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VIPs of Teaching recognized by MSOE

Published: 05/25/2009 Bookmark and Share

VIPs of Teaching recognized by MSOE

     Each academic quarter, graduating students at MSOE are invited to nominate an individual from their own secondary school experience or their working experience -- someone who not only "knew her/his stuff," but could communicate it, and whose commitment to others included encouragement of further educational and career goals. In more than a small way, these individuals had a positive and significant influence on the life of one or more students.

     At a time of much concern over the educational skills and competencies of our nation's young people, MSOE wishes to recognize those who have had a significant influence on their students' future educational achievement and career goals. Our wish is to spotlight not only MSOE graduates, but also thank those, who in some important way, motivated them, inspired them and helped make it happen for them.

VIP Excellence in High School Teaching Awards:

Bruce Beiersdorf 
Glenbard East High School, Lombard, Wis.
Nominated by: Steven Waas, B.S. in mechanical engineering

Patricia Blount
Christian Life School, Kenosha, Wis.
Nominated by: Morgan Nelson, B.S. in nursing

Jennifer Brann
Kewaunee High School, Kewaunee, Wis.
Nominated by: Dallasandra Swanson, B.S. in nursing

Mary Cantrell
Milwaukee Area Technical College, West Allis, Wis.
Nominated by: Mickaiah Payton, B.S. in management

Rick Erickson
Bayfield High School, Bayfield, Wis.
Nominated by: Niles Fetter, B.S. in mechanical engineering

Dan Hertel
DeForest Area High School, DeForest, Wis.
Nominated by: Zach Kremer, B.S. architectural engineering

Cathy Popelka
Oconomowoc High School, Oconomowoc, Wis.
Nominated by: Leanne Ausprung, B.S. in biomedical engineering and
Kyle Schmocker, B.S. in architectural engineering and B.S. in construction management

Richard Prost
West Bend East High School, West Bend, Wis.
Nominated by: Heather DeLany, B.S. in architectural engineering and M.S. in structural engineering

Noah Saecker
Ripon High School, Ripon, Wis.
Nominated by: Brett Peppler, B.S. in computer engineering

Perween Salih
BZM Mortzfield Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany
Nominated by: Herman Isa-Megeed, B.S. in international business

Rick Samson
Random Lake High School, Random Lake, Wis.
Nominated by: Jason Sevener, B.S. in construction management

Jacqueline Shebesta
Wauwatosa East High School, Wauwatosa, Wis.
Nominated by: Peter Feilen, B.S. in biomedical engineering

Jim Staskal
Waunakee High School, Waunakee, Wis.
Nominated by: Jason Hicks, B.S. in electrical engineering technology

Ryan Wiechmann
Northland Lutheran High School, Mosinee, Wis.
Nominated by: Ryan Imbach, B.S. in architectural engineering

Very Influential Person Award recipients: 

Thomas E. Bell
Clarksburg, W. Va.
Nominated by: Daniel Wrachford, B.S. in computer engineering

Dr. Anne Hoch
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Nominated by: Lisa Wos, B.S. in nursing

Mike Hoffman
CG Schmidt Inc., Milwaukee
Nominated by: Tony Horacek, B.S. in construction management

     MSOE is an independent university with 2,600 students. MSOE offers 17 bachelor's degrees and nine master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business and health-related fields. The university has a national academic reputation; longstanding ties to business and industry; dedicated professors with real-world experience; and extremely high placement rates and starting salaries. MSOE graduates are well-rounded, technologically experienced and highly productive professionals and leaders.