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Dr. Ackley

Dr. Liesl Ackley’s Favorites

Snacks: Popcorn, Apple

Beverages:  Coffee, Coconut La Croix

Restaurants:  Palmers, The Commodore, The Inn

Stores:  Von Maur, Poshmark, Bath & Body Works

Flowers:  Roses & Tulips

Charities:  Angels Grace Hospice, St. Vincent de Paul, North Lake Food Pantry

Things to Do:  Swim, Read, Help others, Shop

Ms. Meister

Ms. Nancy Meister’s Favorites

Snacks: Dark chocolate, Snyder’s Bavarian hard pretzels

Beverages:  Coffee, Seltzer water

Restaurants:  ANY good pizza place

Stores:  Good Harvest

Flowers:  Calla Lily, Sunflower

Charities:  Ray of Hope, Alzheimer’s Association

Things to Do: Hike, Bike, Kayak, Paddleboard, Ski, Snowshoe, Outside activities with family and friends

Mrs. Westcott

Mrs. Julie Westcott’s Favorites

Snacks: Fruit, Chocolate with Caramel, Cheetos

Beverages:  Water, Refreshers

Restaurants:  Pink Mocha, Sobie’s, Woody’s, Suburpia

Stores:  Marshall’s, Von Maur

Flowers:  Hydrangeas & Peonies

Charities:  St. Jude & Little Warrior

Things to Do:  Read

Mrs. Osowski

Mrs. Janelle Osowski’s Favorites

Snacks: Popcorn, Nuts, Sweet & Salty Snacks

Beverages:  Water, Sparkling Teas, Diet Dr. Pepper

Restaurants:  Olive Garden & Cousins

Stores:  Target, Marshall’s, Amazon

Flowers:  All flowers are great!

Charities:  Make-A-Wish, Trisha’s Troops

Things to Do:  Time with family, Traveling, Baking, and Crafting

Ms. Jenny Sellhausen’s Favorites

Snacks: Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream, Chocolate, Caramel Corn

Beverages:  McDonald’s Coke

Restaurants:  Maggianos and Bravo

Stores:  The Buckle, JC Penney

Flowers:  Pink Roses

Charities:  Salvation Army, Washington County Humane Society

Things to Do:  Work out, Play volleyball, Kayaking, Skiing, Gardening

Mrs. Wright

Mrs. Nichole Wright’s Favorites

Snacks: Popcorn, dark chocolate, beef sticks

Beverages:  Cold brew coffee, iced lattes, Coke Zero

Restaurants:  First Watch, Culver’s, Millstreet, Nourish Juice Bar

Stores:  HomeGoods, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx

Flowers:  Tulips, Ranunculus, Peonies

Charities:  Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, ALS Association

Things to Do:  Travel, crafting, hosting parties, spending time with family, going for walks.

Beth Gatzow

Mrs. Beth Gatzow’s Favorites

Snacks: KIND Bars – Caramel, Almond & Sea Salt

Beverages:  Raspberry Bubly, Bublr, Black Tea

Restaurants:  BBQ+Co, Stillery, Culver’s

Stores:  Merton Feed Mill, Amazon, Target

Charities:  Girls on the Run

Things to Do:  Run, Tend to my chickens, Coach daughter’s softball team

Mr. Ashenfelter

Mr. Karl Ashenfelter’s Favorites

Snacks: Veggie Straws, El Ray Tortilla Chips

Beverages:  Flavored sparkling water

Restaurants:  Tom & Di’s

Stores:  Amazon

Charities:  Wounded Warriors

Things to Do:  Downhill Ski

Laurie Doleschy

Mrs. Laurie Doleschy’s Favorites

Snacks: Pico & gluten-free chips

Beverages:  Coffee & water

Restaurants:  Don Ramon Mexican (Mayville) and Dairy Queen

Stores:  Marshall’s, Homegoods, anything thrift/antique

Flowers:  Yellow roses & Lily of the Valley

Charities: Wounded Warriors, K9 for Warriors, Hoover Haus Dog Rescue

Things to Do:  Walk the dogs, long motorcycle rides, but most of all: see my kids & grandbabies

Mrs. Cull

Mrs. Diane Cull’s Favorites

Snacks: Venison hot rods, Chips w/ my homemade salsa

Beverages:  Flavored coffee, Coca-Cola

Restaurants:  Alpine Retreat

Stores:  Ebert’s Greenhouse, Hobby Lobby, Aldi

Flowers:  All Perennials, Succulents

Charities:  Women’s Center in Waukesha & 4-H Clubs Statewide

Things to Do:  Spend time in my perennial flower beds, Gardening, Crafting, Knitting, Baking, Canning, and playing w/grandsons!

Mrs. Daugs’ Favorites

Snacks: Donuts

Beverages:  Coffee

Restaurants:  Qdoba

Stores:  Hobby Lobby

Flowers:  Tulips

Charities:  Habitat for Humanity

Things to Do:  Read, hike, knit, puzzles

Mrs. Soya’s Favorites

Snacks: Chocolate covered peanuts, gummy cinnamon bears, twizzlers, and Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn

Beverages:  Dr. Pepper and coffee

Restaurants:  Taco Bell and Mill Street Cafe 

Stores:  Sierra Trading Post

Charities: Lake Country Caring

Flowers: Dahlias, gladiolus, daisies

Things to Do:  Camping/fishing, reading, making tie-blankets for friends and family, watching movies

Support Staff

Mrs. Lesch

Mrs. Jill Lesch’s Favorites

Snacks: Chips & salsa or pretzels

Beverages:  Coffee

Restaurants:  Joe Mama’s, Mill St. Cafe

Stores:  Target & Amazon

Flowers:  Gerbera Daisies & Tulips

Charities:  American Brain Tumor Association, St. Jude’s

Things to Do:  Hike and Read, Watch sports

Mrs. Berlin

Mrs. Kelley Berlin’s Favorites

Snacks: Dark chocolate, pretzels, fruit

Beverages:  Coffee & Sparkling water

Restaurants:  Panera, Mill St. Cafe, Mr. B’s

Stores:  Athleta, Target, J-Crew

Flowers:  Any! I love color

Charities:  Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Things to Do:  Walking my 2 dogs all year long, working out, being outside, and watching my kids play sports.

Mr. Wood

Mr. Mike Wood’s Favorites

Snacks: Fruit, chips, crackers, and buffalo chicken spread

Beverages:  Ginger ale, coffee, and sports drinks

Restaurants:  Texas Roadhouse, Rosatti’s, Culver’s

Stores:  PGA Superstore, Dick’s Sports

Charities:  Hope Center of Waukesha

Things to Do:  Travel, golf, spend time with family and friends

Mrs. Haase

Mrs. Gina Haase’s Favorites

Snacks: Dark sea salt chocolate/caramel

Beverages:  Water

Restaurants:  Pink Mocha, Chick-Fil-A, Lago Su Bella

Stores:  Sendik’s, REI, Nordstrom

Flowers:  Orchid

Charities:  Journey21

Things to Do:  Pickleball, Stand up paddleboard, Read, Watch sports, Travel

Wanda Casper

Mrs. Wanda Casper’s Favorites

Snacks: Cheetos, Chocolate

Beverages:  Sprecher cream soda, Lemonade

Restaurants:  The Mineshaft, North Lake Inn, Culvers

Stores:  Target, Kohl’s, Bath & Body Works, Amazon

Flowers:  Peonies, Carnations, Lilacs, Lillies

Charities:  Make-A-Wish, Give Kids The World, my church

Things to Do:  Hiking, Board Games, Movies, Puzzle Books

Mrs. Harmeyer


Mrs. Shelly Harmeyer’s Favorites

Snacks: Healthy snacks

Beverages:  Sanpellegrino/Bubblr

Restaurants:  Cafe Hollander/Lumber Inn

Stores:  Target

Flowers:  Tulips, roses, hydrangea

Charities:  Religious charities

Things to Do:  Read, Walk, Gardening

Patti Dibb

Mrs. Dibb’s Favorites

Snacks: Nachos, Pretzels with cheese, Pistachios, Cashews, Berries, Funyuns

Beverages:  Dr. Pepper, Chocolate Milk

Restaurants:  Red Lobster, Girabaldi’s

Stores:  Hobby stores, Toy stores

Flowers:  Wood Violet, Tulips

Charities:  Church (St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sullivan, WI)

Things to Do:  Travel, Camp, Canoe

Mrs. Becky Pratt

Snacks: Cucumbers and ranch dip, chips and salsa

Beverages:  Dr. Pepper, water, coffee, Sprite

Restaurants:  Jimmy Johns

Stores:  Target, Marshalls, Home Goods, Any sporting goods store

Flowers:  Sunflowers

Charities:  Little Warrior Foundation

Things to Do:  Hiking with my family and going on our 

 Favorites

Snacks: Nerd Gummy Clusters & Kettle Corn

Beverages:  Diet Coke & Sweet Tea

Restaurants:  Raising Cane’s & PF Chang’s

Stores:  Amazon, Target, and HomeGoods

Flowers:  Peonies, Tulips

Charities:  Washington County Human Society

Things to Do:  Traveling, Shopping

 

 Favorites

Snacks: Nerd Gummy Clusters & Kettle Corn

Beverages:  Diet Coke & Sweet Tea

Restaurants:  Raising Cane’s & PF Chang’s

Stores:  Amazon, Target, and HomeGoods

Flowers:  Peonies, Tulips

Charities:  Washington County Human Society

Things to Do:  Traveling, Shopping

 

Faculty

Mrs. Giesie

Mrs. Sami Giesie’s Favorites

Snacks: Chomps, popcorn, fruit

Beverages:  Diet Coke & LMNT

Restaurants:  Fox & Hounds, Picnic Basket, and Jersey Mikes

Stores:  Amazon & Target

Flowers:  Eucalyptus & baby’s breath

Charities:  Ronald McDonald House

Things to Do:  Cooking, Reading, Boating

 

Ms. Orendorff

Ms. Kayla Orendorff’s Favorites

Snacks: Nerd Gummy Clusters, Kettle Corn, Drizzlicious Rice Cakes

Beverages:  Diet Coke & Sweet Tea

Restaurants:  Chick Fil A & Culvers

Stores:  Amazon & Target

Flowers:  Peonies, Tulips

Charities:  NLEF

Things to Do:  Traveling, Shopping

 

Mrs. Toczyski

Mrs. Jennifer Toczyski’s Favorites

Snacks: Dark chocolate, Pickle-flavored pretzels

Beverages:  Coffee, Bubbl’r

Restaurants:  Picnic Basket & Culvers

Stores:  Target, Amazon, and Home Goods

Flowers:  Lilacs and tulips

Charities:  Wounded Warrior Project

Things to Do:  Bake, Read, Garden, Watch Movies

Mrs. Tarkowski

Mrs. Ashley Tarkowski’s Favorites

Snacks: Salsa and Chips, Dark Chocolate

Beverages:  Diet Coke, Coffee

Restaurants:  Chili’s, VIP Sushi, Chick-Fil-A

Stores:  Amazon, Target, Pick ‘n Save

Flowers:  Succulent Plants and Tulips

Charities:  Harlow’s Heroes, Tricia’s Troops

Things to Do:  Read and Watch Movies, Coach Soccer

 

Mrs. Brittnacher

Mrs. Pam Brittnacher’s Favorites

Snacks: Chocolate, Puppy chow mix, Snickers

Beverages:  Dr. Pepper

Restaurants:  Panera, Mineshaft, Culver’s, Picnic Basket

Stores:  Target, Amazon, TJ Maxx/Marshalls

Flowers:  Plants

Charities:  Tricia’s Troops

Things to Do:  Hang with family, Visit Minocqua, Bowling, Movies

Mr. Ray

Mr. Mike Ray’s Favorites

Snacks: Cereal, Chocolate Animal Crackers, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Popcorn

Beverages:  Gatorade

Restaurants:  Point Burger Bar, Panera, Culvers, Chick fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings

Stores:  Target, REI, Amazon

Flowers:  Daisies

Charities: Harlow’s Heroes, Little Warriors, Cancer Research

Things to Do:  Hang with my kids, Sports

Mrs. Flannery

Mrs. Jennifer Flannery’s Favorites

Snacks: Sourdough bread, Dots pretzels, Reese’s PB cups, Guac & chips, Twizzlers

Beverages:  Diet Coke, Coffee (Starbucks), Spindrift water

Restaurants:  Jersey Mikes, Culver’s, Qdoba

Stores:  Amazon, Target, TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Sierra

Flowers:  Any!

Charities:  Tricia’s Troops, Harlow’s Heroes

Things to Do:  Shop, Relax, Go on vacation, Go to movies, Spend time with family

Ms. Kudis

Ms. Lanette Kudis’ Favorites

Snacks: Cheetos/Potato chips, kettle corn, trail mix

Beverages: Water or Diet Coke

Restaurants:  Mill St. Cafe, Zin, Fishbones, Sobies, Picnic Basket, Panera, Grimaldi’s Pizza

Stores:  The Corners (Von Maur/Evereve) Nordstrom, Amazon

Flowers:  Wildflowers, tulips, lilacs/peonies

Charities:  Children’s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee, MACC Fund, ANY animal shelter

Things to Do:  Walk, Bike, Garden, Boat/Paddleboard/Kayak, Read, Go to dinner with friends, Travel

Mrs. Richman

Mrs. Tracy Richman’s Favorites

Snacks: Cheese and Crackers, Dip and Chips, Popcorn, Chocolate with caramel or peanut butter

Beverages:  Waterloo Cherry Limeade, Oli-pop (Grape), Coffee

Restaurants:  Culver’s, Jimmy John’s, Olive Garden, North Lake Inn

Stores:  Amazon, Fleet Farm, Kwik Trip, Meijer

Flowers:  White Carnations

Charities:  I like to support Veteran-owned businesses

Things to Do:  Farm life, time with family, traveling to visit friends, reading

Mrs. Rachel Flores

Snacks: Chips and salsa, Sun chips, chocolate, Albanese gummy worms

Beverages:  Tea, Coffee, Bubbl’r

Restaurants:  Culver’s, Panera, Starbuck’s

Stores:  Target, Amazon, World Market

Flowers:  Roses, Orchids, Succulents

Charities:  HAWS and Lakeland Animal Shelter

Things to Do:  Hike, camp, travel, listen to music, cook/bake

Mrs. Andorfer

Mrs. Donna Andorfer’s Favorites

Snacks: Trail mix, charcuterie food, ice cream

Beverages:  Sparkling water, Coffee (hot or cold)

Restaurants:  Culver’s, Mill St. Cafe

Stores: All shops in Cedarburg or Target

Flowers:  Daises and geraniums

Charities:  Parkinsons Foundation

Things to Do:  Watch history shows, listen to classic rock, and spend time with family

Mr. Kaczor

Mr. Curt Kaczor’s Favorites

Snacks: Trail mix, almonds, and cashews

Beverages:  Coffee and Bubbl’R

Restaurants:  Cafe Hollander, Midtown Grill, North Ave Grill

Stores:  Menard’s, Amazon, Home Depot

Flowers:  Orchid

Charities:  Milwaukee County Zoo

Things to Do:  Running, fishing, and camping

Mr. Yancy Byrne’s Favorites

Snacks: Trail mix, almonds, and cashews

Beverages:  Coffee and Bubbl’R

Restaurants:  Cafe Hollander, Midtown Grill, North Ave Grill

Stores:  Menard’s, Amazon, Home Depot

Flowers:  Orchid

Charities:  Milwaukee County Zoo

Things to Do:  Running, fishing, and camping

Mrs. Ruck

Mrs. Melissa Ruck’s Favorites

Snacks: Caramel Popcorn and Pretzels

Beverages:  Vanilla Latte, Sparkling Water

Restaurants:  Picnic Basket and Pink Mocha

Stores:  Sendik’s, Target, Amazon

Flowers:  Ranunculus, Succulents, Succulents

Charities:  Little Warrior Foundation

Things to Do:  Traveling, Reading, Cooking

Ms. Mays

Ms. Lauren Mays’ Favorites

Snacks: Cookies, Chocolate

Beverages:  Diet Coke and La Croix

Restaurants:  Panera and Culvers

Stores:  TJ Maxx

Flowers:  Any!

Charities:  Compassion International

Things to Do:  Reading, Arts & Crafts, Cooking 

Mr. McConville

Mr. David McConville’s Favorites

Snacks: Peanuts, Mixed nuts, Dark Chocolate, Chips

Beverages:  Coffee, Diet Coke, Diet Mt. Dew, and Sports drinks

Restaurants:  Chick-Fil-A, Picnic Basket, Jimmy John’s, Jersey Mikes

Stores:  Target, Amazon, Dick’s Sporting goods

Flowers:  All

Charities:  WAAGR, Humane Society, St. Jude

Things to Do:  Spend time outdoors: Running, Biking, Hiking

Mrs. Minor

Mrs. Maureen Minor’s Favorites

Snacks: Nuts, Dark Chocolate, Fruit

Beverages:  San Pellegrino, Bubly, Coffee

Restaurants:  Le Reve (Wauwatosa)

Stores:  Macy’s and Sierra Trading

Flowers:  Yellow Roses

Charities:  Wounded Warrior

Things to Do:  Ski, Snowboard, Hike, Kayak, Golf, and Fish

Mrs. Wagner

Mrs. Carey Wagner’s Favorites

Snacks: Any!

Beverages:  Diet Coke

Restaurants:  Parkside 23, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Mill Stone

Stores:  Amazon

Flowers:  Peonies and Baby’s Breath

Charities:  Money and time directly to local people in need

Things to Do:  Crochet, Needle point, Play Pickleball

Mrs. Clauer

Mrs. Karen Clauer’s Favorites

Snacks: Dark chocolate, Pretzels, Mixed Nuts

Beverages:  Dark roast coffee

Restaurants: Qdoba

Stores:  Target

Flowers:  Iris

Charities:  

Things to Do:  Hike new trails, Camping, Running, Biking, Travel

Tim Gliniecki

Mr. Tim Gliniecki’s Favorites

Snacks: Popcorn

Beverages:  Coffee

Restaurants:  Fiesta Cancun

Things to Do:  Travel, Listen to music, Fish, Play drums

Mrs. Lyons

Mrs. Candi Lyons’ Favorites

Snacks: Nuts

Beverages:  Coffee and Water

Restaurants:  Mitchell’s, Harvest Bread, Starbucks

Stores:  Barnes & Noble, Target

Charities:  St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Things to Do:  Art, Read, Watch movies

Mr. Will Krieger’s Favorites

Snacks: Cheeze-Its

Beverages:  Orange Juice

Beverages: Noodles & Jimmy Johns

Stores:  Target, Sendiks

Flowers:  Iris and Asters

Charities:  Cancer Research

Things to Do:  Hike new trails, Camping, Running, Biking, Travel