Grassroots effort sparks ELL class in Lancaster

Growing Lancaster is a group of individuals from local organizations and Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce businesses who came together in early 2022 to spark change. Among those involved in a new English Language Learners (ELL) initiative are Amcor, Grant …

Grassroots effort sparks ELL class in Lancaster Read More »

Colorado credits Southwest Tech for bright future

  Rob Colorado, a student in the evening welding program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, has come a long way. He recently turned 40 years old, and if you ask him, he may tell you he is lucky to be …

Colorado credits Southwest Tech for bright future Read More »

Pluemer marks 30 years at Southwest Tech

Julie Pluemer, director of Precollege and Service Occupations, recently celebrated her 30-year milestone at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Her first day on campus was May 8, 1992. She graduated with a degree in education and began her …

Pluemer marks 30 years at Southwest Tech Read More »

Sielaff employees utilizing Southwest Tech welding training

Given an opportunity for career advancement, Sielaff Corporation employees are taking advantage of welding training at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. The six-week training program, held each Monday on campus, began Jan. 24. Approximately 10 employees from the …

Sielaff employees utilizing Southwest Tech welding training Read More »

Darlington Outreach Center Spotlight – Jayci Reilly

Jayci Reilly is the Basic Ed/English Language Learner adjunct instructor at the Darlington Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live?  I grew up in the Janesville area and have lived in rural Shullsburg for the past 20 years. …

Darlington Outreach Center Spotlight – Jayci Reilly Read More »

Darlington Outreach Center spotlight – Sharon Buss

Sharon Buss is the English Language Learner (ELL) Adjunct Instructor at the Darlington Outreach Center. Please tell me about yourself. Where are you from and how did you get interested in ELL instruction? I’m from Belmont, but I teach in …

Darlington Outreach Center spotlight – Sharon Buss Read More »

Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Janna Drier

Janna Drier is a Basic Education Adjunct Instructor at the Richland Center Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live? I work where I was born and raised. My parents own and operate a dairy farm in Richland County. …

Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Janna Drier Read More »

Fennimore Outreach Center profile – Robin Dickman

Robin Dickman is Basic Education Adjunct Instructor at the Fennimore Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live?  ​I live in Richland Center, Wisconsin. How did you get into education?   I went into education because I love learning and …

Fennimore Outreach Center profile – Robin Dickman Read More »

Dodgeville Outreach Center profile – Kathy Korb

Kathy Korb is an Adjunct Adult Education Instructor at the Dodgeville Outreach Center. What do you enjoy about teaching? I enjoy watching students learn new things and grow into their potential.  What does the outreach site offer? The Outreaches offer …

Dodgeville Outreach Center profile – Kathy Korb Read More »

Prairie du Chien Outreach Center profile – Mike McCoy

Mike McCoy is a Basic Education Instructor at the Prairie du Chien Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live? I’m originally from Prairie du Chien. After teaching in northern Wisconsin for two years, I returned to my hometown …

Prairie du Chien Outreach Center profile – Mike McCoy Read More »

Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Cindy Rasmussen

Cindy Rasmussen is a Basic Education Adjunct Instructor at the Richland Center Outreach Center. How did you get into education? My mother was a teacher. I taught Sunday School and Summer Bible School when I was in high school, so …

Richland Center Outreach Center profile – Cindy Rasmussen Read More »

Fennimore Outreach Center Spotlight – Maggie May

Maggie May is an adjunct instructor at the Fennimore Outreach Center. Where are you from/where do you live? I grew up in Milwaukee, but I now live in Richland Center. How did you get into education? My younger brother faced …

Fennimore Outreach Center Spotlight – Maggie May Read More »

Temperly leading Platteville Outreach Site

After a career that spans more than four decades in agriculture, education and sports in Southwest Wisconsin, Terry Temperly has joined Southwest Tech as the basic education adjunct instructor at the college’s outreach site in Platteville. Temperly is on site …

Temperly leading Platteville Outreach Site Read More »

Decision ‘jump starts’ Sensenig’s career

Meet Esther Sensenig Esther Sensenig earned her GED through the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College outreach site in Richland Center. She was then motivated to continue her education and enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at the college. She now …

Decision ‘jump starts’ Sensenig’s career Read More »