Meet Whitefish Bay's Newest Teachers
Whitefish Bay Patch interviewed most of the 22 new teachers at Whitefish Bay School District this year.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Meet Katie Brown: New High School Science Teacher
A Whitefish Bay graduate herself, Ms. Brown said she is excited to return to the district as assistant gymnastics coach, a SMART Team advisor and a biology and biotechnical engineering teacher.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Whitefish Bay High School teacher Katie Brown. Teaching position: I am teaching at Whitefish Bay High School in the science department. I am teaching biology and biotechnical engineering (a Project Lead the Way class). I will also be the assistant coach of the gymnastics team, as well as helping to advise the SMART Team program (a program through MSOE where students are matched with professional researchers to conduct a research project throughout the year.) Hometown/Current community: I grew up in Whitefish Bay and attended …
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Gov. Walker: Back to School
Gov. Scott Walker: Tonette and I are grateful for the work done to educate our sons and all children across Wisconsin.
The state partnered with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association to produce and distribute brief radio address once a week. Audio files and a written transcript of this radio address can be accessed on http://www.wi-broadcasters.org and http://walker.wi.gov/Weekly-Radio-Addresses. To download an mp3 file, you can right click the radio address link and click “save link as.” Hi, this is Scott Walker. Like many parents across Wisconsin, Tonette and I are excited to see our two sons head back to school. While our two sons have always attended public schools in Wisconsin, this year is a major milestone for us as parents—our oldest son will be heading off to college. This achievement couldn’t have been done without the hard work and dedication …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Back to School: Post Your First Day Pics on Patch
Make your child feel extra special by sharing his or her first day back-to-school photos on Patch.
It's back to school time. Tuesday is the big first day back to the Whitefish Bay School District. Students' clothes are new and clean, the hair is perfect and the smiles are big — a perfect photo opp for many parents. Make your child feel extra special by posting his or her picture on Whitefish Bay Patch. Feel free to include your child's name, grade and school with the picture. How to submit your photos: You can post directly to this article. Click on the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab above, choose the photo you would like to upload and then include your child's name, grade and school in the caption of the photo. Feel free to include any "good luck" message or words of encouragement in the caption. We look forward to sharing your …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Meet Jacob Wolter, New High School Gym Teacher
A basketball and football player in college, Mr. Wolter will also help coach the Blue Dukes football team this year.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community before the school year gets underway. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Whitefish Bay High School teacher Jacob Wolter. Teaching position: I will be teaching Physical Education at the High School. I will also be coaching football at the high school. Hometown/Current community: I grew up in Wauwatosa and went to the East side high school. My Wife and I live in Milwaukee with our 3 yr. old son. Education/Experience: I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, I played football and basketball while I attended Whitewater. I received my teaching certification …
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Meet Martina Adesokun, New 7th Grade Teacher
Whitefish Bay Middle School's new language teacher taught in Denver, Nigeria and Spring Green, Wis. before coming to Whitefish Bay.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community before the school year gets underway. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Whitefish Bay Middle School teacher Martina Adesokun. Teaching position: I will be teaching 7th Grade Language Arts and Literature Hometown/Current community: I grew up in Eagle, Wisconsin. My husband and I just moved to West Allis. Education/Experience: I went to the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. After college, I taught several years in Denver before moving to Nigeria where I taught at an American international school. I moved back to Wisconsin two years ago and have been teaching in Spring …
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Meet Riley Mewes, New High School Teacher
The Milwaukee native coaches club soccer and looks forward to teaching social studies and advising the senior class of student council.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community before the school year gets underway. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Whitefish Bay High School teacher Riley Mewes. Teaching position: Social Studies teacher at Whitefish Bay High School, Senior Class Adviser for Student Council Hometown/Current community: My hometown is Milwaukee and I currently live in Menomonee Falls Education/Experience: Undergraduate at UW-Parkside and Post-Graduate at Concordia. Why did you choose Whitefish Bay? Whitefish Bay is a fantastic community and I am really excited to teach in such an excellent school. Hobbies: I coach club soccer and …
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Kale Moore
12:35 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
I am one of Mr. Mewes' student and a freshman at WFBHS, and i just have to say how awesome of a teacer he is. He always has something to relate things to, he's funny and a genius when it comes to global studies! more ›
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Meet Julie Praxmarer, New High School Math Teacher
The high school's new math teacher will also help plan prom, coach girls soccer and serve as the student council's junior class advisor.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community before the school year gets underway. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Whitefish Bay High School teacher Julie Praxmarer. Teaching position/extracurriculars: I will be teaching math at the high school (Advanced Geometry, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra 2). I am involved with Student Council as the Junior Class Advisor. I will also be helping plan prom, in addition to hopefully helping coach girls' soccer in the spring. Hometown/Current community: I am originally from Palatine, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. I just moved from Peoria, Illinois to downtown Milwaukee. Education/…
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Robin Meredith-Kramer
8:51 pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Great article Julie! They will be lucky to have you :) more ›
Monday, August 27, 2012
Meet Greg Zupek, New High School Learning Center Teacher
Originally from Manitowoc, Mr. Zupek just graduated from UW-Madison and is excited to begin his teaching career in Whitefish Bay.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community before the school year gets underway. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Whitefish Bay High School teacher Greg Zupek, who will be taking the place of Learning Center teacher Beth Sutherland. Sutherland has taken on a new, broader role as the school's Instructional Resource Coordinator, which is a new position at the high school. Teaching position: I will be teaching in the learning center at Whitefish Bay High School. Hometown/Current community: I come from Manitowoc, WI and I currently live in Milwaukee. Education/Experience: I attended the University of Wisconsin-…
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Meet Julia Beals, New Instructional Resource Coordinator at Richards
After leaving the business world, Ms. Beals went on to teach kindergarten, 3rd grade and 5th grade.
The Whitefish Bay School District hired 22 new teachers this year, and Whitefish Bay Patch hopes to introduce all of them to the community before the school year gets underway. You can read their stories here. Today, we will introduce you to Julia Beals, the new Instructional Resource Coordinator at Richards School. Teaching position: Instructional Resource Coordinator at Richards Elementary Hometown/Current community: My hometown is Kenosha, WI and I currently reside in Racine, WI. Education/Experience: I attended UW Parkside and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business. Following time in the business world I received a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University. I have worked as a K, 3rd, 5th, and …
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Luke
3:57 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
I hope the teachers keep this up and the politicians hold their ground. It will require a radical event to get someone to reach up an pull the lever on that toilet. Then, perhaps, we can get serious about helping those kids in a way that has been demonstrated to work. more ›