Excellence in Education Shining Star Award Winners

2020

Educator of the Year

 Paul Larson

Freedom High School

 “Paul’s teaching excellence, leadership abilities, and his true desire to serve our students, school, and community are unsurpassed by very few individuals.” -  Kevin Kilstofte, District Administrator of Freedom Area School District.

Finalists

Teri Fechter

Richmond Elementary

Monica Jones

Xavier High School

Excellence in K-12 Education

Mike Slowinski

Menasha High School

Excellence in Early Childhood Education

Jenny Hollis

Fox Valley Technical College

Excellence in Student Services

Brian Borchardt

Neenah High School

Excellence in Higher Education

Kate Manthey

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Excellence in Special Education

Monica Allaback

Valley Packaging Industries

Inclusive Excellence in Education

Jason Fridley

Horace Mann Middle School

Excellence in Career & Technical Education

Cyndi Pavelski

Appleton North High School