WISCONSIN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES
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Mission.

The primary mission of the WCSS is to promote social studies and the professional growth and development of educators which, in turn, will help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

Purpose

  1. Encourage PK-12 schools to offer Social Studies programs, activities, & experiences to all students each year.
  2. Supporting student-centered social studies programs.
  3. Disseminating Social Studies information.
  4. Advancing a sense of responsibility for the development of the public life of citizens.
  5. Fostering greater cooperation within the social studies community.
  6. Supporting links between social studies and the larger community.
  7. Bringing about a closer association with, and encouraging membership in, the National Council for the Social Studies (hereafter cited as the NCSS).
  8. Promoting integration between the social studies and other subjects in the curriculum.

WCSS 2023-2025 Board

President
Sarah Kopplin
​Shorewood Intermediate School

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President Elect
Chuck Taft
University School of Milwaukee

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Past President
 ​Justin Glodowski
Marshfield High School

Vice President
Angela O'Regan
Elmbrook School District


Bonded Treasurer
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​Mike Larson
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Business Manager
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David Olson
​Retro Report


Vice President
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​Kevin Podeweltz
​Riverside Elementary


Exec Director of External Affairs
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​Jenny Morgan


Assistant Business Manager
Erik Jappinen
Oconomowoc School District



Vice President
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Kate Van Haren


Exec Director of Internal Affairs
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Rhonda Watton
Templeton Middle School

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Awards

Higher Ed Director
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Melissa Collum
Viterbo University/Escuela Americana

Secretary 
MIkki Maddox
​Necedah School District


University Student Representation


Membership and Registration

Department of Public Instruction

Wisconsin Historical Society

Sherri Michalowski 
​Retired - Elmbrook School District


Carrie Carlson
​Altoona School District



Kris McDaniel
Social Studies Consultant

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David O'Connor
American Indian Studies Coordinator


Kurt Greismer


Southeast Delegates

Ashley Hahn
Muskego Norway School District


Alyssa Mussa
Milwaukee Public Schools


Toni Fink
​Milwaukee Public Schools


Southwest Delegates

Emily Lovell
Holmen School District


Kimberly Cade
Viroqua School District

Doug Adams
University of Wisconsin - Platteville


Northeast Delegates

Dan Hoppe
BayPort School District


Stephanie Wild
​Kimberly Area School District


Tanya Schmidt
Osh Kosh School District


Northwest Delegates

Kyle Smith
​Superior School District

Dean Vesperman
University of Wiscosnin - River Falls


North Central Delegates

Jack Gundeck
​Rhinelander School District 
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Zac Trenary


At-Large Delegates

Mikki Maddox
Necedah School District
 


Jesse Perez
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Shorewood School District


Carlos Romo
​Mukwonago School Distric


Erik Jappinen
​Oconomowoc School District


Alisha Neinfeldt
​Chippewa Falls School District


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  • Mission + Board
  • Member Info
    • JOIN WCSS
    • Awards & Scholarships >
      • Social Studies Teacher of the Year
      • Global Citizenship Award
      • Civil Liberties/Rights in Teaching Award
      • First Time Conference Attendee Scholarship
      • BIPOC Scholarship
      • Student Award
      • Mini Grants
      • Snavely/Michalko Award
      • Past Teacher of the Year
      • Past Global Citizenship Awards
      • Past Civil Rights/Liberties Recipients
    • Join the Board
  • ANNUAL CONFERENCE
  • Conference Info
    • 2023 Conference Info
    • Presenter Information
    • Conference Schedule
    • Look Who's Presenting!
    • Exhibitor Information
    • Past Conference Shared Documents
  • PD
    • Upcoming Workshops
  • Advocacy
  • Contact
  • Teacher Resources
  • American Indian Studies Resources