brendak

Extroverted introvert. Loving, embarrassing mom. Heart for helping people. Singer of songs. Child of God. 💜

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Currently on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage through an Immersion Reporting course at @UWEauClaire. Our bus arrived in New Orleans just two days after a tornado hit Arabi, pictured here.

[brendak @kopkefive]

Fantastic Introduction to special education in Wisconsin @Lea_Grace_11!

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

For the first installment of a six-part @PressTimesGB series on special education in Wisconsin, I looked at the basics of how the system works and how it has changed over the years.

https://t.co/P6drmWCjpO

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Some ✨professional news✨as we finish out August!

This week I begin as editor of Healthy Living & Wellness Magazine, a free, monthly magazine based in Northeastern WI 😊

[The Press Times @PressTimesGB]

Horse hooves stamp up dust, Shania Twain's "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" blares and American flags flutter in the wind.

These are some of the sights and sounds of the Rodeo City Riders, an equestrian drill team in Manawa.

https://t.co/YWC1oAReIN

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Why yes, this tooth did sneak up behind me mid-interview. Did I jump? Maybeeee

[The Press Times @PressTimesGB]

A rainbow shone through the clouds after a torrential downpour temporarily shut down the Broadway Farmers market yesterday.

The storm passed quickly, allowing market stands to reopen and festivities to resume.

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

A year ago, COVID-19 brought Shawn Skenandore close to death. This fall, he joins the First Nations team at the black bass world championship.

Shawn spoke with me about his long road to recovery, which included using fishing as a form of PT.

https://t.co/wyYY6eydIy

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

I had quite an amoosing time at the farm with Heather and her cows 🐄

[brendak @kopkefive]

@Delta Hoping for help! After 2 hrs 45 min on hold, the music stopped. No idea if I’m still on hold. 3rd time in the past few weeks trying to fix my flights that were changed by Delta - can’t make the change I need online and I’m flying out this Fri.

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Last week I managed to get my face in the paper by writing an intro letter to readers. Have a read if you'd like!

https://t.co/PDFErPB5Bg

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Members of @HSSD leadership asked community leaders about what they've seen regarding the social and emotional wellness of the community.
https://t.co/8dBBJ7znJJ

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Hi all, I'm coming at you this morning with my first article back on staff at The Press Times!

Several dozen parents showed up to an @HSSD school board meeting to voice their concerns about masking and the board received an update on referendum projects.
https://t.co/S3C36lc7gD

[brendak @kopkefive]

So proud of Lea! She’s an amazing journalist and great peer leader. Your future is bright my girl!!

[Lea Kopke @Lea_Grace_11]

Exciting stuff!! And so proud of our staffers.
I received 2nd for editorial writing, 2nd for breaking news reporting (alongside Madeline Fuerstenberg and @taleahrose2), and an honorable mention for news photography.

[brendak @kopkefive]

@lilyhoutman Lea showed me that game the other night. I am confident that I would need to be dropped directly in front of the Eiffel tower to get any of the locations right!

[brendak @kopkefive]

@lilyhoutman One word: mixtapes 😁

[Green Bay YMCA @GreenBayYMCA]

Now, more than ever, families and communities need the YMCA. The Y will play a vital role in helping our community recover and thrive in 2021.

Thank you for helping us raise $20,000! Our staff are all smiles behind their masks!😁

Donate today to #giveBIGgb

[brendak @kopkefive]

@UWStevensPoint 1991

[brendak @kopkefive]

Today I learned what’s at the end of the rainbow in 2020. Does it surprise you?? 🤣 @hankgreen (Wisconsin)

[Howard-Suamico Schools @HSSD]

Heidi Hussli made a lasting impact on HSSD students, staff, and families during her 16 years as German Teacher at @BayPortHS and @LinevilleHSSD. Hussli's family, in partnership with @HSEdFoundation, has established a fund in her memory. Make a donation: https://t.co/NCq4rXJ4xu.