• I love to travel, read, do arts and crafts, bake and decorate cakes and cookies, and play cards with my husband Josh and best friend Wanda
• Mother of 2 – Barrett is almost 10 and Emma is 6
• Special Education Qualifications
  • UW Eau Claire – Bachelors of Science in Cognitive and Learning Disabilities 2005
  • UW La Crosse – Masters in Professional Development 2008
  • Mary’s University – Director of Special Education and Pupil Services and Principal Licenses 2021
• Employment
  • La Crosse – 2005-2007 K-5 Teacher for students with significant intellectual disabilities, medical needs, and Autism
  • Milwaukee – 2007-2011 9-12th grade Teacher for students with learning disabilities, Other Health Impairments, and Emotional Behavioral Disorders
  • CESA 1/Statewide – 2011-2016 Wisconsin Statewide Transition Improvement Grant (witig.org), partnered with families, outside agencies, and school districts around the state
  • Stay at home mom – 2016-2018 We moved to Green Bay when Barrett was 2 ½ and welcomed Emma in April of 2017. I was lucky to be able to stay home with our kiddos but was ready to go back to work full time in 2018.
  • Green Bay – 2018-2023 Intellectual Disabilities Program Support Teacher I supported 26 teachers, 80+ paraprofessionals, 200+ students in 19 buildings around the district.
  • Grounded Cafe and Food Truck – 2023 While I am building Counting Stars I am working part time as the Lead Food Truck Specialist for its opening season! I am learning so much about working in a scratch kitchen and understanding the tasks and safety for the trainees.

BOARD MEMBER CONTENT

Jennifer (Jen) Bourget – President

Jennifer (Jen) Zentmeyer – Vice President

Debra Wiesner – Treasurer

Wanda Bronstad – Secretary