My classroom integrates learning academics and functional skills

My puppy, Molly, is a long-haired, pure- bred dachshund. She was born in March 2008, and is very lovable.

I had the pleasure of accompanying the Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music on their tour throughout much of  Europe during Summer 2010.  The trip, which lasted sixteen days,  included England, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and Germany.  I have included some of the highlights of the trip.

November 5 - 6, 2010, at the New Lisbon City Hall, 30 students participated in A Night Without a Home.  The temperatures dipped to 20 degrees, but these troopers stuck out the whole night without complaining or quitting.  It was a great time and this project raised a significant amount of money for Lend a Hand - an organization in Juneau County that helps individuals and families who are homeless.

I received a fellowship from UW-Eau Claire to participate in a three-week course during Summer 2011.  Two weeks of class were held at UW-Eau Claire and the third week occurred in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.  I toured numerous museums, Vicksburg National Military Park, and the National Civil Rights Museum.