Mission Keepers

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Liz Lynch

In the eleventh installment of the Mission Keepers podcast, Superintendent Bryan Davis chats with Liz Lynch, school nurse at Carl Traeger Middle and Elementary Schools and Jefferson Elementary School, about the professional journey which led her back to the Oshkosh Area School District and how she finds joy outside of her professional role. Whether performing her duties as the secretary of the Oshkosh North Booster Club or competing in a virtual golf scramble, Liz embraces being an active member of her hometown community. Trading the routine of working in a bustling Chicago hospital for a medical role in Oshkosh schools, learning that life has many paths available to each of us, and finding joy in supporting children to be the healthiest versions of themselves are only a few topics explored in this reflective episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Shelly Wilcox

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Bryan Davis speaks with Shelly Wilcox, assistant cook in the food service department at Oshkosh West High School, about her professional journey that led her to the Oshkosh Area School District and how she finds joy through her life experiences. Shelly shares about how hard work in her early professional career allowed her to meet personal goals and develop long-lasting skills. The transition to working in a school environment in the midst of the pandemic, the importance of being a source of positivity for students every day, and the lively world of Bunco leagues are just a few topics discussed in this vibrant episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Carla Huizenga

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Carla Huizenga, first-grade teacher at Emmeline Cook Elementary School, covering her professional trajectory from working for a fortune 500 company, to making the shift to be a stay-at-home parent, to ultimately discovering her calling to education. Carla shares the ways in which she finds joy within her professional environment and in her personal life. The importance of being predictable, dependable, and reliable for young children, maintaining a growth mindset, and finding a healthy work-life balance are prevalent themes in this impactful episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Brett Wolff

In the eighth installment of the Mission Keepers podcast, Superintendent Bryan Davis chats with Brett Wolff, Custodian at Oshkosh West High School, about the professional journey which led him to return to the Oshkosh Area School District and how he finds joy outside of his professional role - especially on the golf course! Shifting from a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to working in a school setting, embracing a positive mindset and welcoming new challenges, and finding joy from service are only a few topics explored in this insightful episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Amy Monigal

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Bryan Davis chats with Amy Monigal, elementary school technology coach in the Oshkosh Area School District, about her professional journey that led her to the Oshkosh Area School District and how she finds joy through her life experiences. From her start growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm and after her days as a student teacher in a British primary school, Amy shares the lessons she has learned while working in education for over twenty years. Exploring different teaching environments to learn how to best engage students, embracing change and leaning into new professional approaches, and inspiring students to think in inventive ways are just a few topics discussed in this dynamic episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Beth Schendel

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Beth Schendel, principal of Oshkosh Early Learning, about her journey from her first experiences working in education to stepping into a leadership role for educators of the district’s youngest learners. Beth shares the ways in which she finds joy within her professional environment and in her personal life. The importance of a well-rounded early childhood education, fostering healthy relationships for effective learning, and stringing together moments of joy everyday are prevalent themes in this insightful episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Mary Gabriel

In the fifth installment of the Mission Keepers podcast, Superintendent Bryan Davis chats with Mary Gabriel, special education teacher and department co-chair at Oshkosh West High School, about her full-circle professional journey which led her back to the Oshkosh Area School District and how she seeks joy outside of her professional position. Taking the leap from the role of a stay-at-home parent to pursuing a career in education, recognizing past experiences to relate to students, and diving head-first into the buzzing world of beekeeping are only a few topics explored in this reflective episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Max Garvey

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Bryan Davis speaks with Max Garvey, technology education teacher and department chair at Oshkosh North High School, about his professional journey that led him to the Oshkosh Area School District and how he finds joy through his life experiences. Positive interactions with students, thrilling moments as a behind-the-wheel instructor, and the economics of shrimp farming are just a few topics discussed in this hilarity-packed episode.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Anthony Miller Jr.

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Anthony Miller Jr., the Oshkosh Area School District Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, about the professional experiences that led him to career in educational leadership and how he chases his passions outside of his professional role. Connecting with the community to develop close relationships, speaking life into students, and rising to meet one’s personal potential are prevalent themes in this feel-good episode.
Check out Anthony’s moving speech from UW-Oshkosh’s 2013 Spring Commencement Ceremony: Watch the Video HERE
 

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Jen Lubinski

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis chats with Jen Lubinski, school counselor at Lakeside Elementary School, about the professional experiences that led her to become a school counselor and how she chooses to pursue joy everyday. This heartfelt episode explores themes of creating opportunities for student growth and expression, starting your day with intention, and embracing the spirit of play at any age.