Let’s face it. This school year will go down in history as unforgettable. Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, and or community member, you know that times have been challenging. COVID-19 is continually changing our education system and how it functions. Yet, behind every struggle and obstacle this year has been an educator who loves […]
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Educator of the Week: Nancy Gibson
Educator, Nancy Gibson’s classroom is nothing like other learning environments. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple changes within the educational system, she has found a way to connect with students. The spotlight is on Gibson, as we honor her as the Racine County Eye Educator of the Week. Gibson is a theater educator and […]
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Educator of the Week: Adam Martin
Adam Martin has taken the road less traveled, and it is that path that led him to Racine. Becoming an Educator wasn’t where Martin saw his future, but it’s definitely where he’s meant to be. This first-grade teacher at Jefferson Lighthouse International Baccalaureate Elementary School strives to be the best he can be during these […]
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Year in Review: 2020 Educators of the Week
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in many things this year. Education has been one of the areas hardest hit. Started later in the year, the RCE Educator of the Week series featured a teacher who was nominated by readers to have excelled despite the pandemic hurdles. Here are this year’s Educators of the […]
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Educators of the Week: The Fidler Sisters
Jeff and Annie Fidler are parents to three educators in the local Racine and Kenosha area. Former City of Racine Public Works Superintendent, Jeff Fidler, led by example for his children. Him and his wife raised not one, but three public service workers. Annie Fidler was employed at InSinkErator for more than 2 decades, as […]
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Educator of the Week: Jeff Bergman
Jeff Bergman, a former educator at Washington Park High school, has influenced one of Racine’s up and coming artists. Mikeal Dollak Posch, a 2017 graduate of Washington Park High School gives credit to Mr. Bergman, for who Dollak Posch is becoming. The Educator of the Week is a series of articles featuring Racine’s outstanding teachers. […]
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Educator Spotlight: Laura Ostrowski teaches in different capacities
A child’s first teacher is their mother. The loving affection a mother has for their child is unlike any other love. Laura Ostrowski testifies that her mother, Karen Dingfelder, was the greatest teacher in her life. The process of shaping a child also shapes the parent. Dingfelder’s inclusive way of thinking, without knowing it, shaped […]
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Educator of the Week: Marcus West Teaches Physical Education Virtually
The first year at a new job can be challenging. Have you thought about how it may be for an educator who’s starting in the position for the first time during a pandemic? At this time, Racine Unified School District is teaching via virtual learning, due to the COVID-19. The Racine County Eye Educator of […]