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Hello and welcome to my Curriculum Instruction 545
Introduction blog page





I’m Todd Fischer and I am currently in the process of earning my Baccalaureate of Art degree in Art Education at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 

I am the father of five wonderful adults, four daughters, and a son who is the oldest. I have been happily married to an elementary education teacher who I meet while attending the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and have been so for the past 27 years.  I grew up in the town of and attended Muskego High school. I currently live and commute from my Washington Park, Milwaukee home where I have resided for the last 26 years   

I retired in (2007) after 25 years from the United States Marine Corps as a Chief Warrant Officer three, and recently (2018) retired from the Milwaukee Police Department after 26 years as a Violent Crimes Division Detective.

My professional goals are; I look forward to teaching for the Milwaukee Public Schools System where my experience thus far has been very special. I want to be a part of the same community that is trying to teach our adolescents to become valuable additions to the Society

I want to continue in my pursuit of making a real difference and being relevant. I hope by being a part / participant of each of those organizations (USMC) worldwide, (MPD) local government, adult community, (MPS) future civic leaders. that I can assist in some small but relevant way in making this a better place to coexist.  

Some WEB sites that I have used as reference in my teaching career;

https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/how-to/supporting-individual-needs/reading-through-the-arts.aspx

http://www.pz.harvard.edu/projects/the-studio-thinking-project

A great TED TALK site 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYN-anlXcBs&feature=youtu.be




Thank you for showing interest in my blog and venturing with me as I strive to reach my goals 

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 3, 2019 at 9:24 AM

    Hey Todd! Thank you for sharing a little bit about your background. I liked what you said about wanting to make a difference; no doubt your involvement in various organizations and role as a teacher will impact the world in a positive way.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 4, 2019 at 4:05 PM

    Todd,
    Thank you for sharing your passion and ideas about education. I love that you included a Ted Talk link... I am looking forward to reading more this semester.
    Barb S.

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  3. mr.oscarFebruary 10, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    Todd, your experiences bring in another great factor to your classes. You are able to bring in different perspectives and have students reflect on contemporary issues, especially here within our city.

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