Special Education
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
#PointerNation Welcomes Debra Hintz
Debra Hintz Elementary School Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: She attended Fox Valley Technical College for Marketing/Interior Design. Previous employment: Debra has substituted in the Mineral Point Unified School District regularly since 2017. For 12 years, she worked as a Special Education Aide in the Hilbert School District.… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Debra Hintz
#PointerNation Welcomes Kyon Buford
Kyon Buford Middle/High School Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Kyon is a Certified Medical Assistant from Southwest Technical College and also earned her Dental Assistant Certificate and Office Aide Certificate from Southwest Tech. Previous employment: Most recently, she worked in Mt. Horeb School District as a Health Office… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Kyon Buford
Pointers are CESA 3 Award Winners
Friday at CESA 3 in Fennimore, WCASS (Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services) presented awards to various Region 3 special services personnel and Mineral Point was honored to receive two awards. Joslen Buckingham received the Region 3 WCASS Student Ambassador Award. Mr. Justin Leonard nominated Josie for this award and shared that Josie moved… Continue Reading Pointers are CESA 3 Award Winners
#PointerNation Welcomes Kim Wedig
Kim Wedig Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: I grew up on a dairy farm outside of Cobb. There was ALWAYS something to do on the farm. High school graduated from: Iowa-Grant College: Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Certified Nursing Assistant Training, Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant Training, Licensed Practical Nurse license) Previous employment: Inclusa Supportive Home Care, Bloomfield… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Kim Wedig
#PointerNation Welcomes Jenna Wedig
Jenna Wedig Elementary Instructional Assistant Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: UW-Platteville Previous employment: Caregiver/Nanny (for one who has autism), Seasonal Lands’ End Packer Family: Parents: Peter and Kim Wedig, Siblings: Jacob, 22; Jared, 17; Jaxon, 13. My mom and dad both come from large families, so aside from us siblings, we… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Jenna Wedig
#PointerNation Welcomes Reagan Roelli
Reagan Roelli High School Instructional Assistant Hometown: Darlington High school graduated from: Darlington College: Reagan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Minor in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Previous employment: Most recently, Reagan has been employed in childcare in the Darlington area and at her family’s business, Roelli… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Reagan Roelli
#PointerNation Welcomes Meg Cullen
Meg Cullen High School Instructional Assistant Hometown: New Glarus High school graduated from: New Glarus College: Meg earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Music. Previous employment: She served as the Director of Bands at Monticello Public Schools from 1993-2010. Additionally, she has previous special education assistant experience with Darlington Community Schools… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Meg Cullen