Larry Jozwik
CDE Executive Director
My name is Larry Jozwik. I was a science teacher at McKinley Middle School in Racine, WI for over thirty years and have been a life-long resident of the city. My personal hobbies and activities include film production and photography, traveling, educational consulting, and student mentoring. I am presently Executive Director of the CDE program in charge of the program’s philosophy, curriculum design and implementation, and staffing.
CDE Executive Director
My name is Larry Jozwik. I was a science teacher at McKinley Middle School in Racine, WI for over thirty years and have been a life-long resident of the city. My personal hobbies and activities include film production and photography, traveling, educational consulting, and student mentoring. I am presently Executive Director of the CDE program in charge of the program’s philosophy, curriculum design and implementation, and staffing.
Richard Craig
CDE Program Coordinator
Hello, my name is Richard Craig and I am a Teacher at the Prairie School and the coordinator for the CDE Stem Program. I am a retired Medicinal Chemist from Abbott Laboratories and hold a Masters degree in Organic Chemistry. I have 13 US patents in the Pharmaceutical Industry related to new Pharmaceutical Drugs and have created several Drug templates used in Medicinal research. I currently teach Chemistry and Robotics in the Middle and High School and am a proponent of hands-on learning in every aspect of science especially building robots. I have guided the Prairie Underwater Robotics team for the past 6 years and want to see students learn by designing and create new products.
My motto is "we need more Engineers and Scientists."
CDE Program Coordinator
Hello, my name is Richard Craig and I am a Teacher at the Prairie School and the coordinator for the CDE Stem Program. I am a retired Medicinal Chemist from Abbott Laboratories and hold a Masters degree in Organic Chemistry. I have 13 US patents in the Pharmaceutical Industry related to new Pharmaceutical Drugs and have created several Drug templates used in Medicinal research. I currently teach Chemistry and Robotics in the Middle and High School and am a proponent of hands-on learning in every aspect of science especially building robots. I have guided the Prairie Underwater Robotics team for the past 6 years and want to see students learn by designing and create new products.
My motto is "we need more Engineers and Scientists."
Anisa Diaz
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Anisa Diaz. I am currently the Instructional and Educator Effectiveness Coach in the Racine Unified School District. Before coaching, I was a 6th Grade Math, English, and Science teacher for eight years at Starbuck Middle School. My STEAM training began in 2011, through UW-Madison's Grand Challenges Engineering Program. I also completed a 3-year, K-5 STEAM training program at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. I have successfully implemented the STEAM program into my classrooms with project-based lessons in aging infrastructures, solar cookers, sustainable drinking water, and other real-world problem solving projects. I am committed to a STEAM-based curriculum and the opportunities it provides for all students.
When I am not working in education, I am dancing and coaching as the Director of Alats Dance Company in Waukegan, IL, and a Hip Hop Instructor at Steps of Grace Ballet School in Brookfield, WI. I have enjoyed mission trips to Tanzania, Uganda, and Guatemala, and have learned the needs of the people and their communities.
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Anisa Diaz. I am currently the Instructional and Educator Effectiveness Coach in the Racine Unified School District. Before coaching, I was a 6th Grade Math, English, and Science teacher for eight years at Starbuck Middle School. My STEAM training began in 2011, through UW-Madison's Grand Challenges Engineering Program. I also completed a 3-year, K-5 STEAM training program at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. I have successfully implemented the STEAM program into my classrooms with project-based lessons in aging infrastructures, solar cookers, sustainable drinking water, and other real-world problem solving projects. I am committed to a STEAM-based curriculum and the opportunities it provides for all students.
When I am not working in education, I am dancing and coaching as the Director of Alats Dance Company in Waukegan, IL, and a Hip Hop Instructor at Steps of Grace Ballet School in Brookfield, WI. I have enjoyed mission trips to Tanzania, Uganda, and Guatemala, and have learned the needs of the people and their communities.
Kate Farrar
CDE Master Facilitator
Hi, my name is Kate Farrar, and I am a biology teacher at Horlick High School. I graduated from UW-Madison and received my Master’s from Cardinal Stritch. I have been teaching for nine years and enjoy seeing the world come alive for students. In the past, I have coached girl's tennis and lead Western Field Studies, a wilderness adventure for high school students. Outside of school, you can find me either exercising or reading. I love to take Zumba and Yoga classes and ride my bike. I am always looking for book suggestions.
CDE Master Facilitator
Hi, my name is Kate Farrar, and I am a biology teacher at Horlick High School. I graduated from UW-Madison and received my Master’s from Cardinal Stritch. I have been teaching for nine years and enjoy seeing the world come alive for students. In the past, I have coached girl's tennis and lead Western Field Studies, a wilderness adventure for high school students. Outside of school, you can find me either exercising or reading. I love to take Zumba and Yoga classes and ride my bike. I am always looking for book suggestions.
Terry Graham
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Terry Graham. I was born and raised in Racine, WI but now reside in Yellow Springs, OH. I began my Science Teaching career at Mitchell Jr. High in Racine and retired from teaching 7th and 8th grade science at McKinney Middle School in Yellow Springs OH. My approach to teaching science has always been hands-on and project based. I love getting students outside and exploring whenever it can be worked into a lesson. I especially enjoy working with teachers from other disciplines to create lessons that integrate multiple approaches to learning and understanding a topic. My personal interests include traveling, reading, hiking, and most activities that center around lakes, oceans, and rivers.
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Terry Graham. I was born and raised in Racine, WI but now reside in Yellow Springs, OH. I began my Science Teaching career at Mitchell Jr. High in Racine and retired from teaching 7th and 8th grade science at McKinney Middle School in Yellow Springs OH. My approach to teaching science has always been hands-on and project based. I love getting students outside and exploring whenever it can be worked into a lesson. I especially enjoy working with teachers from other disciplines to create lessons that integrate multiple approaches to learning and understanding a topic. My personal interests include traveling, reading, hiking, and most activities that center around lakes, oceans, and rivers.
Ed McCarthy
CDE Master Facilitator
My name is Ed McCarthy. I am a retired science teacher and football coach. I began my career teaching in the junior high schools in Racine Unified. I coached and taught for 10 years in junior high and then taught and coached for 24 years at William Horlick High School. The philosophy that I have always lived by is that learning science should be hands-on, and above all, FUN. I love working with students and watching their joy when they discover something new and exciting. In my spare time I love to travel, hike and read.
CDE Master Facilitator
My name is Ed McCarthy. I am a retired science teacher and football coach. I began my career teaching in the junior high schools in Racine Unified. I coached and taught for 10 years in junior high and then taught and coached for 24 years at William Horlick High School. The philosophy that I have always lived by is that learning science should be hands-on, and above all, FUN. I love working with students and watching their joy when they discover something new and exciting. In my spare time I love to travel, hike and read.
Bryan Bassler
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Bryan Bassler. I have been married to Jennifer Bassler for 16 years. We have 4 children: Kira - 13, Caleb & Katelyn - 9, and Kyla - 6. I have been a teacher at Horlick High School for 11 years, teaching Chemistry and Advance Placement Chemistry. I also taught one year at Sussex Middle school, and two years at Greenfield High School. As you can see from my picture, I am a huge Green Bay Packer fan. This picture was taken on November 24th against the Minnesota Vikings ("Queens"). Unfortunately, the game ended in a tie, but this was my first regular season game ever at the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field...AWESOME !!! Anyway, I love teaching science and have enjoyed teaching the STEM classes during the summer, a great hands-on science learning experience. I hope you can join us during the summer, and I look forward to meeting you. Until then… GO - PACK - GO.
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Bryan Bassler. I have been married to Jennifer Bassler for 16 years. We have 4 children: Kira - 13, Caleb & Katelyn - 9, and Kyla - 6. I have been a teacher at Horlick High School for 11 years, teaching Chemistry and Advance Placement Chemistry. I also taught one year at Sussex Middle school, and two years at Greenfield High School. As you can see from my picture, I am a huge Green Bay Packer fan. This picture was taken on November 24th against the Minnesota Vikings ("Queens"). Unfortunately, the game ended in a tie, but this was my first regular season game ever at the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field...AWESOME !!! Anyway, I love teaching science and have enjoyed teaching the STEM classes during the summer, a great hands-on science learning experience. I hope you can join us during the summer, and I look forward to meeting you. Until then… GO - PACK - GO.
Pat Jozwik
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Pat Jozwik. I was a science teacher in Racine Unified School District for 33 years, 10 years at Gifford Junior High School and 23 at Horlick High School. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida and my Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin. While at Horlick High School, I was the Science Department’s Chairperson and was also the Science Team’s coach and advisor. During my teaching career, I stressed hands-on activities, learning by doing, and higher-level problem solving with my students. I presently enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, yoga and time with my family and new granddaughter.
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Pat Jozwik. I was a science teacher in Racine Unified School District for 33 years, 10 years at Gifford Junior High School and 23 at Horlick High School. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida and my Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin. While at Horlick High School, I was the Science Department’s Chairperson and was also the Science Team’s coach and advisor. During my teaching career, I stressed hands-on activities, learning by doing, and higher-level problem solving with my students. I presently enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, yoga and time with my family and new granddaughter.
Rob Venne
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Rob Venne. I teach two PLTW classes at Horlick High School: Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems. I have always approached science with a hands-on philosophy and truly enjoy seeing students become fully engaged in what they are learning. Outside of the classroom, I helped coach students for Science Olympiad and prepared them for project-based competitions. I put lots of emphasis on teamwork and collaboration with my students, as most careers in the science field today require it. Besides teaching, I enjoy reading, camping, sports, and anything art-related.
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hello, my name is Rob Venne. I teach two PLTW classes at Horlick High School: Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems. I have always approached science with a hands-on philosophy and truly enjoy seeing students become fully engaged in what they are learning. Outside of the classroom, I helped coach students for Science Olympiad and prepared them for project-based competitions. I put lots of emphasis on teamwork and collaboration with my students, as most careers in the science field today require it. Besides teaching, I enjoy reading, camping, sports, and anything art-related.
David Venne
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hi, my name is David Venne. I have been a high school Earth science teacher for the last six years. I have been lucky enough to be able to teach topics that I absolutely love. My approach to education has always been to generate curiosity about my subject area and encourage my students to become the best versions of themselves. My hobbies outside of teaching include spending time with my family, camping, hiking, and exercising.
CDE Lead Facilitator
Hi, my name is David Venne. I have been a high school Earth science teacher for the last six years. I have been lucky enough to be able to teach topics that I absolutely love. My approach to education has always been to generate curiosity about my subject area and encourage my students to become the best versions of themselves. My hobbies outside of teaching include spending time with my family, camping, hiking, and exercising.
Samantha Noll
CDE Facilitator
Hi, my name is Samantha Noll. I am a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and two certificates in Human Measurement & Research and Neuroscience, with plans to pursue a doctorate in Experimental Psychology. I am currently a substitute teacher for Racine Unified School District as well as a project coordinator at UW-Parkside's Auditory Perception and Cognition Lab (APCL). I spend my free time continuing to conduct psychological research studies at the APCL, reading, spending time with friends, and traveling. I have been working for CDE since 2014, and I'm excited to continue with the program this summer.
CDE Facilitator
Hi, my name is Samantha Noll. I am a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and two certificates in Human Measurement & Research and Neuroscience, with plans to pursue a doctorate in Experimental Psychology. I am currently a substitute teacher for Racine Unified School District as well as a project coordinator at UW-Parkside's Auditory Perception and Cognition Lab (APCL). I spend my free time continuing to conduct psychological research studies at the APCL, reading, spending time with friends, and traveling. I have been working for CDE since 2014, and I'm excited to continue with the program this summer.
Trent Wiesner
CDE Student Intern
Hi, I'm Trent Wiesner (pronounced Wheeze-ner). I'm a sophomore in high school, and will be an intern at this summer’s STEAM Camp. I love science, and, by extension, STEAM Camp, so I'm excited to help students learn about all sorts of fun stuff. Throughout my whole middle school career, I was a participant at the camp, so I'm excited to help make the camp go smoothly and interact with interested young scientists.
CDE Student Intern
Hi, I'm Trent Wiesner (pronounced Wheeze-ner). I'm a sophomore in high school, and will be an intern at this summer’s STEAM Camp. I love science, and, by extension, STEAM Camp, so I'm excited to help students learn about all sorts of fun stuff. Throughout my whole middle school career, I was a participant at the camp, so I'm excited to help make the camp go smoothly and interact with interested young scientists.
Joan Koenig
CDE Facilitator
I am a middle school math, science and health teacher at Our Lady of Grace Academy. I have taught in the Racine area for the last ten years. Before coming to Racine I taught in Milwaukee. In my spare time I like to read, do crafts, go camping and travel.
CDE Facilitator
I am a middle school math, science and health teacher at Our Lady of Grace Academy. I have taught in the Racine area for the last ten years. Before coming to Racine I taught in Milwaukee. In my spare time I like to read, do crafts, go camping and travel.
