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About
Wayland Academy prepares our students for college and beyond through a challenging liberal arts curriculum and campus programs devoted to the pursuit of knowledge and the development of character.

Our students, from across the United States and 25+ countries across the globe, benefit from the unique experience found only at our campus in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Admission
Your journey starts here. Connect with us to learn more about Wayland. Our admissions process is designed with you in mind with opportunities to discover all that makes living and learning at Wayland so much fun.
Academics
Wayland students participate in all aspects of campus life. Learning occurs anytime, anywhere with peers, mentor teachers, and our nurturing faculty.

Our purposeful focus on each individual leads to personal learning plans for student success!
Athletics
Participation in interscholastic sports, regardless of the skill level or experience, is encouraged at Wayland.

Students may try a new sport, improve their existing skills, or compete for a championship at the varsity level.
Student Life
Independence. Leadership. Memories.
Arts
Visual and performing arts are alive at Wayland. There are endless opportunities for creative expression for all students through classes, performances, and extracurricular activities.
Homecoming
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School Leadership

Jason Warnick

Head of School

B.A. in International Relations
M.A. in Communications, with a concentration on New Media and Marketing

Carrie Ahlborn

Director of Advancement

B.S. in Hospitality

Seth Ahlborn

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation

B.A., with a double major in Anthropology and Physical Education
M.S. in Exercise Physiology

David M. Armstrong, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance

Andrea Chesley

Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Choreography
Post Baccalaureate in Secondary Education

Karyn Kroschel

Director of Health Services

B.S. in Nursing

Cody Schultz, CAA

Director of Athletics

B.S. in Communication, with Public Relations Emphasis
Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration

Kayla Slusher

Dean of Students

B.S. in Education
M.S. in Student Affairs

Crystal Verran, CDMP

Director of Marketing and Communications

B.A. in Scientific and Technical Communication
Certified Digital Marketing Professional

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WAYLAND PARENTS COUNCIL