Mission Keepers

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Jason Jischke

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis speaks with Jason Jischke, technology and engineering teacher at South Park Middle School, about how Mr. Johnson’s industrial arts class at Perry Tipler Middle School motivated Jason to follow in his mentor’s footsteps and go on to inspire students of his own for the past twenty eight years in the Oshkosh Area School District. Key highlights include: adapting educational approaches across multiple decades of rapidly changing technological landscapes, combining 3D printing technology and problem solving skills to help a duck in need and create a teachable moment for students, and how to keep calm when your boat is taking on water - figuratively and literally!

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Ryan Lindley

Join Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis in the 20th installment of the Mission Keepers podcast as he chats with Ryan Lindley, choral music teacher at Perry Tipler Middle School and ALPs, about his path from growing up in the small town of Brodhead, Wisconsin to discovering his passion for music education and a sense of belonging in the Oshkosh area. Key highlights include: the fulfillment of feeling connected with your colleagues and community, the value of participating in professional networks, and how music can help students develop skills to emotionally regulate themselves and evaluate their places in the world.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Ta Feiter

In this episode of Mission Keepers, Superintendent Bryan Davis talks with Ta Feiter, social studies teacher at Vel Phillips Middle School, about how an immersive experience of living in Switzerland as an exchange student opened the door for Ta to eventually become a seasoned educator in the Oshkosh Area School District. Key highlights include: the power of relationships and modeling life skills for students, allowing students the opportunity to learn through problem solving experiences, and reminding others of the importance of finding joy even in life’s smallest moments.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Sara Klein

Tune in to this episode of Mission Keepers as Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis speaks with Sara Klein, English teacher at Oshkosh North High School, about her professional journey from first sergeant in the Army Reserves to a published author who has passionately instructed Oshkosh students for the past two decades. Key highlights include: connection with students through extracurricular advising, setting goals and enjoying the small moments in between, and doing something good for the world everyday.

Mission Keepers: A discussion with Sam Coleman

Kicking off Season 2, Superintendent Dr. Bryan Davis sits down with Dr. Sam Coleman, assistant superintendent of instruction in the Oshkosh Area School District. Journey through Dr. Coleman's path from inspired student to inspiring leader. Key highlights include: reflecting on how great teachers shape future leaders, igniting a passion for reading and literacy, and the profound joy of nurturing student potential.