In partnership with the UW Badgers, WEA Member Benefits is proud to celebrate and recognize the dedication and impact of educators across Wisconsin!
Our outstanding educator program seeks to amplify the voices of those shaping the future of Wisconsin’s students by highlighting educators and support staff who go above and beyond in their roles.
Do you know a Wisconsin public school educator or support staff member who goes above and beyond for their students or school?
Now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 class of Outstanding Educators!
Nominate them here
2024-2025 Season
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Carmelo Sáez III Madison Metropolitan School District |
Dani Robb Mineral Point School District |
Jessica Tortomasi West Bend School District |
Mike Derrick Oregon School District |
Ann Shurte School District of Waukesha |
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Ashley Wright School District of Janesville |
Heidi Pietz Wausau School District |
Bradley Traas Sheboygan Area School District |
Heather Peterson School District of Monroe |
Marcus Lackovic Plymouth Joint School District |
2023-2024 Season
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Sarah Pulliam Portage Community School District |
Molly Lawry Verona Area School District |
Claudia Heller De Messer Milwaukee Public Schools |
Amy Heatherman Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District |
Dia Yang Sun Prairie Area School District |
Tammy Mihalyi School District of Greenfield |
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Brian Collins Unity School District |
Laurie Horne School District of Elmbrook |
KoBao Kong Green Bay Area Public School District |
Maddie Schmidt Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District |
Julie A. Rice Madison Metropolitan School District |
Brittany Rodgers Madison Metropolitan School District |
2022-2023 Season
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Jill King Green Bay Area Public School District |
Dustin Anderson Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools |
Sarah Kopplin Shorewood School |
Greg Vossekuil Evansville Community School District |
Chris Walters Madison Metropolitan School District |
Shane Kieffer Verona Area School District |
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Mark Weiss School District of Baraboo |
Kaelee Heideman Oshkosh Area School District |
Dan Hansen School District of Fort Atkinson |
Rachel Skinkis New Holstein School District |
Heidi Aschenbrenner Hudson School District |
2021-2022 Season
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Chris Gleason Sun Prairie Area School District
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Deanna Needham Fennimore Community Schools |
Kristine Hafferman School District of Edgar |
Peggy Wirtz-Olsen WEAC |
Jason Walter Fond du Lac School District |
Melissa Tempel School District of Waukesha |
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Gina Klimek Hudson Schools |
Michelle Baumann Kewaunee School District |
Jill Emrich School District of La Crosse |
Jennifer Vena Levesque Madison Metropolitan School District |
Cassie Bonde Stoughton Area School District |
Melissa Stockheimer School District of Marshfield |
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