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Charlene Dupler

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Former Landscape Architect Now Cultivates Learning

Charlene Dupler now applies her skills to develop and grow engaged students, and her innovative approach has earned her a Compass Award from the Muskego-Norway School District.

Charlene Dupler's face lights up when she describes her second career as a 4th grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary in Wind Lake. The former landscape architect had made a career change, but also has seemed to find her own place. "I loved being an architect, but I was ready for a change. I had seen the work schools and teachers were doing with my own children and I thought it was something I wanted to be a part of," she said. Dupler, who joined he Lakeview staff in 2006, was recognized for her efforts in cultivating her classroom with a 2012 Compass Award, the highest honor given by Muskego-Norway School District to its staff. In presenting her with the award, Superintendent Dr. Joe Schroeder called Dupler an "exceptionally committed …

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Compass Award Winners Honored

Muskego-Norway staff recognized for commitment to improvement, innovation and impact on students, staff, parents and the community.

The annual Compass Awards were handed out Monday night during the Muskego-Norway School Board meeting, recognizing teachers and administrators for their contributions throughout the year. Supt. Dr. Joe Schroeder and Assistant Supt. Kelly Thompson handed out the awards to the following recipients: Dr. Dennis Bussen, Muskego High School Principal - Schroeder said Bussen, who has served as MHS principal for 11 years, "arguably, has the most challenging job in the entire school district and who accomplishes that very difficult job very well indeed." He described Bussen as a man of integrity, dedication, sincerity, kindness, strength and humility, and cited his impact on MHS in leading them to "unprecedented student academic, co-curricular and …

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