission Counseling; past President of WCA, Wisconsin Counseling Association; past Chairperson of Wisconsin ACT Council; and past Guidance Director at Rufus King High School. He has more than 2 decades of experiences organizing academic competitions such as brain bowls, spelling bees, and model United Nations.
A summary of some of academic highlights include:
• Cardinal Stritch United Nations simulation 2004, 2005, 2006 in St.Louis, Mo.
• International Model United Nations: St. Andrews Dublin, Ireland 2000, Harvard, Berkeley, UWM
• Organization of American States Model: Washington, D.C. 1991-2000, UW-Parkside 1990-2000
• Model Arab League: University of Arkansas 2000-2001, Ohio State University 2000, Northwestern College 1999
• Panasonic National Quiz Bowl Coach 1997-2001: Orlando, Florida, Second Place 1994, Third Place 1997 & 1992
• LifeSmarts National Championship 1997: Philadelphia
• LifeSmarts International Championship 1998: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Academic Decathlon Coach 1982-1983: Los Angeles, Third Place 1983, Founded Wisconsin Academic Decathlon 1984
