Star Educator Nominees


NOMINEES

 

Lindsey Grones - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mrs. Scheilke
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
Mrs. Scheilke, my 9th grade math teacher, has helped me so much with math. It has become my favorite subject because she made learning fun. Mrs. Scheilke was there to help students before, during, and after school. Whenever we didn’t understand assignments, she took the time to give more examples and explain algebra in easier terms. Math isn’t an easy subject to teach, but she does a great job!  
Stephanie Wald - Antigo
Teachers Name: Adam Savtek
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
Adam Svatek is a very good teacher. He is nice and doesn’t give out that much homework. He likes to have a lot of fun, and he cares about his students. He tells us jokes and stories and lets us tell jokes and stories too. He is good at metals and all different kinds of machining. I think he is a good teacher. 
Kaitlin McCarthy - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mrs. Schielke
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo, Wisconsin
Mrs. Schielke is an incredible teacher. She works with her students until they understand the subject we are talking about, and definitely knows what she’s talking about when she does so. She’s got a hilarious personality and her class feels like you’re hanging out with a group of your friends instead of sitting in Pre-Algebra. It’s the one class that’s more like a getaway.  
Ashley - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Molony
School: High School
School Town: Antigo
Mr. Molony is a great teacher. He teaches us what we need to know while making it fun. When I was in his class I learned a lot in his class and I dint even know it. The best part about his class is I remembered everything I learned. 
Zack Guthman - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr.Car
School: Bruce
School Town: Bruce School
Mr. Car was an awesome teacher. We always had fun in his class. He made class fun and exciting to be in. He always had us do fun group work and he never gave us homework. He also helped out in the town hall in Bruce too.  
Jordan Arrowood - Antigo
Teachers Name: Cyntia Tyler
School: Pleasant View Elementary
School Town: Antigo
Cynthia Tyler is a wonderful teacher. She has put up with so many students. Even though she is a kindergarten teacher she inspiered me to go to school and she tought me that school really wasn't that bad. She will always have an impact on me. 
Dani Bullocks - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Meyer
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
The teacher who made an impact on me was Mr. Meyer. He was an awesome teacher who always made the class laugh. The most memorable thing was the time he told me to follow my dreams and don’t let anyone tell me that I can’t do it. To this day I still think of what he said and it motivates me to do my best.
Michel Arndt - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Kohler
School: Antigo high school
School Town: Antigo
Mr. Kohler is probably one of the best teachers of all time. He showed us that you don’t need a lot of worksheets or to read everything out of the book just to learn. Instead, we completed hands-on projects that taught us the same information if not more. But, he still taught us that if you want to get far in life, students have to work hard and can’t slack off ever.
Andrew - Deerbrook
Teachers Name: Mrs julie Olson
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
The one teacher in my life that I think influenced me the most was my 8th grade English teacher Mrs. Julie Olson. She taught us not only how to fit sentences together and how they work, but life lessons and morals. She always had something exciting for us to do, and every class period was always a thrill. From Christmas karaoke to going outside and reading under the trees, Mrs. Olson was and is my favorite teacher.
Evan Skarlupka - Antigo
Teachers Name: Steve Kohler
School: Antigo High school
School Town: Antigo
Mr. Kohler is my favorite teacher because he taught me to be responsible and to never give up. Mr. Kohler taught his class through projects and that made you understand a lot better because you went and found the information and he helped a lot. Mr. Kohler is a great teacher and deserves to win this. 

Dylan - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Peterson
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
Mr.peterson is a great tecture. He always helps kids with anything they need help with. He also is always loyal and helpful. He is the best texture ever if I need help with anything I go straight to him. Last I would love him being my teacure all day because he is so nice and helpful to everybody in the school.
Bryce Schultz - Antigo
Teachers Name: Steve Kohler
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
Mr. Kohler was one of my favorite social studies teachers I have ever had. He would tell jokes and would do awesome projects. He is a superb teacher and likes to have fun while he is teaching. He is awesome at what he does, and I am glad that I had him for a teacher. That is why I think that he should be the teacher of the month.
Marshall Broeske - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Moreno
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
The teacher who had an impact on me was Mr. Moreno of Antigo Wisconsin. No matter how far I got behind he always helped me, he helped me all the way through and never gave up on me. If it wasn’t for him I never would have passed.
Nathaniel Adams - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Peterson
School: Highschool
School Town: Antigo
My favortie teacher that influenced me the most would be Mr. Peterson. I think he’s cool, down to earth and he trys to help anybody that’s comes up him. Last year he helped me out in the tech ed rotation when I needed it. Those are my reasons why I think Mr. Peterson should be the teacher of the month.
Shaille Waldvogel - Phlox
Teachers Name: Ms. Joanie Fisher
School: Antigo HIgh School
School Town: Antigo
Ms. Joanie Fisher is the nicest, most patient, genuine, and kind-hearted teacher I have ever come across. She never raises her temper. She goes out of her way to help each student and she always carries “tootie frooties” for her good students. I only had her for one semester last year, but ‘til this day when I see her, I can’t help but smile and say hello.
Jeff Smith - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr. Olson
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
My favorite teacher that has made a big impact on my life Mr. Olson, my agriculture teacher. He has taught me to be all you can be and to never say you can't because if you try and fail you're still a winner.
Nicole Bloom - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mr.Kohler
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
Mr.Kohler should be teacher of the month because I enjoyed every bit of last year and his teaching. He taught me many of things, like being a strong person and never showing your weakness. Instead, of giving worksheets he gave us projects to do and it makes me understand it much easier. It's not that he is bad for not giving worksheets out, it's easier for a student to learn something in school.
Zach Flannery - Deerbrook
Teachers Name: Mr. Kafka
School: Antigo High School
School Town: Antigo
My best teacher was Mr. Kafka. He was really cool and really nice. One of the things I liked about him was his style of teaching .He could make us laugh til we’d almost cry. His teaching was so laid back and wasn’t very strict. Overall out of all my teachers I learned more in his class than any other class. If a teacher can make you laugh and make you learn that’s the best educator I’ve ever had.

HEATHER FISHER - RHINELANDER
Teachers Name: MRS. JULIE GERTH
School: CRESCENT
School Town: RHINELANDER
Mrs. Gerth was my son's Kindergarten teacher 7 years ago and I am honored to have her as my daughters teacher now. Mrs. Gerth has worked her magic again to provide a classroom that piques childrens curiosity and sense of adventure all while teaching valuable lessons. Her teaching style sets children on the right path on their educational journey. She is also mentor teacher setting a perfect example for student teachers and our future. 
Dustin Scherer
Antigo
Teachers Name: Mary Neufeld
School: West Elementary
School Town: Antigo
Mrs. Neufeld has done a great job of making school fun. I missed a lot of school in previous years because of a kidney transplant and never really liked coming to school. This year is different. I dread my doctor's appoinments because I will miss school. Mrs. Neufeld is great and I love being in her class. 
Kathy Wanty
Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Phil Amstadt
School: Rhinelander High School
School Town: Rhinelander
Phil Amstadt is the special eduacation teacher at RHS. Not only is he the epitome of a caring, patient and genuine saint, but he also takes his students out into the community to help them develop social and work skills for in the future. My daughter used to dread going to school until she reached highschool in Phil's class. Now she wants to be there all the time! Phil goes above and beyond. Not only does he get his student's families involved, but he also takes his students on multiple field trips, and makes the lifelong learning experiences fun and memorable for them. 
Bernadine Wanty
Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Phil Amstadt
School: Rhinelander High School
School Town: Rhinelander 
mr. amstadt is a friendly caring teacher. he has the greatest strive in caring and teaching his students all they could possibly learn. he treats each student as if they were his own. he has the best personality and the warmest heart, ive ever seen in a teacher.. mr. amstadt is more than just a teacher, he can be your best friend too. he has a lot of friends. 
Kayla Woyak - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mrs. Steckbauer
School: Crestwood Elementary School
School Town: Antigo
My 1st grade teacher is a star! 
Mary - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mrs Kuckkahn
School: She does them all
School Town: Rhinelander
My oldest son had her in 2nd grade at west elementary. she was awesome, helpful, caring, and down to earth. my younger son, has adhd and other learning set backs. he is very smart, but has trouble stayin on task. whenever he has mrs. kuckkahn, (she sometimes subs) he has such a better day, gets his work done, no problems at all. it takes a special person to help children, and she does it with ease and with a heart.she makes sure children who need extra help dont go unnoticed. she is the only teacher that can work with him like that. and that shows how special and above the standard she really is. shes a gift to all.
Samantha Kelley - Woodruff
Teachers Name: Mr. Gary Olson
School: Lakeland Union High School
School Town: Minocqua
Mr.Olson is one of the few teachers who takes their time to make sure students are understanding lessons and not lost in class. He is always willing to help a student out, and make sure they are on the same page as the class. He is a great teacher, and willing to give up personal time to spend it working with students. He will help any one, no matter what the situation. He is some one who you can trust, and someone who really cares about the students he teaches. He is a great mentor and coach.
 
Ariel Parker - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Maralyn Storm
School: Rhinelander High School
School Town: Rhinelander
Mrs.storm has been subbibg at this school forever and she has become a close personal friend to eceryone who she comes in contact with. shes there when you need her and she helps youy with everything that you need. she deserves to be educator of the month
 
Ariel Parker - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Kim Debuhr
School: Rhinelander High School
School Town: Rhinelander
She is an amazing teacher she always has her prioityies straight. she can help you when you need it. she cracks the funniest jokes:) either way you look at it mrs.kim debuhr is an amazing teacher
 
Kiresten Falci - Argonne
Teachers Name: Mr. Larry Palubicki
School: Crandon School
School Town: Crandon
I think Mr. Palubicki should get this award because he was one of the best teachers i ever had. I have asbergers which is a form of autism and he took the time to explain things to me. I'm now in 8 th grade and its hard for me to understand social situations. I wish he could have followed me to every grade. Don't get me wrong he's a tough teacher but fair and understanding. Please consider him for this award.
 
Michael Hunter - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mr. Fortier
School: Central
School Town: Rhinelander
Hi my name is Michael Hunter, I'm in the sventh grade and I think that my fifth grade teacher deserves this award for numerous reasons. One is because he is very thoughtful in how he teaches kids, because if you don't understand somthing he will use his imagination and find a way to tell you how it is. He also is very good with kids, he knows what they like to do, we had alot of fun in his class. This is why I believe that my fifth grade teacher deserves this award. 
 
Mikayla Durkee - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mrs.Schaffer
School: Rhinelander High School
School Town: Rhinelander
I would like to nominate my Creative Writing teacher Mrs.Schaffer. Her bubbly personality makes class fun, and she's always excited to hear our latest works. She works. to give us the best education. She even took us on a trip to a creative writing festival down in UW-Whitewater where we entered our poetry for judging.We had to get up at 5am! If that isn't love for her students, I don't know what is!


 
Leah Schindeldecker - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mr.Fortier
School: Central Intermediate
School Town: Rhinelander
Mr.Fortier is the most amazing teacher I have ever had. He is VERY funny. Every day when I come home from school I have a funny story to tell. He has some really interesting ways to teach you things you don't understand, and always shares everything with me because I understand his jokes. Please let him be the one to win this award. Thank you! 

 
Alex Flora - Phillips
Teachers Name: Mrs. Sue Weddle
School: Phillips High School
School Town: Phillips
Mrs. Weddle is the most dedicated teacher I have ever known. When I am done with practice and am leaving the school at around six thirty, I will see her car still parked outside. The time she spends on student's english papers really helps out not only does she correct it, but she also gives suggestions and tips as well. Mrs. Weddle deserves this award and recognition for being the great teacher that she is.
 
Miranda Tromp - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mr. Guden
School: DC Everest Middle School
School Town: Wausau
I think you should choose Mr. Guden from DC Everest middle school Tech Ed. Mr. Guden is the best teacher a student could have. Mr. Guden is awesome at his job as a tech ed teacher because he just whips together examples for us in no time and is very creative. He helps you during any assignment that may be tough for you and even spends his own time after school helping you catch up on work or finish your project. He picks fun things for us to create and always puts on a smile for class. He also has a lot of patience in class, patience is a virtue you know? He explains the lessons in a way that everyone can understand. All of his students love his class and him as the teacher and no one would have it any other way. The school just wouldn’t be the same without him. So in conclusion, I think Mr. Guden would be a great choice for the contest winner and he always will be.
 
Danyelle Moore - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mr. David Dall
School: Pine Lake (now he's at Pelican)
I love the way he taught me. He is the most awesome teacher that I ever had. Isn't that cool? I love his music and I love that he calls on me. That's why I love him. He makes learning fun. I wish more teachers would be like that. He's everybody's favorite teacher. He has an awesome singing voice and he taught us songs, too. I still remember all the songs he taught us. He made me a better person by showing me good behaviors. He makes me happy every time I see him. He is funny, smart and talented! 
 
Morgan Blaser - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mrs. Marcia Ravely
School: Nativity Catholic School
There are many reasons why Mrs. Ravely should win this award. Mrs. Ravely is funny and she knows how to cheer a student up. She is very smart. She teaches math and Religion. She has really taught me and all other students a lot in her teaching carrer. She is a wonderful influence on students of all ages. She really does deserve this award.
 
Morgan Blaser - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mrs. Paula Schneider
School: Nativity Catholic - Rhinelander
Mrs. Schneider is awesome. She is pure fun and fun to be around. I've never heard Mrs. Schneider yell and she is always nice. She is always willing to help a student. Mrs. Schneider is a great role model for myself and for my classmates. I think Mrs. Schneider should win this award.
 
Julia Sweeney - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: David Dall
School: Pelican (used to be Pine Lake)
Mr. Dall was my kindergarten teacher and just Dec. 15 I turned 15. Really I want to thank him for the enormous impact he has made on my life. He was always one of the teachers there at Pine Lake I knew I could come to with anything. Being in his class was such a gift, I could not imagine looking back and not remembering you as my teacher. On bad days I could not help to forget what was bothering me in the first place because of how enjoyable your class was to me. He has been one of the best influences of my life. He has truly helped shape who I am today. He is such a great person and anyone who has had you for a teacher has been given a great gift to have the best kindergarten experience and I could not thank him enough. 
 
Ben Kretlow - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Dorene Nevins
School: Rhinelander High School
Mrs. Nevins truly cares about her students and wants to teach not only business, but real life skills. In class you can ask her anything you want to know and she will go out of her way to help. Mrs. Nevins deserves to be STAR Educator of the month because she helps every student who needs it and works extremely hard to help students succeed in school and life.
 
Kaisha McGreal - Rhinelander
Teachers Name: Mrs. Dorene Nevins
School: Rhinelander High School
A senior at RHS, I’ve had Mrs. Nevins, throughout high school as a teacher and a mentor. She really cares for each and everyone of her students. She is always willing to help kids with anything, whether it is school, friends, or home life. She will drop anything to help kids understand things. I would like to se her awarded for her outstanding effort. She is the most deserving teacher I know for this award.
Shannon Krugel - Antigo
Teachers Name: Mrs. Pam Siudak
School: Peace Lutheran School Antigo
Mrs. Siudak has been an angel to my family. I cannot think of a simpler way to express the heartfelt gratitude that my family feels for her. Since my son Kaidin was enrolled as a student in her pre-school class last year, Mrs. Siudak has become an integral part of our family's life. When my family went through some very difficult personal issues last summer, Mrs. Siudak was the first person to call and to stay in constant contact with my son, recognizing the fact that although the issues were difficult in the "adult world", the needs of an innocent child were far more important. My son was fortunate enough to be enrolled as a student in Mrs. Siudak's kindergarten class again this year. In October, he underwent major surgery on both of his feet at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Following the surgery, he was in casts on both legs for 9 weeks, and required additional surgery. Once the casts were removed, Kaidin basically had to learn to walk again and was in a wheelchair for several weeks. This period of time was by far one of the most trying for my family, and if it were not for the selflessness and love of a very special teacher it would have been more difficult. Mrs. Siudak's compassion for my son was evident in the times that she visited (sometimes bringing the entire class), the times that she would come to the house to keep him up to speed in his lessons, the times that she held the family together, and the tireless hours she spent pushing his wheelchair and helping him to stand on his own again. I have never met a teacher with the love and devotion to students that this woman has demonstrated, and I am grateful that she has been part of our lives.  
Teachers Name: Mrs.Norman
School: Elementry school
School Town: Tomahawk
Mrs. Norman was nominated by numerous students.
Logan Jazdzewski - Tomahawk,WI
Teachers Name: Mr.Wilson
School: Tomahawk Elementary
School Town: Tomahawk, WI
Our gym teacher, Mr.Wilson is a great person. He goofs around with us, but also knows how to have control. Mr.Wilson likes to make stuff up. He Makes us all feel special and enjoy going to gym class.

 
Maryn Ugolini - Tomahawk
Teachers Name: Mrs. Denis
School: Tomahawk Elementary School
School Town: Tomahawk
I chose my third grade teacher, Mrs. Denis. Mrs.denis is my favorite teacher because she makes school fun and she doesn't teach me anything that I don't need to know. She always has a smile on her face and explains things clearly. Mrs. Denis rewards her students if they do something right. Mrs. Denis is a great teacher and she should be reconized for it.
 
Faith Haenel - Tomahawk
Teachers Name: Mrs.Smith
School: Tomahawk Middle School
School Town: Tomahawk
Mrs.Smith is my language teacher and she has to put up with alot of messing around,goofing off,stupid questions,and kids sassing back to her. She is an awesome teacher and makes everything fun to do.But, sometimes I feel bad for her with all that stuff she has to put up with. So I think she deserves this award!