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Meeting Date:
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6/24/2021 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Awards and Commendations
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Excellence in Education Award - Colleen Charity Krajcik
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Background:
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Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community. This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to present the “Excellence in Education Award” posthumously in honor of:
Colleen Charity Krajcik
A proud and dedicated teacher, Colleen Krajcik devoted her MPS career to the students at Clarke Street school for twenty years. Coworkers and former students remember her as an excellent and effective teacher who was humble, passionate, calm and supportive of her students.
Colleen spent countless hours preparing unique and interesting lessons and making certain that her classroom was a warm and inviting learning environment, often volunteering her beloved husband Ron to assist in various projects. She loved all the children she came in contact with and went above and beyond to find creative ways to make sure they were fully prepared for the next academic challenge in their lives. Colleen was a true champion of students and enjoyed making genuine connections with families.
Early in her career in education and before becoming an MPS employee, Colleen pursued her love of working with children at Sherman Park Preschool as an aide, teacher and administrator. While raising her five children, she earned her degree from UW-Milwaukee in Early Childhood Education, eventually receiving her Master’s degree. Teaching and helping children learn was the passion of her life.
Colleen and her husband Ron adored and cared for 15 foster babies while raising their own children. Her joy in life was being a #1 fan of her children and grandchildren, and never missed watching them play, compete, or perform. Colleen was also an unofficial Shevil Knevil of the Brewcity Bruisers, a popular Milwaukee Roller Derby club.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors honors Colleen Charity Krajcik for dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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