Katie Droeszler’s primary goal as an educator is to cultivate student success and equip them with essential skills applicable beyond their high school years. With nearly 10 years of experience, Ms. Droeszler’s teaching journey has included three years of teaching fifth grade in Potosi, Wisconsin.
She transitioned to Belmont, Wisconsin, where she continued to teach fifth grade for four more years. Currently, Ms. Droszler has returned to Potosi, dedicating her past two years to teaching high school special education.
Her approach to student support is one of a kind. She begins by getting to know the students as individuals. This initially creates a positive relationship, making Ms Droszler able to gain insights into a student's strengths, interests and needs. She then identifies the areas where the student requires the most support, including not only academic support but also the student's personal well-being.
Ms. Droeszler’s commitment to student education is very consistent in the effort she puts in to create a supportive and learning environment. During her high school years, she spent most of her time on a small farm near Kieler, Wisconsin. She attended school in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, where she was actively involved in various sports, including volleyball, gymnastics and softball. While attending high school, Ms. Droeszler was involved in a tutoring program, where she assisted kindergarten students. This played a pivotal role in shaping her career intentions.
During college Ms. Droszler attended UW-Platteville where she majored in elementary education. She had the help of amazing professors who left an impact on Ms. Droszler. She also was a student teacher at Shullsburg with placements in both kindergarten and 5th grade class rooms.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Ms Droeszler cherishes spending time with family, friends, and loves the outdoors and traveling with her big family.
In the school day, her primary role is to help support students by helping them understand academic content and staying engaged in lessons. She switches every class period, helping several students from different grades from 7th grade all the way up to 12th grade to make sure they have a better understanding of what they are assigned.