Mission Keepers

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 c...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 academical...

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 G...

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 earn...

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 fi...

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 competin...

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 s...

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 ...

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 positi...

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 th...

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 ed...

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,...

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 ar...

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...

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.