2009-2010 Leadership Team

President

Stephanie Jo Hanson - sjhanson2@wisc.edu

This is my fourth year at UW-Madison. I am a MC-EA Elementary Education major with an English Language Arts minor and TESOL certificate. Education is my passion, but I'm also an avid reader and love summer weather and playing outside! As your StWEA Predisent, I hope to bring focus, energy, and dedication to make the 2009-2010 year a success!

Vice President

Michael Stumpf - mstumpf@wisc.edu

I am a Secondary English Education and English Linguistics Major, I am currently a sophmore. I love music, especially guitar, but I dabble in all sorts of instruments. I am a runner and a swimmer, but I also like doing just about anything outside.

Secretary

Lindsay Feest - lfeest@wisc.edu

I'm currently in my second semester of the Elementary Education program, with a minor in math and science. Music and dance are a big part of who I am- I play viola in the orchestra and enjoy ballet, tap and jazz dancing. I love being outside and work as a camp counselor during the summer. Student WEA has helped me in so many ways throughout my college career, both with professional development and social networking. I'm excited to see what this year has to offer!

Treasurer

Melissa Patenaude - mpatenaude@wisc.edu

I am a biology education major. I will be certified to teach 6-12, but am leaning towards middle school right now. I will be completing my student teaching this year. I am also an environmental studies minor, and really enjoy nature, and just being outside. I have been an intern at a Wildlife Sanctuary for two years, and love working with animals. Student WEA has been a big part of my education experience thus far, and I am happy to continue being involved.

Public Relations Coordinator

Cari Hauge - hauge@wisc.edu

This is my third year at UW-Madison and fourth year of college. I am a secondary biology education major and will start the program fall 2009. I enjoy spending time outside, web design, working out, shopping, reading, and traveling.

Outreach Coordinator

Tracy Smith - tsmith3@wisc.edu

I am a 5th year senior majoring in elementry education and spanish. I'm interested in biligual education, traveling, meeting people, and socializing!

2009-2010 State Board Memeber(s) at UW-Madison

Fall PDS Coordinator / President Elect

Christina Peterson - cpeterson4@wisc.edu

This is my fourth year at UW-Madison. I am an MC-EA Elementry Education major with an English language arts minor. I love to scrapbook with my best friends and I love to read. I hope to bring energy and enthusiasm to our state board this year and to put on an amazing Fall PDS!