Mr. Harnisch has 24 years experience in Wisconsin schools as a High School English Instructor, Coach, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and Principal. He holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Marian University of Fond du Lac. Additionally, he received teaching certification from UW- Eau Claire and has completed all but his dissertation at Edgewood College in Madison. He has been the principal of SPHS since 2013.
Mr. Harnisch's professional interests are in literacy, equity, and trauma-sensitive schools. In his personal life, Mr. Harnisch is an avid reader and enjoys spending time in the outdoors with family and friends.