Years in education: 10
Years at St. Robert School: 3
Academic credentials: Attended Northwestern University; B.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in Journalism; Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction/Reading License from UWM; further graduate work at Cardinal Stritch University
Students enjoy my academic support classes because: “They are in a safe environment where they can get the extra help they need without fear of failure.”
Years in education: 7
Years at St. Robert School: 3
Academic credentials: B.A. in Spanish, M.A. in Spanish Lit. and Linguistics, both from Marquette
University
I enjoy teaching at St. Robert School because: “I have an opportunity to share my love of Spanish language and culture and my Catholic faith all in the same class.”
Years in education: 2
Years at St. Robert School: 2
Academic credentials: UW-Milwaukee - Bachelor's in French; Cardinal Stritch - Wisconsin State Teacher Certification
The best thing about teaching is: “To see my students’ knowledge and understanding evolve throughout the year!”
Years in education: 17
Years at St. Robert School: 10
Academic credentials: B.S. in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
The best thing about teaching art is: “Watching each student’s growth and development from kindergarten through eighth grade.”
Years in education: 2
Years at St. Robert School: 2
Academic credentials: Bachelor of Science, Health Education and Physical Education from Carroll College
Students enjoy my class because: “I always keep students at the center of teaching and learning as I do my best to engage them in a fun and interactive way. The best thing about teaching is the ability to help students reach their full potential as human beings. The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates, and the great teacher inspires. This quote has stuck with me from the moment I heard it and is one of the many reasons why I love being a teacher.”
Years in education: 18
Years at St. Robert School: 1
Academic credentials: Bachelor's of Science in Education with a Language Arts Minor from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee;Middle School Certification from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Master's in Library and Information Science with a 901-902 school certification from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Currently a graduate student in the Master's of Information Science program at Cardinal Stritch University
I choose to teach in Catholic schools because: "I believe in providing children with a “values” education. I love what I teach, and I think it shows."
Students enjoy my library classes because: "There is a book for everyone in the library. With the ever changing world of information seeking, the students find my computer classes stimulating and fun."
Years in education: 3
Years at St. Robert School: 1
Academic credentials: Studied voice and piano at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and received a B.S. in Music Education; Orff training at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, MN.
The best thing about teaching is: "Getting to work with these great kids and sharing my excitement and love for music with them. Singing, playing and dancing together enriches our brains and our community!"
Years in education: 3
Years at St. Robert School: 2
Academic credentials: University of Wisconsin - Madison: Bachelor of Music, clarinet performance; University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Master of Music, clarinet performance; University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee: K-12 instrumental/general music certification
The best thing about teaching is: "having the opportunity to inspire my students to play, share and love music!"
Years in education: 13
Years at St. Robert School: 4
Academic credentials: B.A. in Elementary Education and Pre-K-Primary Early Childhood/ Exceptional Educational Needs from Cardinal Stritch University
The best thing about teaching is: “I have the opportunity to work, learn and play with children during their first formal schooling experience! I have the best job in the world and I look forward to each new day with ALL of its challenges.”
Years in education: 27
Years at St. Robert School: 22
Academic credentials: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with a minor of Fine Arts from Mount Mary College; 15 in graduate credits
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: “I strongly feel I have a gift from God to impact and influence children. I feel so thankful to our Lord, not only to have this gift, but to be able to share it with his children...to go above and beyond that of a curriculum seen in public school, to teach so much more, to help my students develop an insight to God's teachings as well as an individual relationship with God.”
Students enjoy my class because: “I have an enthusiastic, creative approach to teaching and learning. My sensitivity to the differences in each child, as well as my upbeat sense of humor, helps to provide for a nurturing environment, with an abundance of smiles all around.”
Years in education: 12
Years at St. Robert School: 6
Academic credentials: Bachelor’s degree from UW - Madison; Post-Baccalaureate teaching license (pre-K-3rd grade) from UW - Milwaukee; Master’s degree from UW - Milwaukee in Educational Psychology, in Learning and Development
I enjoy working at St. Robert School because: “We have a strong community atmosphere, a commitment to faith-based education and a strong collaboration between staff members. My highest priority as a junior kindergarten teacher is to ensure that our youngest students love school and see themselves as competent learners.”
Years in education: 10
Years at St. Robert School: 10
Academic credentials: B.S. from UW - Eau Claire in Communication Disorders; Teacher Certification from Cardinal Stritch University
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: “I feel it is a privilege to be able to openly honor and serve God with my students and colleagues.”
Years in education: 21
Years at St. Robert School: 7
Academic credentials: B.S. in Education/Special Education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio; M.A. in Deaf Education from Ohio State University
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: “I appreciate the sense of community and the freedom to teach the whole child. Students enjoy my class because they know that I appreciate each strength and weakness and that I am there to help them grow and recognize God’s grace in their life each day.”
Years in education: 13
Years at St. Robert School: 12
Academic credentials: B.S. from Marquette University
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: “I feel that being able to bring God into all aspects of our curriculum is so important. I enjoy sharing my faith with my students and helping their faith come alive. I had the opportunity to substitute at many schools and St. Robert was the place I wanted to be at. Our Catholic school is loving and nurturing and I value the fact that we can share our faith with one another.”
Years in education: 15
Years at St. Robert School: 2
Academic credentials: B.A. in English and Elementary Education from Alverno College; Graduate coursework at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
I feel blessed to work at St. Robert School because: “We have a faith-based curriculum and “Wellness Model” in place. I enjoy working with our talented and dedicated staff, eager and respectful students, and generous and supportive parents.”
Years in education: 15
Years at St. Robert School: 7
Academic credentials: B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Marian College
The best thing about teaching is: “Seeing the pride and excitement on the students’ faces when they understand something they have been working diligently on.”
Years in education: 19
Years at St. Robert School: 15
Academic credentials: B.S. in Education from Alverno College
“My philosophy is that all students can learn and it is my objective to make that statement come true. Our school has the support and encourages us to make that objective come true, empowering the teachers to do what we feel is educationally sound to accomplish our goal. This is a great school. Teachers, students, and parents make this a great place to be.”
"Teaching is more than my occupation: it is my dedication. My passion is to inspire and support each child in becoming all that he or she can be. As a Catholic educator, my mission includes guiding each student in developing a personal relationship with God while building a strong, faith foundation… always ready to be the presence of God here on earth… a body for Christ.”
Years in Education: 3
Years at St. Robert School: 1
Academic Credentials: Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationStudies and Certificate of Education Middle Childhood Early Adolescence from Marquette University
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: "I can inspire and nurture responsible and independent learners who develop a passion for learning and faith that they will carry with them throughout their lives. I love what I do and I hope my students feel that enthusiasm."
Years in education: 10
Years at St. Robert School: 5
Academic credentials: Master's in Education from Alverno College
“Students enjoy my classes because I genuinely enjoy teaching them!”
Years in education: 17
Years at St. Robert School: 17
Academic credentials: B.A. from Marquette University
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: “I can’t imagine not being able to talk about God with my students. I think I am so lucky to be able to share the joy of my Catholic faith with my students.”
Years in education: 41
Years at St. Robert School: 29
Academic credentials: Bachelor's from Wisconsin Lutheran Teacher’s College; Involvement in National Science Foundation grants; Wisconsin Academy Staff Development; Member/Presenter for Wisconsin Math Council & National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Member of Wisconsin Association of Middle Level Educators; Member of the Milwaukee Archdiocese Mathematics Curriculum Committee
I have been grateful to serve in a Catholic school because: “I have received so much support from administrators to further my professional development. This has directly affected my students because they have been exposed to the strategies & best practices I have learned.”
Years in education: 3
Years at St. Robert School: 3
Academic credentials: B.S. degree in Biology from Carroll University; Teaching License from Cardinal Stritch University; currently working on Master's Degree
Students enjoy my class because: "They are able to actively participate in hands-on science labs that give them the opportunity to use critical thinking skills and also experience the value and impact that science has in our everyday lives."
Years in education: 18
Years at St. Robert: 1
Academic credentials: B.A. in Communication/English and an M.A. in Communication from Marquette University; education certification and doctoral studies in the School of Educational Psychology at UW - Madison; Fulbright Scholar/Recipient; taught/conducted research in Denmark, England and France
"I choose and have been fortunate enough enough to have been chosen to teach in a Catholic School because I am the proud product of Catholic education. I know its dedication to a rigorous educational pedagogy, and tradition of life-long spiritual growth.”
My students enjoy my class because: "I challenge them to be independent thinkers and I try to to present instruction in a way that addresses/teaches to a myriad of learning styles."
Years in education: 12
Years at St. Robert: 11
Academic credentials: B.A. in Law Studies, Teaching Certificate from Cardinal Stritch grades 1-9; Member of the National Council for Social Studies; Member Wisconsin Middle School Association
I choose to teach in a Catholic School because: “I appreciate being able to work in an environment where one can talk about and incorporate God and morals into all aspects of teaching. The best thing about teaching is getting to work with middle school students who are eager to learn, energetic, diverse, and fun!”
