Tomah elementary principal picked to head Northside Elementary in La Crosse
April 19, 2021 8:21 PM Mike Tighe
Nicki Pope, who will replace retiring principal Laura Huber, has 10 years of administrative experience, including being principal of Lemonweir Elementary School in Tomah, Wis., since 2012. (La Crosse School District photo)
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WKBT) The La Crosse School Board approved the hiring of Nicki Pope as the new principal of Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori, effective July 1.
Pope, who will replace retiring principal Laura Huber, has 10 years of administrative experience, including being principal of Lemonweir Elementary School in Tomah, Wis., since 2012.
Before that, Pope was special education director at the Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 4. She also has six years of experience as a special education teacher.
Northside Elementary principal receives Richard Swantz Leadership Award
March 9, 2021 11:46 AM Jourdan Vian
Northside Elementary School Principal Laura Huber
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Northside Elementary/Coulee Montessori principal Laura Huber was named this year’s Richard Swantz Leadership Award winner by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation.
Huber was recognized for her leadership skills Monday at the grant award ceremony. Huber has promoted equity through a community school model and inspired staff to be trauma-informed educators who help children feel safe and supported, according to the School District of La Crosse.
The award was named after the late Richard Swantz, who was known as an educator, council member and city leader in La Crosse.
La Crosse educators ready to return to classrooms, district begins phased return Wednesday
Longfellow Middle School principal says after 300 plus days of virtual education he s ready to see students again
January 19, 2021 7:05 PM Jordan Fremstad
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Silence existed in this building for what Longfellow Middle School principal Matt Kitzerow said was too long.
“We haven’t had students in our building since March 17, 2020,” Kitzerow said. I think it’s like 321 school days or something. We counted. It’s gonna feel surreal.”
Kitzerow circled Feb. 1st. It’s the day students return to Longfellow.
“Lots of preparation that really has been going on since last summer,” Kitzerow said.