About Us
Mission & Purpose
The study of theatre should be central to the education of all students in Wisconsin, and access to the theatrical arts should be a part of every Wisconsin citizen's life.
The Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education is dedicated to promoting comprehensive theatre education in Wisconsin. The organization strives to:
support theatre educator pedagogy
facilitate educator networking
share support for educational theatre
identify and support future theatre educators
Board of Directors
Officers
President
Sara Danke (2019-21), Lincoln HS, Wisconsin Rapids
President-Elect
Abby Kean (2019-21), Kettle Moraine SD, Wales
Secretary-Treasurer
Nathan Berish (2020-22), Waukesha West HS
At-Large Members
Eric Brittnacher (2020-22), PAC Manager, Wis. Rapids
Catie O'Donnell (2019-21), Cristo Ray Jesuit School, Milwaukee
Erin Richards (2020-22) Professional Theatre Educator, Milwaukee/Waukesha
Bernie Rocheleau (2020-22), Ashwaubenon PAC
Steve Smith (2019-21), UW-Stevens Point
Kaitlin Stone (2019-21), Waukesha North HS
Ex-Officio Members
Past President
Kristi Ross-Clausen (2015-17), Arrow AV Group 608.263.6559 (work)
Past Secretary-Treasurer
Lindsey Hoel-Neds (2017-19), Proud Theatre, Madison
DPI Representative
Julie A. Palkowski, Ph.D., Fine Arts and Creativity Consultant; 125 South Webster St; PO Box 7841; Madison, WI 53707-7841
WHSFA Representative
Adam J. Jacobi, Wisconsin High School Forensic Association
Hosts
Jay Sierszyn (2020, 2021), Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee
Jeanne Leap (2019), Edgewood College, Madison