Advocates for Education of Whitefish Bay

Advocates for Education
of Whitefish Bay, Inc.
PO Box 170123
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8011

About Us

Our Mission

Advocates for Education is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that works to promote high quality public education in Whitefish Bay by:

  • informing residents about education issues and encouraging public participation in matters affecting our schools;
  • fostering a social and political climate favorable to public education;
  • advocating for public policies that promote high quality public education in Whitefish Bay.

Since its establishment, AFE has adopted 14 External Policies to fulfill its mission.

 


Highlights

Advocates for Education has moved far beyond its original task of promoting the Middle School referendum of 1995. With the help of a committed membership, Advocates for Education has:

  • organized a statewide campaign opposing high stakes testing in Wisconsin;
  • established citizen study and advocacy groups in the areas of school funding and state imposed academic standards and assessments, and testified about these issues before legislative committees in Madison;

  • sponsored forums featuring candidates for the local school board and state legislative offices, and coordinated 'get out the vote' campaigns.

And on an ongoing basis, AFE:

  • sponsors forums facilitating community discussions about important educational issues affecting Whitefish Bay;

  • communicates regularly with elected state officials;

  • works to build coalitions with parent groups in other districts;

  • continues strong working relationships with the Whitefish Bay School Board and district administrative team.

 

Board of Directors                 2009-2010


Co-Presidents

Tara Serebin, Molly Zillig

President-Elect
Joanne Desien

Secretary
Diana Del Rosso

Treasurer
Carol Ogorchock

Programs
Carolyn MacIver, Patty Whaley

Website
Kate Gomoll

Newsletter
Karlene Fox, Lynne Sprenger

Membership
Julie Duval, Kitty Gaenslen, Renee Kirchner

Advocacy
Anne Davis, Liz Sanders

Advisor
Meredie Scrivner

 

 

 

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Advocates for Education
of Whitefish Bay, Inc.
PO Box 170123
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8011