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Delia Campbell, SUPAR School Secretary

I am totally new to the MPS system, and I really like my job. I am the secretary at SUPAR. I am a graduate of Mercy High School and I attended two years at UWM. I later attended night classes at MBTI where I learned data entry on various types of computers and key punch machines. I love to knit, crochet and cross stitch projects. During the summer my husband and I spend most of our weekends in the Kettle Moraine area of central Wisconsin in Sheboygan County, maybe about 5 minutes away from the town of Dundee where the Extreme Makeover house was built. I have enjoyed traveling since I was in Mercy High’s drum and bugle corps which won the state VFW championship four years in a row.

The best part of the job is taking attendance because that is how I get to know the kids. I also enjoy the people I work with.

Paul Daining, SUPAR Advisor

I'm entering my second year at SUPAR with enthusiasm. I grew up in western Michigan, in a small town called Byron Center. Due to having many great teachers in High School, I decided to become a math teacher. I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in mathematics and a minor in Physical Education. My wife and I moved to Milwaukee a year ago because she is going to graduate school at UWM to become a history professor. I enjoy teaching students how mathematics can be seen in the real world. I also love to be outdoors. I enjoy camping, hiking, biking, sailing, most sports, and especially fishing. My goal in life is to catch fish on every continent. I am looking forward to this year and meeting a new group of students and parents.

Zachary Dienberg, SUPAR Advisor

I am licensed in Broad Field Social Studies, Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science and hold two Bachelor degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh -- a Bachelors of Science in Education and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. I was attracted to SUPAR's educational program because its project-based focus empowers the students and engages them in current issues. Additionally, SUPAR's commitment to the surrounding community closely reflects my own involvement in the community.

My wife Becky and I recently had our first child, a little girl named Gwyneth Madeline Dienberg on March 29th, 2008.As a couple we enjoy traveling with our daughter and hold season tickets with the Milwaukee Brewers. Hopefully, we'll be able to attend some playoff games at Miller Park this fall.

Nancy Frank, SUPAR Board Member and UWM Partner

Associate Professor Nancy Frank is department chair and associate professor of urban planning at University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. She teaches planning theory, public participation, and environmental planning. Her current research interests concern brownfields redevelopment, sustainable development, and urban open space. Working with UOSF, she recently completed a review and analysis of the literature on the economic benefits of urban open space for the GIFT Plan (Green Infrastructure for the Future). She serves on the Wisconsin Brownfields Study Group, where she advocated for the creation of the "green space" grant program.

Dawn Frauenfelder, SUPAR Advisor

I am licensed in Cross-Categorical Special Education - Early Adolescence to Adolescence. My educational background includes a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts - Photography. Prior to entering the field of education, I was a graphic designer and writer as well as an active member in my community where I served as a town supervisor and building/zoning commissioner. Later this year I expect to receive my Master in Education. When not teaching, I enjoy camping and hiking.

Sarah Gross, SUPAR Advisor (on leave)

I am an alumnus from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where I received my B.A. in Environmental Geography. I later went on to earn a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University in Mequon. Since then I’ve been teaching in Milwaukee Public Schools for the last four years, where I have taught a variety of classes. I’m an active member in my community and strongly encourage students to become aware of their environmental surroundings. I care deeply about my students and try to teach them how to become more involved in our society. I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my family. Occasionally you might find me inside the shopping mall where I also like to spend my time. I keep a smile on my face and look forward to my adventures at SUPAR.

Dr. Kirk E. Harris, SUPAR Board Chair and UWM Partner

Dr. Kirk E. Harris has been working on issues related to community development and families for over 20 years. Dr. Harris is a national expert on fathers, families and community building and is a national keynote speaker on issues related to fatherhood, family support and community development. As a former Legal Service lawyer and advocate, Dr. Harris has worked on a variety of public policy and social service practice issues related to families and communities.

Dr. Harris is the Founder and Chairman of the Board for the School of Urban Planning and Architecture an innovative, award winning and first of its kind charter high school that is link to the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee where he is a faculty member. The Wisconsin Daily Reporter named Dr. Harris Architectural Leader and Newsmaker of the Year for his work related to the charter school.

Dr. Harris served as a consultant to the Paternal Involvement Demonstration Project, which promoted opportunities and removed barriers confronting low-income fathers and their families, and co-founded the Center on Fathers Families and Public Policy. The Center served as the policy arm of the Strengthening Fragile Family Initiative, which was a national demonstration focused on the intersection between welfare reform, family support, and father involvement. Dr. Harris also served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Family Support America. Additionally, Dr. Harris has directed an innovative employment audit program for the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago and worked as a consultant for South Shore Bank, one of the country's leading community development organizations.

Presently, Dr. Harris is a national consultant working with the National Fatherhood Leaders Group, which seeks to sustain and advance efforts to promote "father-supportive" practice and family support policy.

Dr. Harris has served as the Chairman of the Board for the National Practitioner Network for Fathers and Families and has been appointed by Illinois' Governor Rod Blagojevich to the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood. Dr. Harris has also served as Vice President of the Board for the Chicago Jobs Council, and served as a Board Member for the Crossroads Fund which is Foundation focused on promoting progressive grassroots activities and services.

Recently, Dr. Harris has contributed to a book on the Hope VI Project to be published by the Urban Institute. Dr. Harris' chapter addresses the issue of low-income fathers, housing and public policy.

Dr. Harris possesses a master of public administration from the Martin School of Public Administration, University of Kentucky, a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson Law School and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. Dr. Harris is also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar, and the bars of Georgia and Washington, DC.

William E. Huxhold, UWM Partner

Professor Huxhold has been teaching courses on geographic information systems at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee since 1988. Prior to his full-time appointment at the University in 1990, he was MIS Project Director at the City of Milwaukee, having responsibility for the development of information systems for the City. In 1975 he established and directed the nation's first computer graphics based geographic information system at the City of Milwaukee.

Professor Huxhold was the 1984-85 national president of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association and was awarded the Association's Leadership Award in 1987 and its prestigious Horwood Distinguished Service Award in 1999 for significant contributions to URISA and the industry. In 1991, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Land Information Association, serving two terms, and was awarded its President's Award in 2004. He was President of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) in 2000 and he was also a member of the Board of Directors of the GIS Certification Institute through 2006. He has authored or co-authored five books on geographic information systems and now serves on the Editorial Boards of three GIS journals.

Since 2004, Professor Huxhold has conducted a high school and middle school program for summer and after school activities related to urban planning, architecture, and geographic information systems called "PUPS" (Pre Urban Planners Preparing for Urban Problems). This program has been featured nationally by GeoSpatial21, funded by the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration (Go to: www.geospatial21.com/videos_geotech.asp and click on the name under "Featured Videos.")

His educational background includes a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University in 1968 and an M.S. degree in Engineering Management (with a Public Administration emphasis) from the University of Dayton in 1973.

Barb Opferman

My commitment to teaching art in urban settings reaches back my experience as a Vista Volunteer in Columbus, Ohio where I was given the task to develop an after school program for inner city youth. Afterwards, I received my bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy, and went on to gain teaching certification in Art Education. I have approximately l6 years of teaching experience, mostly at the elementary and middle school levels. My focus continues to be working with youth to find a way for individual expression while learning the discipline and aesthetic enjoyment of art. I am married and have one son in college who is studying graphic design, and one son who is in middle school. I continue to find my own expression and enjoyment working on ceramics and sculpture.

Cris Parr, SUPAR Advisor

I graduated from Bay View High School (Fritsche Middle School before that). I got my BA in Exceptional Education from UWM and my MA in Multicultural Education from St. Mary's University. My licenses are: Deaf Education ages 3-21, Regular Education 1-6, and a Charter License

I love to travel. I've been to Mexico, Australia, Tahiti, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Wales, and Canada. I've also traveled extensively throughout the United States. I have always had animals. My maniac Golden Retriever, Desta, is now 2 years old. We are working toward her becoming a therapy dog. She's been through puppy kindergarten, basic obedience, and agility. She's received her Canine Good Citizen Award. I've wanted to teach since I worked at Holler Park one summer in middle school. I spent two weeks working with twin brothers who were deaf. From that point on, I knew I wouldn't be happy if I wasn't working with kids. I've taught everything from 3 year olds through GED classes with adults. I've taught for 23 years in the Milwaukee Public School system (Green Bay Ave. School, Irving, Milwaukee Sign Language School, Victory, IDEAL Charter, Professional Learning Institute).

 

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