Robert Eady, Science and Art
	M.A. in Computer Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University B.S. in Education, Mathematics, and Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Robert is a world traveler with a diverse background, having served as a Peace Corps volunteer in both Niger and El Salvador and as a curriculum consultant in Saudi Arabia. He has worked as an accountant, managed his own bakery, and flown helicopters for the military, and he still holds a private pilot's license. He and his wife Nancy Schwartz, Conserve School Art Teacher, lived off the grid and produced much of their own food while their four children were young. A true Renaissance man who likes to keep projects going in a number of areas, Robert currently is teaching ceramics and environmental science. Some of the projects he works on with students include, in science class, raising and studying monarch butterflies and, in ceramics class, making glaze out of soil students bring from home. Learn more about Robert's classes and students on his Conserve School website.

	Kathy Jones, Mathematics and Educational Technology
	M.A. in Mathematics and Education, DePaul University B.A. in Mathematics and Education, Rutgers University Kathy taught for many years in the Chicago-area Catholic school system before joining Conserve School. She primarily taught mathematics, taking only a short break from the math classroom in order to teach a 5th and 6th grade self-contained full curriculum the first few years she was in Chicago. She has spent most of her career teaching high school mathematics and computer programming. She has served as a high school Mathematics Department Chair, Science Department Chair, and School Technology Director. At Conserve School, Kathy has taught math and Photoshop. Kathy and her husband, Roger Jones, now retired from both DePaul University as a Math Professor and Conserve School as a Math Teacher, have had a summer home in the area for 32 years and now split their time between their home in the Sayner area and their apartment at Conserve School. Kathy enjoys many hobbies: crafts of all types (especially quilting and crocheting), canoeing, biking, reading, and, she says, “All things techie – like computers and Photoshop." Kathy and Roger(when he is on campus) frequently hold evening math tutoring sessions in their apartment, where students can find good company and homework help in equal measure. Learn more about Kathy's classes and students on her Conserve School website.

	Kathleen O’Connor, Spanish
	Ph.D. in Spanish Language and Literature, Yale University M.Phil. and M.A. in Spanish and Portuguese, Yale University B.A. in English and B.A. in Spanish, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kathleen has been a lecturer at Yale, the University of Wisconsin, and abroad. She has taught both Spanish and English and is proficient in French, German, and Latin as well as Spanish. While studying Latin American literature and culture, Kathleen lived and worked in South America. She served as a Faculty Consultant for the Advanced Placement Spanish Examination with the College Board and is also Conserve School’s Academic Dean. As the result of a student nomination, Kathleen was recognized as an Excellent Educator Fellow through the Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth 2007 Educator Recognition Program. Kathleen's teaching style blends high standards, erudite scholarship, and a kind heart. A dedicated runner, she can be seen throughout the year (even when the temperature dips below zero) running on campus. When she has some leisure time, Kathleen enjoys learning about other cultures and sampling ethnic cuisine. Read more about Kathleen's classes and students on her Conserve School website.

	Andrew Milbauer, Science
	M.Ed. in Life Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities B.S. in Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation, University of Wisconsin-Madison Before Andrew joined Conserve School, he taught in a Minnesota public high school, in the graduate education program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and at sea. At the University of Minnesota, he taught science education methods to new science teachers and mentored them during their student teaching experience. He also taught ecology on the schooner SoundWaters, a floating classroom in Stamford, Connecticut, and ran the marine biology education program at South Street Seaport Museum, on the schooner Pioneer. Having summered as a child in nearby St. Germain, Andy moved back to Vilas County in 2004 because he missed the forests and lakes of northern Wisconsin. He loves working at Conserve School and especially enjoys making science accessible, relevant, and fun for students. In his spare time, he kayaks, runs, snowshoes, skis, swims, and gardens. Andy just completed his first triathlon, with his father competing alongside him. He also is an artist and enjoys painting landscapes and throwing pots. Read about Andy's students and classes on his Conserve School website.

	Jeff Rennicke, English
	M.F.A. in Writing and Literature, Bennington College B.A. in English and Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin-Madison An award-winning travel and nature writer, Jeff continues his career as a professional writer and photographer alongside his duties as the Conserve School English teacher. Prior to joining Conserve School, Jeff was a full-time writer and photographer for over twenty years. He is the author of ten books and over 200 magazine articles in the National Geographic Traveler, Backpacker, and other adventure and travel magazines. Jeff’s writing has been honored with a number of prestigious awards, including the “Director’s Award” for best book on a national park. Aside from his considerable skills as a writer, Jeff has a flair for drama in (and out of) the classroom, and has been known to conduct English class in snow, in rain, and while standing waist-deep in lake water. Learn more about Jeff's classes and students on his Conserve School website.

	Michael Salat, History
	M.A. in Teaching, National Louis University B.A. in Business, Indiana University, Bloomington Michael worked in the technology field before changing paths to follow his passion and become a history instructor. Prior to teaching, Michael also organized and led cross-country bicycle and canoe expeditions professionally. In addition to history, Michael teaches outdoor leadership skills and wilderness survival techniques. Michael is always on the go and he takes this active approach right into the classroom. His students enjoy frequent field trips, re-enactments, lively discussions, intense debates, and class sessions held out-of-doors. He also has an interest in meteorology and in the effect of weather on historical events. In his free time, Michael enjoys mountain biking, paddling, and Nordic and telemark skiing. Learn more about Michael's classes and students on his Conserve School website.

	Nancy Schwartz, Art
	M.A. in Art Education, Michigan State University B.A. in Art, Michigan State University Nancy, a skilled artist, has special interests in watercolor, ceramics, and paper-making. She enjoys using natural materials in her work and shares this approach with her students. Nancy and her husband, Science and Art Teacher Robert Eady, operated their own pottery studio for many years. Nancy served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa and she continues to maintain an interest in different cultures. On a sabbatical a few years ago, Nancy volunteered as an art teacher for young women in a poverty-stricken area of India. Her teaching style integrates this global perspective. In 2007, the National Association of Independent Schools honored Nancy by recognizing her as one of 25 “Teachers of the Future” in the United States. Nancy has a wide range of interests including hiking, cross country skiing, canoeing, gardening, and grinding grain for bread. Read about Nancy's students and classes on her Conserve School website.