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Renwick’s Latest Book Released
Elementary Principal Matt Renwick’s latest book was released this past week. This is his second book published through ASCD. Renwick’s “Digital Portfolios in the Classroom” is a guide to help teachers sort through, capture, and make sense of the messiness associated with assessment. By shining a spotlight on three types of student portfolios–performance, process, and… Continue Reading Renwick’s Latest Book Released
#PointerNation Welcomes Bridget Tippett
Fifth in the 2017-18 New Staff Series Bridget Tippett Instructional Assistant Hometown: Darlington High School: Darlington College: She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Loras College and her Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, as well as earn her Reading license. She also completed courses at Viterbo to… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Bridget Tippett
Francois Named to WASDA Policy Committee
Mineral Point Unified School District Superintendent, Luke Francois, Ed.D., has been selected to serve on the Policy Research and Development Committee of the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA). Consisting of three representatives each from WASDA, Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services, and Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, serving with representatives from UW-Madison… Continue Reading Francois Named to WASDA Policy Committee
Board Pursues Potential Facilities Work
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting the evening of Thursday, August 31. (Scroll past the video for more article text.) Kevin Eipperle and Christina Monk of FEH Design shared a proposal with the Board to secure an entrance at the elementary, serve as a qualified provider for the dust collector installation, and… Continue Reading Board Pursues Potential Facilities Work
Are We Talking About That Tree? (The Importance of Clarity)
Two members of the maintenance team stopped me in the high school hallway. “Are you good with us taking down the cedar tree in the front of your building?” When asked, I was 98% sure which tree they were referring to. Steve, our building custodian, and I had discussed last year about removing the tree.… Continue Reading Are We Talking About That Tree? (The Importance of Clarity)
#PointerNation Welcomes Brooke McGraw
Fourth in the 2017-18 New Staff series Brooke McGraw 1st Grade Teacher/K-12 Instructional Coach Hometown: Mineral Point High school graduated from: Mineral Point College: Brooke earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Inclusion Minor in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2007. In 2011, she also earned her… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Brooke McGraw
#PointerNation Welcomes Brittany Roscovius
Third in the 2017-18 New Staff series Brittany Roscovius High School English Teacher Hometown: Pickett High school graduated from: Oshkosh North College: Brittany earned her Bachelors of Science in English Education with a minor in History from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, as well as her Masters of Education in Professional Development, also… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Brittany Roscovius
#PointerNation Welcomes Katie Hughes
Second in the 2017-18 New Staff series Katie Hughes Kindergarten Teacher Hometown: Green Bay High school graduated from: Ashwaubenon College: In December 2015, Katie earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Early Childhood and Middle Education. Previous employment: Long-term substitute teaching in the La Crosse School… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Katie Hughes
Board Hires 1st Grade Teacher/Instructional Coach
The Mineral Point School Board held a special meeting the morning of Wednesday, August 23. Following executive session, the Board voted to approve the hiring of Brooke McGraw to a 1st grade teacher/Instructional Coaching position. Voting yes were Lisa Hay, Julie Stephenson, and Andy Busch. Voting no were Larry Dolphin and Larry Steffes. Jeff Basting… Continue Reading Board Hires 1st Grade Teacher/Instructional Coach
#PointerNation Welcomes Erin Leonard
First in the 2017-18 New Staff series Erin Leonard Options in Education Teacher/Math Interventionist Hometown: Belmont High school graduated from: Belmont College: Erin earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood. She then went on to obtain her Reading Teacher License from… Continue Reading #PointerNation Welcomes Erin Leonard