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TITLE OF PRESENTATION Subtitle if applicable Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning April 24, 2023
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OSCAR W. NEALE Oscar Neale came to Stevens Point Normal School in 1917 and was Director of Rural Education until his retirement in 1944. He then ran and was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate for two, 4-year terms. He taught the first picture study course in a public institution in Wisconsin and was an authority on picture interpretation. The descendants of Oscar Neale have made donations to UWSP to create scholarship programs, sponsor the Oscar W. Neale Memorial Celebration of Teaching honoring cooperating teachers, and fund the Oscar W. Neale Fellowship that recognizes and supports outstanding collaboration between UWSP faculty and educators in Central Wisconsin.
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OSCAR W. NEALE FELLOWSHIP
Lynn Burzinski Weston Elementary D.C. Everest School District
Hmong Multicultural History, Tradition, and Art
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ALUMNI SPEAKER
Anna Schneider 2022 UWSP Graduate Stevens Point Area Public School District Washington Elementary 6th Grade Teacher
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CPS STUDENT HERO AWARD Lynzie Ashley Special Education
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UWSP ASPIRING EDUCATORS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Alicia Utke HRG UCLCC UW-Stevens Point
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UWSP EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Courtney Thomas Washington Elementary Stevens Point, WI
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KAPPA DELTA PI, EPSILON CHAPTER EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Colleen DeMarco Plover-Whiting Elementary Stevens Point, WI
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UWSP STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Jim Gilmore Stevens Point Area Public School District Stevens Point, WI
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UWSP STUDENTS FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Michael Feltz Madison Elementary Stevens Point, WI
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TITLE OF PRESENTATION Subtitle if applicable Thank You Cooperating Teachers!
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UWSP TOM HAYES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO TEACHER EDUCATION
Kelly Jung Special Education Teacher PJ Jacobs Junior High School
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DISTINGUISHED FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Rosemary Francsis
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VAN DRESER BAY SCHOLARSHIP
Alexis Persike Early Childhood Education Mosinee, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by my 2nd grade teacher because she encouraged me to go above and beyond in my academics.
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LARSEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Marissa Rakovec Elementary Education Marshfield, WI
In my classroom my students will each have a simple handshake with me that we do each morning when they arrive.
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THOMAS MCCAIG FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP Dalton Casey History and Social Studies Education Campbellsport, WI
In my classroom my students will live history through historical reenactments that everyone will be able to partake in.
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OSCAR W. NEALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Chloe Schroeder Elementary Education Stevens Point, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by all my elementary school teachers because they were always excited to teach and made every day in the classroom a fun place to learn.
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YULGA FAMILY FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Giselle Rottier Mathematics; Spanish Pulaski, WI My students may be surprised when they discover that their teacher loves backpacking and camping. Last summer, I backpacked 46 miles along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail over the course of five days, and I hope to continue finding new trails to explore.
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ERMA HAFERBECKER SCHOLARSHIP Jasmine Schnelle History and Social Studies Education Edgar, WI In my classroom my students will travel across all different time periods and cultures.
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EDDIE KOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Kennedy Dransfeldt Physical Education Morris, IL
I was inspired to become a teacher by my mom because I grew up watching her love what she did and the impact she made.
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VANCE FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Marissa Garcia Lerma Elementary Education Neenah, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover I can speak two languages and that I come from a big family.
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HALE QUANDT MEMORIAL AWARD
Gina Wasniewski Physical Education Brainerd, MN
I was inspired to become a teacher by my mom because she is a professor and every day she works to help her students be as successful as possible.
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VAN DRESER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Amanda Buechel Elementary Education Appleton, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by my high school teacher Mrs. Scherg. She provided me with my first opportunities to teach students and I fell in love with the profession ever since.
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JANET RUTH JENSEN "IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE" SCHOLARSHIP Raven Killian Early Childhood Education Gilmanton, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover that I love hockey!
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SEAN MAHER SCHOLARSHIP
Erica Borchardt Elementary Education; Special Education Milwaukee, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover one of my favorite hobbies is fishing as well as catching, but not keeping various animals by the lake such as turtles and frogs.
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SEAN MAHER SCHOLARSHIP
Eve Wenzel Elementary Education Nekoosa, WI
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PATRICIA A. OKRAY SCHOLARSHIP
Kirsten Faulkner English Wausau, WI
I was inspired to pursue teaching by an English teacher who not only recognized my potential but also took it upon herself to change my life by challenging me to think critically, value my perspective, and use my voice unapologetically.
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PATRICIA A. OKRAY SCHOLARSHIP Shoua Vang Early Childhood Education Milwaukee, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover that I have a fear of all kinds of animals.
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PATRICIA A. OKRAY SCHOLARSHIP
Nicholas Walker Physical Education New Auburn, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover that I had a graduating class of only 20.
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NANCY PAGE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Ethan Roehm Physical Education Ironwood, WI
They will be surprised when they find out that I am left-handed when it comes to writing and throwing, but when I swing a golf club or hockey stick, I am right-handed.
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ROSEMARY AND SUE NELSON SCHOLARSHIP
Kally Krueger Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Mishicot, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by my mom because I have seen the impact, connections and encouragement she provides to all her students daily.
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JOHN BERND SCHOLARSHIP Samuel Schneider
Music Education Rhinelander, WI
In my classroom, my students will have the freedom to question me, because music can be heard differently by everyone, so if my students believe that something should be played a little differently than written, I plan to give them the chance to experiment, and through trial and error find the best result.
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CRAIG AND CAROL LOCASCIO SCHOLARSHIP
Libby McGrath Elementary Education Appleton, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by my high school Spanish teacher because she always made learning fun and always kept everyone engaged, no matter the topic in the classroom.
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ARLENE W. THOYRE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Lindsey Tyrolt Elementary Education Marshfield, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by students and staff that I worked with at an afterschool program. They were people I enjoyed seeing every day, and I loved watching the students grow both academically and socially over the years.
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FRANKLIN H. PEARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah Retzleff Elementary Education Eagle River, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover that I grew up in Northern Wisconsin, where you can drive on lakes and go fishing, as I will be a teacher where the lakes do not freeze over in the South.
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HABECK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Laas Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Marshfield, WI My students may be surprised when they discover that I used to figure skate.
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MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Mariah Angove Elementary Education Minocqua, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover one of my fears is heights, but I have gone skydiving before.
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MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Molly Braden Early Childhood Education Lake Geneva, WI In my classroom, my students will work in depth with the process of how our food is grown through hands on gardening experiences.
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MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Alexandra Burrill Elementary Education; Special Education Palmyra, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by my 5th grade teacher because he had us do a project that truly made me think about what I want to do in my future career.
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MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
SCHOLARSHIP Delilah Daraskevich Elementary Education Lake in the Hills, IL
In my classroom my students will feel safe and excited to learn and grow from their mistakes.
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MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
McKayla Martens Elementary Education Marshfield, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by my Grandma Mayer; she was always a woman I looked up to and after hearing all her stories I knew education was the field for me.
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JOHN GACH FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jacob Barth Elementary Education Thorp, WI
My mom inspired me to become a teacher because I could see she had a positive, inspiring impact on her students' lives, my sisters, and mine.
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JOHN GACH FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kelcey Clark Elementary Education Reedsburg, WI My students may be surprised when they discover that I have a cat named Olaf.
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JOHN GACH FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Alexis Lamboley Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Belleville, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by the kids and teacher in my community when I was in high school and I was assisting in 5th grade classrooms. I fell in love with teaching and the relationship gained with the kids.
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JOHN GACH FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kailee Slinkman Elementary Education Winona, MN
My students may be surprised when they discover I'm from Minnesota but I am a Green Bay Packers football fan, and I am a Chicago Cubs baseball fan!
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ROBERT S. AND RUTH L. LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP
Nicholas Waid Physical Education Stoughton, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by both my brother and sister-in-law. They have always told me I belong as a teacher and now I can see they are right.
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ROGER WOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Megan Steffens Elementary Education Seymour, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover I lived in Spain for 5 months and speak 2 languages!
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DR. MARJORIE J. SPRING ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Ana Augustine Physical Education Manitowoc, WI
In my classroom my students will be excited to learn new activities while being able to work together with their peers and will find the fun that comes with physical education.
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ESTHER L. BERNDT READING SPECIALIST SCHOLARSHIP Bethany Betro Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability Program Medford, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by one of my professors at UWSP because she helped me understand math unlike any other teacher I had before her. I wanted to be able to help students in the same way she helped me.
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ROSE "LEE" PETERSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Elise Fischer Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Brillion, WI My students may be surprised when they discover that winter is my favorite season!
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ROSE "LEE" PETERSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kelly McIntyre Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Waukesha, WI In my classroom my students will find excitement and will be curious about new ideas or topics we talk about in class.
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HARRIET COEY DICKMANN FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Rachael Peters Elementary Education; Special Education Sugar Grove, IL I was inspired to become a teacher by my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Dixon, because she taught me the importance of building relationships with your students; her and I still have a good relationship and it is one I will cherish forever.
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BETTY W. MARTINI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Taylor Chynoweth Elementary Education; Special Education Waukesha, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by my 6th grade English teacher because she went above and beyond and would take the time to create custom lessons for students to further their learning.
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KAREN ENGELHARD ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Joseph Schneider Elementary Education; Special Education I was inspired to become a teacher because I love helping out kids and love to see the smile on their face when are learning and enjoying their time at school.
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MARGARET DAFFINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Grace O’Brien Early Childhood Education Manawa, WI My students may be surprised to discover that I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 5 years old.
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PHYLLIS RAVEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Victoria Hasenohrl Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Auburndale, WI My students may be surprised when they discover I have 6 siblings (2 older brothers and 4 younger sisters).
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CAROL HUETTIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Emily Wintrone Physical Education Onalaska, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover that one of my favorite hobbies is cooking.
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GORDON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Chelsea Dax Elementary Education; Special Education Kewaunee, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by my 5th grade teacher because he made learning fun, and everyone felt like they belonged in his classroom.
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KAPPA DELTA PI SCHOLARSHIP
Cassandra Netols Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education McHenry, IL My students may be surprised when they discover that I love corn mazes, and that I have completed the world’s largest corn maze.
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AMBROSE AND EVELYN BUDZYNSKI SCHOLARSHIP
Haley Larson Physical Education Kronenwetter, WI
In my classroom, students will be given a safe place to be themselves, experience kindness, and most importantly have fun!
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KEN AND SANDY FALKINHAM SCHOLARSHIP
Lynzie Ashley Special Education Stevens Point, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by my braille teacher at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville because she dedicated herself to being the best teacher she could be: by staying late or coming in early, creating different ways of making learning braille fun and caring deeply about each of her students. She is like my biggest role model.
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KEN AND SANDY FALKINHAM SCHOLARSHIP Dakota Carriveau Physical Education Oconto Falls, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover I played quarterback for my high school football team.
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KEN AND SANDY FALKINHAM SCHOLARSHIP Brayden Hulce History and Social Studies Education Stevens Point, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover I once did not enjoy school, but found the true value through amazing teachers who helped me along the way.
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KEN AND SANDY FALKINHAM SCHOLARSHIP John Ziesemer English Merrill, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover I am a square dancer.
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DICK BERNDT SCHOLARSHIP
Paige Franz Physical Education Manitowoc, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover I met Giannis!
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MILDRED K. SCHILLER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Oliver Bronk English Stevens Point, WI My students may be surprised when they find out I am a huge nerd! I love video games, books, cosplay, musicals and everything in between. I am proud of my interests and they have led me to some fascinating places. I hope to write novels someday and incorporate many of the themes and references found in pop culture into my work and classroom teachings.
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MILDRED K. SCHILLER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Lynzie Nightengale Family and Consumer Sciences Plover, WI In my class my students will be excited to see that my classroom is uniquely designed with different kinds of seating and will be looking forward to coming to class each day.
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MILDRED K. SCHILLER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Ariel Smits Elementary Education; Special Education De Pere, WI In my classroom my students will learn that anything is possible if you have enough passion to achieve it, as I’m achieving my very own dreams to this day.
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MILDRED K. SCHILLER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Ivy Voeltz MSE and ACEE Programs Whitelaw, WI
I was inspired to become a teacher by my grade school Math and Science teacher, Mr. Moran, and my high school Chemistry teacher, Mr. Korinek, because they showed a love of teaching and learning that was contagious and genuine.
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MARGARET AND HENRY (TINY) BANNACH SCHOLARSHIP
Hailey Krueger Elementary Education Merrill, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover that I performed pregame at a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game.
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DALE H. AND ELDORA I. (REINEKING) VOLLRATH PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Lydia Beyer Physical Education Shawano, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by my high school cross country coach because his ability to motivate and challenge his team was inspiring.
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MARJORIE AND ORLAND RADKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Morgan Baier Elementary Education; Special Education Arcadia, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by my middle school language arts/social studies teacher, Mrs. Gengler, because she cared about each student as an individual and always tried to make lessons as engaging as possible.
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ESTHER GAVIN HEGG AND ERLING HEGG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jacob Groff Mathematics Marion, IA My students may be surprised when they discover I read textbooks for fun.
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ESTHER GAVIN HEGG AND ERLING HEGG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Austin Vonderloh Music Education Omro, WI My students may be surprised when they discover that I was never going to join choir if it weren't for a friend telling me to join in the 6th grade.
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LUDIA E. SANDERS HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Kobe Blake Physical Education Merrill, WI
My students may be surprised when they discover as an elementary school student, I didn’t enjoy my PE class!
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DAVID AND DOROTHY ASHENBRENNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Trevor Hartl Music Education Brillion, WI
I think my students might be surprised to find out that teaching wasn’t my first intention. I actually was going to be a mechanical engineer. I realized soon into that I wanted to keep with my instrument and what better way than to teach it to the next generation.
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JERRY BAIRD SCHOLARSHIP Elena Vlotho Spanish Kewaskum, WI
In my classroom my students will get to play Spanish kickball!
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SIEGLINDE A. SHEAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Gierl Elementary Education Medford, WI My students may be surprised when they discover that I never went to a public elementary school and was instead taught by my mom at home until high school.
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DARVIN AND MARGE MILLER EARLY INTERVENTION SCHOLARSHIP Jennifer Lindee Gifted and Talented Add-on Certification Program Hartland, WI I was inspired to become a teacher from the teachers that I had growing up. My elementary and high school teachers were amazing influences and positive adults in my life. I wanted to touch children’s lives like they touched mine.
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CHERYL B. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Megan Froh Elementary Education; Special Education Camp Douglas, WI In my classroom my students will learn through interactive and hands-on activities that showcase the diverse world we live in, allowing them to gain the knowledge they need to succeed.
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ROSSMILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Madison Gamez Elementary Education; Special Education Muskego, WI I was inspired to become a teacher by seeing how I can change the perspective of school for children. I want to be able to change the way my students think of school. I want them to see that school is not a chore and rather it is a place to learn and gain knowledge.
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PAUL J. STADDLER PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Courtney Krueger Physical Education Merrill, WI My future students may be surprised when they discover I was a college basketball player and I love watching sports.
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GARR-DAWLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Stephanie Payne Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability Program Los Angeles, CA
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PETERSON FAMILY CPS SCHOLARSHIP
Katelyn Buth Elementary Education Shakopee, MN
I was inspired to become a teacher by all my amazing previous educators! They made me find a passion for learning and I want to give that back to the next generation.
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PETERSON FAMILY CPS SCHOLARSHIP
Madelaine Freeberg Early Childhood Education Peshtigo, WI
In my classroom, my students will greet each other every morning with a bow because it always gets a laugh.
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JEFFREY E. AND SALLY A. FIDDLER SOE SCHOLARSHIP
Abby Bond Early Childhood Education Montello, WI
In my classroom my students will feel safe, loved and accepted.
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KATIE TRYBA '10 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIP
Alesia Royem MSE and CWIC Programs
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HARJU SCHOLARSHIP
Bailey Bauer Elementary Education Marshfield, WI
In my classroom my students will be encouraged to make mistakes and grow from them. It’s how we learn best!
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HARJU SCHOLARSHIP
Abigail Woller Elementary Education Granton, WI
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TITLE OF PRESENTATION Subtitle if applicable Congratulations to all!
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