Special Education
#PointerNation Welcomes Spenser Moore
Spenser Moore Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Poulsbo, WA (just across the water from Seattle) High school: North Kitsap High School College: Spenser earned her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, with a minor in Early Childhood Education, from the University of Wyoming. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Special Education from the University of North Dakota.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Spenser Moore
#PointerNation Welcomes Ross Coogan
Ross Coogan Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Ross earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology from UW-Madison. Previous employment: Ross has been serving this summer as a Pointer Kids Club Assistant, as well as helping the district out as a Specialized Transportation Assistant the second half of last school year. Hobbies/free… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Ross Coogan
#PointerNation Welcomes Arianna Barr
Arianna Barr Middle School Instructional Assistant Hometown: Cobb High school graduated from: Iowa-Grant Previous employment: Nanny Hobbies/free time interests: Hunting, being on the lake, anything outdoors
#PointerNation Welcomes Hilari Lansing
Hilari Lansing Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Ridgeway High school graduated from: Dodgeville College: Hilari earned her Childcare Services Degree from Southwest Technical College. She holds a certification in Early Childhood along with a Master Teacher Paraprofessional DPI License. Previous employment: Most recently, Hilari was a paraprofessional at Darlington Elementary School. She has also been a… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Hilari Lansing
#PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
Preston Dubey Elementary Special Education Teacher Hometown: Mukwonago High school graduated from: Mukwonago College: Preston earned his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Leo University in Sport Business Management. He completed a certification program through eduCATE-WI and holds a Cross-Categorical Special Education teaching license. Previous employment: Most recently, Preston was a Learning Specialist at Rock River Middle… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Preston Dubey
93 Years of Service for Retirees
The last day of school is bittersweet as four #PointerNation staff members are retiring with a combined total of 93 years of service! It won’t be the same without you! Best wishes and a sincere thank you. — Vickie Dahl, Middle School Principal & Middle/High School Athletic Director — Benita Schmitz, Elementary Special Education Teacher… Continue Reading 93 Years of Service for Retirees
State Special Olympics
AJ Rury and Eli Klein recently joined the Law Enforcement Torch Run held in Mineral Point! Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes will carry the “Flame of Hope” into Opening Ceremonies of the upcoming Summer Games. AJ and Eli were joined by Liam Olson and competed at Summer… Continue Reading State Special Olympics
Pelton is Region 3 Paraprofessional of the Year
#PointerNation is proud to announce that Mrs. Judy Pelton has been selected as the WCASS (Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services) Region 3 Paraprofessional of the Year! Judy has been a fixture in the Mineral Point Unified School District for 45 years. Over the decades, Judy has impacted thousands of students. She goes above… Continue Reading Pelton is Region 3 Paraprofessional of the Year
#PointerNation Welcomes Gina Sporle
Gina Sporle Instructional Assistant Hometown: Janesville High school graduated from: Janesville Craig College: She earned her Associates Degree from Madison Business College in Business Management with a minor in Marketing. Previous employment: She has worked as an Administrative Business Partner for Grainger, National Sales Coordinator for Broaster, a Fitness Coordinator-Sales Associate for Janesville Athletic Club,… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Gina Sporle
#PointerNation Welcomes Maddy Chapman
Maddy Chapman Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Wilmette, IL High school graduated from: New Trier College: Bachelors in Environmental Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and Masters in Business Administration from University of Michigan. Previous employment: Prior to staying home and raising children, Maddy worked in business. Family: Husband Dave, three children – Henry, EJ… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Maddy Chapman