Lori is an elementary ELL specialist/teacher in the district of Kaukauna, located in northeast Wisconsin. Initially graduating with a BS in Agricultural Journalism from the UW, she spent six years in customer service/marketing before transitioning to the field of education. Lori earned her teaching license through Marian University, marking the beginning of her educational journey. Following the completion of her teaching license, Lori ventured to Las Vegas, where she spent 3 years teaching 8th-grade Science, as well as 1st and 2nd grade. During her time in Las Vegas, she earned a Master’s in Education and Teacher Leadership with an emphasis in ELL. Lori then moved back to Wisconsin, where she taught ELL to adults for six years with the Department of Corrections and Brown County Jail. Driven by a passion for working with younger students, Lori returned to the elementary classroom. As her role transitions to a more coaching-oriented position, Lori shares that the MSPE program will provide valuable preparation for the various aspects of this new journey.