| |
The 2008–2009 NEWSPA Board Members summary list
is available for download and printing [PDF]. Bios about the board members can be found below.
Wendy Falk, President (2009)
English Teacher
|
Wendy Falk is in her sixth year of teaching English and journalism at Oshkosh North High School. She has been the advisor for the school newspaper, the North Star, for four years. Wendy is in her third year of being on the NEWSPA board and is a frequent presenter at the spring conference.
Oshkosh North High School
1100 W. Smith Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901-1896
920-424-4020, ext. 682
wendy.falk@oshkosh.k12.wi.us |
Lauren Alfonsi (2011)
Powahiscon (yearbook)
Susan Carlson (2009)
The Hi-Light (newspaper)
| |
Susan is the Green Bay East High School newspaper
adviser of The Hi-Light. She has worked at the Post-Crescent
News Record as an editorial clerk and is now an English
teacher. She enjoys reading, swimming, walking, jogging,
camping with her family, quilting and attending her
children's sporting events.
Green Bay East High School
1415 E. Walnut St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-448-2090
scarlson@greenbay.k12.wi.us |
Jason Cummings (2011)
North Star (newspaper)
Kathy Gerds (2010)
Pulaski News (newspaper)
Rick Koon (2009)
Rocket (yearbook)
 |
As of 2006, Rick has been teaching for
22 years. The last 13 years, Rick has been teaching at
Neenah High School. He is the yearbook advisor of the
Rocket and also serves as a technology instructor and
the internship coordinator. He enjoys taking photographs
and long walks and wood working.
Neenah High School
1275 Tullar Road
Neenah, WI 54956-4498
920-751-6900, ext. 285
koonr@neenah.k12.wi.us |
Kellie Pribbernow (2009)
The Notebook (yearbook)
 |
Kellie Pribbernow is a native of Oshkosh, and is currently teaching English at her alma mater, Oshkosh West. She is also in her third year as yearbook advisor, and enjoys the chance to work closely with students to create something they will cherish for a lifetime. Kellie is a graduate of UW-Oshkosh, and is currently working toward an MA in English.
Oshkosh West High School
375 N. Eagle St.
Oshkosh, WI 54902-4294
920-424-4945; fax: 920-424-4950
kellie.pribbernow@oshkosh.k12.wi.us |
Megan Reimer (2010)
Warrior’s Word (newspaper) & Aurora (yearbook)
Trent Scott (2011)
Index (newspaper)
 |
Trent Scott has been teaching English at Oshkosh West High School for 12 years and has also served as advisor of the Index during that time period. Trent originally graduated from Carroll College with a double major in journalism and English before working as a free lance sports writer out of Milwaukee for a year and a half. Following that stint, he migrated north to attend UW-Oshkosh in order to gain certification to teach English. Since that time, he has completed his MA in literature and also taken on department head duties at West.
Oshkosh West High School
375 North Eagle St.
Oshkosh, WI 54902-4294
920-424-4945;
fax: 920-424-4950
twscott_2000@yahoo.com |
Contacts at UW-Oshkosh
Mailing Address:
NEWSPA
Department of Journalism
UW-Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901-8696
Barb Benish, Executive Secretary
920-424-7145; fax: 920-424-7146
benish@uwosh.edu
Judy Schultz, Academic Department Associate
920-424-1042; Fax: 920-424-7146
schultza@uwosh.edu
Mary Patterson, PR Assistant
920-424-1042; Fax: 920-424-7146
pattem86@uwosh.edu |
