Fort’s newly hired educators welcomed

The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Nasco and the Hoard Historical Museum, recently organized a breakfast to welcome Fort Atkinson’s recently hired teachers and administrators.

The event was held, Monday, Aug. 16, according to information recently released by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Approximately 50 newly hired teachers who will begin careers this year in Fort Atkinson’s public and private schools were invited to meet and mingle. 

Breakfast served at the event was provided by Carla’s Catering, hosted at the Hoard Historical Museum, and sponsored by Nasco. 

“This annual tradition is a way of thanking these educators and leaders for their investment in Fort Atkinson’s youth, and for helping prepare them for future vocations,” the release stated. 

New teachers and administrators were welcomed by Hoard Historical Museum Director Merrilee Lee, Fort Atkinson City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire, Nasco Customer Engagement Manager Kris Bakke, Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors President Mike Ehlers and School District of Fort Atkinson Superintendent Dr. Rob Abbott. 

New educators received a welcome bag, filled with classroom supplies sponsored by local businesses,  inclucing: Badger Bank, Bender, Kind & Stafford DDS, Crimson Salon & Spa, FCCU, Festival Foods, Fort Family Dental, Fort HealthCare, Fort Real Estate Company, Fort Tax Service, Frostie Freeze, Jefferson County Board of Realtors, Jefferson County Tourism Council, Jonas Office Supply, Jones Market, Madison Area Technical College, MK Cellular, Nasco, Next Home Success, Pick ‘N Save, PremierBank, Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Rock River Dental, Thrivent Financial/Michael Stade, TriCor Insurance, World Finance Corporation, Yerges Moving & Storage, and the Young Auditorium, according to the release. 

Recently hired educators who will be serving in Fort Atkinson area schools enjoy a meet-and-greet style breakfast which was hosted Monday at the Hoard Historical Museum. Submitted photo. 

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