Meet the Principal

Welcome to Swanson Elementary! I’m Brandon Buchmann, and I am humbled and honored to serve as Principal here at Swanson! Since starting at Swanson in 2025, I have seen our learning community be home to thoughtful and dedicated educators, hard working and caring learners, and supportive families. Together, we all partner to ensure that our Eagles soar!

I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Education from UW-Oshkosh (2010) and a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Principal Licensure from Carroll University in 2018. I spent the first eight years of my career as an educator teaching fifth or sixth grade in the Kimberly and Franklin School Districts. I then served three years as a Teaching & Learning Specialist for Pilgrim Park Middle School and four years as the Associate Principal of Wisconsin Hills Middle School. 

At Swanson, we believe that all students can achieve great things in school and life. We believe that strong relationships and a sense of belonging are the foundation for student success. Our staff is committed to forming powerful connections with each student and their families. Those connections lead to classrooms where students feel safe, welcomed, and engaged. Our educators strive to foster a love of learning that will positively impact our learners throughout their lives.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching my sons’ baseball and basketball teams, and cheering on our Wisconsin sports teams!

In addition to our website, we invite you to schedule a tour or contact us for further information about our school. Please let us know how we can best serve you and your family!
 

Brandon Buchmann, Principal
buchmanb@elmbrookschools.org

262.789.2540