Principals, teachers and students from over 20 WCRIS member schools were recently recognized with a 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation award.
Teachers and principals will be presented with a $6,000 award for their dedication to students and work in and outside of the classroom. Student awardees will receive a $10,000 scholarship for their academic achievement and leadership in the community.
Congratulations and well-deserved!
Private School Kohl Award Recipients
Principal Leadership Award
Shenora Staten-Jordan – Messmer Catholic Schools, Milwaukee
Teacher Fellowship Award
Laura Blanchet – University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee
Ellyn Heicher – Hales Corners Lutheran Schools, Hales Corners
Kimberly Knuppenburg – Grace Evangelical Lutheran School, Menomonee Falls
Michael Kwas – Saint Ambrose Academy, Madison
Lori Lazzari – Saint Patrick Catholic School, Sparta
Samantha Pustina – Renaissance School, Racine
Mary Jane Rios – Saint Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee
Robert Salb – Saint Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee
Annie Stewart – Father Allouez School, Green Bay
Amy Stover – Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, Green Bay
Heather Volkman – Immanuel Lutheran Church, School & Child Care, Brookfield
Lisa Werner – Saint Bruno School, Dousman
Steffenie Williams – Saint James School, Madison
Annemarie Wood – Saint Mary Parish School, Hales Corners
Student Excellence Scholarship
Natalie Brenner – Newman Catholic High School, Wausau
Victoria Fabricius – Saint Mary’s Springs Academy, Fond du Lac
Patrick Firsan – Dominican High School, Whitefish Bay
Navya Francis – Brookfield Academy, Brookfield
Catherine Genke – Saint Mary Catholic High School, Neenah
Rishi Guntur – Brookfield Academy, Brookfield
Josie Matiash – Valley Christian School, Oshkosh
Einthiri Mudili – University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee
Emma Richardson – Brookfield Academy, Brookfield
Connor Romberg – Fox Valley Lutheran High, Appleton
Mackenzie Stelter – Lourdes Academy High, Oshkosh
Lily Stratman – Columbus Catholic High School, Marshfield
Kaitlyn Vander Werff – Central Wisconsin Christian School, Waupun
Student Initiative Scholarship
Lerrell Bentley – Eastbrook Academy, Milwaukee
Abrianna Dolan – Saint Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee
Nathan Guevin – Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Jackson
Joslyn Harvey – Valley Christian School, Oshkosh
Teresa Iniguez-Aguayo – Saint Anthony High School, Milwaukee
Maria Jesus Salazar Morales – Saint Joan Antida School, Milwaukee
Miriam Larson – Luther High School, Onalaska
Connor McKelvey – Madison Country Day School, Waunakee
Hannah Smith – Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha
Zachary Waring – Maranatha Christian Academy, Superior
