Mission Keepers

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Jason Jischke

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis speaks with Jason Jischke, technology and engineering teacher at South Park Middle School, about how Mr. Johnson’s industrial arts class at Perry Tipler Middle School motivated Jason to follow in his mentor’s footsteps and go on to inspire students of his own for the past twenty eight years in the Oshkosh Area School District. Key highlights include: adapting educational approaches across multiple decades of rapidly changing technological landscapes, combining 3D printing technology and problem solving skills to help a duck in need and create a teachable moment for students, and how to keep calm when your boat is taking on water - figuratively and literally!

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Ryan Lindley

Join Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis in the 20th installment of the Mission Keepers podcast as he chats with Ryan Lindley, choral music teacher at Perry Tipler Middle School and ALPs, about his path from growing up in the small town of Brodhead, Wisconsin to discovering his passion for music education and a sense of belonging in the Oshkosh area. Key highlights include: the fulfillment of feeling connected with your colleagues and community, the value of participating in professional networks, and how music can help students develop skills to emotionally regulate themselves and evaluate their places in the world.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Ta Feiter

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Ta Feiter, social studies teacher at Vel Phillips Middle School, about how an immersive experience of living in Switzerland as an exchange student opened the door for Ta to eventually become a seasoned educator in the Oshkosh Area School District. Key highlights include: the power of relationships and modeling life skills for students, allowing students the opportunity to learn through problem solving experiences, and reminding others of the importance of finding joy even in life’s smallest moments.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Sara Klein

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis speaks with Sara Klein, English teacher at Oshkosh North High School, about her professional journey from first sergeant in the Army Reserves to a published author who has passionately instructed Oshkosh students for the past two decades. Key highlights include: connection with students through extracurricular advising, setting goals and enjoying the small moments in between, and doing something good for the world everyday.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Sam Coleman

Kicking off Season 2, Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis sits down with Dr. Sam Coleman, assistant superintendent of instruction in the Oshkosh Area School District. Journey through Dr. Coleman's path from inspired student to inspiring leader. Key highlights include: reflecting on how great teachers shape future leaders, igniting a passion for reading and literacy, and the profound joy of nurturing student potential.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Sydney Levy

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Bryan Davis speaks with Sydney Levy, teacher at Vel Phillips Middle School, about her professional journey that led her to the Oshkosh Area School District and how she finds joy through her life experiences. Sydney shares about how her experiences as a student and her passion for building relationships with others led her to pursue a career in education. The importance of becoming a trusted adult for students to rely on, staying true to yourself throughout every phase of life, and a globetrotting basketball career are just a few topics discussed in this buzzer-beater season one finale episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Jacqui Brown

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Jacqui Brown, school counselor at Jefferson Elementary School, recounting her journey from an early career in business to stepping into fulfilling roles of helping young children in our community. Whether professionally or personally, Jacqui embraces moments of joy in her life and believes in sharing that happiness with others. Helping kids succeed academically, socially and emotionally in our schools, utilizing a passion for Zumba to inspire others and help those in need, as well as a dedicated pursuit of paying kindness forward are only a few topics discussed in this positivity-infused episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Krista Frenz

In the fourteenth installment of the Mission Keepers podcast, Superintendent Bryan Davis chats with Krista Frenz, arts integration coach at Vel Phillips Middle School, about the professional journey which led her around the world and ultimately to the Oshkosh Area School District. Krista breaks down her experience working as an arts integration coach through ArtsCore and the ways she finds joy in her life. From her time directing German children in a community play to her role as an educator who inspires colleagues to bring art to the classroom, Krista embraces the opportunity to dive into her creativity to help students learn. Keeping your eyes open to new opportunities, finding your spark and chasing your passions, and the ways in which an art form as unique as Jordanian sand art can serve as the perfect vessel for student learning are only a few topics explored in this colorful episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Alicia Alsberg

Listen along to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Bryan Davis speaks with Alicia Alsberg, second-grade teacher at Carl Traeger Elementary School, about the professional journey that led her to the Oshkosh Area School District and how she finds joy through her life experiences. Alicia describes how she embraced her childhood dream of becoming a teacher by being involved in her own children’s school community and earning her certification through a hands-on CESA 6 program. Providing children with the chance to connect with their community through volunteerism, being an educator who is a champion for all students, and seizing opportunities to turn the world into a classroom are just a few topics discussed in this encouraging episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Tara Koji

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Tara Koji, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) resource teacher at Oshkosh North High School, covering a multitude of topics including her travels across the globe, her experiences of career exploration in a variety of fields, and how she inevitably found a fulfilling position supporting students in our schools. Tara shares the ways in which she finds joy within her professional environment and in her personal life. The importance of persistence and working towards personal goals, calling upon one’s own unique experiences and knowledge to help others, and the ways in which mentorship and strong relationships can inspire young people to achieve success are prevalent themes in this feel-good episode.