The Wisconsin Chapter of the National At-Risk Education Network hosted their 14th annual “Reclaiming the Dream Conference” on February 9-10, 2017. The conference focused on providing professional development, networking, and problem solving to ensure at-risk youth are college and career ready.
During the conference, the group honored the following educators and the role they play as advocates for all children:
- Julie Rehfeldt, a social worker for the Fond du Lac School District. Ms. Rehfeld received the statewide award, which is given to a champion for children that has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of at-risk children through education.
- Tina Goecks, the principal for Beloit School District’s Learning Academy and the Roy Chapman Andrews Academy received the south central regional award.
- Anna Bergeron, a social worker at Dr. Rosa Minoka-Hill School in Green Bay received the northeast region award.
- Linda Zimmer, a paraprofessional at Northland Pines’ Phoenix Center for over 12 years won the north central region award.
- Kim Hoffman, an instructor and past president of the board of directors was awarded for her 12 years of service.
What is the Wisconsin Chapter of NAREN?
The Wisconsin Chapter of the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) is a non-profit educational agency dedicated to both promoting the success of at-risk youth in our schools and supporting the educators who work on their behalf. For more information about ways the organization is improving services for at-risk youth, visit http://narenwich.org/.