MHS German Teacher, Alla Schwartz
The American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) recognizes German teachers and programs for their outstanding contributions to the teaching and learning of German in the US. The 2024 award recipients will be recognized at a virtual presentation to be held on November 10, 2024.
Alla Schwartz, Monroe High School German teacher will be recognized with the FL-A-CH Award for excellence in the teaching of the language and cultures of Austria, the German-speaking areas of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol.
The award is sponsored by the Austrian Cultural Forum, the Embassy of Switzerland, and the Embassy of Liechtenstein. The official press release is attached below.
Click here to for more information!
Congratulations Alla, we are proud of you!! #CheesemakerPride
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Samantha Rudi, Monroe High School English Teacher, has been selected as 1 of 48 National Education Association's Global Learning Fellows for 2025.
Click here for the list of current and past fellows.
"I'm super excited about this opportunity and very grateful to have been chosen as one of the 48 fellows from around the country. I'm looking forward to learning so much and sharing what I learn with our Monroe community." -- (Samantha Rudi, MHS English Teacher)
Congratulations Sam, we are proud of you!! #CheesemakerPride
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Congratulations to Dan Saunders, Technology Education teacher at Monroe High School, on receiving the Allan B. Holtshopple Crystal Apple Award at our District in-service! The Crystal Apple is awarded each year to a District staff member who demonstrates the following traits:
- Displays exceptional professionalism in all situations
- Demonstrates gracious, diplomatic behavior when representing the School District of Monroe in all types of settings
- Incorporates good communication skills in an oral, written, artistic, technical or performing arts format
- Is a strong believer in teamwork, partnership, and cooperation
- Demonstrates educational leadership by taking initiative for personal professional development, and sharing new knowledge with others
- Makes others comfortable in all situations, allowing them to express their views without feeling threatened
- Projects a warm and friendly disposition
Congratulations, Dan, on this well-deserved award!
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Congratulations to the members of the Monroe High School LAUNCH team on being recognized as the 2023 Excellence in Education Outstanding Educator Team of the Year! (Jan Douglas, Erin Speth, Emily Bartles, Morgan Roberts, and Karin Carson)
The LAUNCH program was introduced last year with two strands of study - Media Solutions and Data Analytics - and is a collaborative classroom experience for Juniors and Seniors featuring project-based learning to solve real-world problems right here in our community. This year, we've added two new strands - Skilled Building Trades and Behavioral Health. Congratulations to these trailblazing teachers! |
Staff Excellence 2022-2023
Congratulations to Sherri Hendrickson, retired Monroe High School Business teacher, who received a Legacy Award as one of the 2022 Governor's Financial Literacy Award recipients!
"The Legacy Award is given to an organization, business, or individual whose purpose and heritage is ingrained in sustained financial literacy and capability efforts."
Sherri was one of just 9 individuals and 12 organizations honored at the event at the Wisconsin State Capitol in April. Congratulations on this extraordinary honor for a truly extraordinary educator! We are so proud of you!
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We are excited to announce that three School District of Monroe educators have been recognized as 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellows! Brenda Davis is a teacher in our Learning Center at Monroe High School, Leah Houston is a Special Education teacher at Parkside Elementary and works with our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, and Katherine Lehto is a Science teacher at Monroe High School.
“Education is the key to the future of Wisconsin and our nation,” former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl said. “These student, teacher, and principal award recipients have demonstrated incredible hard work, achievements, and service. I congratulate them all and hope this award not only helps them in their individual pursuits but also reminds them to pay it forward in the future.”
Each year, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation recognizes 100 teachers in Wisconsin for their leadership and service in and out of the classroom and for their superior ability to motivate others and instill in their students a love of learning. Click on the link below to view the press release from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation. Congratulations to all!
2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Awards and Scholarships Press Release 3-30-23
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Congratulations to Matt Brown, Monroe Middle School Assistant Principal, on being named the WASC Junior and Middle Administrator of the Year! Each year, the Wisconsin Association of School Councils, Inc. (WASC) recognizes individuals for their outstanding dedication and involvement in WASC. The WASC Junior and Middle (JAM) Administrator of the Year Award is presented to administrators who have shown outstanding support for students in their school and/or throughout the state. Mr. Brown will be recognized during the awards presentation at the WASC State Conference on April 23rd, held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Congratulations, Mr. Brown!
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Congratulations to our Impact Award Recipients!
The Impact Awards are awarded annually to teachers and staff within the School District of Monroe for their commitment and dedication to our students. Each year, we ask our graduating Seniors to nominate individuals who have made an impact on them during their educational careers. Watch the videos below as our Seniors surprise these outstanding educators and staff with the Impact Award!
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2022-2023 Impact Award Recipients
2021-2022 Impact Award Recipients
- Alex Lentz, MHS Choral Music Director
- Brenda Davis, MHS Learning Center Teacher and Theatre Crew Advisor
- Ashley Kittoe, Parkside 5th Grade Teacher
- Katie Lehto, MHS Science Teacher
- Sheri Schaefer Abraham Lincoln 4K Teacher
- Aric Barnard, Northside 2nd Grade Teacher
- Nate Cannon, MHS Math Teacher
- Karin Carson, MHS Math Teacher
- Morgan Roberts, MHS English Teacher
- John Ditter, MHS Physical Education Teacher
- Ashley Kimball-Thompson, MMS Spanish Language Teacher
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2020-2021 Impact Award Recipients
- Ryan Strunz, MHS English Teacher
- Deb Moe, Parkside Support Staff
- Stacie Christensen, MHS Attendance Secretary
- Liz Kiley, Parkside 4th Grade Teacher
- Valerie Bryson, MMS Math Teacher
- Carolyn Schultz, MHS English Teacher and Forensics Coach
- Rachel Showers, MHS English Teacher
- Matt Bordner, MHS Math Teacher
- Ingerid Kvam, MMS Choral Music Teacher
- Amy Felcyn. MHS Science Teacher
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2019-2020 Impact Award Recipients
- Daniell Brunner, MMS Social Studies Teacher
- Danielle Pernot, MHS Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor
- Laura Skattum, Northside 1st Grade Teacher
- Sherri Hendrickson, MHS Business and Marketing Teacher
- Juanita Butler, Abraham Lincoln 4th Grade Teacher
- Samantha Rudi, MHS English Teacher
- Mark Dickson, MHS Science Teacher
- Donna Vick, Parkside Support Staff
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2018-2019 Impact Award Recipients
- Jan Douglas, MHS Art Teacher
- Lynda Miller, Parkside 5th Grade Teacher
- James Tostrud, MHS Social Studies Teacher
- Heather Peterson, MMS Science Teacher
- Tom Maurer, Northside Instructional Aide
- Michelle Rossing, MHS Spanish Language Teacher
- Kathryn Zastrow, MHS Social Studies Teacher and Dance Team Advisor
- Erica Zentner, Northside 3rd Grade Teacher
- Beth Roidt, MHS Science Teacher
- Sarah Compton, Northside 5th Grade Teacher
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