Five Green Bay area teachers and one principal are officially (extra) “outstanding.”
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, which recognizes and awards exceptional Wisconsin educators and principals, has announced its 2026 Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership class. Of over 1,200 nominations, the foundation chose 100 teachers and 15 principals to receive $6,000 awards to honor leadership and dedication to students. Each awardee’s school will also receive a $6,000 grant.
West De Pere High School principal Russ Gerke was one of four northeast Wisconsin principals recognized, and the only principal from the greater Green Bay area…