Kari Reneau
McFarland,WI
Summary
Being a Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher at Royal Oaks (RO) Elementary in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has been "home" for 15 years.
As a passionate, energetic academic professional, I am driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. I continue to be attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities. I am also a lifelong learner, mom, wife, teacher, leader, innovator, and presenter.
My goal is to be a partner in the mindset shift of our education system and provide leadership that is innovative and equitable; leadership that helps create resourceful and knowledgeable, strategic and goal directed, purposeful and motivated humans. I also hope to partner with schools to help ALL learners succeed in and outside of their learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2008 - Current
- Implemented UDL techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Continuously updated teaching methods through professional development opportunities and staying informed about current educational research and trends.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by incorporating visual aids, interactive tools, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Co-Lead of DPI UDL grant for the State of Wisconsin (2014-Present)
- Mentored by Diane Jensen from CESA 2 in sessions with 4 different teams at Royal Oaks Elementary (2017/18)
- Member of the ELMSS, Equity, and SEL Steering Committee for SPASD (2018-present)
- Co-presented for SPASD: Book Study: Engage the Brain by Allison Posey (2020)
- Presented for the Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD): Intro to UDL (2019)
- Co-presented with James Ackley (Principal), Diane Jensen (CESA 2) and Mary Loeffler (Instructional Coach) at Reaching High Expectations Conference in Wisconsin Dells (2019)
- Co presented with James and Mary for Instructional Coaches Waunakee, WI (2019)
- Participated in the Learning and Leading Academy taught by, Katie Novak, George Couros, and A.J. Juliani (2020-21)
- Participated in a WI DPI Podcast with Beth Clarke (CESA 2) and others from Royal Oaks (2021)
- Co-lead Book Study: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain (2021)
- Co lead UDL PD at Royal Oaks Elementary with Beth Clarke (CESA 2) and Tanya Arnold (2022)
- Attended UDL Symposium in Boston in 2019 and 2020 and Denver in 2023
- Presented an Asynchronous session at the UDL Symposium in Denver July 2023
- Co Lead 6 week book study, Street Data for SPASD (2024)
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership/Curriculum And Design
Edgewood College
Madison, WI05.2025
Graduate Certificate in Universal Design For Learning - Universal Design For Learning
University of Penn State
Online12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI05.2007
Skills
- Innovative
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic and Goal Orientated
- Reflective
- Adapts to Learners Needs
- Open Minded
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Lifelong Learner
- Growth Mindset
Timeline
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership/Curriculum And Design
Edgewood College
Graduate Certificate in Universal Design For Learning - Universal Design For Learning
University of Penn State
Bachelor of Science - Education
Marian University
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