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Engaged in Excellence Awards

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Elmbrook Hosts 10th Annual Engaged in Excellence Awards

On Monday, May 5, Elmbrook Schools held the 10th Annual Engaged in Excellence Awards Red Carpet Gala at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, sponsored by the Elmbrook Education Foundation. The event celebrated numerous individual and team finalists, alumni, 2024-25 retirees, and community partner honorees, among others. A recording of the event is available to view here.

The evening was a mix of sincerity, comedy, and appreciation, and included an emotional tribute to Elmbrook retirees, a parody of The Office with Principal Schroeder, and a high-energy music video to commemorate 10 years, and more!

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2025 GOLDEN APPLE RECIPIENTS

Excellence in Teaching - Elementary
heidi hudson-mairet

Heidi Hudson-Mairet
Special Education, Tonawanda

Excellence in Teaching - Middle School
hillary s

Hillary Szukalski
English Language Arts, PPMS

Excellence in Teaching - High School
heather minton

Heather Minton
Math, BCHS

Excellence in Teaching - New Educator
emma j

Emma Jankowski
Special Education, Dixon

Excellence in Transportation
jeff kelly

Jeff Kelly
Standby

Excellence in Student Services
lynn koehler

Lynn Koehler
Speech & Language Pathologist, BCHS/WHMS

Excellence in Service & Support
brooke flesner

Brooke Flesner
Receptionist, District Office

Excellence in Leadership
paige lightner

Paige Lightner
Associate Principal, BEHS

Excellence in Teaching Support
marlena kirk

Marlena Kirk
Fairview South

Excellence in Coaching or Advising
emily paprocki

Emily Paprock
Best Buddies, BEHS

Excellence in Substitute Teaching
kristin huard

Kristin Huard
Swanson

Excellence in Volunteering
carey drees

Carey Drees
Dixon PTO / Elmbrook Education Foundation

Alumni Excellence
christopher selzer

Dr. Christopher Selzer
BEHS, Class of 2015

Alumni Excellence
Kumar Senthilkumar

Dr. Gopika SenthilKumar
BCHS, Class of 2015

Excellence in Community Impact
hannah christianson

Hannah Christianson
BEHS 2025, Founder of Elmbrook Unified Sports

Excellence in Service to the Community
megan fisher

Megan Fisher (LAUNCH)
Elmbrook Rotary Outstanding Educator

Excellence in Community Partnership
wac

Wisconsin Athletic Club of Brookfield

Excellence in Teamwork
OT team

District Occupational Therapist Team
Murphy Lance, Jenn Nagy, Brady Irwin, Erika Sasada, Emma Gooding, Jessica Danko-Meyer

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CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Excellence in Teaching - Elementary

This teacher builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. They are professional and prepared for each day, respected by peers and colleagues, model strong teaching and learning practices, and inspire students to pursue excellence. and pathways for all students.

Excellence in Teaching - Middle School

This teacher builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. They are professional and prepared for each day, respected by peers and colleagues, model strong teaching and learning practices, and inspire students to pursue excellence.

Excellence in Teaching - High School

This teacher builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. They are professional and prepared for each day, respected by peers and colleagues, model strong teaching and learning practices, and inspire students to pursue excellence.

Excellence in Teaching - New Educator

(First 5 Years of Teaching)
This teacher is new to the teaching profession in the past five years and builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. They are professional and prepared for each day, respected by one’s peers and colleagues, model strong teaching and learning practices, and inspire students to pursue excellence.

Excellence in Teamwork

Excellence in teamwork represents the ability to work collaboratively and positively impact students, staff and the organizational culture. Team members inspire their peers through their commitment towards a common purpose and collective goal.

Excellence in Leadership

This Administrator, Teaching and Learning Specialist, or Coordinator is a visionary leader that inspires others to pursue excellence. They are a strong communicator, build capacity in others, and work with integrity and professionalism while creating opportunity and pathways for all students.

Excellence in Transportation

This bus driver or District transportation professional sets high expectations for their vehicle and the students they transport in that space. Their work promotes safety, and they are creative, engaging, dependable, and motivated to insure that every day of school is an opportunity for students to learn and grow.

Excellence in Coaching or Advising

This coach or advisor leads any school-sponsored club, sport or activity at any grade level. They promote strong student participation and leadership, demonstrate commitment, and contribute to a positive school climate and culture. This coach or advisor has inspired significant improvement or excellence recognized at the local, regional, state or national level.

Excellence in Student Services

This Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher, or Vision-Impaired Teacher displays excellence in their work by meeting the needs of all students and families, as well as developing the skills, knowledge and dispositions of staff.

Excellence in Substitute Teaching

This individual sets high expectations for students, regardless of the circumstance. They are creative, engaging, dependable, and motivated to insure that every day of school is an opportunity for students to learn and grow.

Excellence in Teaching Support

(Teaching Assistants)
Often working behind the scenes, this individual supports the needs of all students and builds students’ skills and knowledge with care and support. They are a strong communicator, passionate about their work and take pride in the progress made by their students.

Excellence in Service and Support

(Support, Service Positions)
This individual is a model for servicing students, staff, families or the greater Elmbrook community. They build strong relationships, are deeply knowledgeable in their work and the District, communicate effectively, and inspire others through their commitment to service and professionalism.

Excellence in Community Partnership

This partner has demonstrated significant commitment to one or more of our schools or our school district. The partner’s support may include some or all of the following; contributions of time (volunteer), services, expertise, product, or monetary donations. This partner seeks new ways to meet the needs of our students, staff and schools, and has expanded its relationship with the District over time.

Alumni Excellence Award

These graduates (one for Brookfield Central and one for Brookfield East) have achieved a high level of success in their chosen professions and/or in their service to the community. Their achievements over a period of time reflect the quality of their high school education. This award is determined by the Selection Committee based on entrees to our Alumni Spotlight series. To suggest a graduate to feature in the series, please click here.

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PREVIOUS AWARD SHOWS

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

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OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The following businesses have been recognized by the School District of Elmbrook and have received the Excellence in a Community Partnership Award, highlighting their significant commitment to and impact on one or more of our schools or our District. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS