Thomas Dechant

Thomas Dechant is an experienced educator with a robust background in school administration and special education. Currently, Thomas serves as the Director of Pupil Services and Middle School Associate Principal at Shawano School District since June 2021. Prior experience includes roles as an EBD Teacher and Department Head at Kaukauna Area School District, and Special Education Lead Teacher at CESA 6. Thomas has also held positions as Principal at Clintonville Public Schools and Associate Principal at New Holstein Public Schools, where leadership skills facilitated the implementation of Professional Learning Communities. Additional experience includes marketing and public relations leadership at Weight Watchers and teaching marketing courses at Kimberly High School. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Marian University and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.