Vicki Quinn
Before teaching, Vicki worked as an editor for Abbott Labs in Chicago, a technical writer for AT&T Wireless in Seattle, and a freelance editor for MoMA in New York. Today, she still freelances for print and online publications. The 2016 school year marks her fourteenth year at Bay Port high school where she teaches English Language Arts, IB English Literature, co-chairs the department, leads the Educator's Rising chapter, and advises the yearbook. In her spare time, she likes to travel with her husband and two young children, practice Pilates, and read. She feels lucky to be a teacher. See more at classwithquinn.weebly.com.
EDUCATION & RELATED:
EDUCATION & RELATED:
- MS in Applied Leadership in Teaching and Learning
- BS in English Secondary Education and Library Science
- BA in Literature, Technical Writing, and Creative Writing
- Instructional Technology 1:1 with John Kuglin (Green Bay, 2013-2015)
- IB English Literature HL Category 1 & 2 Training (Chicago 2010, Vancouver 2011, and London 2013)
- Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction (2014, 2016)
- Published at Edutopia and Promoting Inquiry Through Technology
"Mrs. Quinn is undoubtedly one of the most unique, engaging, and exciting teachers I’ve had the fortune of having. In addition to being remarkably knowledgeable and insightful about the content she teaches, she demonstrates a remarkable affinity for relating to her students and making them look forward to hearing and discussing what she has to teach. She’s created a classroom dynamic that is very student driven, which ensures that every student is actively participating in what’s being taught. I have fond memories of her classes that I prize in both an academic capacity, due to her insightful take on the content she teaches, and sentimental, because of her congeniality and notable respect for her students. Mrs. Quinn: she’s intelligent, professional, and a teacher that I’m very fortunate to have had. Her work attitude is ambitious yet compassionate, her appreciation for literature and passion for her vocation is always evident, and her understanding of what she teaches is admirable. Mrs. Quinn is a dynamic and informative teacher and an inspiring role model." -Shayne, student
Amy Heusterberg-Richards
The 2017 school year will be Amy's eleventh year at Bay Port High School where she currently teaches Writing, Literary Analysis, and Year II of IB English HL; she also advises the Gay-Straight Alliance club, serves as a peer coach in the district's digital transformation initiative, and coaches the ELA Academic Team. In her spare time, Amy enjoys remodeling her Georgian home, doing yoga, and, of course, reading. Amy's husband, Lucas, also teaches and coaches, and together they have a son and daughter. Winston, a Goldendoodle, is the fifth and furriest member of the family. See more at sites.google.com/a/staff.hssd.k12.wi.us/mrshr/
EDUCATION & RELATED:
EDUCATION & RELATED:
- MS in Applied Leadership in Teaching and Learning (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay)
- BA in English, Spanish, and Secondary Education (St. Norbert College)
- Study Abroad Emphasis in Spanish Language and Literature (Enforex, Madrid, Spain)
- Instructional Technology 1:1 with John Kuglin (Green Bay, 2013-2015)
- Apple Core Institue Training (Green Bay, 2012)
- IB English HL Training (Chicago 2010; Vancouver 2011)
- Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction (2014, 2016)
- Wisconsin's 2018 NCTE Teacher of Excellence
- Published at Edutopia, Promoting Inquiry Through Technology, and MovingWriters
"From the very moment I stepped into Mrs. Richards' classroom, I was motivated in a way I never had been before. If anyone could just sit in on one of her classes, he or she would understand immediately that type of motivation. Mrs. Richards has the unique ability to relate the subject to anyone sitting in the room, no matter the type of student, learner, or enthusiasm brought to that discussion. She has the true qualities all teachers should want to emulate, especially her pure joy of watching others learn. She is eager to take a personal interest in her students beyond the classroom, going the extra mile to make a student feel at ease and appreciated, no matter if he or she had problems in class, outside of school, or just wanted a friend to talk to. Mrs. Richards has the drive to challenge herself in anything that comes her way, and her love of life is both astounding and addicting. One can't help but want to learn more from her in any way! Mrs. Richards teachers about English and life, both in the classroom and in her other initiatives." - Meredith, student
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