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Faculty and Administration Bios (last updated Aug. 14,  2007)

Carrie Backman
Diane Ballweg
Jim Baltus
Paul Bates
Steve Bleier
Heather Blinson
Jean Bondoc
Tonya Bubolz
Nick Burrows
Tom Choudoir
Craig Clauson
Wade DallaGrana
Kristin DeLorme
Brenda Foti

Bob Growney
Pamela Hanson-Stewart
Jonathon Hessler
Karen Houlihan
Kym Husom
John Hylkema
Toby Kinsler  

Joshua Kraemer
Cary Lahr
Mary Lorenz
Lisa Marinzel
Shannon McDonough
Dennis McKinley
Anna McManus
Diane Mertens
Alan Minnaert
Maureen Moravchik
Laurie Mullen
Dawn Nagle
Ann Nelson
Richard Newton II
Eric Pantano
Derek Ralph
Don Regina
Kate Ripple
Steve Rothering
Julie Rzepinski
Joan Rundhaug-Witz


Cherie Schaaf

Judd Schemmel
Bob Shannon
Cathi Shaughnessy

Roberta Shields
Ellen Smoller
Lora Staveness
Katie Sturm
Kevin Tahany
Mark Thering
Alexandra Totoritis
Kerry van Lith
Audrey Voss
Nate Verhage
John Vraga
Teresa West-Lentz
Mekel Wiederholt Meier
Amanda Wilson
Tom Young
Lori Ziemann
Chris Zwettler

Carrie Backman, '99  backcar@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Music Department Chair
Years at EHS: 3
Total Years Teaching:

4

Education: Bachelor of Music, University of Minnesota
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: MENC, WSMA, MMEA, World Association for Symphonic Bands & Ensembles, International Tuba & Euphonium Association, NBA, NCEA
Courses Taught: Concert Band
Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Music Lessons
Other EHS Responsibilities:

Key Club
Pep Band
Pit Orchestra
School Liturgical Music

Diane Ballweg, '71  balldia@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Aviation
Years at EHS: 7
Total Years Teaching:

31

Education: B.S., Special & Elementary Education, Edgewood College
B.S., Music Education, UW-Madison
Additional Graduate Courses
Advanced Ground School Instructor Certificate
Awards/Special Honors: Featured in Wisconsin Woman Magazine and Isthmus Weekly, 2007; Outstanding Philanthropist 2005; Governor's Art Award 2005; 2000 Aviator of the Year; State Bureau of Aeronautics; Member - Middleton Airport Commission; Founder/Chair - Friends of Morey Airport; City of Middleton Rep: AOPA; EAA Flight Leader for Young Eagle Rallies (Youth); Pilot for Bald Eagle Rallies (Senior Citizens); Instrument Rating, 1999; Private Pilot License, 1997; "Know Your Madisonian", 1997; Honorary Chair - Overture Center Great Performances Campaign; D.A.S.H from Edgewood; Asset Builder from Madison Community Foundation; Aviation Person of the Year from WI Bureau of Aeronautics; past students have earned pilot's license and secured careers in aviation
Professional Organizations: EAA, AOPA, WIA, CAP, Chair - Women in Family Business Group at UW, Board Member - Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Board Member - Fund for Women
Courses Taught: Aviation I
Aviation II
Other EHS Responsibilities:  

Jim Baltus  baltjam@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Religious Studies
Years at EHS: 8
Total Years Teaching:

14

Education: M.A., Religious Studies, Edgewood College
B.S., Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University
Awards/Honors: Xi Zigma Pi Natural Resources Honor Fraternity
Professional Organizations: COOL - Campus Outreach Organization League; Dominican Association of Secondary Schools
Courses Taught: Hebrew Scriptures
Christian Scriptures
World Religions in America
Contemporary Justice Issues
Other EHS Responsibilities:

Ski Club Moderator
LINK Crew
Employee Focus Committee Chair
Dominican High Schools Preaching Mentor

Paul Bates  batepau@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Science
Years at EHS: 2
Total Years Teaching: 6, 4 years at college level
Education: B.S., Biology, University of North Carolina
Ph.D., Molecular Biology, UW
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: National Science Teacher's Association, WI Society of Science Teachers
Courses Taught: Biology
Other EHS Responsibilities: Science Olympiad Moderator

Steve Bleier  bleiste@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Mathematics; Business & Computers
Years at EHS: 5
Total Years Teaching: 2
Education: B.B.A., Information Systems, UW-Madison
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Geometry, Visual Basic Programming
Other EHS Responsibilities: Head Volleyball Coach

Heather Blinson Lundquist  blinhea@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Foreign Language
Years at EHS: 7
Total Years Teaching:

12

Education:

B.A., Latin, University of Georgia
M.A., Latin, UW-Madison
Teaching Certification, UW-Madison

Awards/Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Eta Sigma Phi, Classics Honor Society
Professional Organizations: American Classical League
Wisconsin Latin Teachers Association
Courses Taught: Latin I
Latin II
Latin III
Latin IV
AP Latin
Other EHS Responsibilities: Junior Classical League Moderator
Recruitment and Scholarship Committee

Jean Bondoc   bondjea@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Campus Ministry
Years at EHS: 3
Total Years Teaching: 12
Education: B.A., Sociology, University of Iowa
Masters work at DePaul and UW-Madison in Education
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Peer Ministry
Other EHS Responsibilities: Service Coordinator
Liturgy Coordinator
Edgewood in the Community Service Day
Retreats

Tonya Bubolz   buboton@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Religious Studies
Years at EHS: 2
Total Years Teaching: 6, plus 8 years youth ministry and campus ministry
Education: B.A., Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
 
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Understanding Catholic Christianity
Contemporary Justice Issues
Other EHS Responsibilities: Adventure Club Moderator

Nick Burrows   burrnic@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Student Services Department Chair
Years at EHS: 26
Total Years Teaching: 33
Education: B.A., Loras College
M.A., Loras College
Post-masters: UW-Madison, Silver Lake College, Edgewood College, University of St. Thomas
Awards/Special Honors: Guest Speaker, Wisconsin Counselor Association State Convention in Stevens Point, WI; Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellowship Award 2004 Top 100 Educators in WI; Runner up, City of Madison Wolman Award by Youth Services 2005 WI State Journal; EHS 2006 Alumni Appreciation Award Fall 2006
Professional Organizations: WI School Counselors Association; WIAA Sports Official 25 years; St. Francis Xavier Education Committee & Football, Basketball Coach
Courses Taught: Group Guidance - Sophomore, Junior & Senior
Other EHS Responsibilities: Advisor for Multicultural Group
Department Chair
Military Liaison
College Prep Testing Coordinator
ACT Testing Supervisor
Fine Arts Committee Member

Tom Choudoir   choutom@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Physical Education
Years at EHS: 9
Total Years Teaching: 29
Education:

Certified Professional Dance Instructor, Professional Dance Federation, National Dance Council of America

Awards/Special Honors: Top Teacher: Arthur Murray International; Finalist: Western United States Dance Championships; Finalist: United States Ballroom Championships - Pro/Am; Finalist: WI State Dance Championships - Pro
Professional Organizations:

Professional Dance Federation; National Dance Council of America

Courses Taught: Ballroom Dance
Other EHS Responsibilities: Freshman Study Hall
Ballroom Dance Club
Parents of EHS Ballroom Dance Lessons

Craig Clauson   claucra@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Social Studies/English
Years at EHS: 17
Total Years Teaching: 22
Education: B.A., History & English, Arizona State University
M.A., History & English, Arizona State University
M.A., Library Science, UW
Awards/Honors: National Council of Teachers of English
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught:

Freshman English
AP American History

Other EHS Responsibilities: Freshman Moderator
Outdoor Cooking Club

Wade DallaGrana   dallwad@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Social Studies
Years at EHS: 26
Total Years Teaching: 28
Education: B.A., Secondary Education, Marquette University
M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, National Louis University
Awards/Special Honors: EHS Alumni Appreciation Award, 2005; 2004 State Winner DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History; 2002 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Grant to South Africa; 1994 Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award; 1989 Norman Basset Teaching Award
Professional Organizations: WI Council for the Social Studies; National Council for the Social Studies; Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of WI; Global TeachNet
Courses Taught: American Political Systems
Recent American History
Global Issues
World History
Other EHS Responsibilities: Close-Up Advisor

Kristin DeLorme  delokri@edgewood.k12.wi.us ext. 135

Department: Librarian
Years at EHS: 8
Total Years Teaching: 15
Education: M.A., Library & Information Studies, UW-Madison
B.S., Education, UW-Madison
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: American Library Association; Association of School Librarians; Wisconsin Education Media Association
Courses Taught:  
Other EHS Responsibilities: SADD Advisor
Book Club Advisor

Brenda Foti  fotibre@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Learning Resource Center Departmant Chair
Years at EHS: 13
Total Years Teaching: 13
Education: B.S., North Dakota State University
M.S., UW-Madison
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: LRC
Other EHS Responsibilities: Department Chair/Coordinator LRC

Bob Growney  growrob@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Administration
Years at EHS: 25
Total Years in Education: 31
Education: B.A., Sociology, Loras College
B.A., Physical Education, Loras College
M.A., Educational Administration, Edgewood College
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: NCEA; ASCD; NASSD
Courses Taught:  
Other EHS Responsibilities: Principal

Pamela Hanson-Stewart  hanspam@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Communications (Department Chair) & English
Years at EHS: 26
Total Years Teaching: 29
Education: B.S., Edgewood College
Graduate Studies: UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse, Columbia University
Awards/Honors: Edgewood Alumni Appreciation Award, 2006; "Teacher of Teachers", UW-Madison; Fine Arts Hall of Fame Award, 2004; Norman Bassett Teaching Award; National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship to Columbia University ("Masterworks of the American Drama"); Fellowship to "Arts World"; Who's Who in American Teaching
Professional Organizations: WI Theatre Association; Zeta Phi Eta; WI Alliance for Arts Education; John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Courses Taught: Public Speaking
Advanced Public Speaking
Acting
American Musical Theatre
Modern Drama
Play Production
Other EHS Responsibilities: Communications Dept. Chair
Fine Arts Committee Member

Jonathan Hessler  hessjon@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Science
Years at EHS: 7
Total Years Teaching: 11
Education: B.A., Physics, University of Chicago
Awards/Honors: Top 100 Game Award 1997 for the game The Last Card designed & produced by Jonathan Hessler - Games Magazine
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: General Physics
AP Physics1
AP Physics 2
Other EHS Responsibilities: Strategy Games Club
Science Olympiad

Karen Houlihan   houlkar@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Foreign Language Department Chair
Years at EHS: 28
Total Years Teaching: 29
Education: B.A., Spanish Education, Edgewood College
M.A., Education, Lesley University
Awards/Honors: Bassett Award; Channel 27 "Class Act"; Kohl Award; Channel 3 "Top Notch Teacher"
Professional Organizations: WI Association of Foreign Language Teachers
Courses Taught: Spanish I
Spanish IV
AP Spanish
Other EHS Responsibilities: Junior Class Advisor
Department Chairperson

Kym Husom   husokym@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Social Studies Department Chair
Years at EHS: 28
Total Years Teaching: 28
Education: B.A., Economics & Political Science, UW-Madison
Teacher Certification, UW-Madison
M.A., Education, National Louis University
Awards/Honors: Bassett Teacher Award; Kohl Teaching Fellowship; Sun Prairie High School Wall of Success Recipient; EHS Alumni Appreciation Award
Professional Organizations: NCSS; WCSS; GATE; ASET
Courses Taught: Small Business
Economics
Law
World History
Other EHS Responsibilities: Social Studies Dept. Chair
Junior Moderator

John Hylkema  hylkjoh@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Mathematics
Years at EHS: 12
Total Years Teaching: 24
Education: B.S., Mathematics, Purdue University
M.A., Educational Technology, Edgewood College
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: NCTM Member
Courses Taught: AP Calculus
Algebra III
Statistics
Other EHS Responsibilities: Ultimate Frisbee
Co-Chair, Technology Committee

Toby Kinsler   kinstob@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: English
Years at EHS: 4
Total Years Teaching: 11
Education: B.A., English, Secondary Education, Lawrence University
M.A., English, The Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College
Post-graduate work, King's College at Oxford University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: English II
American Literature
World Literature
Other EHS Responsibilities: Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
Junior Varsity Boys Tennis Coach

Joshua Kraemer   kraejos@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Campus Ministry/Religious Studies
Years at EHS: 8
Total Years Teaching: 9
Education: B.A., Philosophy, UW-Madison
M.A., Education, National-Louis University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: Association for Experiential Education (AEE); National Catholic Educator's Association (NCEA)
Courses Taught: Peer Ministry
Reflective Living
Hebrew Scriptures
Christian Scriptures
Other EHS Responsibilities: Chair, Campus Ministry Department
Campus Minister - Retreat Director
Chair, Spiritual Development Committee
Edgewood Leadership Corps Director
Freshman Football Coach

Cary Lahr   lahrcar@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Learning Resource Center and Foreign Language
Years at EHS: 3
Total Years Teaching: 18
Education: B.S., Education, UW-Oshkosh
M.S., Curriculum and Instruction,UW-Milwaukee
 
Awards/Honors: King Juan Carlos of Spain Fellowship
Professional Organizations: Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers
Courses Taught: Spanish I
LRC
Other EHS Responsibilities: Sophomore Class Moderator
Fine Arts Committee

Mary Lorenz   loremar@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Mathematics
Years at EHS: 3
Total Years Teaching: 9
Education: Teacher Certification, Marquette University
M.S., Atmospheric Science, University of Washington
B.S., Physics & Math, Luther College
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Algebra 1
Algebra 2-A
Calculus 2nd Year
Other EHS Responsibilities: Math Team Assistant

Lisa Marinzel  marilis@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Foreign Language
Years at EHS: 2
Total Years Teaching: 2
Education: B.S. in Spanish Education, Miami University of Ohio
 
Awards/Special Honors: Spanish Honor Fraternity - Sigma Delta Pi
John Whitesel Education Scholarship
Professional Organizations: Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers
Courses Taught: Spanish II
Spanish III
Other EHS Responsibilities: Sophomore Class Moderator
Fine Arts Festival Committee

Shannon McDonough  mcdosha@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Student Services
Years at EHS: 8
Total Years in Education: 8
Education: B.A., Psychology, UW-Whitewater
M.A., School Counseling, UW-Milwaukee
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: WISCA (WI School Counselors Association); American School Counselors Association
Courses Taught: Group Guidance
Other EHS Responsibilities: Freshman Volleyball Coach
Multicultural Group
STAR
Tutor Coordinator
Scholarship Coordinator
Link Crew Coordinator

Dennis McKinley, '63   mckiden@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Music, Campus Ministry & Alumni Relations
Years at EHS: 40
Total Years Teaching: 40
Education: Bachelor of  Music, UW-Madison
M.S., Science (Education & Music), UW-Madison
Awards/Special Honors: Edgewood's 1st recipient, Norman Bassett Foundation Teaching Award; Diocese of Madison Catholic Charities Catholic Leadership Award; Mazzuchelli Award for Service to Christian Education; Edgewood High School Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Professional Organizations: WSMA, MENC, WMEA, WCDA, ACDA, NCEA, NPMA
Courses Taught:

Edgewood Chorus (grades 9 & 10)
Concert Choir (grades 11 & 12)
Crusader Singers Show Choir (grades 11 & 12)
Crusader Singers Show Choir, Too! (grade 10)

Other EHS Responsibilities: Alumni Relations
Liturgy Coordinator
Great Teachers-Great Programs Grant Coordinator
Vocal Director, Musicals

Anna McManus   mcmaann@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Administration
Years at EHS: 8
Total Years in Education: 26
Education: M.A., Liberal Arts, St. John's College
M.Ed., School Administration, Livingston University
M.A.T., Education, Livingston University
B.S., Physical Education, Livingston University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught:  
Other EHS Responsibilities: Assistant Principal

Diane Mertens   mertdia@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: English Department Chair
Years at EHS: 31
Total Years Teaching: 35
Education: B.S., English, UW-Oshkosh
M.S., Education - Curriculum & Instruction, UW-Madison
Awards/Special Honors: Curriculum Reviewer, WI School Evaluation Consortium; English Lecturer, Tohoku U., Sendai, Japan; NEH Award - Folger Library; NEH Award, Rutgers University; EHS Alumni Appreciation Award; IU East Asian Studies Center & Freeman Foundation Award:  Study Tour of Japan & Korea; AP Exam Reader, Educational Testing Service; Outstanding Madison Area High School Teacher Award, (Bassett Foundation); WI Writing Project Scholar, UW-Madison; Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellowship; Fulbright-Hays Award Seminar in Japan; Freeman Foundation & University of Illinois Award: Study Tour of China; NCTE & Indiana U. East Asian Studies Award:  "Seminar on Teaching East Asian Literature in the High School"; Who's Who Among America's Teachers
Professional Organizations: National Council of Teachers of English; WI Council of Teachers of English; WI Alliance for Arts Education
Courses Taught: AP English
American Lit Honors
English II
Other EHS Responsibilities: Chair, English Department
Advisor, The Wayfarer
Chair, EHS Fine Arts Festival

Alan Minnaert   minnala@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Religious Studies
Physical Education
Years at EHS: 16
Total Years Teaching: 27
Education: B.A., St. Ambrose University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: WI Football Coaches Association; Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Courses Taught: Freshman Religion
Weight Lifting
Other EHS Responsibilities: Head Football Coach
Associate Athletic Director
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Moderator

Maureen Moravchik   moramau@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: English
Years at EHS: 17
Total Years Teaching: 17
Education: B.S., UW-Madison
M.S., Cardinal Stritch University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Freshman English
Freshman Humanities
World Literature
Other EHS Responsibilities: Freshman Class Advisor

Laurie Mullen   mulllau@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Student Services
Years at EHS: 16
Total Years in Education: 17
Education: B.S., Psychology, UW-Whitewater
M.Ed., Counseling, University of New Hampshire
Awards/Honors: Published, New Hampshire State Counseling Journal (Article on Values Education)
Professional Organizations: WI School Counselor Association
Courses Taught: Student Services Counselor
Freshman Group Guidance
Other EHS Responsibilities: House Manager for Drama Department
AP Coordinator
Dawn Nagle  nagldaw@edgewood.k12.wi.us
Department: Business & Computers
Years at EHS: 10
Total Years Teaching: 3
Education: B.A., Political Science, University of Chicago
M.A., Latin American Studies, Georgetown University
Awards/Honors:
Professional Organizations: IEEE
Courses Taught: Tech Assistantship
Other EHS Responsibilities: Network Administrator

Ann Nelson  nelsann@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Music
Years at EHS: 26
Total Years Teaching: 31 (School), 37 (Church)
Education: B.A., Music, UW-Madison
Graduate Work: Edgewood College, UW-Madison,
Vandercook School of Music (Chicago), Mankato State University
Awards/Honors: Honored by First Baptist Church (30 Years Music Directing)
Professional Organizations: Music Educators National Conference; WI Music Educators Conference; American Guild of English Hand Bell Ringers; National Catholic Educators; Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians; UW School of Music Association
Courses Taught: 2 Hand Bell Choirs
Piano (Levels 1-4)
Other EHS Responsibilities: Fine Arts Committee Member
Writing Across the Curriculum Committee Member

Richard Newton II, '92   newtric@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Physical Education
Years at EHS: 8
Total Years Teaching: 11
Education: B.S., Education, UW-Whitewater
M. of Administration, Edgewood College
Awards/Honors: EHS Athletics Hall of Fame Award, 2006
Professional Organizations: American Baseball Coaches Association
Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association
Courses Taught: Physical Education
Health
Adapted Physical Education
Other EHS Responsibilities:

Coaching

Eric Pantano  panteri@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Science
Years at EHS: 7
Total Years Teaching: 16
Education: B.S., Chemistry, Boston College
M.S.T., Secondary Science Education, Boston College
Awards/Special Honors: AXE (Alpha Chi Sigma) Chemistry Fraternity; Fulbright Memorial Fund Japan Teacher Program
Professional Organizations: National Science Teacher's Association; National Association of Biology Teachers; American Chemical Society; International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Courses Taught: Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Genetic Biotechnology
Independent Research
Other EHS Responsibilities:

Director - Laughing Stock Student Improvisation Comedy Group
Chemistry Club
Virginia Service Experience
Senior CROSS Retreat Co-Director

Derek Ralph  ralpder@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Science
Years at EHS: 6
Total Years Teaching: 26
Education: B.S. (Honors), Chemistry, Leicester University (UK)
Post-Graduate Certification, Education, London University (UK)
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Chemistry
Chemistry in the Community
AP Biology
Earth Science
Physics
Other EHS Responsibilities: NHS Moderator

Don Regina  regidon@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: English
Years at EHS: 29
Total Years Teaching: 29
Education: B.A., St. Michael's College
M.A., UW-Madison
Awards/Honors: Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellowship; Bassett Foundation Teaching Award
Professional Organizations: WI Cross Country Coaches Assoc.; National Council Teachers of English
Courses Taught: American Literature
Honors British Literature
Advanced Creative Writing
American Multicultural Literature
Other EHS Responsibilities: Newspaper Advisor
Boys Cross Country Coach

Kate Ripple   rippkat@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Public Information
Years at EHS: 3
Total Years Experience: 13 years non-profit marketing, communications and development
Education: B.B.A.- Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Madison
National Society of Fund Raising Executives Survey Course
Awards/Special Honors: Excellence Award, Total Communications Program,
                  United Ways of Minneapolis & St. Paul
National Silver Anvil Team Award, Public Relations Society of America
Porter Butts UW-Madison Wisconsin Union Arts Award
Professional Organizations:  
Other EHS Responsibilities:  

Steve Rothering  rothste@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Social Studies
Years at EHS: 34
Total Years Teaching: 34
Education: B.S., UW-Madison
B.S., Edgewood College
Master of Education, National Louis University
Awards/Special Honors: Bassett Foundation Teaching Award; Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award; Alumni Appreciation Award
Professional Organizations: National Council for the Social Studies; WI Council for the Social Studies; WI Hockey Coaches Association
Courses Taught: AP European History
US History
Other EHS Responsibilities: FIT Department Chair
Hockey Coach

Joan Rundhaug-Witz  rundjoa@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Religious Studies
Years at EHS: 12
Total Years Teaching: 24
Education: B.S., Religious Studies, Edgewood College
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: NCEA
Courses Taught: Christian Lifestyles
Hebrew Scriptures
Christian Scriptures
Morality
Prayer & Sacrament
Other EHS Responsibilities:  

Julie Rzepinski  rzepjul@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Learning Resource Center
Years at EHS: 3
Total Years Teaching: 18
Education: B.S., North Carolina State University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: NCCTM
Courses Taught: Learning Resource Center
Other EHS Responsibilities:  

Cherie Schaaf  schache@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Learning Resource Center
Years at EHS: 7
Total Years Teaching: 13
Education: B.S., Environmental Education, Michigan State University
Teacher Certification, Secondary Science, University of Georgia
Graduate Studies: University of Pennsylvania, Temple University
M.A., Educational Technology, Edgewood College
Awards/Special Honors: Presenter, Georgia Middle School Association Annual Conference; Published "Cases in Middle & Secondary Science Education"
Professional Organizations: NCEA; Amigos de las Américas (Madison Chapter Board Member)
Courses Taught:  
Other EHS Responsibilities: Co-Chair, Technology Committee; National Honor Society Assistant Moderator; Retirement Committee; Health Insurance Review Committee

Judd Schemmel  schejud@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: President
Years at EHS: 3
Other  Experience: 5 years at Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools, 10 at CUNA Mutual Insurance, 4 at Milwaukee Brewers Front Office
Education: B.A., Philosophy, Marquette University
J.D., Marquette University
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: American Bar Association; State Bar of WI, Dominican Association of Secondary Schools

Bob Shannon  shanrob@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Science Dept. Co-chair
Years at EHS: 29
Total Years Teaching: 29
Education: B.S., Natural Sciences Education, UW-Madison
Awards/ Honors: Bassett Foundation Teaching Award; Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award; Edgewood Alumni Appreciation Award
Professional Organizations: National Science Teachers Association; WI Society of Science Teachers; Astronomy Society of the Pacific; Madison Astronomical Society; National Association of Biology Teachers
Courses Taught:

Astronomy
Earth Science
Human Anatomy & Physiology

Other EHS Responsibilities: Astronomy Club
St. Martin House Meal Program Coordinator

Cathi Shaughnessy   shaucat@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Mathematics
Years at EHS: 16
Total Years Teaching: 20
Education:

B.S., Secondary Education - Mathematics, UW-Madison
M.A., Curriculum & Instruction, National Louis University

Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:  
Courses Taught: Algebra I
Geometry - A
College Algebra
Other EHS Responsibilities: Math Team Advisor
Math Department Co-Chair

Roberta Shields  shierob@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Foreign Language
Years at EHS: 17
Total Years Teaching: 25
Education: B.A., French, Saint Xavier University
Université Catholique à Paris
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations:

WFLT; ACTFL

Courses Taught: French I
French II
French III
French IV
AP French
Other EHS Responsibilities: Trip to France every other year

Ellen Smoller   smolell@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Mathematics Department Chair
Years at EHS: 16
Total Years Teaching: 16
Education: B.A., UW
Teaching Certification, UW
Teaching Certification, Edgewood College
Awards/Honors:  
Professional Organizations: National Council of Teachers of Math; WI Mathematics Council
Courses Taught: Algebra I-A
Pre-Calculus Honors
Other EHS Responsibilities: Math Department Co-Chair
Amnesty International Moderator

Lora Staveness   stavlor@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Physical Education Department Chair
Years at EHS: 16
Total Years Teaching: 16
Education: B.S.E., UW-Whitewater
Master of Sports Administration, UW La Crosse, 2006
Awards/Honors: Coach of the Year, 2006
Professional Organizations: American Alliance for Health, Physical; Education, Recreation and Health; Women's Basketball Coaches Association; WI Basketball Coaches Association
Courses Taught: Life Guarding
Weight Training
Fall Team Sports
Recreational Activities
Health
Intro to Athletic Training
Flexibility and Stability Ball Training
Speed Agility and Plyometrics
Freshman Physical Education
Other EHS Responsibilities: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Chair, Physical Education Dept.
Announcer, boys and girls home soccer games

Katie Sturm   sturkat@edgewood.k12.wi.us

Department: Learning Resource Center